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EFC Whymer vs Lampton PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 1284 p4p, 151 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 2528 p4p, 281 weight class). McGuire comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Five Finger Death Punch - Jekyll And Hyde kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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171 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab from Anderson.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
McGuire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire misses with a double jab.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a leg kick.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGuire's calf.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
McGuire stuffs the takedown.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
A jab from McGuire misses.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson with a hook.
McGuire throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Anderson throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
Anderson throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Anderson tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Anderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGuire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
McGuire slips a straight right by Anderson.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from McGuire both land. Nice combination.
McGuire scores with a one two! Anderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGuire is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGuire avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGuire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by McGuire misses
and Anderson counters with a thumping low kick.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson cracks McGuire with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Anderson tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but McGuire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire throws a counter combo.
McGuire goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Good work by McGuire as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mike McGuire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson motions for McGuire to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson throws a combination. McGuire tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses the jab.
McGuire throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A right-left combo lands from McGuire.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson motions for McGuire to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire slips under a jab from Anderson.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
McGuire sizes up Anderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Anderson tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
McGuire throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anderson misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Anderson avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderson tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
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 Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
McGuire throws a combination. Anderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire scores with a head kick. Anderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire working hard to break the clinch.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
McGuire tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson blocking some punches.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson drags the fight down to the ground.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
McGuire connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson has his foot on McGuire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGuire works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGuire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
Mike McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGuire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McGuire escapes and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anderson sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike McGuire.
Well Anderson 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leto Camille (ranked 1061 p4p, 124 weight class) and Wilner Fatiman (ranked 2478 p4p, 254 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fatiman's choice of entrance music: Zion Train. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leto Camille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilner Fatiman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camille lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fatiman misses with a takedown attempt
and Camille counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fatiman wants to clinch.
Camille fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fatiman drives through and clinches with Camille against the cage.
Camille wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Camille tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camille tries to break free but Fatiman pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Camille's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Camille is looking to control Fatiman's arms but Fatiman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Camille has his back to the cage.
Camille goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camille is trying to stall.
Camille tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fatiman trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camille looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fatiman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Camille uses from the top position.
Fatiman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camille can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camille postures up.
Camille stays in close to Fatiman's body and controls the position.
Fatiman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camille wants to pass the guard but Fatiman is keeping the position.
Camille wants to control from the top but Fatiman keeps moving.
Fatiman trying to keep a closed guard but Camille is proving a slippery customer.
Camille stopping the sweep attempt from Fatiman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camille is stalling in the full guard.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Fatiman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Camille wants to control from the top but Fatiman keeps moving.
Camille is fighting to break Fatiman's control of his arms but Fatiman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fatiman keeping moving, preventing Camille from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Camille has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fatiman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fatiman darts in looking for a takedown but Camille gets double underhooks and turns Fatiman into the cage.
Camille fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fatiman clinches with his opponent.
Camille doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camille can't find room to land a body shot as Fatiman controls the action.
A hook to the body from Camille.
Fatiman blocks a body shot from Camille.
Camille is pushing Fatiman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Camille wants to get back to striking at distance but Fatiman won't allow it.
Camille is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Camille.
Fatiman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Camille's efforts to push away.
Camille has Fatiman pushed against the cage.
Camille manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Camille leaves Fatiman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Camille feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Leto Camille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilner Fatiman.
Fatiman tries to clinch there but Camille circles away.
Camille throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fatiman gets a clinch.
Camille avoiding damage as Fatiman throws knees to the body.
Camille holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fatiman trying to land knees to the body.
Camille misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camille lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatiman backwards.
Fatiman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Camille.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leto Camille dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Camille throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camille throws out a loose jab but Fatiman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camille lands with a good body shot.
That kick from Camille tenderised Fatiman's leg. Fatiman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wilner Fatiman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fatiman dives in for a single leg takedown but Camille sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Camille throws a right and a left that Fatiman avoids nicely.
Camille swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fatiman.
Fatiman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Camille manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fatiman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camille can pounce on him.
Fatiman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camille.
Camille darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camille throws a wild body kick that Fatiman sees coming a mile off.
Camille gets tackled into the cage by Fatiman. Fatiman maintains the clinch.
Camille on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camille slowing the pace effectively.
Fatiman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Camille breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fatiman clinches.
Camille tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camille tries to throw a body punch but Fatiman avoids it by throwing Camille back against the cage.
Camille is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fatiman can do to turn this around?
Fatiman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Camille's efforts to push away.
Camille softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fatiman pulls guard successfully.
Fatiman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fatiman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camille controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fatiman trying to keep a closed guard but Camille is proving a slippery customer.
Fatiman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman has his foot on Camille's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camille works his way back into a safe position though.
Fatiman pulls Camille in close to prevent any damage.
Camille content to stall in guard here.
Fatiman trying to control the position.
Fatiman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fatiman has his foot on Camille's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camille works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman working a defensive guard here.
Camille advances position into side control!
Camille wants to control but Fatiman is keeping him busy.
Fatiman wants to control but Camille postures up.
Camille is staying tight to Fatiman's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Camille wants to control but Fatiman is keeping him busy.
Fatiman manages to get back to half guard.
Fatiman wants to control but Camille is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman gets back to full guard.
Camille sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fatiman keeping moving, preventing Camille from controlling successfully.
Camille slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fatiman trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fatiman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camille trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatiman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leto Camille dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Camille sizes up Fatiman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camille connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Camille moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Camille avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Camille throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fatiman avoids it.
Camille lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fatiman moves into the clinch.
Camille breaks from the clinch.
Camille throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fatiman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camille. That's going to slow Fatiman down.
Fatiman moves into the clinch.
Fatiman prevents a body shot from Camille.
Camille prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fatiman avoiding damage.
Camille is trying to force a seperation but Fatiman has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatiman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Camille tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fatiman's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camille.
Fatiman tries to land knees in the clinch but Camille avoids the damage to the body.
Fatiman jumps guard.
Fatiman controlling the position.
Camille's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fatiman keeping full guard, as Camille tries to pass.
Fatiman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camille is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camille controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fatiman is looking for a triangle but Camille pushes his legs off easily.
