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CEFC 317 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Page (ranked 4450 p4p, 500 weight class) and Ralph McGucken (ranked 4732 p4p, 527 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph McGucken!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGucken closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGucken jumps guard but Page turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Page creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGucken tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Page avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Page throws an elbow but misses.
Page breaks the clinch.
Page throws a sloppy head kick and McGucken moves out of range easily.
Page shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGucken napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McGucken can't do much from the bottom here.
McGucken is letting Page control him for a moment.
McGucken is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGucken gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Page lands a couple of good shots and McGucken has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page tries to keep control of the position but McGucken is staying busy.
Page is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McGucken is defending well though. Page let's go of the attempt for now.
McGucken showing good submission defense here.
Page tries to get the hooks in deep but McGucken pushed the leg off.
Page controlling well, preventing McGucken from escaping the position.
McGucken prevents Page from getting a body triangle.
Page working for a choke but McGucken is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGucken is in bad spot here.
Page goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. McGucken escapes and is now in half guard on top.
McGucken decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Page rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGucken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Page leaves McGucken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Page fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGucken instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGucken.
Danny Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph McGucken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page managing to block the knees to the body from McGucken.
Page has clasped his hands together around McGucken's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on McGucken's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Page controls the position.
McGucken is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Page are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McGucken is trying to get back to half guard.
Page controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGucken sneaks back into half guard.
McGucken gets full guard.
We've been informed that McGucken has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McGucken wants to stand up but Page is controlling him.
McGucken is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGucken wants to sweep but no luck.
McGucken keeping full guard, as Page tries to pass.
Page slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Page trying to control but McGucken is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Page dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Page tries to break the clinch but McGucken is controlling the position.
McGucken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
McGucken drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGucken scores with a shot to the side of Page's head.
A head punch on the inside from McGucken fails to land.
McGucken throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGucken lands a shot to the body.
McGucken misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Page.
McGucken has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
McGucken putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Page in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McGucken pulls Page in close to prevent any damage.
Page trying to control but McGucken is working from the bottom.
McGucken can't keep his opponent in guard - Page advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Page working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Page trying to pass the guard but McGucken defending well.
McGucken on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Page wants to control but McGucken is keeping him busy.
Page is pressing down on McGucken's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGucken is holding on for now.
Page looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGucken is looking to improve his position.
Page perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Page wants to work for an arm triangle but McGucken is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Page is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGucken has managed to free his arm - good work.
Page seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGucken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Page is thwarting McGucken's attempts to control the position.
Danny Page overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGucken holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Page is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGucken can do to turn this around?
Page is looking for a kimura here.
Page is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McGucken manages to get to full guard.
Page forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGucken is staying active underneath Page, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGucken trying to control from the bottom.
Page perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ground and pound from Page.
McGucken has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Page is working away from the top position though.
McGucken tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Page dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McGucken moves into range and clinches up with Page.
Page has clasped his hands together around McGucken's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McGucken manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McGucken tries to roll over but Page keeps him under control.
McGucken looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Page controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGucken's head.
Page with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGucken trying to hold on to Page's head to control him but Page postures up.
Page trying to control the action but McGucken is working from the bottom.
McGucken keeping hold of Page's head, controlling as best he can.
Page lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGucken tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.
Page working McGucken over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Page perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McGucken is trying to get back to full guard.
McGucken is refusing to be controlled, as Page sits in half guard.
Page is really struggling to control McGucken but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Page performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Page thows a huge punch but McGucken dodges it nicely.
McGucken tries to kick Page off but Page keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGucken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page tries to keep at a distance but McGucken has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGucken has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Page regains guard immediately.
Page manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McGucken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGucken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ralph McGucken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Page takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGucken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGucken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGucken rushes Page and presses him up against the cage.
McGucken lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
McGucken tries a knee to the head but Page blocks it.
Page pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Page lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Page throws a leg kick that misses.
McGucken fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Page, pushing him back against the cage.
Page is trying to trip McGucken. He has hold of a leg but McGucken is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Page persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Danny Page is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Page is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGucken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGucken isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Page stacks McGucken on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Page!
Page stands up and beckons McGucken to his feet.
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 Danny Page.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Page, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Page!
Danny Page decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baby Boy Harris (ranked 3160 p4p, 395 weight class) and Jose Alvaro (ranked 3018 p4p, 381 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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197 lbs
20 - 22 - 0 |
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199 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Boy Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Alvaro!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris tries to land a leg kick but Alvaro saw it coming and moves away.
Alvaro misses with a low kick.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Alvaro manages to avoid it.
Alvaro jabs at Harris's body.
Jose Alvaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvaro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvaro throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Alvaro throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
And Harris counters with a quick kick to the body but Alvaro blocks it.
Alvaro lands a jab to Harris's midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Harris.
Alvaro misses with an uppercut.
Alvaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alvaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Harris misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvaro tries to move into range but Harris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvaro wants to clinch but Harris slips to the side
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris throws a series of strikes that have Alvaro backpedaling.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
Alvaro throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harris swinging wildly here.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvaro looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Harris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harris takes a swing at Alvaro's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvaro misses with a body kick.
Harris misses with the combination.
Harris swings for the body but Alvaro moves out of range.
Alvaro throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Alvaro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harris, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harris blocks it with crossed arms.
Alvaro avoiding damage as Harris throws knees to the body.
Alvaro is struggling to control the position.
A short uppercut from Harris.
Harris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alvaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Harris lands a lovely overhand right.
Harris lands a lovely overhand right.
Harris closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alvaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvaro misses the shot to the body.
Alvaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvaro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harris scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvaro circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris takes a swing at Alvaro's ribcage but misses.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvaro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alvaro throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Harris quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvaro circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Alvaro.
Harris clinches with his opponent.
Harris misses with some punches.
Alvaro jumps guard and drags Harris to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alvaro pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris wants to get up but he can't break Alvaro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alvaro holds on and takes a little breather.
Harris gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Alvaro moves out of range easily.
Alvaro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harris moves out of range of the leg kick from Alvaro.
Alvaro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvaro blocks a head kick by Harris.
Alvaro takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvaro, pushing him back against the cage.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Alvaro tries to circle away but Harris has him pinned against the cage.
Harris lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Boy Harris dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alvaro staying out of range there.
Alvaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harris.
Baby Boy Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvaro tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvaro 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.
It looked like Harris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvaro misses the target.
Alvaro clobbers Harris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvaro misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvaro.
Alvaro avoids the body shot from Harris.
Alvaro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvaro throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harris counters with a two punch combo.
Harris throws a right hand that Alvaro ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvaro also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Alvaro.
Alvaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Alvaro moves out of range easily.
Harris's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harris duly obliges.
Alvaro lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from Harris does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris wants to clinch.
Alvaro lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with a head kick.
Alvaro takes a jab right on the kisser.
A lazy left from Alvaro finds it's target.
Harris tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alvaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Alvaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris moves out of range as Alvaro strikes.
Harris closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alvaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Alvaro throws an off balance right hand
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvaro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Harris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alvaro counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro lands with a nice combination. Harris backs away looking to recover.
A slow jab from Alvaro misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Harris. Alvaro shrugs it off though.
Harris misses with a double jab
and Alvaro counters with a right hand to the body.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvaro throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Harris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Harris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvaro. Alvaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Harris takes a swing at Alvaro's ribcage but misses.
Alvaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Harris blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Alvaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvaro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvaro throws a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Harris throws a jab when Alvaro was well out of range.
Harris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alvaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baby Boy Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris throws a series of punches but Alvaro moves out of range.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Alvaro.
Harris cracks Alvaro with a good jab.
Alvaro throws a head kick that misses.
Harris tries to clinch but Alvaro moves out of range.
Alvaro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harris slips a jab from Alvaro.
Alvaro misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Alvaro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Alvaro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Alvaro.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Alvaro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Harris.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvaro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harris throws a solid leg kick but Alvaro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harris.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Alvaro moves out of range easily.
Harris takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvaro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alvaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Harris is looking for a counter combo.
Alvaro misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvaro throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Harris misses the target.
Alvaro throws a good cross that connects.
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvaro lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Harris.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harris.
Harris lands an elbow that stopped Alvaro in his tracks for a moment.
Harris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alvaro avoids it.
Harris lands with a short shot to the head.
Harris trying to land knees to the body.
Alvaro has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Harris regains guard immediately.
Alvaro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alvaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro preventing the sweep.
Alvaro wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Alvaro controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro lands a couple of digs.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Alvaro lands a leg kick that knocks Harris off balance momentarily.
Harris clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvaro.
Harris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baby Boy Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvaro's brow.
Alvaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to clinch up but Alvaro keeps it at a distance.
Alvaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Harris has Alvaro up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris throws an elbow that misses.
Harris blocking some punches.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvaro.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvaro backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Alvaro controls the action.
Alvaro tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Alvaro back against the cage.
Alvaro lands with a light punch inside.
Alvaro breaks from the clinch.
Alvaro lands with a shot to the body.
Alvaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvaro.
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 Baby Boy Harris.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baby Boy Harris!
Baby Boy Harris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 2815 p4p, 392 weight class) and Katsu Laoka (ranked 3198 p4p, 430 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 22 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katsu Laoka!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goldberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Goldberg misses its intended target.
Goldberg connects with a right hand. Laoka shakes it off.
Nice cross by Laoka.
Goldberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg throws the left hand but Laoka avoids the punch easily.
Laoka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Goldberg misses.
Goldberg throws out a powerful jab.
Goldberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Laoka is just out of range.
Laoka looks for the body kick but Goldberg saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Goldberg misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Laoka.
Goldberg throws a shot to the body.
Laoka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldberg moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Laoka throws a shot from downtown. Goldberg moves away and avoids it.
Goldberg throws a body punch but Laoka moves out of range.
Goldberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Goldberg looks to land a combination. Laoka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Laoka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goldberg. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg throws out a loose jab but Laoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldberg misses with a hook. Laoka ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Laoka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goldberg throws a combination that misses
and Laoka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laoka slips under a jab from Goldberg.
Goldberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Laoka ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg.
Goldberg throws a looping overhand right but Laoka ducks down to avoid it.
Goldberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goldberg throws out a powerful jab.
Laoka avoids the body shot from Goldberg.
Laoka delivers a nice body kick.
Goldberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goldberg throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laoka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goldberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laoka scrambles back to his feet.
Goldberg misses with a looping right.
Laoka tries a quick counter leg kick but Goldberg is wise to it.
Goldberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laoka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goldberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laoka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laoka sizes up Goldberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Goldberg misses the target.
Laoka ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg.
Goldberg connects with a body shot that sends Laoka's belly button to the back.
Goldberg throws a nice looking combination but Laoka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Laoka.
Laoka lands with a hook. Goldberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goldberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laoka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goldberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goldberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goldberg scores with a jab to the head.
Goldberg checks a leg kick.
Goldberg cracks Laoka with a good jab.
Goldberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laoka throws a body shot but no joy.
Laoka missing with a left hand there. Goldberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg takes one to the chin there.
Goldberg throws a nice looking combination but Laoka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goldberg. Laoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goldberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laoka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laoka thumps Goldberg with a low kick.
Goldberg misses with the combination.
Goldberg swings for the body but Laoka moves out of range.
Laoka moves away from the strike by Goldberg.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laoka.
Laoka dodges the punch combination from Goldberg.
Goldberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laoka.
Goldberg's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Goldberg duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laoka looks to land a body kick but Goldberg moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laoka throws an off balance right hand
and Laoka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laoka slips a jab and a cross from Goldberg.
The fighters circling - Goldberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goldberg misses with a wild body shot.
Goldberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goldberg moves out of range as Laoka strikes.
As Laoka looks to move away, Goldberg throws a big counter combo but Laoka just gets out of the way.
Laoka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goldberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goldberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crunch! Laoka slams his shin into Goldberg's torso.
Laoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldberg throws a hook to the side of Laoka's head but Laoka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laoka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laoka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goldberg throws out the jab.
Laoka throws a body punch but Goldberg moves out of range.
Goldberg throws out a loose jab but Laoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Goldberg.
Laoka throws the left hand but Goldberg avoids the punch easily.
Laoka throws a hook to the side of Goldberg's head but Goldberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goldberg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Goldberg defending well as Laoka loads up on a big left hand.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Laoka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bill Goldberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Goldberg coming out on top.
Goldberg lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Goldberg. Those never looked like landing.
Goldberg walks into a straight right hand from Laoka.
Laoka motions for Goldberg to come forward. Laoka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goldberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laoka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Laoka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldberg.
Laoka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laoka cracks Goldberg with an open hand slap.
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!
Laoka throws a looping overhand right but Goldberg ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goldberg throws a series of punches but Laoka avoids them all with ease.
Laoka connects with a nice looking jab.
Laoka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goldberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goldberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Goldberg tries to bum rush Laoka with a series of wild strikes but Laoka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goldberg throws a hook but Laoka blocks it.
Goldberg throws a jab when Laoka was well out of range.
Goldberg misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Goldberg slips a straight right by Laoka.
Laoka connects with an inside leg kick.
Goldberg misses with a few strikes there.
Laoka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goldberg.
Laoka lands a really nice looking cross but Goldberg seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laoka.
As Laoka looks to move away, Goldberg throws a big counter combo but Laoka just gets out of the way.
Laoka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goldberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laoka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goldberg.
Laoka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goldberg.
Goldberg cracks Laoka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goldberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laoka counters with a good low kick that Goldberg was not able to check.
Laoka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goldberg.
Laoka scoring well with a low kick there.
Goldberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laoka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goldberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goldberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goldberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goldberg swings widly with a right hand
and Laoka counters with a straight right hand.
Laoka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laoka scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Goldberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laoka throws a lazy right hand but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laoka ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg.
Laoka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laoka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goldberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goldberg misses with a left hand
and Laoka counters with a body kick.
Laoka connects with a right hand. Goldberg shakes it off.
Goldberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laoka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laoka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Goldberg connects with a body shot that sends Laoka's belly button to the back.
Goldberg looks to land a left hand but Laoka moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Laoka lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg looks to land a left hand but Laoka moved out of range nicely.
Laoka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goldberg throws out the jab.
Laoka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldberg.
Goldberg seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Goldberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laoka can pounce on him.
Laoka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laoka's corner calls for a 1-2. Laoka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goldberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goldberg is rocked!
Goldberg is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Laoka just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Goldberg has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Katsu Laoka!
In his post fight interview, Katsu Laoka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 2500 p4p, 265 weight class) and Johnny Cage (ranked 2547 p4p, 270 weight class). Cage is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Walk - Pantera. Johnny Cage told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 47 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Cage!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eikmeyer takes the fight into the clinch.
Eikmeyer is trying to trip Cage. He has hold of a leg but Cage is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Eikmeyer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eikmeyer has gone for a leg lock! Cage slips out almost immediately though and dives into Eikmeyer's guard.
Eikmeyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cage is looking to stand up but Eikmeyer won't let him.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eikmeyer pushes a forearm under Cage's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cage is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Eikmeyer!
Mario Eikmeyer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Reilly (ranked 1400 p4p, 215 weight class) and Antonio Jose De Sucre (ranked 1704 p4p, 262 weight class). Reilly comes to the cage accompanied by The Whispers - Rock Steady. De Sucre has chosen Bolivianos el Hado Propicio 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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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Jose De Sucre!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly throws out a leg kick but De Sucre moves out of range and Reilly only half commits.
De Sucre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reilly circles away.
Reilly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but De Sucre manages to circle out of the way.
Reilly gets tackled into the cage by De Sucre. De Sucre maintains the clinch.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reilly throws an elbow but misses.
De Sucre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reilly prevents it.
De Sucre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reilly after a bit of a struggle.
Mike Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Jose De Sucre.
De Sucre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reilly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but De Sucre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
De Sucre is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reilly is defending well.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reilly just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Sucre's brow.
De Sucre blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reilly throws an elbow but misses.
Reilly lands a body shot.
De Sucre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Sucre tries to score a body lock takedown but Reilly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Sucre has Reilly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reilly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Sucre is looking to take this one to the mat.
De Sucre blocks an elbow strike from Reilly.
De Sucre tries for a takedown. No joy.
De Sucre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reilly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
De Sucre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reilly prevents it.
Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
De Sucre is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reilly is defending well.
De Sucre is trying to drag Reilly to the mat but Reilly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reilly.
De Sucre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reilly prevents it.
Reilly tries to work over De Sucre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Sucre dodges an elbow strike from Reilly.
Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but De Sucre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reilly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Sucre dodges an elbow strike from Reilly.
Reilly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre prevents a body shot from Reilly.
De Sucre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reilly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Sucre blocks the elbow strike.
De Sucre blocks an elbow strike from Reilly.
Reilly lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Antonio Jose De Sucre has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reilly throws an elbow but misses.
De Sucre blocks an elbow strike.
Reilly prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Reilly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Sucre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reilly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Sucre's elbow.
Reilly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Sucre works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Reilly controlling the position.
Reilly continues to stall.
Reilly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre stands and throws Reilly's legs to the side, diving into side control.
De Sucre has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Reilly is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. De Sucre yanks on the arm and Reilly is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by De Sucre.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Jose De Sucre!
Antonio Jose De Sucre thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harold Shipman (ranked 1577 p4p, 185 weight class) and Vasili Komaroff (ranked 1373 p4p, 161 weight class). Shipman comes to the cage accompanied by I'll beat yo ass.. Komaroff has chosen Kaleida - Think as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Shipman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasili Komaroff!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shipman slips under a jab.
Komaroff lands a really nice looking cross but Shipman seems unphased.
Shipman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Komaroff connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shipman scrambles back to his feet.
Shipman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Komaroff's half guard.
Shipman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Komaroff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Komaroff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Komaroff.
Komaroff wants to control but Shipman passes easily into half guard.
Komaroff wants to control but Shipman is keeping busy.
Komaroff holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Shipman slows the pace down in half guard.
Komaroff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff is looking to improve his position.
Komaroff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Komaroff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Komaroff.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komaroff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shipman is one step ahead there.
Shipman controlling from the top position.
Komaroff pulls Shipman in close to his closed guard and prevents Shipman from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Komaroff looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shipman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Komaroff controlling the position for now.
Komaroff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shipman is working away from the top position though.
Shipman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Komaroff wants to control but Shipman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Komaroff wants to improve his position but Shipman is controlling well.
Komaroff wants to control but Shipman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Komaroff wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipman trying to control the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shipman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Komaroff tries to avoid it but Shipman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Komaroff to the ground. Komaroff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Komaroff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Komaroff closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shipman quickly recovers to half guard.
Shipman is not content to let Komaroff control the position.
Shipman trying to control but Komaroff postures up.
Komaroff slips a nice elbow through Shipman's hands, connecting with Shipman's forehead.
Komaroff drops an elbow to the side of Shipman's head.
Komaroff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff prevents Shipman from improving his position.
Komaroff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Komaroff is looking to take a break and control but Shipman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Komaroff with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shipman is in trouble now - Komaroff has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Komaroff looking to control but Shipman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shipman wants to control but Komaroff is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Komaroff dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shipman tries to clinch there but Komaroff circles away.
Shipman gets caught napping as Komaroff dives in and scores a takedown. Shipman manages to retain guard.
Shipman is pulling down on Komaroff's head to control his posture.
Komaroff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shipman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Komaroff tries to roll over but Shipman keeps him under control.
Komaroff controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff wants to get back to full guard.
Komaroff tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shipman has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Shipman controlling from mount.
Komaroff bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shipman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shipman trying to control the position.
Komaroff wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Komaroff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Komaroff throws a big right hand that misses.
