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GC 246 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dardan Douchebag (ranked 3355 p4p, 273 weight class) and Name Less (ranked 1474 p4p, 156 weight class). Douchebag's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Donkey. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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159 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dardan Douchebag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Name Less!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Less throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Less has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Douchebag is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Less lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Douchebag rushes Less and presses him up against the cage.
Douchebag tries to stall but Less uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Less.
Less lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Douchebag backwards.
Less lands a nice knee to the body.
Less scores with a knee to the head.
Less lands a right hand.
Less lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Douchebag backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Less misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Douchebag.
Less fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douchebag.
With the fighters up against the cage, Less throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Douchebag fails to land.
Less prevents a takedown attempt there.
Less working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Less throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Douchebags head.
Less makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Less misses with a punch on the inside.
Less lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Douchebag's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douchebag blocks the elbow strike.
Less connects with a knee to the head.
Douchebag avoiding damage.
Douchebag has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Less is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Douchebag managing to block the knees to the body from Less.
Douchebag drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Less gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dardan Douchebag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Less tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Douchebag is trying to maintain a safe position but Less gets an underhook and turns Douchebag into the cage.
Less lands a shoulder strike.
Douchebag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Douchebag is defended easily by Less.
Douchebag scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Less tries to buck Douchebag off but Douchebag is having none of it.
Douchebag misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Less managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Douchebag.
Less is looking for a sweep.
Douchebag working the strikes but Less uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Douchebag takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Douchebag wants to control but Less is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douchebag is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Less is just riding it out for now. Douchebag eventually gives up the hold.
Less is trying is best to control the position here.
Douchebag is looking to advance position but Less won't allow it.
Douchebag thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Douchebag scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Douchebag throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Douchebag looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Less trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Less is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Douchebag is staying active.
Douchebag sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Less defending well though.
Less is trying to maintain the position but Douchebag is very close to passing his half guard.
Douchebag is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Douchebag working over Less with some ground and pound. Less looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Douchebag is nestled in close to Less, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Douchebag there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Less is looking to control Douchebag's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Less avoid being mounted?
Douchebag throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Douchebag not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Less wants to control but Douchebag is keeping busy.
Less gets back to full guard.
Douchebag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Less is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Less controlling the position.
Less utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Less is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Douchebag's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Name Less will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Douchebag misses with a takedown attempt - Less sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Less thows a body kick. Douchebag tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Douchebag has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Less.
Douchebag dodges an elbow strike from Less.
Less tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Douchebag's elbow.
Less lands a body punch.
Less misses with a punch on the inside.
Less misses with the head strike.
Less using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Douchebag has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Less looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douchebag is looking for a takedown.
Douchebag goes for a takedown attempt but Less pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dardan Douchebag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Less swings for the body but Douchebag moves out of range.
Douchebag has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Less.
Less gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Douchebag.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douchebag looking for a takedown.
Less swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Less missing with knees to the body.
Less prevents the takedown attempt.
Less gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Douchebag works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Douchebag has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Less is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Douchebag works over Less with some ground and pound from guard.
Less avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Less has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Less trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Douchebag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Douchebag looking to pass the guard.
Douchebag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Douchebag is in close to Less's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Douchebag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Less looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Less not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Less seems keen to control Douchebag's posture.
Dardan Douchebag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Douchebag working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Douchebag throwing strikes from guard but Less blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag is looking to work some ground and pound but Less has wrist control.
Douchebag throwing strikes from guard but Less blocks nicely.
Less is trying to control the position but Douchebag postures up.
Less trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Less walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crunch! Less slams his shin into Douchebag's torso.
Douchebag closes this distance looking for a takedown but Less circles away.
Less lands with a hook. Douchebag tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Douchebag shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Less wants to control but Douchebag is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Less wants to get back to full guard.
Douchebag thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Douchebag prevents Less from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Douchebag there.
Douchebag throwing shots but Less is blocking nicely.
Douchebag not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Douchebag throwing shots but Less is blocking nicely.
Douchebag is working for a kimura but Less is defending it quite comfortably.
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!
Less is trying to maintain the position but Douchebag is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dardan Douchebag will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Less tries to sprawl but Douchebag drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Less wants to get back to full guard.
Less keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Douchebag thows a huge punch but Less dodges it nicely.
Less holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Douchebag throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Less is positioning himself well to prevent Douchebag advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douchebag throwing shots but Less is blocking nicely.
Less really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Douchebag. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Less tries to roll over but Douchebag keeps him under control.
Less controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Less is trying to maintain the position but Douchebag is very close to passing his half guard.
Less is refusing to be controlled, as Douchebag sits in half guard.
Less on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Less tries to roll over but Douchebag keeps him under control.
Douchebag missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Douchebag seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Douchebag throwing shots but Less is blocking nicely.
Douchebag perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Less wants to improve his position but Douchebag is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Less trying to hold on to Douchebag's head to control him but Douchebag postures up.
Less desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Douchebag is looking to take a break and control but Less is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Douchebag throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Less wants to improve his position but Douchebag is controlling well.
Douchebag wants to lay and pray for a moment but Less keeps working.
Less is looking for a sweep. Douchebag is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Less!
Douchebag putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Less is wriggling around trying to escape.
Douchebag with good strikes from the mount here!
Less really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Less is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Douchebag goes for an armbar but Less turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Less.
Less trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Douchebag manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Less manages to get himself to full guard.
Less looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Less utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Douchebag content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Douchebag throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Less pulls Douchebag in close to prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douchebag tries to free his leg and advance position but Less is retaining full guard.