Fatiman trying to control the position.
Fatiman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Camille controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatiman is trying to control the position but Camille postures up.
Fatiman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Camille wants to improve his position but Fatiman is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman thows a huge punch but Camille dodges it nicely.
Camille knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fatiman on the ground.
Fatiman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fatiman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Camille is looking to get to half guard.
Fatiman wants to control the pace but Camille is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman controlling his opponent.
Fatiman misses with a head shot.
Fatiman looking to control but Camille is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Camille in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fatiman misses with a head shot.
Fatiman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fatiman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Camille is surviving well by controlling Fatiman's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fatiman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camille is looking to escape.
Wilner Fatiman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leto Camille is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fatiman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Camille has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Camille!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilner Fatiman.
I think Camille has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leto Camille!
Leto Camille 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Shelby Foote (ranked 1354 p4p, 154 weight class) and Mario Curran (ranked 1824 p4p, 196 weight class). Curran has chosen Shoshone Flag Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shelby Foote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Curran!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curran throws an overhand right that lands on Foote's shoulder, as Foote tries to avoid the shot.
Foote throws a lazy right hand but Curran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curran scores with a decent looking hook.
Curran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Foote.
Foote lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Curran backs up against the cage.
Good leg kick by Curran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Foote dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Curran. That did some damage!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Curran.
Foote displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Curran.
Foote decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Foote there.
Curran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Foote.
Foote seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Foote trying to pass the guard but Curran defending well.
Curran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Foote.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran tries to roll over but Foote keeps him under control.
Foote sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Curran defending well though.
Curran is looking to improve his position.
Foote is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Curran sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing that Foote has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foote missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Curran manages to get to full guard.
Foote stopping the sweep attempt from Curran.
That's two 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.
Curran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Foote controls the pace.
Foote postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Foote preventing the sweep.
Curran is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Foote loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Curran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foote is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at Julius Gym inform us that Curran has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Curran trying to keep a closed guard but Foote is proving a slippery customer.
Foote throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Curran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foote preventing the sweep.
Foote trying to control the position from guard on top but Curran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A lazy left from Foote finds it's target.
Foote uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curran.
Curran scores with a shot to the body.
Foote shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Curran is trying to defend but Foote finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Foote trying to pass the guard but Curran defending well.
Foote sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Curran defending well though.
Foote is trying to work for a kimura but Curran is defending well.
Foote seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curran is looking for a sweep. Foote is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foote passes into side control, despite Curran's attempt to control the position.
Curran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Foote in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Foote trying to control the action but Curran is working from the bottom.
Curran manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foote's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelby Foote dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Foote changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Curran tries to avoid it but Foote manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Curran to the ground. Curran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Foote lands a nice looking body shot.
Foote moves away from the strike by Curran.
Foote stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Curran.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foote. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curran scoring well with a low kick there.
Curran works Foote's body with a nice hook.
Foote tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curran was well out of range. Poor timing from Foote.
Curran lands a nice looking body shot.
Curran connects with a solid leg kick.
Foote misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foote avoids a kick to the body.
Foote dodges the punch combination from Curran.
Foote fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Foote looks to throw the jab but Curran is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foote tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foote moves into the clinch successfully.
Curran working aggressively here.
Curran decides to pull guard.
Foote looking to improve position, pressing down on Curran's thigh with his hand. Curran seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Foote paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Foote's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Curran picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mario Curran!
In his post fight interview, Mario Curran started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Sigfridsson (ranked 1067 p4p, 151 weight class) and Marcus Child (ranked 1182 p4p, 158 weight class). Child has chosen VooDoo as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
22 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Sigfridsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Child!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigfridsson throws a right and a left that Child avoids nicely.
Child's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Child's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sigfridsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Child is looking for the big counter here.
Child throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sigfridsson.
Child looks to land a combination but Sigfridsson avoids it well.
Sigfridsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Child lands with a straight right. Sigfridsson didn't see that one coming.
Child waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sigfridsson.
Child looks to land a right hand but Sigfridsson moved out of range.
Child connects with a leg kick. Sigfridsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Child is looking to slow Sigfridsson down with leg kicks.
Child swats away the attempt to clinch by Sigfridsson.
Child misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Sigfridsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Child keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Child's calf.
Sigfridsson slips under a jab.
Sigfridsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sigfridsson connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sigfridsson ducks under a wild hook from Child.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Sigfridsson misses.
Sigfridsson slips a straight right by Child.
Sigfridsson lands a slapping body shot.
Child misses with a hook. Sigfridsson ducked under it nicely.
Sigfridsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Child counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Child throws an off balance right hand
and Sigfridsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Sigfridsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sigfridsson lands a front kick.
Sigfridsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Child connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Child missing with a left hand there. Sigfridsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Child takes a swing at Sigfridsson's ribcage but misses.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch there but Child circles away.
Sigfridsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Child.
It looked like Sigfridsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Child lands a nice hook to Sigfridsson's body. Sigfridsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sigfridsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Child lands a nice shot to the body.
Child gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Child was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sigfridsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Child.
Marcus Child seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Child misses with a hook.
Sigfridsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Child.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Child misses with a straight right.
Child misses with a lunging right hand
and Sigfridsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sigfridsson scores with a three punch combo!
Sigfridsson clinches with his opponent.
Child is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sigfridsson is defending well for now.
Sigfridsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sigfridsson scores with a three punch combo!
Child tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch there but Child circles away.
Sigfridsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Sigfridsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Child throws a nice outside leg kick.
Child cracks Sigfridsson with a good jab.
Child lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Child moves into range and connects with a jab.
Child lands a body shot.
Sigfridsson avoids the body shot from Child.
Sigfridsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Child circles away quickly and effectively.
Child lands with a straight right. Sigfridsson didn't see that one coming.
Sigfridsson misses with a double jab.
Sigfridsson cracks the inside of Child's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Child scores with a three punch combo!
Child misses with a straight left.
Sigfridsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson works Child's body with a nice hook.
Child connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sigfridsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Child throws out a loose jab but Sigfridsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Child staying out of range there.
