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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akeen Coker (ranked 3021 p4p, 345 weight class) and Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon (ranked 2136 p4p, 252 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez De Calderon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Coker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernandez De Calderon throws out the jab.
Fernandez De Calderon throws out a loose jab but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fernandez De Calderon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Coker taking some punishment here, with Fernandez De Calderon in his half guard.
Coker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fernandez De Calderon is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez De Calderon prevents Coker from improving his position.
Coker has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fernandez De Calderon is nestled in close to Coker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coker is trying to control but can't.
Coker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fernandez De Calderon 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.
Fernandez De Calderon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fernandez De Calderon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coker defending well though.
Nice strikes from Fernandez De Calderon there.
Coker wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coker trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon postures up.
Fernandez De Calderon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fernandez De Calderon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fernandez De Calderon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fernandez De Calderon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coker defending well though.
Fernandez De Calderon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fernandez De Calderon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coker is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fernandez De Calderon working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Coker quite badly. Coker pulls Fernandez De Calderon in close trying to recover. Fernandez De Calderon postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Coker on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Coker doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon!
After winning the bout, Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Song Turillo (ranked 2583 p4p, 350 weight class) and Luan Barboza (ranked 1161 p4p, 181 weight class). Barboza has chosen Do I Wanna Know 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Song Turillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luan Barboza!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turillo misses with a body kick.
Turillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Barboza to counter with a crisp jab.
Barboza punishes Turillo's body with a nice straight punch.
Turillo lands with an uppercut that bounces Barboza off the cage and back into range.
Barboza throws out a loose jab but Turillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turillo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turillo tries to throw a body punch but Barboza avoids it by throwing Turillo back against the cage.
Barboza just leaning against Turillo, taking a breather.
Barboza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo can't find room to land a body shot as Barboza controls the action.
Barboza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turillo wants to clinch but Barboza slips to the side
letting Barboza counter with a right hand.
Barboza throws a sloppy head kick and Turillo moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turillo.
Turillo misses with a head kick.
Barboza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turillo misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barboza! But no joy.
A low kick from Turillo misses
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barboza checks a low kick from Turillo.
Barboza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turillo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turillo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Turillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barboza unleashes a big counter combination but Turillo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turillo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turillo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barboza has had enough of the clinch but Turillo keeps him there for the moment.
I was talking to Turillo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Turillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turillo tries a body shot but Barboza blocks it.
Barboza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turillo lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turillo lands with a left to the head.
Turillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turillo misses with a punch to the body.
Barboza blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Turillo.
Barboza blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turillo throws a punch but it's blocked by Barboza.
Barboza slows down the pace here.
Barboza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turillo lands a left hand.
Turillo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turillo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barboza.
Turillo misses with some punches.
Turillo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barboza or not.
Turillo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turillo lands an uppercut.
Turillo misses with a punch to the body.
Turillo misses with some punches.
Turillo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Barboza.
Barboza misses with an elbow over the top.
Turillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turillo misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Song Turillo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Turillo is looking to land body kicks.
Barboza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turillo throws a shot to the body.
Barboza misses with a hook
and Turillo counters with a straight right hand.
Turillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barboza can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Barboza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It appears Turillo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Turillo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turillo duly obliges.
Barboza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turillo.
Turillo has Barboza up against the cage in a clinch.
Turillo misses with a body punch.
Turillo throws a head punch that misses.
Turillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barboza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo tries a body shot but Barboza blocks it.
Turillo being controlled against the cage.
Barboza working hard to break the clinch.
Turillo is working Barboza over against the cage.
Turillo can't find room to land a body shot as Barboza controls the action.
Barboza blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turillo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turillo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turillo misses with the head strike.
Turillo misses with the head strike.
Turillo misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barboza just leaning against Turillo, taking a breather.
Turillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turillo tries to throw a body punch but Barboza avoids it by throwing Turillo back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Turillo as the two fighters clinch.
Turillo throws a head punch that misses.
Turillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barboza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barboza.
Turillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboza controls his hands.
Barboza can't get the takedown.
Barboza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turillo tries a body shot but Barboza blocks it.
Turillo lands a nice shot to the body.
Turillo throws a head punch that misses.
Turillo misses with a punch to the body.
Turillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Turillo.
Barboza tries to stall but Turillo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barboza blocks an uppercut.
Turillo lands a shot to the body.
Turillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barboza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turillo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Turillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turillo can't find room to land a body shot as Barboza controls the action.
Turillo cracks Barboza with a nice body shot.
Barboza blocking some punches.
Turillo gets underhooks to prevent Barboza's takedown attempt.
Song Turillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luan Barboza.
Barboza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barboza stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turillo.
A right handed body shot lands from Turillo.
Turillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turillo lands an uppercut.
Turillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turillo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barboza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turillo lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Song Turillo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Turillo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turillo throws an off balance right hand
and Barboza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turillo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turillo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Barboza avoids it.
Turillo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barboza.
Barboza throws out a counter right but Turillo avoids it with no problem.
Barboza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Barboza misses with a combination
and Turillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barboza has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Luan Barboza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch combination from Barboza misses.
Turillo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Barboza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barboza's calf.
Song Turillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turillo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turillo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barboza throws out a loose jab but Turillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turillo tries to land a front kick but Barboza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barboza loads up on a big right hand but Turillo slips the punch.
Turillo lunges at Barboza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barboza's hand.
Turillo moves into the clinch.
Turillo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Turillo tries to work over Barboza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barboza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turillo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Song Turillo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Turillo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turillo digs a right hand into Barboza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barboza's gas tank.
Turillo lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turillo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Turillo misses with a body punch.
Turillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboza controls his hands.
Turillo tries to work over Barboza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboza controls his hands.
Turillo can't find room to land a body shot as Barboza controls the action.
Turillo misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barboza takes a shot to the head.
Turillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barboza blocking some punches.
Turillo misses with the head strike.
Turillo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barboza blocks a body shot from Turillo.
Barboza working aggressively here.
Turillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turillo tries a body shot but Barboza blocks it.
Song Turillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Barboza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barboza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Turillo fails to land.
Turillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barboza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Turillo.
Turillo misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turillo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luan Barboza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turillo slips a jab and a cross from Barboza.
And that's the end of the fight!
Song Turillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turillo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Song Turillo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Grill (ranked 1856 p4p, 265 weight class) and Hotaru Doji (ranked 2203 p4p, 303 weight class). Doji has chosen Crane ft. Beauregard & The Down Right - Meet Me In The Garden 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Bob Grill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hotaru Doji!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Bruno Hogan and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doji looks to land a right hand but Grill moved out of range.
Grill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doji connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Bob Grill has been cut.
Doji has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grill digs a good hook to Doji's body.
Doji pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doji cracks Grill with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grill connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Hotaru Doji has been cut.
Grill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doji doesn't manage to clinch there - Grill circles away.
Grill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grill connects with a body shot that sends Doji's belly button to the back.
Doji moves to clinch but Grill breaks away
and Grill counters with a nice low kick that buckles Doji's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Grill misses its target.
Doji throws a body shot but no joy.
Grill swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grill throws a body punch but Doji moves out of range.
Doji tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doji throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grill tries to keep at a distance but Doji has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doji tries to work over Grill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doji breaks from the clinch.
Grill is looking to wear down Doji with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doji closes the distance but Grill moves to the side
and Grill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Doji misses the target.
Grill moves out of range as Doji strikes.
Doji scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doji misses with a hook
and Grill makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doji moves into range and clinches up with Grill.
Doji has a couple of punches blocked by Grill.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doji is trying to push Grill away but Grill has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grill lands with a light punch inside.
Grill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hotaru Doji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doji misses with a hook
and Grill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doji on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Doji falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grill counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doji looks to land a left hand but Grill moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Grill misses its target.
Doji throws a lazy uppercut
and Grill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doji throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Doji misses with an uppercut
and Grill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doji swings for the body but Grill moves out of range.
Doji throws a lazy uppercut
and Grill counters with a crisp right that sends Doji to the canvas! Grill follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Grill!
Hotaru Doji was interviewed post fight and said 'We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chicken Destroyer (ranked 2800 p4p, 317 weight class) and Xavier Merlin (ranked 1674 p4p, 198 weight class). Chicken Destroyer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Xavier Merlin's chin.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chicken Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Topper Green and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer throws a jab when Merlin was well out of range.
Merlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Destroyer moves into the clinch successfully.
Merlin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Destroyer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Destroyer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Merlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Destroyer throws a low kick but Merlin avoids it.
Destroyer throws a right hand that Merlin ducks under and follows up with a left that Merlin also avoids with ease.
Destroyer tries to score with a low kick but Merlin moves his leg out of the way.
Destroyer blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Merlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merlin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Destroyer as Merlin shoots in.
Merlin tries to bum rush Destroyer with a series of wild strikes but Destroyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Merlin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Destroyer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merlin has hold of Destroyer's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Destroyer seems comfortable defending it but Merlin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Destroyer is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Destroyer is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Merlin couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xavier Merlin!
After winning the bout, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Menezes (ranked 601 p4p, 81 weight class) and Mauro Carnera (ranked 1956 p4p, 260 weight class). Carnera has chosen Bad Religion - Infected as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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201 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mauro Carnera!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes lands a nice hook to Carnera's body. Carnera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carnera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menezes.
Menezes misses with an uppercut
and Carnera counters with a nice body shot.
Menezes lands the left hand.
Menezes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Menezes misses with a takedown
and Carnera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menezes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carnera's half guard.
Menezes trying to mount his opponent but Carnera defends it.
Carnera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Menezes is working away from the top position though.
Carnera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carnera.
Carnera has control of Menezes's left arm, preventing Menezes from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes stands up over Carnera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Menezes wants to pass the guard but Carnera is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menezes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carnera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Menezes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes wants to pass the guard but Carnera is keeping the position.
Carnera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carnera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Menezes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Menezes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Menezes slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes prevents Carnera from improving his position.
Menezes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Menezes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carnera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Menezes is trying to control the action in half guard but Carnera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Menezes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carnera is looking to control Menezes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carnera avoid being mounted?
Carnera moves into full guard.
Carnera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Menezes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Menezes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carnera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Menezes is fighting to break Carnera's control of his arms but Carnera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Carnera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menezes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carnera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Menezes is working hard here to advance position.
Carnera controls Menezes momentarily but Menezes frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Menezes drops back looking for a leg! Carnera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carnera manages to kick Menezes off! Menezes jumps back into Carnera's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carnera keeping full guard, as Menezes tries to pass.
Menezes slips nicely into half guard.
Menezes is pressing down on Carnera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carnera is holding on for now.
Carnera is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menezes throwing shots but Carnera is blocking nicely.
Menezes wants to work for an arm triangle but Carnera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Menezes prevents Carnera from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carnera avoids the body shot from Menezes.
Menezes looks to land a right hand but Carnera moved out of range.
Menezes throws a jab but it's blocked by Carnera.
Carnera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Menezes defending well as Carnera loads up on a big left hand.
Menezes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Menezes darts in looking for a takedown but Carnera gets double underhooks and turns Menezes into the cage.
Jab from Menezes.
Carnera throws a low kick, looking for Menezes's leg but Menezes calmly moves out of range.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carnera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menezes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Menezes. That snapped Carnera's head back.
Carnera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carnera cracks Menezes with an open hand slap.
Carnera gets caught flat footed, as Menezes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes looking to pass the guard.
Carnera has momentary wrist control but Menezes slips an elbow through the middle.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Carnera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carnera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Menezes landing with the ground and pound.
Menezes trying to control but Carnera is working from the bottom.
Carnera wants to sweep here but Menezes controlling him for the moment.
Menezes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carnera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Menezes advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Menezes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Menezes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carnera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Menezes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Menezes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Carnera!
Menezes looking for a guillotine from mount but Carnera is having none of it.
Carnera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carnera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Menezes wants to take Carnera's back but he can't do it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carnera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menezes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carnera working to try and regain half guard.
