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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ossilus Chiarmanda (ranked 4063 p4p, 409 weight class) and Darry Curtis (ranked 20512 p4p, 571 weight class). Chiarmanda's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, National Anthem of Tajikstan. Curtis has chosen The Outsiders 'Stay Gold' by Stevie Wonder as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
31 - 24 - 0 |
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161 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
31 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Ossilus Chiarmanda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darry Curtis!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiarmanda wants to clinch
and Curtis counters with a head kick. That will keep Chiarmanda thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chiarmanda drives through and clinches with Curtis against the cage.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chiarmanda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Curtis tries to score a body lock takedown but Chiarmanda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chiarmanda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chiarmanda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chiarmanda breaks from the clinch.
Chiarmanda tries to close the distance and clinch but Curtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda misses with a straight right.
Curtis keeps the fight on the outside.
As Chiarmanda backs off Curtis throws a huge counter combo but Chiarmanda manages to avoid it all.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chiarmanda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiarmanda dips to his left and cracks Curtis with an uppercut!
Curtis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chiarmanda tries to break the clinch but Curtis is controlling the position.
Chiarmanda is trying to break the clinch but Curtis is controlling him.
Curtis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chiarmanda after a bit of a struggle.
Chiarmanda wants to break free but Curtis has control.
Chiarmanda is trying to break free.
Curtis is working Chiarmanda over against the cage.
Curtis fails to pull guard.
Ossilus Chiarmanda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darry Curtis.
Curtis missing with knees to the body.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chiarmanda lands a nice uppercut.
Chiarmanda struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis lands a nice uppercut.
Chiarmanda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
Chiarmanda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Curtis's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chiarmanda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Curtis 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.
Curtis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chiarmanda counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Curtis misses.
Chiarmanda forces Curtis back against the cage and clinches.
Chiarmanda lands a good knee to the midsection. Curtis won't want to take too many of those.
Chiarmanda trying to land knees to the body.
Chiarmanda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis jumps guard but Chiarmanda turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Chiarmanda.
Curtis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Curtis.
Curtis wants to clinch.
Chiarmanda connects with a jab.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chiarmanda takes the fight into the clinch.
Curtis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chiarmanda smiles and moves away.
Chiarmanda moves into the clinch.
Curtis jumps guard but Chiarmanda stands there with Curtis around his waist. Curtis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chiarmanda is looking to break free of the clinch but Curtis has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Chiarmanda back against the cage.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Chiarmanda tries to circle away but Curtis has him pinned against the cage.
Chiarmanda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chiarmanda misses with a punch on the inside.
Chiarmanda tries to break free but Curtis pushes him back against the cage.
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curtis clinches up with Chiarmanda and pushes him back against the cage.
Chiarmanda breaks from the clinch.
Chiarmanda moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.
Nice straight punches there by Chiarmanda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chiarmanda.
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chiarmanda doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Chiarmanda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ossilus Chiarmanda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Curtis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chiarmanda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Curtis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chiarmanda closes the distance and clinches.
Curtis takes a shot to the head.
Curtis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chiarmanda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis tries to clinch up but Chiarmanda circles away and keeps his distance.
Chiarmanda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Knees to the body from Chiarmanda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chiarmanda just misses with a punch to the body.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chiarmanda just misses with a punch to the body.
Chiarmanda throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chiarmanda avoids it really well and circles away.
Chiarmanda is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Chiarmanda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chiarmanda moves into the clinch.
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch.
Curtis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curtis tries for a takedown but Chiarmanda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ossilus Chiarmanda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darry Curtis.
Chiarmanda with a jab.
Curtis lands with a good body shot.
Chiarmanda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curtis can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda leaves Curtis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is winning the standup battle so far.
Chiarmanda is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Curtis dives in for a single leg takedown but Chiarmanda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chiarmanda gets tackled into the cage by Curtis. Curtis maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chiarmanda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis goes for a takedown attempt but Chiarmanda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chiarmanda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chiarmanda is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Curtis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chiarmanda avoids it really well and circles away.
Curtis tries for a takedown but Chiarmanda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda clinches.
Curtis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
Chiarmanda swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis forces Chiarmanda back against the cage and clinches.
Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Chiarmanda misses.
Curtis is looking to clinch but Chiarmanda is avoiding it.
Chiarmanda moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.
Curtis moves into the clinch.
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Chiarmanda closes the distance and clinches.
Curtis has Chiarmanda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chiarmanda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chiarmanda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Curtis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chiarmanda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda has managed to clinch.
Ossilus Chiarmanda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chiarmanda can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chiarmanda prevents a takedown attempt there.
Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curtis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chiarmanda swivels and escapes.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Curtis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chiarmanda finds it's way round the side to connect with Curtis's head.
Chiarmanda sizes up Curtis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Curtis moves out of range of the body kick.
Curtis with the counter takedown but Chiarmanda avoids it easily.
Curtis misses with a takedown attempt - Chiarmanda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Curtis swings for the body but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
Chiarmanda is looking to counter punch.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Chiarmanda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curtis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ossilus Chiarmanda dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Curtis tries to move into range but Chiarmanda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chiarmanda forces Curtis back against the cage and clinches.
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Curtis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chiarmanda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Curtis somewhat.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up
and Curtis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Curtis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chiarmanda but Chiarmanda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chiarmanda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda stuffs the takedown attempt from Curtis. Curtis gets slowly back to his feet.