Child misses with a body punch
and Sigfridsson counters with a straight right hand.
Child tries to keep at a distance but Sigfridsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sigfridsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Child.
Sigfridsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch there but Child circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Child misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sigfridsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Child throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Child will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sigfridsson walks into a stiff left hand from Child.
Child lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sigfridsson's sensitive parts.
Child lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sigfridsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Sigfridsson dodges the punch combination from Child.
Sigfridsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sigfridsson throws a big counter combination but Child scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Sigfridsson. Those never looked like landing.
Child misses with a hook.
No joy there for Sigfridsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Child with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sigfridsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sigfridsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigfridsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Child's sensitive parts.
Sigfridsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Child stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sigfridsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Child.
Sigfridsson scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Sigfridsson misses.
Child misses with a hook. Sigfridsson ducked under it nicely.
Child looks to throw the jab but Sigfridsson is out of range.
It looked like Sigfridsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Sigfridsson does no damage.
Child rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sigfridsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Child is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Child takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sigfridsson looks to land a combination but Child avoids it well.
Sigfridsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Child misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Sigfridsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Child on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sigfridsson. Sigfridsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Sigfridsson misses with the combination.
Child's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Child missing with a left hand there. Sigfridsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Child checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Child swings for the body but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
It looked like Sigfridsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Child misses with a hook.
Sigfridsson misses with a wild combination.
Child tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigfridsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Child.
Child throws the left hand but Sigfridsson avoids the punch easily.
Child misses with an uppercut. Sigfridsson saw that one coming.
Child lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sigfridsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sigfridsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sigfridsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sigfridsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Child circles away quickly and effectively.
Child slips a jab and a cross from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Child struggles to land a body shot inside as Sigfridsson controls his hands.
Sigfridsson misses with a punch to the body.
Child utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sigfridsson breaks the clinch.
Sigfridsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Child throws a jab but it's blocked by Sigfridsson.
Child throws a right and a left that Sigfridsson avoids nicely.
Child dips to his left and cracks Sigfridsson with an uppercut!
Child misses with a right hand
and Sigfridsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sigfridsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Child connects with a jab.
Child showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sigfridsson.
And Child tries to counter it with a takedown but Sigfridsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Child throws a looping overhand right but Sigfridsson ducks down to avoid it.
Child tests Sigfridsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Child is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sigfridsson.
Child takes a swing at Sigfridsson's ribcage but misses.
Child on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sigfridsson. Sigfridsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Sigfridsson throws out a leg kick but Child moves out of range and Sigfridsson only half commits.
Good leg kick by Child there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sigfridsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Child lunges at Sigfridsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sigfridsson's hand.
Child attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sigfridsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sigfridsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Child will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Child throws a leg kick but Sigfridsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sigfridsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sigfridsson forces Child back against the cage and clinches.
Sigfridsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Child avoids a punch combination nicely.
Child throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Child looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sigfridsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sigfridsson looks to land a combination but Child avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigfridsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sigfridsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Child looks to land a left hand but Sigfridsson moved out of range nicely.
Sigfridsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Child swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sigfridsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Child misses with a body shot.
Sigfridsson ducks under a wild hook from Child.
A left lands for Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Child counters with an outside leg kick.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sigfridsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Child avoids the head kick by Sigfridsson.
Child scores with a decent looking hook.
Child misses with a straight right.
Sigfridsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Child. Child obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Child throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sigfridsson misses with the combination.
Marcus Child seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Child checks a leg kick nicely.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Child throws a jab but it's blocked by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson moves into the clinch.
Sigfridsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sigfridsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sigfridsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sigfridsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Child.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch but Child moves out of range.
Child waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Child dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sigfridsson. That did some damage!
Child connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sigfridsson momentarily.
Child lands with a cross.
Child lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Child.
Child lands a nice shot that snaps Sigfridsson's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson throws a right hand that Child ducks under and follows up with a left that Child also avoids with ease.
Sigfridsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sigfridsson misses with the combination.
Child connects with a solid leg kick.
Sigfridsson defending well as Child loads up on a big left hand.
Child connects with a crisp jab.
Child throws a looping overhand right but Sigfridsson ducks down to avoid it.
Child takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Child swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson throws a low kick but Child avoids it.
Child jabs at Sigfridsson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Child.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Sigfridsson. Those never looked like landing.
Child's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Child duly obliges.
Child throws a hook but Sigfridsson avoids it easily.
Sigfridsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Child lands with a cross.
Child slips a straight right by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marcus Child is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Child defending well as Sigfridsson loads up on a big left hand.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Child counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Child avoids a punch combination nicely.
Child throws a body shot but no joy.
Sigfridsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Child looks to land a right hand but Sigfridsson moved out of range.
Sigfridsson is looking to counter punch.
Sigfridsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Child.
I've got Child 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Child!
Marcus Child decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Usko Matonen (ranked 576 p4p, 25 weight class) and Nigel Nobody (ranked 772 p4p, 38 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Usko Matonen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Usko Matonen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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140 lbs
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Matonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Nobody!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nobody uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matonen.
Matonen has closed the distance and engaged Nobody in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Nobody controls his hands.
Nobody is trying to force a seperation but Matonen has the dominant position.
Nobody gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Matonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nobody sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matonen defending well though.
Nobody thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matonen wants to get back to full guard.
Matonen trying to hold on to Nobody's head to control him but Nobody postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matonen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nobody scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Nobody there.
Matonen taking some punishment here, with Nobody in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobody working Matonen over with strikes.
Nobody has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nobody missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matonen is holding on to half guard well.
Nobody landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nobody throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nobody throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nobody looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nobody not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matonen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nobody throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nobody working over Matonen with some ground and pound. Matonen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nobody thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nobody tries to pass to full mount but Matonen defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobody missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matonen wants to control but Nobody is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matonen tries to get to full guard but Nobody has control of the leg.
Matonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nobody missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nobody decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nobody.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nobody ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matonen with a hook.
Matonen cracks Nobody with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nobody throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matonen throws the kick towards the body but Nobody avoids it.
Nobody blocks a leg kick.
Nobody throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nobody tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Matonen.