Menezes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Menezes is working for a guillotine from mount but Carnera frees his head quite easily.
Menezes throwing strikes here but Carnera is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Menezes looking to ground and pound but Carnera is blocking nicely.
Carnera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Menezes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Arthur Menezes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menezes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Menezes mounts Carnera! Really nice guard pass there!
Menezes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Carnera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Carnera shrugs it off.
Menezes trying to control but Carnera is having none of it.
Menezes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Carnera has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Carnera tries to hold on but Menezes pushes him away.
Carnera is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes dominated that second round.
That's time! Menezes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carnera misses with a looping left.
Carnera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Carnera misses.
Carnera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes.
Menezes throws a hook but Carnera blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Menezes misses the target.
Menezes tries to clinch but Carnera moves out of range.
Carnera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Carnera looks to land a combination but Menezes avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carnera pinned against the cage. Carnera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carnera lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab, jab by Menezes - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
Carnera throws a counter combo.
Menezes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Menezes misses with a takedown
and Carnera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carnera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Menezes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carnera can do to turn this around?
Menezes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Menezes looks to land a right hand but Carnera moved out of range.
Menezes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carnera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Menezes lands a nice hook to Carnera's body. Carnera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mauro Carnera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes lands a right hook to the body.
Menezes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Carnera throws a series of punches but Menezes moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menezes scores with a takedown into Carnera's guard.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Carnera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menezes is pushing down on Carnera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carnera is fighting to maintain full guard but Menezes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Carnera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Menezes trying to control from half guard but Carnera is working away.
Menezes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnera keeping hold of Menezes's head, controlling as best he can.
Menezes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carnera is just riding it out for now. Menezes eventually gives up the hold.
Menezes is thwarting Carnera's attempts to control the position.
Carnera won't allow Menezes to pass to mount.
Menezes seems to be working for a kimura but Carnera defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Menezes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Menezes wants to free his trapped foot but Carnera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carnera is trying to maintain the position but Menezes is very close to passing his half guard.
Arthur Menezes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Menezes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carnera missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Menezes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Menezes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Menezes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tsukune Shiba (ranked 303 p4p, 43 weight class) and Aleksandr Borodach (ranked 610 p4p, 83 weight class). Shiba comes to the cage accompanied by Fall Out Boy - The Phoenix. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsukune Shiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Borodach!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borodach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borodach misses with a shot to the body
and Shiba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Aleksandr Borodach has been cut.
Borodach scores with a body shot.
Shiba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Borodach tries to land a front kick but Shiba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Borodach.
Shiba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borodach.
Shiba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Borodach has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shiba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shiba throws a looping overhand right but Borodach ducks down to avoid it.
Borodach tries to clinch but Shiba is having none of it.
Shiba feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shiba blocks a jab.
Borodach lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shiba takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Tsukune Shiba has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borodach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shiba has time to react.
Aleksandr Borodach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Shiba there.
Borodach throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiba blocks a head kick by Borodach.
Shiba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Borodach finds it's way round the side to connect with Shiba's head.
Borodach lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shiba takes a step back to recover.
Borodach tries to clinch up but Shiba circles away and keeps his distance.
Shiba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borodach throws a hook but Shiba avoids it easily.
Shiba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Borodach.
Shiba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Borodach pushes Shiba up against the cage in a clinch.
Borodach lands a damaging elbow.
Borodach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Borodach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Borodach is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shiba looking for a takedown.
Shiba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Borodach avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shiba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Borodach avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsukune Shiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shiba jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiba wants to hit a switch here but Borodach passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shiba there!
Borodach sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shiba manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shiba tries to roll over but Borodach keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borodach in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borodach works his way into side control.
Borodach trying to control the action but Shiba is working from the bottom.
Shiba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shiba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shiba tries to get out of the position.
Shiba is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Shiba is not content to let Borodach control the position.
Shiba is looking for a sweep.
Borodach working away.
Shiba tries to buck Borodach off but Borodach is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Borodach dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Borodach moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Borodach throws out a loose jab but Shiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borodach lands a jab-cross combination.
Borodach throws a lazy right hand but Shiba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borodach stuns Shiba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Borodach scores with a decent looking hook.
Borodach misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shiba throws a quick counter kick to the body but Borodach avoids it.
Borodach connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shiba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shiba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borodach walks into a jab.
Borodach throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Borodach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiba circles away quickly and effectively.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Borodach.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borodach throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borodach throws a jab when Shiba was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Borodach.
Shiba moves out of range of the body kick.
Borodach scores with a nice strike.
A clash of legs there as Shiba blocks the low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Borodach.
Borodach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Shiba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borodach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Borodach.
Borodach misses with the combination.
Shiba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Borodach did well to prevent Shiba getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Borodach is trying to control but can't.
Borodach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shiba is thwarting Borodach's attempts to control the position.
Shiba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Borodach is staying active underneath Shiba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Borodach wants to get back to full guard.
Shiba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borodach is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shiba scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsukune Shiba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borodach trying to control here.
Shiba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shiba thows a huge punch but Borodach dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiba slips a nice elbow through Borodach's hands, connecting with Borodach's forehead.
Borodach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shiba thows a huge punch but Borodach dodges it nicely.
Borodach is trying to control but can't.
Shiba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borodach preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Borodach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shiba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borodach's head.
Shiba lands with a punch from half guard.
Shiba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Borodach does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shiba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shiba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Borodach defending well though.
Shiba wants to free his trapped foot but Borodach is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shiba slips a jab and a cross from Borodach.
Borodach paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Borodach.
Shiba drops Borodach with a beautiful combination! Borodach stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shiba is looking for the KO!
Borodach is rocked!
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!
Shiba flashes Borodach a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Borodach's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Borodach crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Shiba punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tsukune Shiba!
Tsukune Shiba 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lloyd (ranked 1142 p4p, 148 weight class) and Albert Van Rooy (ranked 877 p4p, 129 weight class). Lloyd's entrance music is No Surrender . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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228 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Van Rooy!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Rooy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lloyd has time to react.
Lloyd wants to land a leg kick but Van Rooy is out of range.