Ossilus Chiarmanda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darry Curtis.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Chiarmanda wants to clinch up but Curtis keeps it at a distance.
Curtis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiarmanda lands with a nice combination. Curtis backs away looking to recover.
A jab from Chiarmanda finds it's way through Curtis's defenses.
Ossilus Chiarmanda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis looks for a takedown but Chiarmanda sprawls well.
Chiarmanda swats away the attempt to clinch by Curtis.
Chiarmanda darts in and clinches Curtis up against the cage.
Chiarmanda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Curtis.
Chiarmanda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Curtis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chiarmanda up against the cage.
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Chiarmanda as Curtis shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chiarmanda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Curtis looks for a takedown but Chiarmanda sprawls well.
Chiarmanda was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chiarmanda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chiarmanda moves into the clinch.
Curtis manages to pull guard.
Chiarmanda trying to stand up but can't free himself from Curtis's guard.
Chiarmanda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curtis pushes Chiarmanda off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda gets a clinch.
Chiarmanda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis looking for a takedown.
Curtis wants to stall.
Chiarmanda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darry Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis shoots in for a double leg but Chiarmanda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chiarmanda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Curtis shoots in and drives through. Chiarmanda sprawls well.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Curtis keeps the fight on the outside.
Chiarmanda drives through and clinches with Curtis against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chiarmanda breaks from the clinch.
Curtis fails to land the takedown.
Chiarmanda catches Curtis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chiarmanda motions for Curtis to come forward. Chiarmanda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chiarmanda throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chiarmanda moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Curtis tries for a takedown but Chiarmanda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chiarmanda stuffs the takedown attempt from Curtis. Curtis gets slowly back to his feet.
Curtis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chiarmanda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Curtis's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ossilus Chiarmanda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chiarmanda, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ossilus Chiarmanda!
A victorious Ossilus Chiarmanda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Klas Horn (ranked 2156 p4p, 256 weight class) and Harrison Yates (ranked 2252 p4p, 264 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klas Horn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Harrison Yates!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yates takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yates scores with a nice body kick.
Horn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yates.
A head kick misses from Yates.
Horn throws a leg kick but Yates sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yates is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Yates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horn throws an off balance right hand
and Yates counters with a one-two to the body.
Yates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horn.
Harrison Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horn throws a looping overhand right but Yates ducks down to avoid it.
Horn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yates falls off balance throwing a combination
and Horn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horn lands a nice hook to Yates's body. Yates takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yates lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yates throws a head kick but Horn moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Horn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Yates.
Yates misses with a wild body shot.
Horn throwing a counter right hand but Yates manages to avoid it.
Horn misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Yates misses.
Horn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yates.
Horn swings for the body but Yates moves out of range.
Yates changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Horn is looking to score with low kicks.
Horn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yates now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Horn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yates throws a head kick but Horn moves out of range.
Yates comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horn looks to throw the jab but Yates is out of range.
Horn misses the jab.
Yates looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yates checks it well.
Horn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Horn.
Yates throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horn lands a nice shot that snaps Yates's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Horn. That's going to slow Yates down.
Horn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yates turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Horn misses with a jab to the body
and Yates counters with a left to the body.
Harrison Yates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horn moves out of range as Yates throws a body kick.
Yates throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Horn throws a lazy right hand but Yates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yates swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yates lands a jab to the nose.
Horn moves away from the strike by Yates.
Horn avoids a kick to the body.
Yates avoids the body shot from Horn.
Horn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yates counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Horn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yates takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horn moves forwards but Yates connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horn misses with a straight right.
Yates throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Horn.
Horn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yates throws a low kick but Horn moves out of range easily.
Yates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horn missing with a left hand there. Yates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Horn.
Yates misses with an uppercut. Horn saw that one coming.
Horn tries to move into range but Yates moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yates tries to clinch up but Horn circles away and keeps his distance.
Yates defending well as Horn loads up on a big left hand.
Yates swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yates wants to slow Horn down by chopping away at his legs.
Horn lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horn has managed to clinch.
Horn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yates to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Yates on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yates digs a right hand into Horn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Horn's gas tank.
Yates misses with some punches.
Horn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yates tries a body shot but Horn blocks it.
Yates lands a left hand.
Horn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yatess head.
A knee to the head by Yates.
It looks like Klas Horn has been cut.
Yates throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yates trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yates lands a hook that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Yates misses with some punches.
Horn looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Yates dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klas Horn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yates dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yates scores with a push kick.
Horn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Horn misses with an uppercut. Yates saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Horn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yates doesn't seem phased though.
Yates lands an overhand right.
Yates connects with a right hand. Horn shakes it off.
Yates throws a head kick but Horn moves out of range.
Yates connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Horn momentarily.
Yates dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Horn. That did some damage!
Horn missing with a left hand there. Yates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yates. Horn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horn misses with a wild body shot.
Yates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horn moves out of range as Yates strikes.
Yates is looking to score with low kicks.
Horn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yates.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn takes a swing at Yates's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Horn finds it's target.
Horn lands a nice shot that snaps Yates's head back.
A jab from Horn misses.
A jab from Horn misses.
Yates scores with a body shot.
Horn avoids the head kick by Yates.
Yates slips a straight right by Horn.