Nobody tests Matonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nobody lands with a straight right. Matonen didn't see that one coming.
Nobody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nobody dives in and grabs Matonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matonen pushes down on Nobody's head and hops out.
Matonen avoids the head kick by Nobody.
Matonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nobody just manages to avoid it.
Nobody ducks under a wild hook from Matonen.
Nobody lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matonen throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nobody! But no joy.
Nobody throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nobody misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Nobody avoided it.
Nobody looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.
Nobody throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matonen.
Matonen takes a swing at Nobody's ribcage but misses.
Matonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nobody.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Nobody. That snapped Matonen's head back.
Matonen tries to clinch up.
Nobody throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
Nobody avoids the body shot from Matonen.
Nobody lunges at Matonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matonen's hand.
Matonen slips a straight right by Nobody.
Matonen throws a shot to the body.
Nobody misses with a straight left.
Matonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nobody looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Matonen.
Nobody throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nobody lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matonen looks to land a body kick but Nobody moved away.
Nobody chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matonen can pounce on him.
Nobody lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Nobody dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matonen is looking to slow Nobody down with leg kicks.
Good work by Matonen as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Matonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nobody.
Nobody lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nobody.
Matonen dodges the punch combination from Nobody.
Matonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nobody missing with a left hand there. Matonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nobody takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by Matonen there.
Nobody throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matonen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nobody's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen rushes Nobody and presses him up against the cage.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Nobody.
Nobody misses with a body punch.
Nobody has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matonen after a bit of a struggle.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Nobody.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matonen is working Nobody over against the cage.
Matonen gets through Nobody's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nobody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Matonen.
Matonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nobody.
Nobody is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Usko Matonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matonen lands a nice shot that snaps Nobody's head back.
A head kick misses from Matonen.
Matonen throws a head kick but Nobody moves out of range.
Matonen tries to clinch but Nobody moves out of range.
Nobody on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nobody might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Matonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nobody prevents a body shot from Matonen.
Nice body punch from Nobody - that landed with a thud.
Nobody is trying to break the clinch but Matonen is controlling him.
Matonen trying to control the position but instead, Nobody has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matonen into the cage.
Nobody has had enough of the clinch but Matonen keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nobody.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nobody.
Nobody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Nobody.
A big left from Nobody misses.
Nobody looks to land a right hand but Matonen moved out of range.
Matonen misses with a left hand
and Nobody counters with a left to the body.
Matonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nobody lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nobody.
Nobody has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nobody misses with a wild combination.
Nobody throws a combination. Matonen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nobody takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobody cracks Matonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nobody walks into a left hand.
Nobody on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matonen. Matonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Nobody has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matonen.
Matonen avoids the body shot from Nobody.
Matonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Nobody is trying to break free.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nobody is trying to trip Matonen. He has hold of a leg but Matonen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nobody persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nobody postures up in Matonen's guard and throws a big left but Matonen blocks it.
Nobody working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nobody missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nobody throwing strikes from guard but Matonen blocks nicely.
Nobody loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matonen is on top in guard.
Nobody has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Matonen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Matonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nobody finds it's way round the side to connect with Matonen's head.
Nice shot by Nobody.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nobody paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nobody misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Matonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matonen defending well as Nobody loads up on a big left hand.
Nobody cracks the inside of Matonen's front leg.
Nobody misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nobody just misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Nobody.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nigel Nobody will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nobody. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nobody takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matonen takes one to the side of the head.
Nobody drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nobody missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nobody content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nobody is one step ahead there.
Matonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobody throws a strike but Matonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Matonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nobody wants to get back to his feet but Matonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nobody pushes Matonen off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobody tries to keep at a distance but Matonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Matonen fails to land.
Nobody is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nobody's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nobody breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Nobody throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nobody lands a jab to the nose.
Matonen misses with a body kick.
Nobody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nobody.
Nobody ducks under a wild hook from Matonen.
Nobody avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nobody is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
Nobody throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nobody has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nobody is just out of range.
Matonen throws a lazy right hand but Nobody sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nobody throws a nice looking combination but Matonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Nobody.
Nobody with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Matonen.
A jab from Nobody misses.
A swing and a miss from Matonen.
Nobody connects with a single shot there.
Matonen misses with a straight left.
Matonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matonen slips under a jab from Nobody.
Nobody tries to bum rush Matonen with a series of wild strikes but Matonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nobody swinging wildly here.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nobody's sensitive parts.
Matonen scores with a body shot.
Matonen dodges the punch combination from Nobody.
Matonen connects with a jab.
Matonen throws out a loose jab but Nobody uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Nobody releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nobody is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
Nobody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nobody is out of range.
A cross from Matonen lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nobody.
Nobody misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nobody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nobody looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nobody throws a lazy right hand but Matonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nobody lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nobody pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matonen tried to score with a low kick but Nobody checks it.
Nobody misses with a wild body shot.
Nobody wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nobody swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matonen with a jab.
Matonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nobody feints a jab promting Matonen to slip. Nobody then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matonen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Matonen as he connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Nobody comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nobody 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Nobody!
A victorious Nigel Nobody thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Schultz (ranked 1468 p4p, 192 weight class) and Jeremy Sullivan (ranked 390 p4p, 54 weight class). Jeremy Sullivan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dutch Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schultz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sullivan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sullivan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Schultz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Schultz misses with a kick to the body.
Sullivan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schultz tries to land a front kick but Sullivan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schultz misses with a straight left.
Sullivan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Schultz defends it well.
Schultz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sullivan is looking to clinch but Schultz is avoiding it.
Schultz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schultz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan shoots in for a double leg but Schultz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schultz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sullivan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sullivan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schultz wants to stand but Sullivan is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sullivan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sullivan taking a breather here.
That's two 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.
Sullivan tries to move to mount but Schultz blocks the move with his legs.
Sullivan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sullivan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schultz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sullivan but great work by Schultz.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep.
Sullivan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Sullivan tries to reverse the position but Schultz maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Sullivan tries to hold on but Schultz pushes him away.
Schultz tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Sullivan tries to hold on but Schultz postures up.
Sullivan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sullivan keeps trying to improve his position.
Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sullivan tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Schultz tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sullivan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sullivan is pressing down on Schultz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sullivan is looking for a triangle but Schultz pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Schultz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schultz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Jeremy Sullivan has been cut.
Schultz connects with a right hand. Sullivan shakes it off.
Schultz sizes up Sullivan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schultz misses with an uppercut. Sullivan saw that one coming.
Dutch Schultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schultz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sullivan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Schultz defends it well.
Sullivan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schultz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sullivan shoots in and drives through. Schultz sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dutch Schultz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schultz tries to sprawl but Sullivan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Schultz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Schultz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan is trying to improve his position.
Schultz gets to mount! Sullivan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Schultz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan can do to turn this around?
Sullivan wants to hold on but Schultz pushes him away.
Sullivan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sullivan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is trying to control but can't.
Schultz tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sullivan.
Sullivan gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schultz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sullivan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schultz wants to get up but he can't break Sullivan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sullivan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schultz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schultz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schultz wants to get up but he can't break Sullivan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schultz scores with a punch to the head.
Schultz scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Schultz. That snapped Sullivan's head back.
Schultz scores with a hook.
Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sullivan.
Schultz scores with the left hand. Sullivan knows he should have avoided that one.
Schultz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schultz just misses with a punch to the body.
Schultz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sullivan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Schultz defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Schultz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Sullivan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sullivan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Schultz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schultz stuns Sullivan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schultz fails to land with a series of punches.
Sullivan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Schultz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sullivan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sullivan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sullivan is controlling him.
Sullivan wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sullivan has gone for a leg lock! Schultz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sullivan's guard.
Jeremy Sullivan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sullivan controls Schultz momentarily but Schultz frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sullivan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schultz defends well.
Schultz wants to stand but Sullivan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sullivan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sullivan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schultz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sullivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sullivan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Schultz escapes and throws Sullivan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to stand but Sullivan is controlling his head.
Sullivan is trying to get back to half guard.
Dutch Schultz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sullivan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Schultz wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Sullivan uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
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.
Schultz wants to stand and escape but instead Sullivan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jeremy Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sullivan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Schultz wants to get back to his feet but Sullivan drags him back down.
Sullivan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sullivan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sullivan slows the pace down.
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 Dutch Schultz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schultz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dutch Schultz!
A relieved looking Dutch Schultz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Skeng Man (ranked 1474 p4p, 191 weight class) and Jakub Chlapik (ranked 860 p4p, 120 weight class). Chlapik has chosen PIPES AND PINTS / Criticized as his entrance music. Skeng Man could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jakub Chlapik's chin.
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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
22 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Skeng Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakub Chlapik!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Chlapik does no damage.
Chlapik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man tries to counter with a takedown but Chlapik is quick to defend against it.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chlapik throws the kick towards the body but Man avoids it.
Chlapik throws a leg kick but Man checks it.
Man feinted with a counter takedown.
Chlapik gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Man decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chlapik's guard.
Chlapik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man won't allow Chlapik to get back to his feet.
Man 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.
Chlapik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man works over Chlapik with some ground and pound from guard.
Man has gone for a leg lock! Chlapik slips out almost immediately though and dives into Man's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik stands and steps away. Man gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chlapik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Man tries to clinch but Chlapik moves out of range.
Chlapik dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Chlapik circles away.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man shoots in and drives through. Chlapik sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Chlapik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chlapik misses with a looping right.
Chlapik thows a body kick. Man tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chlapik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chlapik wants to counter the offense by Man and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skeng Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chlapik connects with a looping right hand.
Chlapik throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man slips a straight right by Chlapik.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Chlapik 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.
A big right from Chlapik misses.
Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Chlapik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man darts in and clinches Chlapik up against the cage.
Chlapik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Chlapik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Chlapik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chlapik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man is working for takedown but Chlapik is calmly controlling the position for now.
Man tries for a takedown but Chlapik manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik manages to break the clinch.
Chlapik tries a head kick but it misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Man.
Chlapik is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Man's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chlapik is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold.
Chlapik wants to get back to his feet.
Chlapik has one foot on Man's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Chlapik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Chlapik finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Chlapik misses.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Jakub Chlapik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man has his takedown stuffed
and Chlapik counters with a series of strikes. Man will be more careful next time no doubt.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Chlapik shows good takedown defense.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chlapik.
Chlapik looks to throw a body kick
and Man decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chlapik's guard.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chlapik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Chlapik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Chlapik.
Chlapik cracks Man with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chlapik lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Man drives through and clinches with Chlapik against the cage.
Chlapik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chlapik misses with some punches.
Man is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chlapik pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chlapik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man defending well as Chlapik loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Chlapik as Man shoots in.
Chlapik misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlapik misses with a two punch combination.
Chlapik misses with a combination
and Man counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chlapik is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Man presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chlapik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skeng Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chlapik is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chlapik tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.
Chlapik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chlapik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chlapik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man feinted with a counter takedown.
Chlapik throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Chlapik sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chlapik throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chlapik slaps away a takedown attempt from Man, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Man closes the distance but Chlapik moves to the side
and Chlapik counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Man counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Man.
Man tries for a kimura but Chlapik is defending well.
Chlapik sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Man prevents Chlapik from standing back up.
Man looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chlapik wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chlapik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chlapik pushes Man off and gets back to his feet.
Chlapik thows a leg kick but Man checks it
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man moves out of range as Chlapik strikes.
A big left from Chlapik misses.
Man fails with the takedown.
Chlapik cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Man shoots in and bounces Chlapik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chlapik kicks Man off and gets to his feet.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chlapik misses with a hook
so Man counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Chlapik manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Chlapik avoids the elbow strike from Man, against the cage.
Man keeps control of Chlapik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Man is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chlapik pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chlapik breaks from the clinch.
Man tries to clinch up.
Man darts in looking for a takedown but Chlapik gets double underhooks and turns Man into the cage.
A right-left combo lands from Chlapik.
Chlapik lets loose with a powerful body kick. Man will feel that in the morning.
Chlapik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Chlapik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chlapik lands a front kick.
Donk. Chlapik catches Man right on the button with a cross.