Less seems keen to control Douchebag's posture.
Douchebag throwing strikes but missing.
Douchebag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Douchebag trying to control the position from guard on top but Less is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Less avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dardan Douchebag showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Douchebag 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dardan Douchebag!
Dardan Douchebag very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Cook (ranked 1138 p4p, 134 weight class) and Better Dead (ranked 1950 p4p, 225 weight class). Cook comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Baby - Southside. Dead has chosen Death March - Motionless in White as his entrance music. Bob Cook has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
169 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
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168 lbs
30 - 33 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Better Dead!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dead misses with a straight left.
Cook swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
Cook moves out of range of the leg kick from Dead.
Cook throwing a counter right hand but Dead manages to avoid it.
Cook just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead feints a counter leg kick.
Dead throws a head kick but Cook moves out of range.
Cook is looking to counter punch.
Dead misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Cook. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cook.
Dead misses with a head kick.
Cook feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dead's calf.
Dead moves to clinch but Cook breaks away
and Cook counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead throws out a powerful jab.
Dead connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cook momentarily.
Cook has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dead finds it's way round the side to connect with Cook's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead fakes the leg kick and cracks Cook in the body.
Dead closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cook counters with a nice right hand that sends Dead toppling to the canvas! Dead scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cook finish him?!
Dead is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook cracks Dead with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Cook!
Our winner, Bob Cook, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Better Dead had this to say: 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Firm (ranked 2190 p4p, 238 weight class) and Timothy Wilkinson (ranked 2171 p4p, 237 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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171 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
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169 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Firm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timothy Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firm misses with a body shot.
Firm scores with a jab to the body.
Firm goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Firm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Firm looks to land a right hand but Wilkinson moved out of range.
Firm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilkinson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilkinson, as that shot connected.
Wilkinson's coach down at Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wilkinson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Firm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilkinson.
Firm misses with a wild body shot.
Firm swings for the body but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkinson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Firm.
Firm staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Firm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Firm lands the left hand.
Wilkinson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Firm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Firm looks to throw the jab but Wilkinson is out of range.
Wilkinson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wilkinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Firm.
Firm misses with a wild body shot.
Firm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Wilkinson takes a swing at Firm's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilkinson. Firm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Firm throws out a powerful jab.
Wilkinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilkinson tries to throw a body punch but Firm avoids it by throwing Wilkinson back against the cage.
Firm scores with a shoulder strike.
Firm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Firm scores with a shot to the side of Wilkinson's head.
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Firm misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson has a couple of punches blocked by Firm.
Wilkinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Wilkinson.
Firm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands with a light punch inside.
Wilkinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wilkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Firm.
Firm throws a head punch that misses.
Firm working aggressively here.
Firm swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Firm misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Firm fails to land.
Wilkinson trying to stall but Firm improves his position.
Firm misses with some punches.
Firm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Firm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilkinson's elbow.
Wilkinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Firm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Firm can't find room to land a body shot as Wilkinson controls the action.
Wilkinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Firm lands a left hand.
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Firm fails to land.
Wilkinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Firm scores with a shoulder strike.
Firm tries a body shot but Wilkinson blocks it.
Wilkinson prevents a body shot from Firm.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilkinson.
Nice body punch from Wilkinson.
Firm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Firm has a couple of punches blocked by Wilkinson.
Firm throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson misses with some punches.
Firm misses with some punches.
Firm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Firm misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firm misses with some punches.
Firm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Firm fails to land.
Firm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
Wilkinson is looking to control Firm's arms but Firm gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wilkinson has his back to the cage.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Firm misses with a body punch.
Firm misses with some punches.
Firm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Firm working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilkinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Firm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Firm ducks under a wild hook from Wilkinson.
Jab, jab by Firm - just one landing.
Firm moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilkinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Firm should have avoided that one.
Firm ducks under a wild hook from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dante Firm is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Firm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Firm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilkinson at a distance.
Wilkinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Firm just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkinson walks into a stiff left hand from Firm.
Firm staying out of range there.
Firm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Wilkinson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilkinson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firm tries to clinch up but Wilkinson circles away and keeps his distance.
A lazy left from Firm finds it's target.
Firm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Firm wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Firm blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firm moves into the clinch.
Firm blocks an uppercut.
Firm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson scores with a shoulder strike.
Firm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Firm blocking some punches.
Firm misses with some punches.
Firm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Firm misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilkinson.
Firm has a couple of punches blocked by Wilkinson.
A head punch on the inside from Firm fails to land.
Firm lands a left hand.
Wilkinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wilkinson working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Firm misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Firm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilkinsons head.
Firm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Firm tries to work over Wilkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Firm misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Wilkinson fails to land.
Firm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilkinson blocks an uppercut.
Wilkinson wants a takedown but no success here.
Firm misses with the head strike.
Firm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Firm is defending well.
Wilkinson misses with some punches.
Firm struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilkinson controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Firm.
Firm blocking some punches.
Wilkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Firm.
Firm swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Firm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Firm misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Wilkinson on the inside.
Firm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Firm misses with some punches.
Firm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Firm.
Firm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson blocks a body shot from Firm.
A body shot lands from Firm.
Wilkinson blocks a body shot from Firm.
Wilkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Firm.
Wilkinson misses with a body punch.
Firm lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkinson pushes Firm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dante Firm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilkinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Wilkinson to work.
Firm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Firm has a couple of punches blocked by Wilkinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dante Firm will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wilkinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Firm lands a lovely overhand right.