Vasili Komaroff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Komaroff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Komaroff looking to sit in guard and control but Shipman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Komaroff looking for a sweep. Not yet Komaroff, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipman trying to control the position from guard on top but Komaroff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komaroff wants to sweep but no luck.
Shipman controlling from the top position.
Komaroff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Komaroff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shipman stopping the sweep attempt from Komaroff.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A chopping leg kick lands by Komaroff.
Komaroff scores with a jab to the head.
Komaroff looks to land a left hand but Shipman moved out of range nicely.
Shipman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Komaroff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shipman moves into the clinch.
Komaroff tries to stall but Shipman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shipman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Komaroff is pressing down on Shipman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Komaroff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shipman is one step ahead there.
Komaroff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shipman postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harold Shipman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Komaroff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shipman's waist but Shipman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Komaroff off to one side.
Komaroff throws a right hand that misses
and Shipman counters with a stiff right hand.
Shipman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Komaroff swivels and escapes.
Komaroff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shipman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shipman has hold of one of Komaroff's legs. Komaroff is fighting the takedown attempt but Shipman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Komaroff is controlling Shipman's posture.
Shipman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Komaroff is keeping the position for now.
Komaroff has control of Shipman's left arm, preventing Shipman from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shipman sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff is adopting a defensive guard.
Komaroff wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Komaroff is pulling down on Shipman's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Komaroff cracks the inside of Shipman's front leg.
Shipman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Komaroff manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Shipman.
Komaroff is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shipman is defending well.
Komaroff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shipman drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Still in half guard, Shipman seems content to control.
Komaroff keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Komaroff is looking to control Shipman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Komaroff avoid being mounted?
Komaroff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Komaroff.
Komaroff trying to keep a closed guard but Shipman is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipman wants to pass the guard but Komaroff is keeping the position.
Komaroff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Komaroff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shipman preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Komaroff is still trying to improve position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shipman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Komaroff - that will leave a mark!
Komaroff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Komaroff lands in his opponent's guard.
Shipman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Komaroff is looking to work some ground and pound but Shipman has wrist control.
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 Harold Shipman.
I think Shipman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Harold Shipman!
In his post fight interview, Harold Shipman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Vasili Komaroff spoke after the fight, saying 'In the eyes of myself, I won this fight. In the eyes of God, I won this fight.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Lafayette (ranked 787 p4p, 99 weight class) and Alastair Dunn (ranked 1168 p4p, 136 weight class). Vicente Lafayette could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alastair Dunn's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vicente Lafayette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alastair Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafayette tries to bum rush Dunn with a series of wild strikes but Dunn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dunn.
Dunn throws a lazy right hand but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunn throws an overhand right that lands on Lafayette's shoulder, as Lafayette tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Lafayette misses its target.
Jab by Lafayette.
Lafayette tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good work by Dunn as he checks the leg kick.
Dunn throws the left hand but Lafayette avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Dunn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunn.
Dunn misses with a looping left.
Dunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lafayette jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dunn throws a looping overhand right but Lafayette ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Lafayette was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lafayette throws a hook but Dunn blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Dunn.
Lafayette throwing a counter right hand but Dunn manages to avoid it.
Lafayette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vicente Lafayette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunn misses with a hook. Lafayette ducked under it nicely.
Lafayette misses with a head kick.
Dunn lands with a straight right. Lafayette didn't see that one coming.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown but Lafayette shows good takedown defense.
As Dunn backs away, Lafayette returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dunn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafayette wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dunn is trying to get an arm triangle but Lafayette is defending well.
Dunn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dunn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lafayette knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lafayette tries to escape but Dunn is in control.
Dunn trying to control the position but Lafayette is working away.
Lafayette is pushing Dunn's head away, looking to escape. Dunn manages to hold on to the position though.
Dunn in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafayette is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dunn is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette is trying to get back to half guard.
Dunn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lafayette tries to escape but Dunn is in control.
Lafayette throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Dunn misses with an uppercut.
Dunn misses the jab.
Dunn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lafayette.
Lafayette lands a slapping body shot.
Lafayette rushes Dunn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lafayette.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dunn.
Vicente Lafayette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alastair Dunn.
Lafayette manages to break the clinch.
Dunn misses with a body shot
enabling Lafayette to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Dunn.
Alastair Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafayette slips a straight right by Dunn.
Lafayette attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dunn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lafayette is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lafayette drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lafayette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alastair Dunn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dunn throws a hook but Lafayette blocks it.
Lafayette gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dunn throws a jab when Lafayette was well out of range.
Dunn lands with an uppercut that bounces Lafayette off the cage and back into range.
Dunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lafayette tries to avoid it but Dunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lafayette to the ground. Lafayette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Dunn misses.
Lafayette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dunn in his tracks.
Lafayette tries to clinch but Dunn is having none of it.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunn.
Lafayette swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Dunn.
Dunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dunn misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Lafayette misses its target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunn. That's going to slow Lafayette down.
A combination from Dunn does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn scores with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lafayette.
Lafayette is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lafayette moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Dunn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lafayette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dunn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lafayette scores with a body shot.
Lafayette moves into the clinch.