Man tries for a takedown but Chlapik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Man's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chlapik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Man scrambles back to his feet.
Chlapik throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chlapik clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chlapik throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man staying out of range there.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Man tries to move into range but Chlapik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlapik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Chlapik as Man shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skeng Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chlapik throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chlapik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chlapik throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Chlapik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Chlapik misses.
Chlapik throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Chlapik.
Man seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Man staying out of range there.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Chlapik avoids it well and moves away.
Man tries to move into range but Chlapik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chlapik scores with a hook.
Chlapik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Man under the eye.
Chlapik throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man tries for a takedown but Chlapik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chlapik throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chlapik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chlapik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chlapik sprawls well. Chlapik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Chlapik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Man momentarily.
Chlapik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chlapik throws a big shot that misses.
Man drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man has gone for a leg lock! Chlapik slips out almost immediately though and dives into Man's guard.
Chlapik is looking to stand up but Man won't let him.
Chlapik preventing the sweep.
Man looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chlapik passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chlapik has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chlapik.
Man staying out of range there.
Man tries to counter with a takedown but Chlapik is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chlapik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chlapik works over Man's head and body with a nice combination.
Man avoids the head kick by Chlapik.
Chlapik misses with a hook
and Man counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Chlapik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Man is working for a submission of some sort.
Chlapik is trying to stand back up but Man is controlling him
Skeng Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jakub Chlapik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chlapik manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Man keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakub Chlapik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chlapik 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Chlapik!
Jakub Chlapik thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Entei (ranked 887 p4p, 112 weight class) and Crush Bandicoot (ranked 450 p4p, 52 weight class). Harry Entei has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
18 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Entei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandicoot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Entei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bandicoot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Entei finds it's way round the side to connect with Bandicoot's head.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Entei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bandicoot scrambles back to his feet.
Bandicoot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandicoot lands a slapping body shot.
Bandicoot takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Entei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandicoot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bandicoot missing with a left hand there. Entei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandicoot just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEntei.
Bandicoot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Entei to score with a decent uppercut.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Entei moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot throws a shot from downtown. Entei moves away and avoids it.
Entei appears to be looking for a big counter.
Entei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harry Entei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Entei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot lands with a shot to the body.
Entei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bandicoot blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Bandicoot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bandicoot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Entei slips a jab and a cross from Bandicoot.
Entei throws a quick counter head kick but Bandicoot was just out of range.
Bandicoot 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.
Bandicoot is looking to clinch but Entei is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from Bandicoot.
Entei throws a jab when Bandicoot was well out of range.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandicoot fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entei cracks the inside of Bandicoot's front leg.
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!
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bandicoot just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEntei.
Entei tries to bum rush Bandicoot with a series of wild strikes but Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Bandicoot.
Entei misses with a right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bandicoot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Bandicoot misses.
Entei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Entei misses with a few strikes there.
Entei misses with a head kick.
Entei throws a sloppy head kick and Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Entei misses with a double jab
and Bandicoot counters with a left to the body.
Entei slips a jab from Bandicoot.
Entei needs to keep his hands up - Bandicoot had a free shot at his head there.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot.
Entei thinks about countering with a head kick.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandicoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Bandicoot misses its intended target.
Bandicoot lands a head shot.
Bandicoot misses with a few strikes there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bandicoot checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bandicoot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bandicoot throws a looping overhand right but Entei ducks down to avoid it.
Entei slips under a jab.
Bandicoot digs a good hook to Entei's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Entei looks to land a combination but Bandicoot avoids it well.
Bandicoot wants to counter with a clinch but Entei pushes him away.
Bandicoot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bandicoot misses with a straight left.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Entei.
Bandicoot scores with the left hand. Entei knows he should have avoided that one.
Entei is looking to clinch.
Entei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandicoot throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crush Bandicoot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandicoot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Entei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot scores with the left hand. Entei knows he should have avoided that one.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Bandicoot with a jab.
Entei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Entei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bandicoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandicoot lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Entei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot swings widly with a right hand
and Entei counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Entei.
Bandicoot misses with a double jab.
Bandicoot throws a series of punches but Entei moves out of range.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Entei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Entei defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
Entei closes the distance and clinches.
Bandicoot pushes Entei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
Bandicoot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Entei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bandicoot decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Entei decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Entei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bandicoot swats away the attempt to clinch by Entei.
Entei throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bandicoot's head.
Bandicoot throws a right hand that misses
and Entei counters by clinching up.
A nice left hand lands by Entei.
A nice left hand lands by Entei.
Entei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Entei tries to work over Bandicoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entei is trying to stall.
Bandicoot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot throws a head punch that misses.
Entei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Entei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Entei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bandicoot misses with a straight left.
Entei tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bandicoot manages to circle out of the way.
Entei takes one to the side of the head.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Entei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandicoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bandicoot avoids the head kick by Entei.
Entei avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandicoot missing with a left hand there. Entei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Entei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandicoot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Entei takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Entei misses with a body kick.
Entei throws a head kick that half lands.
Entei pushes Bandicoot up against the cage in a clinch.
Entei stops a takedown attempt from Bandicoot.
A short right from Entei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
Entei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harry Entei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bandicoot lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Entei.
Bandicoot gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Entei wants to get back to full guard.
Bandicoot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Entei is trying to stand up here but Bandicoot is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandicoot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Entei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandicoot.
Entei is trying to escape back to his feet but Bandicoot uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Crush Bandicoot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Entei fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandicoot! But no joy.
Bandicoot lands with a straight right. Entei didn't see that one coming.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Entei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Entei misses with a double jab.
Entei fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bandicoot.
Bandicoot lands with a straight right. Entei didn't see that one coming.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandicoot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot cracks Entei with a good jab.
Bandicoot misses with a straight left.
Bandicoot misses with the combination.
Entei throws a quick counter head kick but Bandicoot was just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Entei makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Entei was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot scores with a jab. Entei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Entei.
Entei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Entei throws a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head but Bandicoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick from Entei lands but Bandicoot takes it in his stride.
Bandicoot has closed the distance and engaged Entei in a clinch.
Entei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Entei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Entei lands a body shot.