Wilkinson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilkinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Firm.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilkinson misses the target.
Wilkinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilkinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Firm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilkinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Firm just misses with a punch to the body.
Firm has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Firm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Firm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Firm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Firm misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Firm misses with some punches.
Firm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
Firm prevents a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands with a left to the head.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Firm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Firm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilkinson loads up on a big right hand but Firm slips the punch.
Firm misses with an uppercut.
Wilkinson throws a jab when Firm was well out of range.
Firm moves into the clinch.
Firm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilkinson has a couple of punches blocked by Firm.
Firm misses with some punches.
Firm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Timothy Wilkinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
Firm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilkinson scores with a shot to the side of Firm's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkinson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Firm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Firm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilkinson can do to turn this around?
Firm struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilkinson controls his hands.
Firm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Firm misses with some punches.
Firm has a couple of punches blocked by Wilkinson.
Firm prevents a body shot from Wilkinson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilkinson.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson has a couple of punches blocked by Firm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Firm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Firm blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Firm.
Wilkinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Firm misses with some punches.
Dante Firm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilkinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilkinson misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firm swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilkinson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Firm.
Wilkinson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wilkinson fails to land.
Firm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilkinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson working aggressively here.
Wilkinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Firm's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dante Firm.
Well Firm 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Firm!
After the fight, Dante Firm was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between EA Poe (ranked 3745 p4p, 379 weight class) and Brandon Stark (ranked 2042 p4p, 236 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Poe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Unleashing The Bloodthirsty by Cannibal Corpse. EA Poe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, EA Poe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poe misses with a hook.
Poe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Poe connects with a right hand. Stark shakes it off.
Stark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Poe sets himself, and Stark steps forward looking for the clinch! Poe avoids it this time.
Poe digs a good hook to Stark's body.
Poe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Stark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Poe misses the target.
Stark tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Poe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice sprawl there from Poe as Stark shoots in.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Poe misses the target.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stark has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark missing with a left hand there. Poe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Poe's waist but Poe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stark off to one side.
Poe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stark catches Poe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poe takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Stark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poe avoids the head kick by Stark.
Stark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stark somewhat.
EA Poe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Poe moves out of range easily.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poe, pushing him back against the cage.
Stark pulls guard effortlessly.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poe wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Stark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Poe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poe trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe postures up.
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
Stark has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Poe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stark.
Poe working away.
Poe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Poe looks up at the clock and then as Stark takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Poe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark struggling a bit here.
Poe advances to full mount.
Stark is working to get back to half guard.
Poe trying to control but Stark is having none of it.
Stark is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stark is squirming around, avoiding Poe's attempts to control the action.
Poe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stark's face.
Poe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Poe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stark is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Poe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Poe trying to control but Stark is having none of it.
Stark is looking to improve his position but Poe isn't that keen on the idea.
Poe controlling from mount.
Poe trying to control but Stark is having none of it.
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!
Poe goes for an armbar but Stark turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
EA Poe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Poe moves away from the strike by Stark.
Poe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Poe tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stark looks to land a combination but Poe avoids it well.
Stark needs to keep his hands up - Poe had a free shot at his head there.
Stark bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poe keeps working.
Poe holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
EA Poe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poe can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Poe is trying to get back to half guard.
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!
You can see the frustration on Poe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Poe is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is trying to get an arm triangle but Poe is defending well.
Stark in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Poe can't do much from the bottom here.
Poe regains half guard.
Stark is trying to control. Poe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stark working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Poe manages to get to full guard.
Stark passes into half guard.
Poe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe is trying to get back to full guard.
Stark looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poe's head.
Poe is trying to control but can't.
Stark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Poe is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
Stark wants to control but Poe is keeping him busy.
Poe wants to get back to his feet.
Stark is looking to advance position but Poe won't allow it.
Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Poe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Poe keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poe wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark trying to control but Poe is working from the bottom.
Poe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poe preventing the sweep.
Stark keeping full guard, as Poe tries to pass.
Stark wants to stand and escape but Poe is having none of it.
Poe works over Stark with some ground and pound from guard.
Stark seems keen to control Poe's posture.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poe tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
Poe works over Stark with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon Stark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Good shot there by Poe.
Stark misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark defending well as Poe loads up on a big left hand.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Poe.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Poe looks to land a combination but Stark avoids it well.
Poe moves out of range as Stark throws a body kick.
Poe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stark on the side of the head.
Stark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Poe misses with a straight right.
Stark shoots in for a double leg but Poe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danga de danga de dang - Stark scores with a four punch combination!
Stark takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Poe throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Poe throws a low kick but Stark avoids it.
Stark misses with a straight left.
Poe misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
EA Poe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stark slips a straight right by Poe.
Poe connects with a body shot.
Stark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Poe is fending him off so far but Stark persists. Nope, Poe circles away and we're back to standing.
Poe tries to counter by clinching up but Stark breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe leaves Stark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
EA Poe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Poe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poe was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
EA Poe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poe looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark looks for a takedown but Poe sprawls well.
Poe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poe as he avoids it easily.
Poe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
EA Poe is winning the standup battle so far.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
EA Poe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stark moves out of range as Poe strikes.
Poe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stark tries to clinch but Poe is having none of it.
Poe scores with a jab.
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!
Poe misses with a hook.
Stark blocks a jab.
Stark steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Poe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Poe.
Poe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Poe.
A jab from Poe misses.
A good leg kick by Stark.