Van Rooy slips under a jab from Lloyd.
Van Rooy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lloyd.
Van Rooy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lloyd is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Van Rooy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lloyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lloyd misses with a low kick as Van Rooy jumps back.
Van Rooy takes a swing at Lloyd's ribcage but misses.
Lloyd misses with a hook. Van Rooy ducked under it nicely.
Lloyd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Rooy.
Lloyd misses with a right hand
and Van Rooy counters with a nice body shot.
Lloyd misses with a straight left.
Frank Lloyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rooy tries to clinch up.
Van Rooy tries to clinch but Lloyd moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Lloyd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Rooy doesn't seem phased though.
Lloyd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Rooy on the side of the head.
Van Rooy slips a straight right by Lloyd.
Lloyd sets himself, and Van Rooy steps forward looking for the clinch! Lloyd avoids it this time.
Lloyd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lloyd ducks under a wild hook from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lloyd looks to throw the jab but Van Rooy is out of range.
Van Rooy wants to counter with a clinch but Lloyd pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lloyd, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Lloyd.
Lloyd throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Rooy connects with a body shot that sends Lloyd's belly button to the back.
Van Rooy's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Rooy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy has managed to clinch.
Lloyd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rooy fails to land.
Van Rooy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lloyd breaks from the clinch.
Van Rooy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lloyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rooy swings for the body but Lloyd moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Lloyd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lloyd swinging wildly here.
Van Rooy wants to counter with a clinch but Lloyd pushes him away.
Van Rooy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lloyd rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rooy moves out of range of the strikes.
Lloyd misses with a low kick.
Lloyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Rooy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lloyd.
Van Rooy is looking to clinch.
Lloyd throws a lazy right hand but Van Rooy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Rooy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lloyd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lloyd throws a leg kick but Van Rooy moved away.
Lloyd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lloyd throws a low kick but Van Rooy avoids it.
Van Rooy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lloyd.
Lloyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rooy connects with a body shot that sends Lloyd's belly button to the back.
Van Rooy moves out of range as Lloyd strikes.
Van Rooy avoids the head kick by Lloyd.
Lloyd looks to land a left hand but Van Rooy moved out of range nicely.
Van Rooy clinches up against the cage.
Lloyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rooy throws a looping overhand right but Lloyd ducks down to avoid it.
Lloyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Rooy. That snapped Lloyd's head back.
Van Rooy throws the left hand but Lloyd avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Rooy as he connects with a hook.
Van Rooy wants to clinch.
Van Rooy scores with a shot to the body.
Lloyd misses with a hook.
Van Rooy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lloyd tests Van Rooy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Rooy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Lloyd misses.
Van Rooy blocks a jab.
Lloyd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Rooy.
Lloyd throwing a counter right hand but Van Rooy manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Rooy lands the left hand.
Lloyd throws an off balance right hand
and Van Rooy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Rooy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rooy lands an uppercut.
Van Rooy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rooy tries to throw a body punch but Lloyd avoids it by throwing Van Rooy back against the cage.
Van Rooy has Lloyd pressed against the cage, preventing Lloyd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Rooy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lloyd blocks a body shot from Van Rooy.
Lloyd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lloyd misses the shot to the body.
Van Rooy throws out a powerful jab.
Lloyd looks to land a right hand but Van Rooy moved out of range.
Van Rooy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab lands there for Van Rooy.
Lloyd throws the kick towards the body but Van Rooy avoids it.
Van Rooy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Albert Van Rooy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lloyd misses with an uppercut. Van Rooy saw that one coming.
Lloyd cracks the inside of Van Rooy's front leg.
Lloyd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Rooy defending well as Lloyd loads up on a big left hand.
Frank Lloyd is winning the standup battle so far.
Lloyd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy tries to close the distance and clinch but Lloyd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lloyd lands with a cross.
Lloyd throws a hook to the side of Van Rooy's head but Van Rooy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lloyd throws a big shot that misses.
Lloyd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rooy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Lloyd misses.
A jab from Lloyd finds it's way through Van Rooy's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lloyd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lloyd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Rooy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Rooy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lloyd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lloyd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Rooy closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rooy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lloyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rooy has Lloyd pressed against the cage, preventing Lloyd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Rooy lands a left hand.
Van Rooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rooy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lloyd backwards.
Lloyd manages to break the clinch.
Lloyd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lloyd ducks under a wild hook from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy takes a swing at Lloyd's ribcage but misses.
Lloyd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Rooy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Rooy has a couple of punches blocked by Lloyd.
Van Rooy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lloyd prevents a body shot from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Lloyd blocks it.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Lloyd blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd tries to circle away but Van Rooy has him pinned against the cage.
Van Rooy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lloyd controls his hands.
Albert Van Rooy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Rooy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lloyd controls his hands.
Van Rooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rooy misses with a body punch.
A short left from Van Rooy.
Lloyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lloyd lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy misses the shot to the body.
Lloyd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lloyd wants to slow Van Rooy down by chopping away at his legs.
Lloyd moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Rooy walks into a jab.
Van Rooy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rooy moves out of range as Lloyd strikes.
Jab by Lloyd.
Van Rooy lands a nice looking body shot.
Lloyd scores with a jab to the head.
Lloyd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lloyd just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rooy tries to counter with a clinch but Lloyd shakes him off and moves away.
Van Rooy lands a jab.
Lloyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lloyd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Rooy throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Van Rooy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lloyd misses with an uppercut. Van Rooy saw that one coming.
Lloyd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lloyd lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Lloyd misses.
Van Rooy connects with a right hand. Lloyd shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Rooy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Rooy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lloyd.
Lloyd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Rooy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Rooy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lloyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy connects with a crisp jab.
Lloyd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Rooy momentarily.
Van Rooy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lloyd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Rooy moves into range and clinches up with Lloyd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rooy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Rooy digs a right hand into Lloyd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lloyd's gas tank.
Lloyd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rooy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Albert Van Rooy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Van Rooy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lloyd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lloyd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Rooy.
Lloyd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Rooy rushes Lloyd and presses him up against the cage.
