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Pride FC 46 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop (ranked 1473 p4p, 179 weight class) and Khal Stark (ranked 2402 p4p, 272 weight class). Stark has chosen Gardenia by KYUSS as his entrance music. 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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170 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
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158 lbs
28 - 30 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 30 - 2, fighting out of New York, Khal Stark!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop does it's job there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a head kick by Stark.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Stark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses the target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
A head kick by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses
and Stark moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
A head punch on the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Stark looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Stark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop struggles to land a body shot inside as Stark controls his hands.
Stark utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Nice elbow from Stark.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Stark has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stark blocks a body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Stark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stark is trying to maintain a safe position but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop gets an underhook and turns Stark into the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop working aggressively here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stark tries to break the clinch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is controlling the position.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stark pushes off an throws an elbow but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with some punches.
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stark blocks a low kick nicely.
Stark lands a high kick!
Stark throws a body kick that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a straight left.
Stark cracks Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stark throws out a leg kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range and Stark only half commits.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a one two! Stark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stark misses with a lunging right hand
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop rushes Stark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
We've been told by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stark prevents a body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Stark taking a breather.
Stark trying to stall but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop improves his position.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stark pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body punch.
Stark blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is winning the standup battle so far.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stark moves out of range of the body kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Stark misses with an uppercut
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stark scores with a jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Stark misses
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to clinch up but Stark circles away and keeps his distance.
Stark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stark misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slams his shin into Stark's torso.
Stark throws a hook but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids it easily.
Stark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stark goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves into range and clinches up with Stark.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop back against the cage.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stark throws an elbow that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has Stark pressed against the cage, preventing Stark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stark looking to stall.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stark.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land.
Stark lands a left hand.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the elbow strike from Stark, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is controlling him.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dodges an elbow strike from Stark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Stark.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a right hand.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stark throws an elbow but it misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a body shot but Stark blocks it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a punch to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head punch that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop struggles to land a body shot inside as Stark controls his hands.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a head kick by Stark.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stark throws a hook but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks it.
Stark is looking to score with low kicks.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Stark scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook.
Stark lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stark! But no joy.
Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Stark.
It looked like Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop clinches up with Stark and pushes him back against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stark unleashes a big counter combination but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Stark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stark.
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 Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a lazy head kick
and Stark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Stark misses with a hook
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a series of strikes. Stark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stark misses with a hook
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a good low kick that Stark was not able to check.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stark misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Stark misses the target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to clinch but Stark is avoiding it.
Stark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
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!
Stark takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stark scores with a push kick.
Stark misses with a hook. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducked under it nicely.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to clinch up but Stark circles away and keeps his distance.
Stark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a straight right.
Stark misses with a hook
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a body kick that stops Stark in his tracks momentarily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Stark.
Stark pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark cracks Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a good jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stark moves out of range as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stark backs up against the cage.
Stark jabs Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Both fighters circling a little - Stark finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Khal Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stark duly obliges.
Stark scores with a three punch combo!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tenderised Stark's leg. Stark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stark.
Stark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throwing a counter right hand but Stark manages to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head kick that misses.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Stark does no damage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stark misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stark. That did some damage!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a one two! Stark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark misses the jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is just out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Stark. That snapped Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stark.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Stark throws an overhand right that lands on Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's shoulder, as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to avoid the shot.
Stark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khal Stark.
I think Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!
A relieved looking Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Khal Stark was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to all the fans!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barol Kedorf (ranked 2175 p4p, 230 weight class) and Lucio Francisco Carmo (ranked 2571 p4p, 254 weight class). Kedorf comes to the cage accompanied by Ostatni dzwonek. Carmo has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lucio Francisco Carmo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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46
265 lbs
32 - 30 - 0 |
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33
287 lbs
14 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Barol Kedorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucio Francisco Carmo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kedorf. Carmo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carmo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Kedorf misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Kedorf.