Harrison Yates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yates pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice jab there from Horn.
Yates throws a lazy uppercut
and Horn counters with a right hand to the body.
Horn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yates.
A swing and a miss from Horn.
Some wild striking there from Yates.
Yates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yates moves away from the strike by Horn.
Yates throws out a counter right but Horn avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates is looking to land body kicks.
Horn tried to score with a low kick but Yates checks it.
Yates tries to score with a low kick but Horn moves his leg out of the way.
Yates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horn tries to counter with a takedown but Yates is quick to defend against it.
Horn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yates blocks an uppercut.
Horn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yates pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yates trying to land knees to the body.
Yates lands a left hand that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Yates working Horn over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horn has Yates pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yates manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Horn prevents a body shot from Yates.
Yates misses with the head strike.
Yates scores a nice knee to the body.
Harrison Yates seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yates lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Yates.
Yates has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Horn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yates can turn it around.
Horn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Horn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yates lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yates blocking some punches.
Yates tries to land knees in the clinch but Horn avoids the damage to the body.
Horn stalling against the cage.
Horn blocking some punches.
Yates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horn managing to block the knees to the body from Yates.
Horn lands with a right to the head.
Yates pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Horn wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klas Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yates lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Horn takes a shot to the head.
Yates lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yates trying to land knees to the body.
Horn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yates is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yates scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Horn gets through Yates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yates working aggressively here.
Yates tries to land knees in the clinch but Horn avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Horn.
Horn lands with a left to the head.
Horn looking to slow down the pace here.
Yates has a couple of punches blocked by Horn.
Yates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horn swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horn goes for a takedown attempt but Yates pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Horn moves out of range easily.
Yates throws a push kick but Horn slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Yates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Klas Horn's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yates moves away from the strike by Horn.
Horn dives in and grabs Yates's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yates pushes down on Horn's head and hops out.
Yates throws out a counter right but Horn avoids it with no problem.
Horn shoots in looking for a takedown. Yates tries to sprawl out of it but Horn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yates manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yates!
Yates throws a nice inside leg kick.
Horn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yates. Yates obviously looking to wear him down.
Yates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horn.
Yates scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Horn - just one landing.
Horn misses with an uppercut. Yates saw that one coming.
Horn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Horn throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yates.
Yates swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Horn.
Horn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horn avoids the body shot from Yates.
Yates moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Horn throws a big shot that misses.
Yates scores with a head kick. Horn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yates misses with a few strikes there.
Yates scores with a body shot.
Horn scores with a body shot.
Horn throws a lazy uppercut
and Yates counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horn throws a solid leg kick but Yates takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horn.
Yates thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Horn misses the shot to the body.
Yates swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klas Horn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates throws a head kick that misses.
Yates throws a leg kick but Horn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yates throws a head kick that half lands.
Yates takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Horn.
Yates jabs Horn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Horn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yates lands a head kick!
Horn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yates has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horn finds it's way round the side to connect with Yates's head.
Horn avoids the head kick by Yates.
Horn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yates darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yates, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Yates.
Horn tries a head kick but it misses.
Yates lands with a nice combination. Horn backs away looking to recover.
Horn blocks a head kick by Yates.
Horn misses with an uppercut.
Horn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Horn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Horn tried to score with a low kick but Yates checks it.
Yates looks to score with a jab to the body but Horn is just out of range.
Yates throws a shot from downtown. Horn moves away and avoids it.
Yates misses with a body shot.
Yates works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horn throws a lazy right hand but Yates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yates.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horn slips a jab from Yates.
Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Yates finds it's way through Horn's defenses.
Yates takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yates has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yates landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yates lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horn blocks a body shot from Yates.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yates.
Yates misses with a punch to the body.
Yates throws a punch but it's blocked by Horn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yates landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Horn scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harrison Yates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yates has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Yates!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Schultz (ranked 4456 p4p, 439 weight class) and Michael Scarn (ranked 1955 p4p, 237 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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195 lbs
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Scarn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Scarn.
Scarn lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scarn, as that shot connected.
Scarn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarn connects with a single shot there.
Schultz blocks a head kick by Scarn.
Scarn tries to clinch there but Schultz circles away.
Scarn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Schultz is rocked!
It looks like Dave Schultz has been cut.
Schultz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Schultz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Schultz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schultz looks up at the clock. Bad move! Scarn lands a right hand from hell, dropping Schultz. Scarn pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Nilsen (ranked 2543 p4p, 350 weight class) and Osama Akharraz (ranked 2212 p4p, 322 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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223 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Nilsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Akharraz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akharraz scores with a jab. Nilsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nilsen tries to keep at a distance but Akharraz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nilsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nilsen.
Nilsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Nilsen fails to land.
Nilsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Akharraz avoids the damage to the body.
Akharraz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nilsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Akharraz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nilsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akharraz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nilsen is looking to control Akharraz's arms but Akharraz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nilsen has his back to the cage.
Akharraz is trying to force a seperation but Nilsen has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akharraz is trying to break the clinch but Nilsen is controlling him.
Nilsen managing to block the knees to the body from Akharraz.
A head punch on the inside from Nilsen fails to land.
Akharraz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Akharraz misses.
Akharraz misses with the combination.
Dennis Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akharraz feints a jab promting Nilsen to slip. Akharraz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nilsen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Dennis Nilsen has been cut.