Stark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stark tries to land a front kick but Poe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark gets a clinch.
Poe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stark.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Stark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Poe manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Poe misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Stark's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stark misses with a body kick.
Poe misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease.
Stark looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stark is looking to advance position but Poe won't allow it.
Poe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Poe looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily.
Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Poe's legs - danger averted.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Poe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark gets to his feet. Poe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stark throws a wild body kick that Poe sees coming a mile off.
Poe thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Poe. Beautiful body shot.
Stark lands with an uppercut that bounces Poe off the cage and back into range.
Stark throws a hook but Poe avoids it easily.
Stark closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stark avoids it.
Poe presses Stark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Poe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms.
Poe breaks from the clinch.
Stark takes one to the side of the head.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poe.
Poe moves out of range as Stark strikes.
Poe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark throws a big counter head kick but Poe avoids it with no problem.
Stark moves into the clinch successfully.
Poe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stark.
Poe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
EA Poe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poe 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... EA Poe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, EA Poe waved his t-shirt featuring AmpUp Nutrition ($200/160q) - Laundry 15%'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chad Murray (ranked 1498 p4p, 168 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 2368 p4p, 253 weight class). Murray 's entrance music is Dead man walking. A fine choice. Snitch has chosen I Wanna Rock as his entrance music. Jon Snitch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Murray !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch scores with a punch to the head.
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murray .
Murray walks into a jab.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snitch throws out a counter right but Murray avoids it with no problem.
Snitch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Snitch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Murray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Snitch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray .
Murray misses with a looping right.
Murray backing away here, and Snitch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Snitch has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Snitch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snitch moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Snitch misses with a left hand
and Murray counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Snitch takes one to the side of the head.
Murray connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murray throws a sloppy body shot
and Snitch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murray to the mat! Murray manages to get full guard.
Murray scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Snitch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murray .
Murray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snitch defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Snitch clinches up with Murray and pushes him back against the cage.
Murray 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snitch misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snitch scores with a decent looking hook.
Murray misses with a lunging right hand
and Snitch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snitch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murray throws a wild body kick that Snitch sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Snitch does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Murray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chad Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snitch scores with a jab.
Murray tries to land a leg kick but Snitch saw it coming and moves away.
Snitch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snitch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snitch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murray s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Snitch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snitch fails with a takedown attempt.
Snitch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murray connects with a jab.
Snitch moves into range and clinches up with Murray .
Snitch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Snitch tries to work over Murray 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch stalling the fight.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snitch stalling the fight.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Snitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Snitch controls his hands.
Snitch stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray .
Murray lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray .
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Snitch.
Snitch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murray .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray connects with a leg kick. Snitch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murray lands with a shot to the body.
Murray misses with a straight right.
Murray throws a big shot that misses.
Murray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Snitch - just one landing.
Snitch 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.
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!
Snitch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murray but Murray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murray is looking to counter punch.
Chad Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Snitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Snitch misses.
Murray connects with a body shot that sends Snitch's belly button to the back.
Snitch moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Murray dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snitch throws a chopping leg kick but Murray manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Snitch is looking to clinch.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray connects with the punch.
Snitch is rocked!
BAM! Murray delivers a spinning backfist that drops Snitch like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Chad Murray !
After the fight, Chad Murray was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Jon Snitch had this to say: 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jeremy (ranked 2494 p4p, 281 weight class) and Gregory McVaughn (ranked 2356 p4p, 270 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Jeremy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Gregory McVaughn!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeremy misses with an uppercut. McVaughn saw that one coming.
McVaughn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McVaughn missing with a left hand there. Jeremy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McVaughn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McVaughn lands a jab.
Jeremy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jeremy throws a body punch but McVaughn moves out of range.
McVaughn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jeremy counters with a straight right hand.
McVaughn moves out of range of the body kick from Jeremy.
McVaughn walks into a stiff left hand from Jeremy.
Jeremy scores with a hook to the body. McVaughn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jeremy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McVaughn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVaughn moves out of range of the body kick from Jeremy.
Nice defenses there by McVaughn.
McVaughn clinches.
Jeremy manages to break the clinch.
McVaughn dodges the punch combination from Jeremy.
Jeremy avoids the head kick by McVaughn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McVaughn is looking to land body kicks.
McVaughn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McVaughn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jeremy.
McVaughn tries to clinch up.
McVaughn throws a leg kick that misses.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVaughn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McVaughn. Jeremy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeremy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McVaughns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McVaughn checks the leg kick.
McVaughn takes a kick to the side of the head.
McVaughn misses with a hook to the body
and Jeremy counters with a slapping leg kick.
McVaughn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeremy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McVaughn is able to avoid easily.
McVaughn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Jeremy finds it's way through McVaughn's defenses.
McVaughn is looking to chop away at Jeremy's legs.
Jeremy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Jeremy lands.
McVaughn sizes up Jeremy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jeremy throws out a loose jab but McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jeremy.
McVaughn ducks under a wild hook from Jeremy.
Jeremy cracks McVaughn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jeremy throws a body punch but McVaughn moves out of range.
McVaughn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Jeremy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a jab to Jeremy's midsection.
McVaughn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McVaughn scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by McVaughn.
McVaughn throws an overhand right that lands on Jeremy's shoulder, as Jeremy tries to avoid the shot.
McVaughn throws an off balance right hand
and Jeremy counters with a straight right hand.
Jeremy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy connects with a jab.
A jab from McVaughn misses.
A low kick from McVaughn misses
and McVaughn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeremy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Jeremy lands.