Lafayette gets through Dunn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lafayette lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dunn wants a takedown.
Lafayette lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vicente Lafayette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunn misses the jab.
Dunn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lafayette tries to clinch up.
Dunn unleashes a big counter combination but Lafayette bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dunn swings widly with a right hand
and Lafayette counters with a crisp one two that drops Dunn! Lafayette thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dunn to his feet! Dunn is in big trouble!
Horrible takedown attempt by Dunn or perhaps it was just good defense by Lafayette, which made it look bad.
Vicente Lafayette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alastair Dunn.
Lafayette moves out of range of the strikes.
Lafayette moves out of range as Dunn strikes.
Nice defenses there by Lafayette.
Dunn shoots in for a double leg but Lafayette sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slow jab from Dunn misses its intended target.
Lafayette plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Dunn swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Dunn face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vicente Lafayette!
Vicente Lafayette made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 462 p4p, 69 weight class) and Rung Thrym (ranked 802 p4p, 125 weight class). Thrym comes into a darkened arena with his song building. We Are - Hollywood Undead kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
37 - 18 - 3 |
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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
59 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rung Thrym!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrym counters with a stiff right hand.
Burgundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thrym.
Thrym lands a body shot.
Thrym throws a push kick but Burgundy slaps the foot to one side.
Thrym tests Burgundy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thrym throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burgundy forces Thrym back against the cage and clinches.
Thrym lands with a short shot to the head.
Thrym fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrym pushes Burgundy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Thrym.
Burgundy scores with a shoulder strike.
Thrym is working Burgundy over against the cage.
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!
Thrym swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgundy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrym lands a jab to Burgundy's midsection.
Burgundy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thrym loads up on a big right hand but Burgundy slips the punch.
Burgundy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thrym throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burgundy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burgundy.
Thrym throws a shot from downtown. Burgundy moves away and avoids it.
Thrym moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burgundy throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thrym is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burgundy.
Thrym comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burgundy throws a lazy right hand but Thrym sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thrym lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Thrym misses.
Thrym lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burgundy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burgundy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thrym fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgundy manages to avoid it.
Burgundy throws a hook but Thrym blocks it.
Thrym throws a leg kick but Burgundy checks it.
Burgundy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgundy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burgundy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Thrym misses.
Thrym scores with a kick to the body.
Burgundy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thrym circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgundy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thrym just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrym misses with an uppercut. Burgundy saw that one coming.
Thrym fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burgundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thrym swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Burgundy misses.
Burgundy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thrym counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Burgundy misses.
Burgundy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thrym tries to work over Burgundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burgundy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thrym's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Thrym tries to throw a body punch but Burgundy avoids it by throwing Thrym back against the cage.
Burgundy looking to stall.
Thrym lands a nice uppercut.
Thrym throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy takes a shot to the head.
Thrym tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burgundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thrym connects with a jab.
Burgundy swings for the body but Thrym moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrym! But no joy.
Thrym misses with a body kick.
Thrym is looking to clinch but Burgundy is avoiding it.
Burgundy throws a hook to the side of Thrym's head but Thrym sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thrym misses with a low kick.
Burgundy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burgundy throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrym counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thrym pushes Burgundy away with a front kick.
Burgundy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thrym digs a good body shot into Burgundy's ribs.
Burgundy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgundy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thrym showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgundy.
Burgundy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrym lands a jab to the head.
Burgundy throws a hook to the side of Thrym's head but Thrym sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burgundy throws a hook but Thrym avoids it easily.
Thrym gets a clinch.
Burgundy looking to stall.
Thrym struggles to land a body shot inside as Burgundy controls his hands.
A short left from Burgundy.
Thrym scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burgundy takes a shot to the head.
Thrym misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrym blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrym.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burgundy blocks an uppercut.
Thrym misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thrym struggles to land a body shot inside as Burgundy controls his hands.
Thrym struggles to land a body shot inside as Burgundy controls his hands.
Burgundy prevents a body shot from Thrym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rung Thrym dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Burgundy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thrym moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thrym has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Burgundy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thrym appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burgundy takes one to the chin there.
Burgundy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thrym moves out of range as Burgundy strikes.
Thrym scores with a leg kick.
Thrym throws a jab when Burgundy was well out of range.
Thrym slips a straight right by Burgundy.
Thrym throws a body punch but Burgundy moves out of range.
Burgundy misses with a two punch combination.
Thrym throws out a counter right but Burgundy avoids it with no problem.
Thrym tries to move into range but Burgundy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Burgundy. Those never looked like landing.
Thrym looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrym.
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!
Thrym is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Thrym misses.
Thrym fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burgundy checks it well.
Burgundy throwing a counter right hand but Thrym manages to avoid it.
Thrym looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burgundy throws an off balance right hand
and Thrym makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Burgundy really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy misses with a hook.
Burgundy swinging wildly here.
Thrym looks to land a left hand but Burgundy moved out of range nicely.
Thrym moves out of range as Burgundy strikes.
Burgundy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thrym counters with a right hand to the body.