Nilsen goes for a double leg but Akharraz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Akharraz continues to drive forward.
Akharraz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nilsen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nilsen swings widly with a right hand
and Akharraz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nilsen misses with a body punch
and Nilsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nilsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nilsen connects with a body shot.
Akharraz loads up on a big right hand but Nilsen slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz throws a series of punches but Nilsen avoids them all with ease.
Nilsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nilsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Akharraz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilsen lands an overhand right.
Nilsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akharraz manages to avoid it.
Nilsen throws a right hand that misses
and Akharraz counters with a three punch combo that has Nilsen backing up. Nilsen nods at Akharraz to acknowledge the strikes.
Nilsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akharraz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nilsen.
Akharraz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nilsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Akharraz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nilsen! Akharraz lets Nilsen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nilsen is rocked!
Akharraz forces Nilsen back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Nilsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nilsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Akharraz controls his hands.
Akharraz breaks the clinch.
Akharraz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nilsen swings widly with a right hand
and Akharraz counters with a huge right that knocks Nilsen out cold! Akharraz is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Osama Akharraz!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Joshua (ranked 2747 p4p, 109 weight class) and Boris Balkan (ranked 2086 p4p, 79 weight class). Joshua's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Problem Child. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Joshua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balkan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshua.
Balkan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Joshua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balkan.
Joshua throws a shot from downtown. Balkan moves away and avoids it.
Balkan looks for the body kick but Joshua saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balkan.
Joshua 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.
Nice uppercut there from Joshua.
Balkan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Joshua.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Balkan checks a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Balkan!
Joshua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balkan.
Good standup being displayed there by Balkan as he connects with a hook.
Joshua throws a jab when Balkan was well out of range.
Joshua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Balkan's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balkan misses with a looping right.
Joshua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joshua has managed to clinch.
Balkan manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joshua walks forward, straight into a front kick from Balkan.
Joshua clinches.
Balkan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Balkan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balkan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joshua wants to clinch.
Joshua wants to clinch up but Balkan keeps it at a distance.
Balkan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joshua rushes Balkan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Balkan misses with some punches.
Balkan misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Balkan fails to land.
Balkan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balkan lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balkan working aggressively here.
Joshua is looking to control Balkan's arms but Balkan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joshua has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balkan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balkan looks for the body kick but Joshua saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Joshua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joshua.
Balkan feints and then cracks Joshua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joshua down.
Balkan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joshua avoids the head kick by Balkan.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balkan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Balkan scores with a head kick.
Joshua throws a leg kick that misses.
Balkan throws a body kick that misses.
Balkan misses with a kick to the body.
Balkan checks a leg kick.
Joshua throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshua's corner calls for a 1-2. Joshua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joshua throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Joshua misses.
Joshua 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.
Joshua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Balkan throws a head kick that Joshua semi-blocks.
It looks like Mr Joshua has been cut.
Balkan tries to score with a low kick but Joshua moves his leg out of the way.
Balkan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balkan misses with a body kick.
Balkan slips a jab from Joshua.
Balkan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good work by Joshua as he checks the leg kick.
Joshua appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joshua has Balkan up against the cage in a clinch.
Joshua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Joshua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balkan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Joshua lands a body shot.
Balkan looks winded!
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Balkan controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balkan backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joshua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joshua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balkan takes a shot to the head.
Balkan is rocked!
Balkan being controlled against the cage.
Balkan is still on wobbly legs! Can Joshua finish him?
Joshua dips a shoulder and cracks Balkan with a mighty uppercut! Balkan falls back against the cage and Joshua unloads with a barrage of strikes! Balkan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Joshua screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Rodgers (ranked 1486 p4p, 47 weight class) and Paul Starker (ranked 2946 p4p, 126 weight class). Starker has chosen Catrin O'Neill - Ar Lan Y Mor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Paul Starker has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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247 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Starker!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers throws out a powerful jab.
Rodgers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Starker tries to clinch up
enabling Rodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
Starker slips under a jab from Rodgers.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starker manages to avoid it.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses.
Rodgers throws a hook but Starker blocks it.
Starker moves out of range of the strikes.
Starker unleashes a big counter combination but Rodgers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Starker tries to clinch but Rodgers is having none of it.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodgers catches Starker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodgers connects with a body shot that sends Starker's belly button to the back.
Rodgers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Starker's calf.
Rodgers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starker tries to clinch there but Rodgers circles away.
Rodgers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodgers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodgers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodgers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodgers lands with an uppercut that bounces Starker off the cage and back into range.
Starker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodgers. Rodgers obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodgers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodgers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodgers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Starker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers scores with a shot to the side of Starker's head.
Rodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Starker controls the action.
Starker blocks a body shot from Rodgers.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike.
Rodgers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rodgers misses with the head strike.
Rodgers lands with a light punch inside.
Rodgers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodgers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Rodgers has a couple of punches blocked by Starker.
Rodgers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Rodgers avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Starker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodgers misses with some punches.
Rodgers avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Rodgers scores with a shot to the side of Starker's head.
Rodgers misses with some punches.
Starker lands an elbow inside that Rodgers shrugs off.
It looks like Andy Rodgers has been cut.
Starker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Starker.
Rodgers pushes Starker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Rodgers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers.
Rodgers avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodgers avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rodgers - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Rodgers as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rodgers.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Rodgers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Starker looks winded!