Carmo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
Carmo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kedorf is fending him off so far but Carmo persists. Nope, Kedorf circles away and we're back to standing.
Carmo throws a looping overhand right but Kedorf ducks down to avoid it.
Kedorf avoids the body shot from Carmo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kedorf. Carmo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carmo with the counter takedown but Kedorf avoids it easily.
Carmo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kedorf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kedorf sprawls well. Kedorf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carmo gets slowly back to his feet.
Carmo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Kedorf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kedorf under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carmo. Kedorf does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Kedorf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kedorf throws a hook but Carmo blocks it.
And Carmo tries to counter it with a takedown but Kedorf pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kedorf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kedorf dips to his left and cracks Carmo with an uppercut!
Kedorf throws a body punch but Carmo moves out of range.
Carmo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kedorf.
Kedorf just misses with a punch to the body.
Carmo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kedorf throws a series of punches but Carmo avoids them all with ease.
Kedorf misses with a looping left.
Carmo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kedorf defends it well.
Carmo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmo throws a combination that misses
and Kedorf counters with a left to the body.
Kedorf lands with a right hand.
Kedorf has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pablo's Boxing Academy in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carmo ducks under a wild hook from Kedorf.
Carmo with the counter takedown but Kedorf avoids it easily.
Carmo misses with a few strikes there.
Kedorf takes a swing at Carmo's ribcage but misses.
Carmo moves forwards but Kedorf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Kedorf finds it's target.
Kedorf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kedorf there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Kedorf as he connects with a hook.
Carmo goes for a double leg but Kedorf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kedorf continues to drive forward.
Barol Kedorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Francisco Carmo.
Carmo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kedorf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carmo takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kedorf, as that shot connected.
Carmo digs a good body shot into Kedorf's ribs.
Carmo misses with an uppercut. Kedorf saw that one coming.
Kedorf is looking to counter punch.
Carmo ducks right into an uppercut from Kedorf.
Carmo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carmo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kedorf counter with a right hand.
Kedorf slaps away a takedown attempt from Carmo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kedorf rushes Carmo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carmo blocks a body shot from Kedorf.
Kedorf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carmo wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kedorf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kedorf prevents a body shot from Carmo.
Carmo is pushing Kedorf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Carmo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kedorf controls his hands.
Good body shot from Kedorf.
Carmo looks winded!
Kedorf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kedorf.
Carmo blocking some punches.
Kedorf lands a body punch.
Kedorf pushes Carmo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carmo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carmo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kedorf lands with a left to the head.
Kedorf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kedorf pushes Carmo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kedorf on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kedorf.
Kedorf lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barol Kedorf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barol Kedorf's cut.
That's time! Kedorf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carmo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carmo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kedorf defends it well.
Kedorf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carmo connects with a jab.
Kedorf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carmo momentarily.
Kedorf swings for the body but Carmo moves out of range.
Carmo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carmo throws a shot from downtown. Kedorf moves away and avoids it.
Carmo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kedorf.
Carmo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carmo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kedorf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kedorf misses with a double jab
and Carmo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kedorf's guard.
Kedorf has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Carmo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carmo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kedorf is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Carmo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kedorf can't fight it off and eventually Carmo manages to take the fight to the floor. Kedorf looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kedorf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carmo is controlling him.
Carmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kedorf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carmo throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kedorf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kedorf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carmo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kedorf is retaining full guard.
Kedorf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carmo can do to turn this around?
Kedorf wants to stand but Carmo is controlling the position.
Carmo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kedorf scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kedorf scores with a nice strike.
Barol Kedorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carmo thuds a left hand into Kedorf's body.
Carmo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Carmo.
Carmo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kedorf.
Carmo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kedorf manages to avoid it.
Carmo misses the shot to the body.
Carmo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kedorf has time to react.
Carmo looks to land a combination. Kedorf sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carmo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carmo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kedorf throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Barol Kedorf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kedorf dodges the punch combination from Carmo.