Thrym fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burgundy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burgundy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thrym tries to clinch there but Burgundy circles away.
Burgundy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burgundy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burgundy thuds a left hand into Thrym's body.
Burgundy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burgundy jabs Thrym to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgundy with a jab.
Burgundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrym.
Burgundy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burgundy moves out of range of the leg kick from Thrym.
Burgundy throws a lazy uppercut
and Thrym counters with a nice uppercut.
Burgundy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burgundy ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
Burgundy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thrym looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thrym throws a push kick but Burgundy slaps the foot to one side.
Burgundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrym fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgundy manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Burgundy slams his shin into Thrym's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burgundy. Thrym does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrym was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thrym ducks under a wild hook from Burgundy.
Thrym misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thrym comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burgundy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgundy.
Thrym takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thrym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Burgundy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy throws an overhand right that lands on Thrym's shoulder, as Thrym tries to avoid the shot.
Burgundy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thrym counters with a nice body shot.
Burgundy misses the shot to the body.
Burgundy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burgundy throws a low kick but Thrym avoids it.
Rung Thrym seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thrym cracks Burgundy with a good jab.
Burgundy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thrym throws a shot from downtown. Burgundy moves away and avoids it.
Thrym lands an overhand right.
Thrym takes one to the side of the head.
Thrym throws a leg kick which misses Burgundy's front leg but catches the back leg as Burgundy tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Thrym misses the target.
Thrym takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thrym's corner calls for a 1-2. Thrym obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burgundy throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Thrym to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgundy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burgundy lands a big uppercut and Thrym crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thrym looks OK. Burgundy waves Thrym back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy looks to land a right hand but Thrym moved out of range.
Burgundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrym is just out of range.
Thrym lands a jab to the nose.
Thrym fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgundy manages to avoid it.
Thrym scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thrym swings widly with a right hand
and Burgundy counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrym avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrym lands with a right hand.
Thrym lands with an uppercut that bounces Burgundy off the cage and back into range.
Burgundy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burgundy jabs at Thrym's body.
A swing and a miss from Burgundy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrym works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burgundy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thrym - the referee stops the clock and Burgundy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thrym. Burgundy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thrym fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burgundy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thrym has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thrym misses with an uppercut. Burgundy saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rung Thrym will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thrym lands a body shot.
Burgundy misses with a wild combination.
Thrym tries a quick counter leg kick but Burgundy is wise to it.
Nice cross by Burgundy.
Burgundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burgundy moves forwards but Thrym connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good shot there by Burgundy.
Thrym connects with a body shot.
Thrym rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burgundy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Burgundy.
Burgundy moves out of range of the body kick from Thrym.
Burgundy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thrym closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrym can't find room to land a body shot as Burgundy controls the action.
Burgundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burgundy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thrym lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Thrym fails to land.
Burgundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrym makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burgundy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thrym misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thrym lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burgundy backwards.
Thrym struggles to land a body shot inside as Burgundy controls his hands.
Thrym lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thrym lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burgundy backwards.
Rung Thrym seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burgundy tries to stall but Thrym uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burgundy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thrym lands a nice shot to the body.
Thrym takes a shot to the head.
Thrym throws a head punch that misses.
Thrym tries to work over Burgundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrym misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrym has a couple of punches blocked by Burgundy.
Thrym misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thrym tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrym throws a punch but it's blocked by Burgundy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrym working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thrym doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Burgundy.
Thrym takes a shot to the head.
Burgundy blocking some punches.
Burgundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burgundy blocks a body shot from Thrym.
Burgundy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burgundy lands a body shot.
Thrym takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Burgundy on the inside.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Burgundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Burgundy.
Burgundy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Burgundy breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy misses with a kick to the body.
Thrym swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burgundy.
Burgundy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burgundy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thrym finds it's way round the side to connect with Burgundy's head.
Thrym slips a straight right by Burgundy.
Thrym scores with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Thrym blocks the low kick.
Rung Thrym is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burgundy lands with a straight right. Thrym didn't see that one coming.
Burgundy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrym.
Thrym scores with a nice strike.
Thrym keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thrym lands a nice looking body shot.
Burgundy throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgundy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burgundy walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy fails to land with a series of punches.
Burgundy misses with a body shot.
Thrym paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A lazy left from Burgundy finds it's target.
Thrym avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ron Burgundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burgundy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burgundy misses with a body kick.
Burgundy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thrym.
Burgundy misses with a few strikes there.
Thrym digs a good hook to Burgundy's body.
Burgundy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrym uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burgundy.
Burgundy walks into a stiff left hand from Thrym.
Thrym lands with a right hand.
Burgundy walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rung Thrym.
Well Thrym 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rung Thrym!
Rung Thrym took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Sigfridsson (ranked 402 p4p, 60 weight class) and Bruno Aires (ranked 667 p4p, 93 weight class). Bruno Aires told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Sigfridsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Aires!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aires misses with a takedown attempt - Sigfridsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sigfridsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Sigfridsson does it's job there.
Sigfridsson throws a low kick but Aires avoids it.