Van Rooy misses with a body punch.
Van Rooy tries to work over Lloyd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lloyd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lloyd wants to break free but Van Rooy has control.
Van Rooy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rooy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lloyd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rooy is leaning against Lloyd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Rooy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rooy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lloyd's elbow.
Van Rooy works on Lloyd's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rooy lands with a right to the head.
Van Rooy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Lloyd blocks it.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Lloyd blocks it.
Van Rooy lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Rooy lands a shot to the body.
Van Rooy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rooy misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rooy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy throws a punch but it's blocked by Lloyd.
Van Rooy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rooy fails to land.
Van Rooy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rooy tries to work over Lloyd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Van Rooy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rooy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Rooy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rooy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rooy scores with a hook to the body.
Van Rooy lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rooy.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Lloyd blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank Lloyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rooy is working Lloyd over against the cage.
Van Rooy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lloyd's elbow.
Lloyd blocks an uppercut.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Lloyd blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Lloyd blocks it.
Van Rooy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Rooy lands a body punch.
Van Rooy lands a left hand.
Lloyd blocks a body shot from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lloyd.
Van Rooy lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd tries to circle away but Van Rooy has him pinned against the cage.
Van Rooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rooy has a couple of punches blocked by Lloyd.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy tries to work over Lloyd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rooy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lloyd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Rooy throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rooy swings wildly with an uppercut but Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lloyd takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lloyd has had enough of the clinch but Van Rooy keeps him there for the moment.
Lloyd prevents a body shot from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy lands a hook that snaps the head of Lloyd backwards.
Lloyd misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Van Rooy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Rooy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Van Rooy!
In defeat, Frank Lloyd stepped up to the mic, saying 'RAAWWWWRRRRRRR'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Kardashian (ranked 238 p4p, 32 weight class) and Rohith Sharma (ranked 910 p4p, 139 weight class). Sharma has chosen Do Your Thing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rob Kardashian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Kardashian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rohith Sharma!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kardashian misses with an uppercut.
Kardashian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sharma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
Kardashian stuns Sharma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kardashian just misses with a punch to the body.
Kardashian lands with a hook. Sharma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kardashian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sharma's head.
A shot to the body from Kardashian misses
and Sharma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sharma has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kardashian throws a hook to the side of Sharma's head but Sharma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Kardashian - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Kardashian misses
and Sharma counters with a good, hard body kick but Kardashian shrugs it off.
Sharma lands a jab to the head.
Kardashian lands a nice hook to Sharma's body. Sharma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardashian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kardashian misses with a left hand
and Sharma counters with a good low kick that Kardashian was not able to check.
Kardashian throws the left hand but Sharma avoids the punch easily.
Sharma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kardashian misses with a looping left.
Sharma throws out a counter right but Kardashian avoids it with no problem.
Sharma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kardashian.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kardashian moves away.
Kardashian looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.
Sharma feints a counter leg kick.
Sharma lands the left hand.
Kardashian looks to land a right hand but Sharma moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sharma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kardashian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Sharma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sharma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sharma slips under a jab.
Sharma throws out a counter right but Kardashian avoids it with no problem.
Sharma ducks right into an uppercut from Kardashian.
Sharma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kardashian is out of range and Sharma settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kardashian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharma.
A countering left hand to the body from Sharma misses.
Kardashian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharma was well out of range. Poor timing from Kardashian.
Kardashian digs a good hook to Sharma's body.
Sharma scores with a nice right hand.
Rob Kardashian's cut is getting worse.
Sharma is looking to land body kicks.
Kardashian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kardashian fails to land with a series of punches.
Sharma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kardashian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sharma.
Kardashian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kardashian misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
Kardashian swings for the body but Sharma moves out of range.
Sharma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kardashian lands a body shot.
Kardashian takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Kardashian misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Sharma misses its intended target.
Kardashian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharma moves away.
Kardashian throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharma.
Kardashian misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sharma counter with a right hand.
A big left from Kardashian misses.
A jab from Sharma misses.
Kardashian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kardashian clinches with his opponent.
Kardashian blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Kardashian throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharma.
Kardashian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma tries a body shot but Kardashian blocks it.
I was talking to Kardashian's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sharma works on Kardashian's body with a couple of short punches.
Kardashian misses with the head strike.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Kardashian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Kardashian's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sharma misses with a hook.
Kardashian misses with a hook
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
Kardashian is looking to clinch but Sharma is avoiding it.
Sharma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sharma scores with a nice strike.
Kardashian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kardashian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sharma, pushing him back against the cage.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardashian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kardashian has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Kardashian controls the action.
Sharma lands with a light punch inside.
Kardashian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sharma backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharma misses with a punch on the inside.
Kardashian blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma blocks an uppercut.
Kardashian has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Kardashian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kardashian tries to throw a body punch but Sharma avoids it by throwing Kardashian back against the cage.
Sharma working aggressively here.
Kardashian lands with a short shot to the head.
Sharma has a couple of punches blocked by Kardashian.
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharma's elbow.
Kardashian misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kardashian misses with the head strike.
Sharma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kardashian backwards.
Rob Kardashian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sharma.
Kardashian lands with a light punch inside.
Sharma blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Sharma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sharma lands a left hand.
Rob Kardashian's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sharma gets through Kardashian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharma pushes Kardashian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma tries to work over Kardashian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kardashian can't find room to land a body shot as Sharma controls the action.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian lands with a right to the head.
Kardashian lands with a left to the head.
Sharma tries to work over Kardashian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kardashian prevents a body shot from Sharma.
Kardashian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sharma backwards.
Sharma scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kardashian.
Kardashian is working Sharma over against the cage.
Kardashian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma lands with a short shot to the head.
Sharma takes a shot to the head.
Sharma blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Kardashian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Kardashian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kardashian.
Kardashian misses with the head strike.
Kardashian lands with a right to the head.
Kardashian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sharma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kardashian backwards.
Kardashian works on Sharma's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sharma.
Kardashian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharma's elbow.
Kardashian misses with a body punch.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian lands a body punch.