Entei tries to work over Bandicoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bandicoot misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei.
Bandicoot is working Entei over against the cage.
Bandicoot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Entei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Entei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bandicoot throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei.
Bandicoot trying to stall but Entei improves his position.
Bandicoot misses with some punches.
Bandicoot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Entei's efforts to push away.
Bandicoot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Entei takes a shot to the head.
Entei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bandicoot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bandicoot - that landed with a thud.
Entei trying to stall but Bandicoot improves his position.
Bandicoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bandicoot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Entei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Entei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandicoot misses with a hook
and Entei counters with a one-two to the body.
Bandicoot lands with a shot to the body.
Bandicoot throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entei.
Entei moves out of range as Bandicoot strikes.
Entei moves away from the strike by Bandicoot.
Entei scores with a spinning back kick!
Crush Bandicoot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Entei is looking to clinch but Bandicoot is avoiding it.
Entei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Entei throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bandicoot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Bandicoot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandicoot looks to score with a jab to the body but Entei is just out of range.
Harry Entei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Bandicoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandicoot moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice side step and Bandicoot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Decent striking displayed by Bandicoot there.
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!
Bandicoot loads up on a big right hand but Entei slips the punch.
Entei throws a sloppy head kick and Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
Entei wants to clinch but Bandicoot slips to the side
and Bandicoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Entei moves forwards but Bandicoot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Entei misses with a hook. Bandicoot ducked under it nicely.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Entei avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crush Bandicoot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bandicoot 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crush Bandicoot!
After winning the bout, Crush Bandicoot 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 Sam McCullen (ranked 1015 p4p, 150 weight class) and Michael Salazar (ranked 503 p4p, 73 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCullen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Foggy Dew. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Sam McCullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCullen looks to throw the jab but Salazar is out of range.
McCullen darts in looking for a takedown but Salazar gets double underhooks and turns McCullen into the cage.
Salazar misses the shot to the body.
McCullen shoots in but no luck this time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salazar.
Salazar avoids the body shot from McCullen.
A big right from Salazar misses.
McCullen closes the distance and clinches up with Salazar, looking for a takedown. McCullen pushes Salazar against the cage but Salazar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam McCullen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCullen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salazar on the side of the head.
McCullen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
McCullen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salazar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCullen scrambles back to his feet.
Salazar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCullen.
A counter left hand to the body from McCullen misses its target.
McCullen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Sam McCullen has been cut.
McCullen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCullen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Salazar. That one must have hurt.
Salazar misses with a low kick.
Salazar lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Salazar tenderised McCullen's leg. McCullen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Salazar avoids the body shot from McCullen.
McCullen looks to land a combination but Salazar avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen avoids a kick to the body.
McCullen darts in looking for a takedown but Salazar gets double underhooks and turns McCullen into the cage.
Salazar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCullen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Salazar is just out of range.
Michael Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salazar slips under a jab.
McCullen cracks Salazar with an open hand slap.
Salazar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salazar throws a body kick that misses.
Salazar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCullen tries a head kick but it misses.
McCullen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCullen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Salazar manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCullen's best efforts.
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!
McCullen controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar wants to improve his position but McCullen is controlling well.
McCullen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCullen is thwarting Salazar's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Salazar is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCullen ducks right into an uppercut from Salazar.
McCullen lands a nice looking body kick.
McCullen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A leg kick checked by McCullen.
Michael Salazar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCullen scores with a jab to the head.
Salazar throws a lazy right hand but McCullen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCullen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCullen is looking to wear down Salazar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salazar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen throws a push kick but Salazar slaps the foot to one side.
McCullen scores with the left hand. Salazar knows he should have avoided that one.
McCullen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salazar. Salazar obviously looking to wear him down.
Salazar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCullen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salazar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullen.
McCullen misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Salazar misses the target.
McCullen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McCullen lands a head shot.
McCullen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salazar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from McCullen misses.
McCullen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salazar.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Salazar.
Salazar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Salazar throws a hook but McCullen blocks it.
McCullen misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam McCullen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam McCullen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by McCullen there.
Salazar moves forwards but McCullen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCullen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCullen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCullen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCullen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salazar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCullen.
Salazar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from McCullen misses.
McCullen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salazar's sensitive parts.
McCullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Salazar is just out of range.
McCullen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salazar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Salazar.
Salazar tries a low kick but McCullen avoids it.
Salazar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCullen throws out the jab.
McCullen misses with the body kick
and Salazar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCullen misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen throws a body punch but Salazar moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as McCullen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCullen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by McCullen. Beautiful body shot.
Salazar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCullen scoring well with a low kick there.
Salazar digs a good hook to McCullen's body.
Salazar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullen.
Salazar moves out of range as McCullen strikes.
Salazar lands with an overhand left.
McCullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from McCullen misses.
Salazar looks to land a left hand but McCullen moved out of range nicely.
McCullen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Salazar just manages to avoid it.
Salazar cracks McCullen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Salazar leaves McCullen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCullen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salazar can do to turn this around?
Salazar misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCullen, right into the meat.
McCullen misses with a straight left.
McCullen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCullen walks into a stiff left hand from Salazar.
Nice defenses there by McCullen.
McCullen misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCullen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCullen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Salazar throws a leg kick but McCullen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCullen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salazar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCullen moves out of range of the body kick from Salazar.
McCullen blocks the body kick.
Salazar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullen.
A big right from Salazar misses.
A big left from Salazar misses.
McCullen cracks a nice hook into Salazar's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullen scores with a body shot.
Salazar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCullen counters with a thumping low kick.
McCullen lands with a slapping head kick.
Salazar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCullen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Salazar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCullen.
Salazar flicks out a counter leg kick but McCullen steps away.
McCullen throws a right hand that Salazar ducks under and follows up with a left that Salazar also avoids with ease.
McCullen thuds his shin into the meat of Salazar's side.
McCullen swings for the body but Salazar moves out of range.
McCullen's corner calls for a 1-2. McCullen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Salazar looks to land a left hand but McCullen moved out of range nicely.
Salazar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick from McCullen lands but Salazar takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by McCullen as he connects with a hook.