Carmo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kedorf throws a body punch but Carmo moves out of range.
Carmo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kedorf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barol Kedorf's cut is getting worse.
Kedorf just misses with a punch to the body.
Barol Kedorf is winning the standup battle so far.
Kedorf misses with a hook. Carmo ducked under it nicely.
Kedorf swings for the body but Carmo moves out of range.
Kedorf doesn't manage to clinch there - Carmo circles away.
Carmo with the counter takedown but Kedorf avoids it easily.
Kedorf clobbers Carmo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carmo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kedorf on the side of the head.
A left lands for Carmo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lucio Francisco Carmo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Barol Kedorf's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kedorf with a jab.
Kedorf lands a body shot.
Kedorf tries to clinch there but Carmo circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kedorf. Carmo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carmo with the counter takedown but Kedorf avoids it easily.
Carmo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kedorf. Carmo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kedorf works the jab nicely.
Kedorf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carmo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kedorf.
Kedorf misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kedorf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carmos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carmo staying out of range there.
Carmo with the counter takedown but Kedorf avoids it easily.
Carmo cracks Kedorf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kedorf looks to throw the jab but Carmo is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kedorf walks into a left hand.
Kedorf gets a clinch.
Carmo is looking to control Kedorf's arms but Kedorf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carmo has his back to the cage.
Barol Kedorf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carmo wants to take the fight to the mat but Kedorf manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kedorf misses with a punch to the body.
Carmo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kedorfs head.
Carmo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kedorf's elbow.
Nice body punch from Carmo - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carmo manages to pull guard.
Carmo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kedorf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kedorf won't allow Carmo to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf postures up.
Carmo pulls Kedorf in to control the position.
Kedorf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barol Kedorf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kedorf preventing the sweep.
Carmo working for a triangle but Kedorf defends it easily.
Carmo controls Kedorf momentarily but Kedorf frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmo is trying to hold Kedorf in close to prevent damage but Kedorf has managed to pass into half guard.
Carmo moves into full guard.
Kedorf won't allow Carmo to sweep him here.
Kedorf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Kedorf stands and steps away. Carmo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kedorf throws a body shot but no joy.
Carmo avoids the body shot from Kedorf.
Kedorf throws a body punch but Carmo moves out of range.
Kedorf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carmo manages to avoid it.
Carmo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kedorf kicks off Carmo and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barol Kedorf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kedorf 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barol Kedorf!
Barol Kedorf decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cavey Beaumont (ranked 1422 p4p, 163 weight class) and Bestar Andreasson (ranked 1464 p4p, 173 weight class). Andreasson has chosen In This Moment - Big Bad Wolf as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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290 lbs
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21 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cavey Beaumont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bestar Andreasson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Beaumont.
It looks like Bestar Andreasson has been cut.
Andreasson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beaumont drives through with a takedown into guard.
Andreasson is controlling Beaumont's posture.
Andreasson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andreasson being controlled here, momentarily.
Beaumont tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreasson is retaining full guard.
Beaumont makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreasson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beaumont.
Beaumont throwing strikes from guard but Andreasson blocks nicely.
Andreasson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreasson is trying to control the position but Beaumont postures up.
Beaumont is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beaumont is working Andreasson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Andreasson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Beaumont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beaumont is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Beaumont pushing down on Andreasson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson is looking for a sweep. Beaumont is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andreasson won't allow Beaumont to pass to mount.
Andreasson is trying to maintain the position but Beaumont is very close to passing his half guard.
Beaumont throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beaumont thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andreasson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreasson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beaumont.
Andreasson wants to get back to his feet.
Beaumont drops an elbow to the side of Andreasson's head.
Beaumont is pressing down on Andreasson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andreasson is holding on for now.
Andreasson manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson working a defensive guard here.
Beaumont trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreasson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beaumont is one step ahead there.
Beaumont pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreasson is keeping the position for now.
Beaumont landing some decent shots from guard.