Kardashian tries a body shot but Sharma blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kardashian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kardashian.
Sharma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kardashian lands with a right to the head.
Sharma lands a body shot.
Kardashian swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharma lands with a short shot to the head.
Kardashian blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Kardashian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kardashian misses with a body punch.
Sharma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kardashian misses with some punches.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kardashian misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kardashian swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian misses with some punches.
Kardashian tries to work over Sharma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Rob Kardashian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rob Kardashian's cut.
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!
Kardashian digs a good hook to Sharma's body.
Kardashian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Kardashian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sharma.
Sharma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kardashian.
Kardashian throws a sloppy body shot
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
Kardashian tries to clinch up.
Rob Kardashian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma keeps the fight on the outside.
Sharma was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kardashian swings for the body but Sharma moves out of range.
Kardashian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardashian moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sharma - that landed with a thud.
Sharma is working Kardashian over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sharma presses Kardashian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sharma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kardashian misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardashian lands with a short shot to the head.
Sharma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sharma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sharma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sharma just leaning against Kardashian, taking a breather.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kardashian's elbow.
Kardashian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharma lands a shoulder strike.
Sharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kardashian.
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharma's elbow.
Sharma lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharma.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharma tries to throw a body punch but Kardashian avoids it by throwing Sharma back against the cage.
Sharma is leaning against Kardashian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sharma lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jeez, Rob Kardashian's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Sharma breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Sharma.
Sharma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sharma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kardashian's sensitive parts.
Kardashian misses with a body shot.
Sharma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kardashian missing with a left hand there. Sharma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sharma misses with a right hand
and Kardashian counters with a left to the body.
Donk. Kardashian catches Sharma right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Kardashian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharma is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sharma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rob Kardashian is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kardashian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rohith Sharma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharma tests Kardashian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rob Kardashian's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rohith Sharma!
Our winner, Rohith Sharma, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Philip Ziskie (ranked 688 p4p, 83 weight class) and Snake Duanesboy (ranked 316 p4p, 37 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Philip Ziskie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snake Duanesboy!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ziskie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duanesboy.
Ziskie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Ziskie misses with a hook.
Ziskie misses with a hook
and Duanesboy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ziskie swings widly with a right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duanesboy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Ziskie misses with a hook to the body
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Ziskie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
Duanesboy dodges the punch combination from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a shot from downtown. Duanesboy moves away and avoids it.
Ziskie throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duanesboy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziskie.
Nice shot lands for Duanesboy.
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and Duanesboy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
Duanesboy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ziskie with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ziskie tries to land a front kick but Duanesboy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duanesboy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ziskie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Duanesboy.
Ziskie throws a leg kick
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ziskie misses with a jab to the body
and Duanesboy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ziskie throws a leg kick but Duanesboy moved away.
Duanesboy ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie moves out of range of the strikes.
Ziskie walks into a left hand.
Duanesboy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziskie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ziskie cracks Duanesboy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziskie throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duanesboy slips under a jab from Ziskie.
Duanesboy ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Duanesboy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ziskie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ziskie with a poor takedown
and Duanesboy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Duanesboy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ziskie moves out of range of the strikes.
Ziskie misses with a takedown
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duanesboy connects with a solid leg kick.
Ziskie moves forwards but Duanesboy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ziskie misses with a left hand
and Duanesboy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ziskie misses with a left hand
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duanesboy thuds a left hand into Ziskie's body.
Ziskie misses with a combination
and Duanesboy counters with a low kick, right behind Ziskie 's knee.
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie throws a right hand that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ziskie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duanesboy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ziskie slips under a jab from Duanesboy.
Snake Duanesboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duanesboy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duanesboy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duanesboy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziskie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ziskie throws a right hand that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Ziskie cracks Duanesboy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ziskie jabs Duanesboy right on the nose. Duanesboy blinks but takes it well.
Ziskie misses with a left hand
and Duanesboy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ziskie moves out of range as Duanesboy strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duanesboy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duanesboy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duanesboy.
Ziskie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duanesboy counters with a good low kick that Ziskie was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duanesboy.
Ziskie ducks under a wild hook from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziskie moves to clinch but Duanesboy breaks away
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Duanesboy moves out of range of the strikes.
Duanesboy connects with the punch.
Duanesboy misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziskie looks to land a combination but Duanesboy avoids it well.
Ziskie throws out a loose jab but Duanesboy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duanesboy misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Duanesboy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ziskie tries to bum rush Duanesboy with a series of wild strikes but Duanesboy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duanesboy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Duanesboy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ziskie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duanesboy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ziskie counters with a nice body shot.
Ziskie staying out of range there.
Ziskie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Duanesboy misses.
Ziskie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ziskie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duanesboy moves out of range of the strikes.
Duanesboy scores with a nice head shot.
Ziskie throws a body punch but Duanesboy moves out of range.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand.
Ziskie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie clobbers Duanesboy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie misses with a hook
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Ziskie.
Duanesboy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duanesboy blocks a jab.
Ziskie misses with a leg kick.
Ziskie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ziskie misses with a leg kick
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Duanesboy as he checks the leg kick.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duanesboy moves away.
Ziskie tries for a takedown but Duanesboy circles away easily
and Duanesboy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ziskie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duanesboy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duanesboy tries a quick counter leg kick but Ziskie is wise to it.
Duanesboy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ziskie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duanesboy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duanesboy connects with a body shot that sends Ziskie's belly button to the back.
Ziskie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ziskie misses the body punch
and Duanesboy counters with a left to the body.
Ziskie throws a right hand that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ziskie might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ziskie digs a good body shot into Duanesboy's ribs.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ziskie backing away here, and Duanesboy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ziskie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ziskie lands with a shot to the body.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
Ziskie throws a leg kick but Duanesboy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ziskie scores with a nice strike.
Ziskie misses with a lunging right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ziskie misses with a hook
and Duanesboy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ziskie's knee momentarily.
Ziskie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ziskie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duanesboy is out of range and Ziskie settles back down.