Sigfridsson is looking to chop away at Aires's legs.
Sigfridsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aires counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aires keeps the fight on the outside.
Aires throws a front kick aimed at Sigfridsson's knee but Sigfridsson avoids it well.
Sigfridsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aires drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sigfridsson defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aires moves away.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aires manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aires throws a leg kick
and Sigfridsson counters with a left and a right that stings Aires.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigfridsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sigfridsson throws a leg kick but Aires sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aires shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sigfridsson as he jumps to the side.
Aires blocks a leg kick.
Sigfridsson checks a leg kick.
Sigfridsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sigfridsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aires connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aires shoots in but no luck this time.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Aires.
Aires loads up on a big right hand but Sigfridsson slips the punch.
Aires swats away the attempt to clinch by Sigfridsson.
Aires misses with a takedown
and Sigfridsson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aires keeps the fight on the outside.
Aires connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sigfridsson. Sigfridsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sigfridsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aires dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sigfridsson drops his hands momentarily and Aires takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aires tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sigfridsson defends well and Aires ends up having to push Sigfridsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Good exchange - Sigfridsson coming out on top.
Sigfridsson darts in and clinches Aires up against the cage.
Sigfridsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aires decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigfridsson trying to control here.
Sigfridsson is looking to escape.
Aires controlling the pace.
Sigfridsson has his hands clasped together around Aires's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson has hold of Aires's hands but Aires slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aires trying to control from half guard but Sigfridsson is working away.
Sigfridsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sigfridsson wants to control but Aires is keeping busy.
Aires thows a huge punch but Sigfridsson dodges it nicely.
Sigfridsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sigfridsson trying to control from the bottom.
Sigfridsson taking some punishment here, with Aires in his half guard.
Aires is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aires trying to control from half guard but Sigfridsson is working away.
Aires is looking to advance position but Sigfridsson won't allow it.
Sigfridsson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Aires is trying to control. Sigfridsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 Benjamin Sigfridsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sigfridsson misses with a head kick.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aires.
Aires has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aires there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sigfridsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aires shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sigfridsson is trying to defend but Aires finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Aires seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigfridsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sigfridsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sigfridsson.
Aires trying to control but Sigfridsson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigfridsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sigfridsson is working hard here to advance position.
Aires is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sigfridsson controls Aires momentarily but Aires frees himself.
Aires is looking to work some ground and pound but Sigfridsson has wrist control.
Sigfridsson keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
Aires passes Sigfridsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aires is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sigfridsson is looking to control Aires's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sigfridsson avoid being mounted?
Aires prevents Sigfridsson from improving his position.
Aires slips a nice elbow through Sigfridsson's hands, connecting with Sigfridsson's forehead.
Sigfridsson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Aires is on him like a limpet, forcing Sigfridsson back against the cage.
Aires tries to work over Sigfridsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aires can't find room to land a body shot as Sigfridsson controls the action.
Sigfridsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Aires's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aires feints and then cracks Sigfridsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sigfridsson down.
Aires looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sigfridsson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Aires keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sigfridsson lands a right hand.
Sigfridsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aires thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sigfridsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Aires, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sigfridsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Aires avoids it.
Aires fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sigfridsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Aires.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigfridsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aires checks a leg kick nicely.
Sigfridsson throws a lazy right hand but Aires sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aires throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a body kick.
Aires throws a poor cross that misses
and Aires takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sigfridsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aires tries for a takedown but Sigfridsson circles away easily
and Sigfridsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigfridsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aires misses with a body punch
and Sigfridsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Aires has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sigfridsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Aires's head.
Aires is rocked!
Sigfridsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aires.
Sigfridsson is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Sigfridsson shuts the power down on Aires. Lights out, game over! Sigfridsson is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benjamin Sigfridsson!
Benjamin Sigfridsson is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Benjamin Sigfridsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Goldstein (ranked 41 p4p, 4 weight class) and Roman Sionis (ranked 484 p4p, 56 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Samson Goldstein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Roman Sionis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sionis instigates a clinch.
Sionis tries a knee to the head but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Sionis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sionis obliges.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sioniss head.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sionis's elbow.
Sionis throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sionis blocks an uppercut.
Sionis has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldstein lands a nice uppercut.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sionis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sionis blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sionis's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sionis blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sionis backwards.
Sionis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldstein.
A right hand to the body from Sionis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sionis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sionis scores with a shoulder strike.
Sionis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goldstein lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of Sionis's head.
Goldstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sionis.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sionis has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein is working Sionis over against the cage.
Sionis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sionis backwards.
Sionis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goldstein lands a left hand.
Sionis pushes Goldstein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Sionis.
Sionis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sionis stalling.
Goldstein presses Sionis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Sionis.
Sionis has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sionis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sionis takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut.
Sionis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sionis.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sionis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sionis lands with a right to the head.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Sionis controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Sionis controls the action.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldstein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Sionis.
Sionis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sionis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sionis throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein drops Sionis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sionis is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sionis is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sionis to his knees! Goldstein keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Samson Goldstein rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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