Beaumont wants to pass the guard but Andreasson is keeping the 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.
Andreasson is adopting a defensive guard.
Beaumont is looking to advance position but Andreasson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Andreasson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Beaumont lands the left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beaumont fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andreasson slips under a jab from Beaumont.
Beaumont misses with a body shot.
Andreasson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cavey Beaumont dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bestar Andreasson'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.
Beaumont throws a body kick that misses.
Beaumont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andreasson can do to turn this around?
Andreasson lands a leg kick that knocks Beaumont off balance momentarily.
Andreasson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andreasson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beaumont misses the jab.
Andreasson throws a leg kick but Beaumont sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andreasson misses with a jab to the body
letting Beaumont counter with a right hand.
Andreasson slips under a jab from Beaumont.
Beaumont throws a head kick but Andreasson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaumont bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beaumont misses with a takedown
enabling Andreasson to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Cavey Beaumont has been cut.
Beaumont misses the shot to the body.
Andreasson throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andreasson.
Andreasson staying out of range there.
Andreasson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Andreasson blocks a head kick by Beaumont.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andreasson. Beaumont does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beaumont moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andreasson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andreasson is looking to land body kicks.
Andreasson throws a solid leg kick but Beaumont takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andreasson.
Beaumont stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beaumont is looking to slow Andreasson down with leg kicks.
Beaumont fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andreasson on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andreasson. That's going to slow Beaumont down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaumont doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andreasson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beaumont.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreasson gets caught flat footed, as Beaumont shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Andreasson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Beaumont has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Beaumont fails to land.
Beaumont lands an elbow inside that Andreasson shrugs off.
Beaumont is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right from Andreasson.
Beaumont has a couple of punches blocked by Andreasson.
Andreasson managing to block the knees to the body from Beaumont.
Andreasson lands with a left to the head.
Andreasson tries to work over Beaumont's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Andreasson.
Beaumont lands an uppercut.
That has opened up Bestar Andreasson's cut even more.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andreasson.
Beaumont using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andreasson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson can't find room to land a body shot as Beaumont controls the action.
Andreasson has a couple of punches blocked by Beaumont.
Andreasson gets through Beaumont's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andreasson lands a body shot.
Andreasson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from Beaumont as the two fighters clinch.
Beaumont scores with a shot to the side of Andreasson's head.
Andreasson tries to throw a body punch but Beaumont avoids it by throwing Andreasson back against the cage.
Andreasson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andreasson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bestar Andreasson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Andreasson.
Andreasson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andreasson blocks an elbow strike from Beaumont.
Andreasson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andreasson misses with a punch on the inside.
Beaumont lands with a light punch inside.
Beaumont is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Beaumont.
Andreasson misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson blocks an elbow strike.
Andreasson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beaumont's elbow.
Andreasson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Beaumont obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beaumont lands a knee to the body.
Andreasson has a couple of punches blocked by Beaumont.
Andreasson scores with a hook to the body.
Andreasson works on Beaumont's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beaumont.
Beaumont lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Bestar Andreasson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Andreasson dodges an elbow strike from Beaumont.
Andreasson blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Andreasson fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andreasson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beaumont lands a good knee to the midsection. Andreasson won't want to take too many of those.
Andreasson taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Andreasson.
Beaumont misses with some punches.
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 Cavey Beaumont will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Beaumont jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beaumont fails with the takedown.
Beaumont moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAndreasson.
Beaumont rushes Andreasson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beaumont lands with a light punch inside.
Andreasson lands a body shot.
Beaumont utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Beaumont lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreasson working aggressively here.
Beaumont misses with a punch on the inside.
Beaumont scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Beaumont obliges.
Andreasson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beaumont lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andreasson backwards.
Beaumont lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaumont lands an uppercut.
Andreasson throws a punch but it's blocked by Beaumont.
Andreasson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Beaumont.
Beaumont lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beaumont lands a left hand.