McVaughn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jeremy.
McVaughn slips under a jab.
McVaughn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jeremy misses with a leg kick.
McVaughn slips under a jab from Jeremy.
A punch combination from McVaughn misses.
McVaughn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jeremy tests McVaughn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McVaughn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeremy looks to score with a jab to the body but McVaughn is just out of range.
Jeremy throws out a loose jab but McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn feints a counter leg kick.
McVaughn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jeremy throws an overhand right that lands on McVaughn's shoulder, as McVaughn tries to avoid the shot.
McVaughn throws a body kick that misses
and Jeremy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeremy misses with a looping left.
McVaughn wants to clinch but Jeremy slips to the side
and Jeremy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McVaughn connects with a jab.
Jeremy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McVaughn staying out of range there.
McVaughn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jeremy.
Jeremy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McVaughn.
McVaughn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jeremy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jeremy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jeremy lands a leg kick that knocks McVaughn off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McVaughn has taken the fight to the clinch.
McVaughn stalling.
McVaughn effectively controlling the action here.
McVaughn prevents a body shot from Jeremy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Jeremy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jeremy throws a right hand that McVaughn ducks under and follows up with a left that McVaughn also avoids with ease.
McVaughn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McVaughn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McVaughn throws a lazy right hand but Jeremy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Jeremy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeremy misses with an uppercut.
Jeremy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jeremy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jeremy.
Jeremy throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from McVaughn misses.
McVaughn throws a right and a left that Jeremy avoids nicely.
Jeremy misses with a series of wild punches.
Ron Jeremy is winning the standup battle so far.
McVaughn misses with a combination
and Jeremy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McVaughn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeremy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeremy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy takes a swing at McVaughn's ribcage but misses.
McVaughn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big left from Jeremy misses.
Jeremy misses with a straight right.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jeremy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jeremy throws a head kick but McVaughn moves out of range.
Jeremy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McVaughn walks into a jab.
McVaughn pushes Jeremy up against the cage in a clinch.
McVaughn lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McVaughn.
McVaughn misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Jeremy.
A short uppercut from McVaughn.
Jeremy being controlled against the cage.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jeremy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jeremy as McVaughn tries to tie him up.
McVaughn lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeremy prevents a body shot from McVaughn.
Jeremy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jeremy throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
Jeremy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McVaughn scoring well with a low kick there.
McVaughn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVaughn moves away from the strike by Jeremy.
McVaughn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McVaughn throws a shot from downtown. Jeremy moves away and avoids it.
McVaughn tries to score with a low kick but Jeremy moves his leg out of the way.
Jeremy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeremy walks into a left hand.
Jeremy lands the left hand.
Jeremy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy scores with a leg kick.
Jeremy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McVaughn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Jeremy misses.
Jeremy backing away here, and McVaughn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McVaughn blocks a head kick by Jeremy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeremy. McVaughn does a little dance to reset his feet.
McVaughn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeremy. McVaughn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeremy tries to keep at a distance but McVaughn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jeremy blocks an uppercut.
Jeremy tries a body shot but McVaughn blocks it.
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jeremy can't break the clinch.
McVaughn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jeremy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeremy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McVaughn can do to turn this around?
Jeremy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jeremy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy with a hook.
McVaughn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeremy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A cross from Jeremy lands.
Jeremy throws an off balance right hand
and McVaughn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jeremy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jeremy looks to land a right hand but McVaughn moved out of range.
Jeremy throws a hook but McVaughn blocks it.
McVaughn throws an off balance right hand
and McVaughn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeremy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from McVaughn.
McVaughn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jeremy misses with a body shot
and McVaughn counters with a nice leg kick.
McVaughn looks to land a left hand but Jeremy moved out of range nicely.
Jeremy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McVaughn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McVaughn ducks under a wild hook from Jeremy.
Jeremy scores with a kick to the midsection.
McVaughn connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ron Jeremy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McVaughn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jeremy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body kick from Jeremy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jeremy.
McVaughn connects with an inside leg kick.
McVaughn misses with a hook.
McVaughn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McVaughn misses with a body kick.
McVaughn blocks a head kick by Jeremy.
A looping hook to the body misses from McVaughn. Jeremy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeremy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeremy digs a good body shot into McVaughn's ribs.
Jeremy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVaughn was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeremy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVaughn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jeremy is out of range and McVaughn settles back down.
Jeremy cracks McVaughn with an open hand slap.
McVaughn doesn't manage to clinch there - Jeremy circles away.
McVaughn moves in looking to clinch but Jeremy pushes him off.
Jeremy throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy jabs at McVaughn's body.
Jeremy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McVaughn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McVaughn throws a series of punches but Jeremy avoids them all with ease.
Jeremy moves away from the strike by McVaughn.
Jeremy throws a body punch but McVaughn moves out of range.
Good shot there by Jeremy.
Jeremy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A good leg kick by McVaughn.
Jeremy ducks under a wild hook from McVaughn.
Jeremy scores with a jab to the head.
McVaughn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jeremy throws out the jab.
Jeremy throws a shot from downtown. McVaughn moves away and avoids it.
McVaughn with a nice cross.
McVaughn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Jeremy.
Jeremy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ron Jeremy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jeremy.
Jeremy loads up on a big right hand but McVaughn slips the punch.
Jeremy is looking to slow McVaughn down with leg kicks.
McVaughn takes a swing at Jeremy's ribcage but misses.
Jeremy is looking to chop away at McVaughn's legs.
McVaughn is looking for the big counter here.
Jeremy misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Jeremy slams his shin into McVaughn's torso.