A nice side step and Duanesboy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ziskie rushes Duanesboy and presses him up against the cage.
Duanesboy breaks from the clinch.
Duanesboy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ziskie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duanesboy.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Duanesboy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ziskie scores with the left hand. Duanesboy knows he should have avoided that one.
Duanesboy cracks Ziskie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duanesboy tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a sloppy head kick and Duanesboy moves out of range easily.
Ziskie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duanesboy has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Duanesboy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ziskie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ziskie moves out of range of the strikes.
Duanesboy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duanesboy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ziskie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ziskie throws a leg kick but Duanesboy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Snake Duanesboy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duanesboy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ziskie momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Snake Duanesboy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ziskie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duanesboy.
Ziskie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duanesboy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ziskie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duanesboy jabs Ziskie right on the nose. Ziskie blinks but takes it well.
Ziskie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duanesboy.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut
and Duanesboy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ziskie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ziskie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ziskie misses with an uppercut
and Duanesboy counters with an outside leg kick.
Ziskie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Duanesboy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duanesboy counters with a stiff right hand.
Duanesboy connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duanesboy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ziskie thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duanesboy tries to move into range but Ziskie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duanesboy staying out of range there.
Duanesboy misses with an uppercut. Ziskie saw that one coming.
Duanesboy lands with an overhand left.
A low kick from Ziskie misses
and Duanesboy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ziskie's knee momentarily.
Ziskie slips a straight right by Duanesboy.
Ziskie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ziskie misses with a hook
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand.
Ziskie looks to land a combination but Duanesboy avoids it well.
Duanesboy moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziskie lands with a cross.
Duanesboy connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duanesboy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ziskie checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a straight right hand.
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duanesboy.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand.
Duanesboy lands with a nice body punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ziskie.
Duanesboy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ziskies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ziskie throws a shot from downtown. Duanesboy moves away and avoids it.
Ziskie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Duanesboy misses with a looping right.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duanesboy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duanesboy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A leg kick checked by Ziskie.
Ziskie falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duanesboy.
Duanesboy tries a quick counter leg kick but Ziskie is wise to it.
Duanesboy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Duanesboy lands.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Duanesboy is out of range.
It seemed like Duanesboy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duanesboy moves out of range as Ziskie throws a body kick.
Duanesboy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Ziskie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duanesboy on the side of the head.
Ziskie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ziskie defending well as Duanesboy loads up on a big left hand.
Duanesboy throws an overhand right that lands on Ziskie's shoulder, as Ziskie tries to avoid the shot.
Duanesboy throws a body punch but Ziskie moves out of range.
Duanesboy works the jab nicely.
Ziskie throws a series of punches but Duanesboy moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duanesboy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ziskie was well out of range. Poor timing from Duanesboy.
Ziskie throws a head kick that misses.
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and Duanesboy counters with a thumping low kick.
Ziskie throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie moves away from the strike by Duanesboy.
Ziskie misses with a hook to the body
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie just misses with a punch to the body.
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and Duanesboy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ziskie wants to clinch
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziskie throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziskie. Duanesboy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duanesboy walks into a straight right hand from Ziskie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Duanesboy really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ziskie misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
Duanesboy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Ziskie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duanesboys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duanesboy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Duanesboy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Duanesboy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ziskie throws a right hand that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a straight right hand.
Ziskie sizes up Duanesboy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ziskie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ziskie moves away from the strike by Duanesboy.
Duanesboy moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duanesboy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Duanesboy throws a leg kick which misses Ziskie's front leg but catches the back leg as Ziskie tries to avoid it.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand.
Duanesboy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziskie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ziskie misses with a left hand
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ziskie misses with a left hand
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Ziskie jabs Duanesboy right on the nose. Duanesboy blinks but takes it well.
Duanesboy misses with a looping right.
Ziskie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duanesboy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ziskie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duanesboy counters with a straight right hand.
Duanesboy just misses with a punch to the body.
Duanesboy with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziskie scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie thows a body kick. Duanesboy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ziskie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duanesboy.
Duanesboy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duanesboy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Duanesboy is out of range.
Duanesboy avoids the body shot from Ziskie.
Nice straight punches there by Ziskie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ziskie.
Duanesboy scoring well with a low kick there.
Ziskie just misses with a punch to the body.
Duanesboy tries a quick counter leg kick but Ziskie is wise to it.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a stiff right hand.
Duanesboy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Duanesboy.
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target.
Ziskie misses with a left hand
and Duanesboy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ziskie thinking.
Ziskie misses with a takedown attempt
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duanesboy scores with a nice strike.
Ziskie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duanesboy counters with a stiff right hand.
Duanesboy misses with a hook
and Ziskie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ziskie throws a series of punches but Duanesboy avoids them all with ease.
Ziskie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ziskie.
Ziskie staying out of range there.
Ziskie misses with a wild body shot.
Ziskie misses with a lunging right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ziskie throws a low kick, looking for Duanesboy's leg but Duanesboy calmly moves out of range.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Duanesboy ducked under it nicely.
Ziskie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziskie misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duanesboy misses the jab.
Ziskie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Ziskie.
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!
Duanesboy lands with an uppercut that bounces Ziskie off the cage and back into range.
Ziskie throws a lazy right hand but Duanesboy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Duanesboy. Beautiful body shot.
Ziskie slips a jab from Duanesboy.
Jab by Ziskie.
Duanesboy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot lands for Duanesboy.
Ziskie slips a jab from Duanesboy.
Ziskie throws a combination that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Duanesboy dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Duanesboy scores with a nice strike.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ziskie misses with a combination
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Duanesboy ducked under it nicely.
Duanesboy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ziskie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duanesboy was well out of range. Poor timing from Ziskie.
Duanesboy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ziskie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Duanesboy has his hands on Ziskie's head, controlling the position.
Ziskie trying to control but Duanesboy is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duanesboy is keeping the position for now.
Duanesboy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Duanesboy managing to control the position.
Duanesboy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Ziskie pushing down on Duanesboy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Duanesboy trying to hold on to Ziskie's head to control him but Ziskie postures up.