Andreasson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beaumont tries to land knees in the clinch but Andreasson avoids the damage to the body.
Beaumont lands an elbow just above Andreasson 's eye.
Andreasson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andreasson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beaumont working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beaumont lands an elbow inside that Andreasson shrugs off.
Bestar Andreasson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bestar Andreasson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cavey Beaumont!
Cavey Beaumont 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 Kevin Sheedy (ranked 1387 p4p, 155 weight class) and Makar Vershinin (ranked 2568 p4p, 256 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Sheedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Makar Vershinin !
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheedy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vershinin circles away quickly and effectively.
Vershinin throws a head kick that misses.
Sheedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vershinin .
Vershinin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sheedy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sheedy dodges the punch combination from Vershinin .
Kevin Sheedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vershinin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sheedy.
Vershinin misses with an uppercut. Sheedy saw that one coming.
Vershinin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vershinin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sheedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Vershinin tries to get set, Sheedy tries to push him back and clinch up but Vershinin manages to avoid the attempt.
Sheedy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vershinin .
Sheedy tries to land a leg kick but Vershinin saw it coming and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Vershinin . Those never looked like landing.
Sheedy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vershinin , pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vershinin lands with a left to the head.
Sheedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheedy can't find room to land a body shot as Vershinin controls the action.
Sheedy takes a shot to the head.
Vershinin lands an elbow inside that Sheedy shrugs off.
Sheedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vershinin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheedy dodges an elbow strike from Vershinin .
Vershinin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sheedy's defenses.
Sheedy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vershinin .
Sheedy working aggressively here.
Vershinin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheedy lands an uppercut.
Sheedy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vershinin tries to work over Sheedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vershinin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheedy's elbow.
Vershinin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vershinin .
Sheedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheedy lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheedy lands a right hand.
Vershinin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheedy's elbow.
Sheedy lands a right hand.
Vershinin throws a head punch that misses.
Sheedy lands a right hand.
Vershinin takes a shot to the head.
Sheedy working aggressively here.
Sheedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sheedy lands an uppercut.
Sheedy working aggressively here.
Sheedy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sheedy lands with a left to the head.
Vershinin is rocked!
Sheedy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vershinin is still on wobbly legs! Can Sheedy finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sheedy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sheedy.
A short uppercut from Sheedy.
Sheedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheedy avoids the elbow strike from Vershinin , against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vershinin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vershinin seems to have recovered his senses.
A left hand lands to the body for Sheedy.
Vershinin trying to land knees to the body.
Sheedy lands an uppercut.
Vershinin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vershinin working aggressively here.
Sheedy stalling the fight.
Sheedy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vershinin scores with a shoulder strike.
Sheedy lands a nice uppercut.
Sheedy has a couple of punches blocked by Vershinin .
Sheedy blocks the elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Sheedy fails to land.
Vershinin pushes Sheedy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheedy blocking some punches.
Vershinin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sheedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Vershinin backwards.
Sheedy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sheedy.
Vershinin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sheedy backwards.
A short left from Sheedy.
Sheedy blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vershinin throws an elbow but misses.
Sheedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Vershinin .
Sheedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sheedy managing to block the knees to the body from Vershinin .
Sheedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vershinin backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Sheedy.
Sheedy misses with some punches.
Sheedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Vershinin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vershinin tries to throw a body punch but Sheedy avoids it by throwing Vershinin back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Sheedy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vershinin .
Vershinin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sheedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vershinin ducks under a wild hook from Sheedy.
Vershinin throws a looping overhand right but Sheedy ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Vershinin .
Vershinin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sheedy throws a big counter combination but Vershinin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sheedy, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Sheedy.
Makar Vershinin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sheedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vershinin .
Sheedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vershinin .
Sheedy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sheedy swinging wildly here.
Sheedy misses the shot to the body.
Sheedy checks a leg kick nicely.
Sheedy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sheedy scores with the left hand. Vershinin knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheedy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vershinin thumps Sheedy with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheedy throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sheedy.