McVaughn avoids the head kick by Jeremy.
A jab lands there for Jeremy.
Jab, jab by Jeremy - just one landing.
Jeremy just misses with a punch to the body.
McVaughn throws a looping overhand right but Jeremy ducks down to avoid it.
Jeremy defending well as McVaughn loads up on a big left hand.
Jeremy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jeremy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeremy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McVaughn doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jeremy counters with a leg kick.
Jeremy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McVaughn lands an overhand right.
Jeremy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jeremy looks to land a left hand but McVaughn moved out of range nicely.
Jeremy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McVaughn. McVaughn obviously looking to wear him down.
McVaughn loads up on a big right hand but Jeremy slips the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jeremy.
McVaughn moves out of range of the body kick from Jeremy.
McVaughn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McVaughn just misses with a punch to the body.
McVaughn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jeremy circles away quickly and effectively.
Jeremy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeremy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McVaughn.
It looked like Jeremy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy misses with a low kick.
McVaughn slips a straight right by Jeremy.
McVaughn wants to counter with a clinch but Jeremy pushes him away.
McVaughn lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVaughn throws a solid leg kick but Jeremy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McVaughn.
Jeremy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McVaughn throws a head kick but Jeremy moves out of range.
McVaughn moves into the clinch successfully.
McVaughn scores with a hook to the body.
Jeremy misses with a punch to the body.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McVaughn digs a right hand underneath Jeremy's ribcage. Jeremy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jeremy working hard to break the clinch.
Jeremy throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
Gregory McVaughn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McVaughn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Jeremy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jeremy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Jeremy!
Ron Jeremy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lethal (ranked 847 p4p, 104 weight class) and Afeef Isa Baba (ranked 2522 p4p, 258 weight class). Lethal's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, we're off to see the wizard. The crowd seem to be enjoying Baba's choice of entrance music: Nation Arabic Orchestra. Matt Lethal has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Lethal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afeef Isa Baba!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lethal swings widly with a right hand
and Baba counters with an outside leg kick.
Lethal throws the left hand but Baba avoids the punch easily.
Baba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lethal throws out the jab.
Baba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baba swings for the body but Lethal moves out of range.
Baba misses with a lunging right hand
and Lethal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baba with a jab.
Baba throws a lazy body kick
and Lethal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lethal throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
Decent striking displayed by Lethal there.
Lethal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baba.
Lethal throws a head kick that misses.
Baba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lethal defending well as Baba loads up on a big left hand.
Baba thuds a left hand into Lethal's body.
Lethal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lethal moves out of range of the strikes.
Lethal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baba misses with a kick to the body
and Lethal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lethal throws a leg kick
and Baba counters with a thumping low kick.
Lethal ducks under a wild hook from Baba.
Lethal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Lethal was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lethal throws a sloppy head kick and Baba moves out of range easily.
Lethal explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lethal throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lethal scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Baba.
Lethal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Baba misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Lethal to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Baba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lethal misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lethal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baba misses with a left hand
and Lethal counters with a stiff right hand.
Lethal throws the kick towards the body but Baba avoids it.
Baba misses with a low kick.
Baba has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lethal throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Baba throws a low kick, looking for Lethal's leg but Lethal calmly moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lethal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lethal throws a body shot but no joy.
Lethal misses with a looping right.
Lethal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Baba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lethal, as that shot connected.
Baba wants to slow Lethal down by chopping away at his legs.
Lethal throws a hook but Baba blocks it.
Baba tries to land a front kick but Lethal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lethal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lethal throws a lazy uppercut
and Baba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lethal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baba.
Lethal misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lethal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baba tries a head kick but it misses.
Baba throws the kick towards the body but Lethal avoids it.
Baba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lethal on the side of the head.
Baba throws a low kick but Lethal moves out of range easily.
Baba throws a low kick but Lethal moves out of range easily.
Lethal clobbers Baba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Nice body kick from Lethal.
Baba throws a hook but Lethal avoids it easily.
Lethal scores with a hook to the body. Baba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lethal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baba avoids a kick to the body.
Baba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lethal lands with a nice body kick.
Lethal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lethal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lethal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lethal throws out a loose jab but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lethal in his tracks.
Baba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lethal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lethal jabs Baba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lethal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baba tests Lethal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baba throws a jab when Lethal was well out of range.
Baba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lethal lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Lethal will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice uppercut lands for Baba. That snapped Lethal's head back.
Lethal feints and then cracks Baba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baba down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baba.
Lethal scores with a hook to the body. Baba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lethal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baba.
Baba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lethal misses with a leg kick.
Baba throws out a counter right but Lethal avoids it with no problem.
Baba thumps Lethal with a low kick.
Lethal lands a head shot.
Lethal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lethal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lethal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lethal.
Lethal just misses with a punch to the body.
Baba has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lethal.
Lethal lands with a right hand.
Baba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lethal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baba scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lethal.
Lethal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lethal swings for the body but Baba moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Baba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baba throws a leg kick but Lethal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lethal jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lethal.
A swing and a miss from Baba.
Lethal throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
Baba blocks a jab.
Baba lands with a shot to the body.
Baba just misses with a punch to the body.
Baba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baba moves out of range of the strikes.
Baba throws a fast counter high kick but Lethal manages to duck under it in time.
Baba checks a leg kick nicely.
Lethal misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lethal.
Lethal misses with a looping right.
Lethal slips a jab from Baba.
Baba throws a head kick but Lethal moves out of range.
Baba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lethal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Baba misses.