Rodgers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodgers gets through Starker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rodgers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Rodgers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rodgers is working Starker over against the cage.
Rodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Starker.
Rodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodgers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodgers.
Rodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodgers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rodgers lands with a light punch inside.
Rodgers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodgers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rodgers lands a left hand.
Starker is rocked!
Rodgers creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Starker with a big uppercut! Starker tries to clinch up but Rodgers pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Starker to the mat! Starker covers up and Rodgers unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andy Rodgers!
After the fight, Andy Rodgers 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.
Paul Starker spoke after the fight, saying 'I`LL BE BACK@#$%!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gauthier Delsarte (ranked 1129 p4p, 54 weight class) and Ray Stuckey (ranked 1326 p4p, 65 weight class). Delsarte comes to the cage accompanied by Ah Non Cest Terrible. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gauthier Delsarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Stuckey!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delsarte throws a body shot but no joy.
Delsarte checks the leg kick.
Stuckey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Delsarte moves away from the strike by Stuckey.
Delsarte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stuckey throws out the jab.
Stuckey cracks Delsarte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stuckey misses with a low kick.
Stuckey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stuckey scores with a leg kick.
Delsarte scores with a hook to the body. Stuckey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ray Stuckey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stuckey misses with a low kick as Delsarte jumps back.
A low kick from Stuckey is predictable there
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Delsarte has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Jab, jab by Delsarte - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Delsarte duly obliges.
Delsarte swings for the body but Stuckey moves out of range.
Stuckey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Delsarte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuckey throws an off balance right hand
and Delsarte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Delsarte clinches up with Stuckey and pushes him back against the cage.
Stuckey is working Delsarte over against the cage.
Delsarte looking to stall.
Stuckey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stuckey tries to throw a body punch but Delsarte avoids it by throwing Stuckey back against the cage.
Delsarte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Delsarte lands a right hand.
Stuckey prevents a body shot from Delsarte.
Stuckey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stuckey working aggressively here.
Stuckey lands a nice uppercut.
Stuckey lands with a left to the head.
Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stuckey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delsarte backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Delsarte misses with a punch on the inside.
Stuckey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte prevents a body shot from Stuckey.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Stuckey avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stuckey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stuckey lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stuckey.
Delsarte is breathing heavily.
Delsarte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stuckey prevents a body shot from Delsarte.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delsarte.
Stuckey landing knees to the body.
Stuckey pushes Delsarte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stuckey presses Delsarte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stuckey gets through Delsarte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stuckey.
Delsarte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stuckey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stuckey trying to stall but Delsarte improves his position.
Stuckey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stuckey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stuckey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stuckey lands a knee to the body.
Stuckey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte is rocked!
Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
Stuckey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Delsarte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stuckey creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Delsarte with a big uppercut! Delsarte tries to clinch up but Stuckey pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Delsarte to the mat! Delsarte covers up and Stuckey unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ray Stuckey!
Post fight, an emotional Ray Stuckey said 'C'mon Gamma quit feeding me zombies gimme an opponent with a fuckin heartbeat.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Reem (ranked 602 p4p, 23 weight class) and Elric Wolfsbruder (ranked 643 p4p, 33 weight class). Reem comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Reputation. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wolfsbruder's choice of entrance music: Cradel to the grave. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umberto Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Elric Wolfsbruder!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem throws a body punch but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
Wolfsbruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook
and Reem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolfsbruder thinking.
Wolfsbruder scores with a hook to the body. Reem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reem walks into a straight right hand from Wolfsbruder.
The crowd cheers as Reem lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wolfsbruder doesn't seem phased though.
Wolfsbruder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolfsbruder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolfsbruder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Reem slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wolfsbruder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wolfsbruder as Reem tries to tie him up.
Reem blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem avoiding damage.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reem lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reem lands a left hand.
Reem pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reem cracks Wolfsbruder with a nice body shot.
Reem looking to stall.
Reem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Umberto Reem.
Wolfsbruder gets tackled into the cage by Reem. Reem maintains the clinch.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Wolfsbruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem lands with a left to the head.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder's coach down at Scotty's Yard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wolfsbruder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wolfsbruder has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Wolfsbruder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfsbruder throws the left hand but Reem avoids the punch easily.
Reem swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reem takes the fight into the clinch.
Wolfsbruder is looking to break free of the clinch but Reem has double underhooks.
Reem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder lands a right hand.
Wolfsbruder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Wolfsbruder.
Reem stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Wolfsbruder as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolfsbruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Reem.
A short uppercut from Reem.
Wolfsbruder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Reem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Wolfsbruder has had enough of the clinch but Reem keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Wolfsbruder.
Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder lands a right hand.
Wolfsbruder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfsbruder controls his hands.
Reem wants to stall.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wolfsbruder is keeping busy.
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
Reem lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem lands an uppercut.
Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Reem.
Reem avoiding damage.
Wolfsbruder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elric Wolfsbruder will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wolfsbruder scores with a punch to the head.
Wolfsbruder throws a leg kick
and Reem moves into the clinch.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolfsbruder.
Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem stalling the fight.
Reem content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wolfsbruder tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Wolfsbruder back against the cage.
Reem lands a right hand.
Reem taking a breather.
Reem stalling in the clinch but Wolfsbruder improves position.
Reem works on Wolfsbruder's body with a couple of short punches.
Wolfsbruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Umberto Reem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Wolfsbruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reem lands a nice shot to the body.
Reem has Wolfsbruder pushed against the cage.
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolfsbruder backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
Reem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolfsbruder backwards.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Reem.
Wolfsbruder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow.
Wolfsbruder being controlled against the cage.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
A nice left hand lands by Reem.
Reem trying to control the position but instead, Wolfsbruder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reem into the cage.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolfsbruder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Reem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Reem.
Wolfsbruder misses with a body punch.
Reem gets through Wolfsbruder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reem trying to control the position but instead, Wolfsbruder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reem into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reem.
Wolfsbruder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Reem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wolfsbruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reem.
Reem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wolfsbruder up against the cage.
Reem trying to stall but Wolfsbruder improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem has a couple of punches blocked by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with the head strike.
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolfsbruder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolfsbruder scores with a shoulder strike.
Wolfsbruder scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Wolfsbruder on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wolfsbruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wolfsbruder is breathing heavily.
Wolfsbruder has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Good body shot from Reem.
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!
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolfsbruder backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem prevents a body shot from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch to the body.
Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reem pushes Wolfsbruder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Reem.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wolfsbruder is keeping busy.
Reem lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolfsbruder.
A short right from Reem on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reem blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Wolfsbruder is trying to break the clinch but Reem has him pressed against the cage.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem digs a right hand underneath Wolfsbruder's ribcage. Wolfsbruder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Reem on the inside.
Reem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Reem dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Reem moves into the clinch.
Wolfsbruder lands an uppercut.
Reem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reem tries a body shot but Wolfsbruder blocks it.
Reem stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reem scores with a shot to the side of Wolfsbruder's head.
Reem lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Reem - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Reem.
Reem pushes Wolfsbruder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Reem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reem taking a breather.
Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfsbruder controls his hands.
Reem wants to stall.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolfsbruder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reem misses with some punches.
Reem tries to work over Wolfsbruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wolfsbruder can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Wolfsbruder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem is leaning against Wolfsbruder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wolfsbruder as Reem tries to tie him up.
Reem lands with a left to the head.
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
Reem lands a nice uppercut.
Reem lands a left hand.
Wolfsbruder is rocked!
Wolfsbruder tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Wolfsbruder back against the cage.
Wolfsbruder is still on wobbly legs! Can Reem finish him?
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolfsbruder seems to have recovered his senses.
A hook to the body from Reem.
A left hand lands to the body for Reem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Reem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reem lands a shot to the body.
Reem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reem stalling the fight.
Wolfsbruder letting Reem take a breather here.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wolfsbruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reem lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on Reem - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Reem.
Reem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolfsbruder can do to turn this around?
Reem works on Wolfsbruder's body with a couple of short punches.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem is pushing Wolfsbruder up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wolfsbruder is trying to force a seperation but Reem has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Wolfsbruder being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Reem.
Reem stalling in the clinch but Wolfsbruder improves position.
Reem blocks a body shot from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem trying to stall but Wolfsbruder improves his position.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolfsbruder's elbow.
Reem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wolfsbruder or not.
Reem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wolfsbruder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder misses the shot to the body.
Reem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Elric Wolfsbruder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wolfsbruder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reem counters with a huge left! Wolfsbruder is in big trouble! He's backing up but Reem isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Wolfsbruder from any more damage. A dominating finish by Reem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Umberto Reem waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Cage (ranked 857 p4p, 114 weight class) and Mario Puzo (ranked 1160 p4p, 150 weight class). Puzo has chosen Speak Softly Love as his entrance music. 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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8 - 6 - 1 |
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187 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Cage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Mario Puzo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage misses with an uppercut
and Puzo counters with a nice leg kick.
Puzo throws a sloppy head kick and Cage moves out of range easily.
Puzo misses with a low kick as Cage jumps back.
Puzo checks a leg kick nicely.
A lazy left from Cage finds it's target.
Cage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cage missing with a left hand there. Puzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been informed that Puzo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cage swats away the attempt to clinch by Puzo.
It appears Cage was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Cage misses the target.
Puzo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cage is trying to maintain a safe position but Puzo gets an underhook and turns Cage into the cage.
Puzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cage working hard to break the clinch.
Puzo works on Cage's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cage.
Cage lands an uppercut.
Puzo prevents Cage from breaking the clinch.
Puzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puzo working aggressively here.
Puzo has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
Puzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cage's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cage.
Puzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Puzo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cage's efforts to push away.
Puzo lands with a left to the head.
Puzo trying to control the position but instead, Cage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Puzo into the cage.
Cage swings wildly with an uppercut but Puzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cage.
Puzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puzo lands a body shot.
Puzo slows down the pace here.
Puzo blocks a body shot from Cage.
Puzo blocks an uppercut.
Come on Puzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Puzo is keeping busy.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Puzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puzo misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Cage.
Puzo misses with a punch to the body.
Puzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puzo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cage lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Puzo.
Cage prevents a body shot from Puzo.
I was talking to Cage's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cage looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Puzo - that landed with a thud.
Cage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puzo can't find room to land a body shot as Cage controls the action.
A short uppercut from Puzo.
Stalling in the clinch from Cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puzo is leaning against Cage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cage cracks Puzo with a nice body shot.
Puzo has Cage pushed against the cage.
Puzo blocks a body shot from Cage.
Puzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puzo looking to stall.
Puzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Puzo.
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Puzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Puzo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Puzo moves out of range of the leg kick from Cage.
A left lands for Puzo.
Cage jabs Puzo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cage misses with a leg kick
and Puzo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Puzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cage swings for the body but Puzo moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Puzo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cage throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Puzo counter with a right hand.
Puzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Cage avoids the head kick by Puzo.
Puzo closes the distance and clinches.
Puzo tries to stall but Cage uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cage will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Puzo up against the cage.
Puzo blocks an uppercut.
Cage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage blocks a body shot from Puzo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puzo.
Puzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puzo takes a shot to the head.
Cage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puzo.
Puzo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cage's elbow.
Puzo has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
Puzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puzo working aggressively here.
Cage tries to throw a body punch but Puzo avoids it by throwing Cage back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage misses with a body punch.
Cage manages to break the clinch.
Puzo throws a body punch but Cage moves out of range.
Cage missing with a left hand there. Puzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Puzo misses with a shot to the body
and Cage counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Puzo.
Puzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cage. That did some damage!
A jab from Cage misses.
Puzo blocks a jab.
Puzo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cage.
Puzo throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Puzo's head.
Puzo takes one to the side of the head.
Puzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puzo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puzo tries to counter with a clinch but Cage shakes him off and moves away.
A lazy left from Puzo finds it's target.
Cage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puzo.
Cage scores with a shot to the body.
Tyler Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Puzo.
Tyler Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
Cage checks a leg kick.
Cage swats away the attempt to clinch by Puzo.
Puzo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cage back to the cage. Puzo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cage thumps Puzo with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Puzo.
Puzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puzo thumps Cage with a low kick.
Cage lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Cage circles away.
Cage blocks a head kick by Puzo.
Cage misses with a body shot.
Donk. Cage catches Puzo right on the button with a cross.
Cage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Puzo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cage 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 Puzo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Puzo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A bone on bone clash there as Puzo blocks the leg kick.
Cage blocks the body kick.
Cage misses with a body shot.
A big right from Cage misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mario Puzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Puzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Cage.
Puzo throws the kick towards the body but Cage avoids it.
Puzo is looking to land body kicks.
Cage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cage cracks Puzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cage throws a lazy right hand but Puzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Puzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage throws a looping overhand right but Puzo ducks down to avoid it.
Puzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cage rather than just go for the knockout.
Puzo moves out of range as Cage strikes.
Puzo looks to throw the jab but Cage is out of range.
Cage throws a right hand that misses
and Puzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puzo ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
Puzo tries to counter with a clinch but Cage shakes him off and moves away.
Cage connects with a crisp jab.
Cage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cage lands a nice looking body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cage!
Puzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Cage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puzo throws a head kick that Cage semi-blocks.
Puzo misses with a kick to the body.
Cage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cage moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cage misses with a body punch
and Puzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cage thinking.
Puzo tries to clinch there but Cage circles away.
Cage misses with a double jab.
Puzo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puzo misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cage. That's going to slow Puzo down.
Cage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Puzo is out of range.
Cage throws a lazy right hand but Puzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puzo slips under a jab from Cage.
Puzo tries to counter with a clinch but Cage shakes him off and moves away.
Cage throws a lazy uppercut
and Puzo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puzo.
Cage throws a wild body kick that Puzo sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Cage misses.
Puzo throws a wild body kick that Cage sees coming a mile off.
Cage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Puzo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage swings for the body but Puzo moves out of range.
Puzo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Puzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cage.
Cage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cage misses with a combination
and Puzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Cage lands a glancing blow to the side of Puzo's head.
Puzo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Puzo.
A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target.
As Cage backs off Puzo throws a huge counter combo but Cage manages to avoid it all.
Puzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puzo.
Cage checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cage throws an off balance right hand
and Puzo counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Puzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Puzo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cage avoiding damage.
Cage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cage being controlled against the cage.
Puzo lands with a left to the head.
Cage is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Cage clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Puzo avoids the body shot from Cage.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
Puzo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cage misses with a low kick.
Cage sets himself, and Puzo steps forward looking for the clinch! Cage avoids it this time.
Puzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Puzo.
Puzo tried to score with a low kick but Cage checks it.
Puzo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cage misses with a right hand
and Puzo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
No joy there for Cage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cage takes a swing at Puzo's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cage tries to bum rush Puzo with a series of wild strikes but Puzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab lands there for Puzo.
Puzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Puzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Puzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Puzo digs a right hand into Cage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cage's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puzo tries to throw a body punch but Cage avoids it by throwing Puzo back against the cage.
Cage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puzo has him pressed against the cage.
Cage working aggressively here.
Cage's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cage prevents a body shot from Puzo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage blocks a body shot from Puzo.
Cage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Puzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puzo.
Puzo scores with a shoulder strike.
Cage misses with some punches.
Cage wants to get back to striking at distance but Puzo won't allow it.
Puzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands.
Puzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puzo lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cage effectively controlling the action here.
Puzo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage is working Puzo over against the cage.
Puzo misses with a body punch.
Puzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cage can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cage as Puzo tries to tie him up.
Puzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puzo pushes Cage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Puzo misses with a body punch.
Puzo has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puzo tries a body shot but Cage blocks it.
Cage lands with a short shot to the head.
Puzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puzo misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Cage's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Puzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puzo prevents a body shot from Cage.