Ziskie is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Duanesboy to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Duanesboy is keeping the position.
Snake Duanesboy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ziskie throwing strikes from guard but Duanesboy blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duanesboy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie forces his way into half guard.
Duanesboy is defending against the submission attempts here by Ziskie.
Duanesboy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ziskie is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Duanesboy as he works his way to full guard.
Philip Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Ziskie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ziskie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Duanesboy.
Ziskie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duanesboy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duanesboy avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Philip Ziskie.
I think Duanesboy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 46:49
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snake Duanesboy!
Snake Duanesboy is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Snake Duanesboy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Navarro (ranked 89 p4p, 12 weight class) and Ricardinho Vieira (ranked 525 p4p, 70 weight class). Ricardinho Vieira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gideon Navarro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardinho Vieira!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vieira with the counter takedown but Navarro avoids it easily.
Vieira takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vieira darts in looking for a takedown but Navarro gets double underhooks and turns Vieira into the cage.
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vieira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gideon Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardinho Vieira.
Vieira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vieira has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vieira avoids the body shot from Navarro.
Navarro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vieira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Navarro but Navarro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vieira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Navarro's waist but Navarro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vieira off to one side.
Navarro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira throws a hook but Navarro avoids it easily.
Navarro throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Navarro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vieira takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Navarro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vieira eats them both and turns towards Navarro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vieiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vieira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Navarro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vieira's head backwards.
Vieira dives in for a single leg takedown but Navarro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Navarro throws a series of punches but Vieira moves out of range.
Navarro moves away from the strike by Vieira.
Navarro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Navarro is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vieira presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira wants a takedown.
Navarro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vieira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vieira trying to control the position but instead, Navarro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vieira into the cage.
Navarro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vieira blocks an uppercut.
Navarro is pressed up against the cage. Vieira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Navarro down to the mat. Navarro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vieira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Navarro sneaks out the side door and pushes Vieira away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but Navarro shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira dives in for a single leg takedown but Navarro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Navarro connects with a single shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Navarro. No joy for Vieira on that attempt.
Vieira takes one to the chin there.
Vieira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Navarro to score with a decent uppercut.
Navarro throws a hook to the side of Vieira's head but Vieira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Vieira tries to counter it with a takedown but Navarro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Navarro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vieira's calf.
Vieira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Vieira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Navarro misses with a head kick.
And Vieira tries to counter it with a takedown but Navarro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Navarro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Navarro scores with a jab. Vieira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vieira shoots for a takedown but Navarro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Navarro slips under a jab.
Navarro avoids the body shot from Vieira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Navarro. Those never looked like landing.
Navarro misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Navarro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vieira's head backwards.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but Navarro shows good takedown defense.
Vieira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vieira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Navarro.
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Navarro, as that shot connected.
Vieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
Navarro looks to land a combination. Vieira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vieira drops his hands momentarily and Navarro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vieira tried to score with a low kick but Navarro checks it.
Navarro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira with a poor takedown
and Navarro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Navarro.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vieira or perhaps it was just good defense by Navarro, which made it look bad.
Vieira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vieira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Navarro rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro lands a jab.
Navarro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Navarro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vieira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Navarro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Navarro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gideon Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieira throws a hook to the side of Navarro's head but Navarro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Navarro stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vieira.
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vieira goes for a double leg but Navarro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Navarro continues to drive forward.
Navarro throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vieira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but Navarro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Vieira misses the target.
Vieira misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Navarro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vieira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Navarro enables Vieira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Navarro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Navarro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vieira has Navarro in his guard.
Vieira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Navarro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vieira has his foot on Navarro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Navarro works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vieira has his foot on Navarro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Navarro works his way back into a safe position though.
Navarro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vieira slips under a jab from Navarro.
Gideon Navarro is winning the standup battle so far.
Vieira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Navarro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Vieira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vieira moves out of range as Navarro strikes.
Navarro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vieira.
Vieira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vieira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vieira throws a head kick but Navarro moves out of range.
Vieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Navarro as he avoids it easily.
Gideon Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardinho Vieira.
Nice shot lands for Navarro.
Nice defenses there by Vieira.
Navarro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vieira's hands.
Navarro misses with a looping right.
Vieira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Navarro avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vieira is defended easily by Navarro.
Vieira slips a jab from Navarro.
Navarro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vieira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Navarro's waist but Navarro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vieira off to one side.
Vieira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Navarro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro misses with a hook.
Vieira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vieira shoots in looking for a takedown. Navarro tries to sprawl out of it but Vieira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Navarro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vieira catches Navarro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Navarro as he avoids it easily.
Navarro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Navarro looks to land a right hand but Vieira moved out of range.
Vieira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Navarro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Navarro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Vieira shoots for a takedown but Navarro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Navarro misses with a head kick.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Navarro sprawls well. Navarro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Navarro lands but Vieira takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira goes for a double leg but Navarro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Navarro continues to drive forward.
Navarro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vieira misses with a takedown
and Navarro counters with a right hand to the body.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Navarro tests Vieira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Navarro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Vieira swings for the body but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Navarro misses the shot to the body.
Navarro misses with a wild combination.
Navarro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vieira.
Vieira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Navarro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vieira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Navarro on his heels. He'll look to pass Navarro's guard now, I'm sure.
Navarro is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vieira presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Vieira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Navarro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vieira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Navarro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but Navarro has him pressed against the cage.
Navarro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike.
Navarro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Navarro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Navarro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Navarro scores with a hook to the body.
Navarro lands with a short shot to the head.
Navarro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Navarro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vieira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Navarro lands with a short shot to the head.
Navarro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Navarro gets through Vieira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro lands with a short shot to the head.
Navarro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Navarro lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Navarro.
Vieira is rocked!
Navarro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vieira.
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
Vieira is still on wobbly legs! Can Navarro finish him?
Navarro lands a right hand.
Navarro scores with a shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Navarro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Navarro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Navarro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Navarro lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vieira to his knees! Navarro keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gideon Navarro!
Gideon Navarro retains his welterweight title!
Gideon Navarro 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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