Lethal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lethal missing with a left hand there. Baba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baba throws a front kick aimed at Lethal's knee but Lethal avoids it well.
Baba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lethal.
Lethal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baba's hands.
Baba slips a jab from Lethal.
Baba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baba throws a body punch but Lethal moves out of range.
Crunch! Lethal slams his shin into Baba's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba defending well as Lethal loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Baba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Baba misses the target.
Lethal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Lethal does it's job there.
A lazy left from Lethal finds it's target.
Lethal throws a right hand that Baba ducks under and follows up with a left that Baba also avoids with ease.
Lethal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baba misses with a body punch
and Lethal counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lethal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baba throws the kick towards the body but Lethal avoids it.
Baba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baba lands a leg kick that knocks Lethal off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baba connects with a looping right hand.
Lethal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baba.
Lethal lands a nice shot that snaps Baba's head back.
Lethal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baba cracks Lethal with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Baba misses
enabling Lethal to counter with a crisp jab.
Lethal feints and then cracks Baba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baba down.
Lethal throws a looping overhand right but Baba ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Baba tenderised Lethal's leg. Lethal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baba throws a combination. Lethal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lethal. Lethal obviously looking to wear him down.
Lethal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lethal throws a chopping leg kick but Baba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lethal lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lethal dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A big left from Lethal misses.
Lethal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baba throws a combination that misses
and Lethal counters with a nice body shot.
Baba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Baba might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lethal has got the better of the exchanges.
Lethal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lethal misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Baba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baba throws a lazy body kick
and Lethal counters with a left to the body.
Baba lands a body shot.
Baba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baba lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba throws a big shot that misses.
Baba throws a right hand that misses
and Lethal finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lethal cracks Baba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lethal scores with a shot to the body.
Lethal throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lethal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lethal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lethal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baba misses with a right hand
and Lethal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baba lands with a good body shot.
Lethal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baba counters with an outside leg kick.
Lethal throws an off balance right hand
and Baba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lethal's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Baba throws a poor cross that misses
and Lethal counters with a solid body kick.
Baba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baba walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lethal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lethal.
Baba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Afeef Isa Baba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba throws a body kick that misses
and Lethal counters with a nice body shot.
Lethal misses with a hook. Baba ducked under it nicely.
Lethal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from Lethal.
Baba blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baba.
Matt Lethal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lethal.
Lethal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Lethal misses.
It seemed like Baba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab by Baba.
Baba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lethal is able to avoid easily.
Lethal lands with an uppercut that bounces Baba off the cage and back into range.
Lethal moves out of range of the body kick from Baba.
Lethal misses with a left hand
and Baba counters with an outside leg kick.
Matt Lethal is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lethal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baba.
Lethal lands a nice hook to Baba's body. Baba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lethal, right into the meat.
Lethal avoids a kick to the body.
Lethal cracks Baba with a good jab.
Baba scores with a sloppy right hand. Lethal should have avoided that one.
Lethal lands an overhand right.
Lethal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baba loads up on a big right hand but Lethal slips the punch.
Lethal clobbers Baba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baba loads up on a big right hand but Lethal slips the punch.
Baba lands a really nice looking cross but Lethal seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baba takes a swing at Lethal's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lethal moves away from the strike by Baba.
Lethal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baba's head.
Lethal looks to land a body kick but Baba moved away.
Baba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lethal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baba momentarily.
Baba throws a sloppy head kick and Lethal moves out of range easily.
Lethal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baba misses with a kick to the body.
Baba throws a low kick but Lethal avoids it.
Baba lands a big head kick that sends Lethal tumbling to the mat! Baba takes a step backwards and waves Lethal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lethal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lethal manages to avoid it.
Lethal scores with a hook.
Lethal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Lethal.
Well Lethal 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Lethal!
Matt Lethal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Arcuri (ranked 862 p4p, 106 weight class) and John Rydeland (ranked 670 p4p, 84 weight class). Rydeland is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Robbery - Not sneak attack. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Arcuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rydeland!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Arcuri is out of range.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Arcuri.
Rydeland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good standup being displayed there by Arcuri as he connects with a hook.
Good work by Rydeland as he checks the leg kick.
Arcuri lands with a shot to the body.
Rydeland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phil Arcuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcuri throws a combination that misses
and Arcuri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rydeland has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rydeland avoids the body shot from Arcuri.
Arcuri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arcuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rydeland misses with a right hand
and Arcuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rydeland digs a good body shot into Arcuri's ribs.
Arcuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rydeland manages to avoid it.
Arcuri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rydeland is out of range and Arcuri settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Rydeland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arcuri lands with a shot to the body.
Arcuri blocks a jab.
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
Arcuri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rydeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Arcuri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
John Rydeland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arcuri lands a jab to Rydeland's midsection.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Rydeland misses.
A little feinted left hand from Arcuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arcuri just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arcuri counters with a stiff right hand.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Rydeland sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arcuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arcuri swings widly with a right hand
and Rydeland counters with a straight right hand.
Rydeland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arcuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rydeland scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Arcuri is rocked!
Rydeland misses the body punch
and Arcuri counters with a nice uppercut.
Rydeland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland throws a counter combo.
A slow jab from Rydeland misses its intended target.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Rydeland is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arcuri with a body shot.
Rydeland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arcuri shoots in for a takedown but Rydeland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rydeland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arcuri. Arcuri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rydeland throws out a loose jab but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rydeland digs a good body shot into Arcuri's ribs.
Rydeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arcuri.
Arcuri is looking to counter punch.
Rydeland misses with a straight left.
Arcuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rydeland.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Arcuri works Rydeland's body with a nice hook.
Arcuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Arcuri is looking to counter punch.
Arcuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rydeland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arcuri lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland moves out of range as Arcuri strikes.
Rydeland throws out a counter right but Arcuri avoids it with no problem.
Arcuri throws the left hand but Rydeland avoids the punch easily.
Rydeland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arcuri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arcuri throws a poor cross that misses
and Rydeland counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arcuri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phil Arcuri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The crowd cheers as Rydeland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arcuri doesn't seem phased though.
Arcuri walks into a left hand.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Rydeland swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arcuri misses with a looping right.
Arcuri is looking to wear down Rydeland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed right hand from Rydeland misses the target.
As Rydeland backs away, Arcuri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Phil Arcuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Rydeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Arcuri.
The fighters circling - Rydeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arcuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Arcuri.
A little jabbing left from Rydeland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland jabs Arcuri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arcuri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arcuri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arcuri defending well as Rydeland loads up on a big left hand.
Arcuri cracks Rydeland with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rydeland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arcuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arcuri scores with a shot to the body.
Rydeland takes a swing at Arcuri's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Rydeland.
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Rydeland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri slips under a jab.
Rydeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
A good leg kick by Arcuri.
Rydeland stuns Arcuri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland slips a jab from Arcuri.
Rydeland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arcuri.
Arcuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Arcuri.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arcuri.
Arcuri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rydeland connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri lands a glancing blow to the side of Rydeland's head.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arcuri lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rydeland has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rydeland and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Arcuri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arcuri misses with a hook. Rydeland ducked under it nicely.
Arcuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rydeland at a distance.
Arcuri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arcuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydeland.
Arcuri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rydeland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arcuri motions for Rydeland to come forward. Arcuri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rydeland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arcuri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rydeland misses with a hook
and Arcuri counters with a straight right hand.
Arcuri feints and as Rydeland raises his hands in defense, Arcuri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcuri postures up in Rydeland's guard and throws a big left but Rydeland blocks it.
Rydeland is looking for a triangle but Arcuri pushes his legs off easily.
Rydeland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arcuri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arcuri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arcuri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rydeland's head.
Arcuri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Arcuri dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rydeland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arcuri throws a hook but Rydeland avoids it easily.
Arcuri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rydeland defends well and Arcuri ends up having to push Rydeland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rydeland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arcuri.
Rydeland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rydeland misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Arcuri throws a lazy uppercut
and Rydeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arcuri lands a head shot.
Arcuri misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland works Arcuri's body with a nice hook.
Rydeland scores with a jab. Arcuri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arcuri ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
Rydeland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arcuri misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Rydeland.
Rydeland loads up on a big right hand but Arcuri slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Arcuri.
Arcuri lands a slapping body shot.
Arcuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydeland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri blocks a jab.
Arcuri has his takedown stuffed
and Rydeland counters with a right hand to the body.
Rydeland moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcuri tests Rydeland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Arcuri is out of range.
Rydeland loads up on a big right hand but Arcuri slips the punch.
A cross from Rydeland lands.
Arcuri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arcuri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rydeland on the side of the head.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Rydeland misses with a shot to the body
and Arcuri counters with a single leg into guard. Rydeland didn't expect that.
Rydeland wants to sweep but no luck.
Rydeland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arcuri advances to half guard.
Arcuri is looking to advance position but Rydeland won't allow it.
Arcuri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phil Arcuri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri slips a nice elbow through Rydeland's hands, connecting with Rydeland's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rydeland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arcuri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Arcuri trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rydeland keeping full guard, as Arcuri tries to pass.
Arcuri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rydeland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arcuri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcuri throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Rydeland.
Well Arcuri 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Arcuri!
A very excited looking Phil Arcuri rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mustapha Shiit (ranked 1081 p4p, 126 weight class) and Harry Kane (ranked 933 p4p, 104 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mustapha Shiit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Kane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shiit moves out of range of the strikes.
Shiit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been hearing reports that Shiit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shiit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shiit jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kane walks away with a smile on his face. Shiit gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harry Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane throws a good cross that connects.
Kane stuffs the takedown attempt from Shiit. Shiit gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustapha Shiit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiit gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Shiit in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shiit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kane has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shiit but great work by Kane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kane stands up.
Kane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kane misses with the head strike.
Shiit tries to pull guard but Kane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shiit jumps into guard, dragging Kane to the mat.
Shiit working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.
Kane 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.
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shiit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Shiit's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shiit's guard.
Shiit looking for submissions off his back.
Kane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiit is looking to control Kane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shiit avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiit actively working from the bottom here.
Shiit wants to improve his position but Kane is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shiit trying to hold on to Kane's head to control him but Kane postures up.
Shiit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily.
Shiit is looking for a sweep. Kane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shiit blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane works the jab nicely.
Shiit has his takedown stuffed
and Kane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shiit checks a leg kick.
Shiit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kane stuffs the takedown.
Kane misses with a left hand
and Shiit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kane manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kane smiles and moves away.
Shiit darts in looking for a takedown but Kane gets double underhooks and turns Shiit into the cage.
Shiit walks into a stiff left hand from Kane.
Kane takes a swing at Shiit's ribcage but misses.
Kane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kane thumps Shiit with a low kick.
Shiit walks into a stiff left hand from Kane.
Shiit is rocked!
BOOM! Kane lands a beautiful left hook that drops Shiit. Shiit tries to recover but Kane is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Shiit lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Kane!
Harry Kane is the new lightweight champion!
Harry Kane decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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