A shot in the inside from Cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cage misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Puzo on the inside.
Cage prevents a body shot from Puzo.
Cage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puzo's elbow.
Puzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Puzo dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Puzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Puzo looks to throw the jab but Cage is out of range.
Cage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cage.
Cage scores with a punch to the head.
Puzo tries to clinch but Cage is having none of it.
Puzo lands with a kick to the temple. Cage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cage throws an off balance right hand
and Puzo counters with an inside leg kick.
Cage throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Puzo blocks the low kick.
Cage throws a solid leg kick but Puzo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cage.
Puzo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Puzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Puzo throws a front kick aimed at Cage's knee but Cage avoids it well.
Cage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puzo can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage swats away the attempt to clinch by Puzo.
Cage 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.
Cage misses with a low kick.
Cage throws a leg kick but Puzo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Puzo ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
Puzo tries to counter with a clinch but Cage shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Puzo.
Puzo misses with a leg kick.
Puzo throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Cage counter with a right hand.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Puzo.
Cage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mario Puzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage wants to land a leg kick but Puzo is out of range.
A head kick misses from Puzo.
Puzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cage avoids the head kick by Puzo.
Cage misses with a straight left.
Tyler Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puzo.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Puzo.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Puzo slips the punch.
Cage tries to land a front kick but Puzo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cage misses with an uppercut. Puzo saw that one coming.
Cage looks to score with a jab to the body but Puzo is just out of range.
Cage takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puzo wants to clinch up but Cage keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puzo throws a hook but Cage avoids it easily.
Puzo avoids the body shot from Cage.
Cage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puzo tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cage throws an overhand right that lands on Puzo's shoulder, as Puzo tries to avoid the shot.
Cage checks a leg kick.
Puzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cage throws out a leg kick but Puzo moves out of range and Cage only half commits.
Cage throws a body punch but Puzo moves out of range.
Puzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cage takes a kick to the side of the head.
Puzo misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puzo.
Puzo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Puzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Puzo tries to bum rush Cage with a series of wild strikes but Cage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cage blocks a head kick by Puzo.
Puzo avoids the head kick by Cage.
Cage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puzo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Puzo prevents a body shot from Cage.
Cage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Puzos head.
Cage misses with some punches.
Cage has had enough of the clinch but Puzo keeps him there for the moment.
Puzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Tyler Cage.
I think Puzo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Puzo!
Mario Puzo is the new middleweight champion!
A less than humble Mario Puzo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton Kruglov (ranked 989 p4p, 110 weight class) and Blue Cup (ranked 1718 p4p, 190 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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184 lbs
22 - 12 - 2 |
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190 cm
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183 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Kruglov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blue Cup!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cup feints the counter takedown.
Kruglov misses the jab.
Cup appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cup on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cup moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Nice sprawl there from Kruglov as Cup shoots in.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov lands a jab to the head.
Kruglov wants to clinch up but Cup keeps it at a distance.
Cup chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruglov can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruglov.
Cup has managed to clinch.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Cup.
Cup fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cup throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cup is pushing Kruglov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruglov looking to stall.
Kruglov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cup lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Cup throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kruglovs head.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
I was talking to Kruglov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Cup has had enough of the clinch but Kruglov keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cup has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kruglov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anton Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blue Cup.
A knee to the head by Kruglov.
It looks like Blue Cup has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cup.
Cup blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cup blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cup has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kruglov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Well, with Cup on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kruglov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Cup keeps control of the position as Kruglov tries to break free.
Kruglov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cup's arms.
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet.
Kruglov trying to control the hands but Cup won't let him.
Kruglov trying to get back to his feet but Cup is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruglov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kruglov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kruglov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cup's arms.
Cup wants to control but Kruglov is keeping busy.
Kruglov rolls, trying to escape but Cup keeps control of the position.
Kruglov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cup has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kruglov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kruglov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kruglov is trying to break free.
Cup patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cup is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kruglov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruglov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
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 Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blue Cup's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kruglov tries to land a front kick but Cup steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cup misses with an uppercut
and Kruglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cup gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cup just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kruglov's brow.
Cup managing to block the knees to the body from Kruglov.
We've been informed that Cup has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
Kruglov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cup backwards.
Cup gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kruglov controlling Cup's posture.
Kruglov looking to control.
Cup wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.
Kruglov wants to stand and escape but Cup is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup passes Kruglov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blue Cup has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kruglov pushes Cup off and gets back to his feet.
Cup lands with a cross.
Cup closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anton Kruglov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruglov lands a nice uppercut.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cup tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
Come on Kruglov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cup managing to block the knees to the body from Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov prevents the takedown attempt.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cup blocks it with crossed arms.
Cup changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kruglov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruglov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cup.
Cup misses with a series of wild punches.
Cup misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Cup.
Kruglov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A knee to the head by Kruglov.
Cup is rocked!
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cup is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruglov finish him?
Cup breaks the clinch.
Cup seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cup.
Kruglov closes the distance but Cup moves to the side
and Cup counters with a straight right hand.
Cup is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cup is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruglov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Cup stalks Kruglov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kruglov's face. Kruglov staggers backwards, shaken.
Cup cracks Kruglov's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Kruglov slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Cup can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blue Cup!
Blue Cup is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Blue Cup thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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FIGHT
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