Salazar misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from McCullen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen looks to throw the jab but Salazar is out of range.
Salazar misses with a low kick as McCullen jumps back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Salazar.
McCullen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salazar doesn't seem bothered though.
Salazar connects with a crisp jab.
McCullen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Salazar moves out of range of the body kick from McCullen.
McCullen misses with a few strikes there.
McCullen jabs at Salazar's body.
Salazar scores with a nice strike.
Salazar wants to clinch.
McCullen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam McCullen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam McCullen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Salazar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCullen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCullen or perhaps it was just good defense by Salazar, which made it look bad.
McCullen lands with a shot to the body.
Salazar throws a solid leg kick but McCullen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salazar.
McCullen throws a body punch but Salazar moves out of range.
Salazar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salazar slips a jab and a cross from McCullen.
McCullen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Salazar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Salazar misses with a body shot.
Salazar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCullen can pounce on him.
McCullen misses with a body shot.
Salazar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Salazar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCullen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Salazar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCullen checks it well.
Salazar moves out of range as McCullen throws a body kick.
McCullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salazar misses with a wild body shot.
Salazar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCullen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam McCullen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCullen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salazar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salazar punishes McCullen's body with a nice straight punch.
McCullen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salazar lands a nice shot that snaps McCullen's head back.
Nice uppercut there from McCullen.
Salazar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCullen. McCullen obviously looking to wear him down.
Michael Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullen staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salazar. That's going to slow McCullen down.
Salazar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCullen connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salazar throws a lazy right hand but McCullen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salazar tries to clinch up but McCullen circles away and keeps his distance.
McCullen throws a body shot but no joy.
Salazar with a jab.
McCullen avoids the body shot from Salazar.
Salazar is looking to land body kicks.
McCullen lands with a nice combination. Salazar backs away looking to recover.
Salazar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCullen misses the shot to the body.
Salazar thows a leg kick but McCullen checks it
and McCullen counters with a series of strikes. Salazar will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCullen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCullen misses the shot to the body.
McCullen thuds a left hand into Salazar's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullen misses with a few strikes there.
Salazar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Salazar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Salazar throws a hook but McCullen avoids it easily.
Salazar throws an overhand right that lands on McCullen's shoulder, as McCullen tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like McCullen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salazar.
Sam McCullen is winning the standup battle so far.
McCullen is looking to slow Salazar down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCullen. That's going to slow Salazar down.
Salazar looks for the body kick but McCullen saw that one coming.
McCullen checks a leg kick nicely.
McCullen lands a nice shot to the body.
Salazar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullen. Salazar does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salazar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCullen doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Salazar misses.
McCullen misses the shot to the body.
Sam McCullen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar throws a low kick but McCullen moves out of range easily.
Salazar misses with a body kick.
McCullen scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salazar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCullen scores with a jab to the head.
Salazar misses with a body kick.
Salazar misses with an uppercut
and McCullen counters with a stiff right hand.
Salazar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Salazar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCullen counters with a left to the body.
Salazar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCullen takes a swing at Salazar's ribcage but misses.
McCullen 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.
Salazar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Salazar throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCullen walks into a stiff left hand from Salazar.
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 Sam McCullen.
Well McCullen 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam McCullen!
An out of breath Sam McCullen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Michael Salazar spoke after the fight, saying 'The belt belongs to me, it will be reclaimed. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Just Whymer (ranked 546 p4p, 80 weight class) and George Lambton (ranked 354 p4p, 47 weight class). Just Whymer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just Whymer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Lambton!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambton clinches up with Whymer and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Whymer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lambton misses with a body punch.
Whymer breaks from the clinch.
Lambton clinches up with Whymer and pushes him back against the cage.
Lambton missing with knees to the body.
Lambton lands a right hand.
Whymer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whymer lands a head kick. Lambton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like George Lambton has been cut.
Nice body punch from Whymer.
George Lambton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whymer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lambton gets a clinch.
Whymer tries to break free but Lambton pushes him back against the cage.
Whymer breaks the clinch.
Whymer lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lambton moves in looking to clinch but Whymer pushes him off.
Lambton closes the distance and clinches.
Whymer manages to break the clinch.
Lambton 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.
Lambton pushes Whymer up against the cage in a clinch.
Whymer managing to block the knees to the body from Lambton.
Lambton can't find room to land a body shot as Whymer controls the action.
Whymer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lambton misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whymer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whymer scores with a leg kick.
Whymer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lambton will feel that in the morning.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whymer.
Lambton is looking to clinch but Whymer is avoiding it.
Whymer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lambton.
Lambton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Whymer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lambton closes the distance and clinches.
Whymer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lambton moves to clinch but Whymer breaks away
and Whymer counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whymer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A lazy left from Whymer finds it's target.
Whymer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Whymer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Whymer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lambton rushes Whymer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lambton throws a head punch that misses.
Whymer manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lambton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lambton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whymer can pounce on him.
Lambton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Whymer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whymer swats away the attempt to clinch by Lambton.
Whymer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whymer scores with a nice head shot.
That has opened up George Lambton's cut even more.
Lambton takes one on the button.
Lambton has Whymer up against the cage in a clinch.
Whymer breaks the clinch.
Whymer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whymer drops Lambton with a beautiful combination! Lambton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Whymer is looking for the KO!
Lambton is rocked!
Whymer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lambton is still on wobbly legs! Can Whymer finish him?
Whymer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lambton seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer scores with a body shot.
Whymer lands a big head kick that sends Lambton tumbling to the mat! Whymer takes a step backwards and waves Lambton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The cut above George Lambton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lambton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whymer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whymer scores with a nice body kick.
Whymer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lambton looks winded!
Whymer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Whymer lands with a nice combination. Lambton backs away looking to recover.
George Lambton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Whymer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whymer connects with a nice looking jab.
Whymer lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid body kick from Whymer.
Lambton moves in looking to clinch but Whymer pushes him off.
It looked like Whymer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whymer drops Lambton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lambton looks back up at him and smiles so Whymer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Lambton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Just Whymer!
An out of breath Just Whymer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
70% |
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