Vershinin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sheedy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vershinin misses with a body shot.
Sheedy feints with a jab and clips Vershinin right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Vershinin is sent crashing into the canvas and Sheedy leaps in for the kill! Vershinin tries to get to his feet but Sheedy is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Vershinin is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Sheedy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rip Snorten (ranked 1066 p4p, 151 weight class) and Frank Reilly (ranked 1355 p4p, 185 weight class). Snorten comes to the cage accompanied by Sound of Silence. Reilly has chosen Danko Jones - Do You Wanna Rock as his entrance music. Frank Reilly acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Rip Snorten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Reilly!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly cracks Snorten with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good shot there by Reilly.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Snorten tests Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Reilly.
Reilly tests Snorten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snorten cracks Reilly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reilly lands with a cross.
Snorten scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Snorten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Reilly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reilly throws a shot to the body.
Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reilly 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.
Snorten swings for the body but Reilly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Snorten lands with a good body shot.
Snorten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Reilly blocks a low kick nicely.
Good exchange - Snorten coming out on top.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
That kick from Snorten tenderised Reilly's leg. Reilly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Reilly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snorten moves away.
Reilly misses with a hook. Snorten ducked under it nicely.
Reilly pushes Snorten up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snorten misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Snorten.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly missing with knees to the body.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly lands a right hand.
Snorten blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Reilly.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly tries a body shot but Snorten blocks it.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Reilly.
A short left from Snorten.
Reilly trying to land knees to the body.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Snorten controls the action.
Snorten throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Snorten blocks the elbow strike.
Snorten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snorten wants to take the fight to the mat but Reilly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Snorten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reilly lands with a right to the head.
Snorten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Snorten has picked Reilly up - he's going for a ride! Snorten dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Reilly regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Snorten.
Snorten looking to pass the guard.
Snorten has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reilly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reilly looking for a guillotine here but Snorten defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorten working some strikes from top position.
Reilly seems keen to control Snorten's posture.
Snorten trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reilly keeps trying to improve his position.
Snorten stands up over Reilly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Snorten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Snorten throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reilly is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snorten.
Snorten throws a series of punches but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reilly wants to counter with a clinch but Snorten pushes him away.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Snorten!
Reilly misses the jab.
Snorten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reilly.
Snorten goes for a double leg but Reilly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reilly continues to drive forward.
Reilly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reilly takes one to the chin there.
Snorten swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Snorten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reilly misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Reilly blocks the leg kick.
Snorten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reilly on the side of the head.
Snorten misses with a hook
and Reilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
Reilly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Snorten on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Snorten digs a good hook to Reilly's body.
Reilly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab.
Reilly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snorten checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reilly cracks a nice hook into Snorten's ribs.
Snorten cracks Reilly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
Reilly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Reilly.
Snorten seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch but Snorten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snorten cracks the inside of Reilly's front leg.
Snorten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snorten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snorten misses with a low kick as Reilly jumps back.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten throws a wild body kick that Reilly sees coming a mile off.
Snorten misses with an uppercut
and Reilly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snorten works over Reilly's head and body with a nice combination.
Reilly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reilly is rocked!
Frank Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snorten is stalking Reilly. Reilly circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Snorten, and it's lights out! Reilly really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rip Snorten!
Rip Snorten decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jed Knight (ranked 869 p4p, 128 weight class) and Peter Barnkvist (ranked 1505 p4p, 200 weight class). Jed Knight has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jed Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnkvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnkvist misses with a takedown attempt
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Barnkvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnkvist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Knight. Barnkvist shrugs it off though.
Knight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Knight.
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnkvist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barnkvist jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnkvist misses with an uppercut.
Knight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barnkvists jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jed Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist is looking to clinch.
Barnkvist misses with an uppercut.
Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight scores with a hook.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight jabs Barnkvist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barnkvist was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
An elbow from Barnkvist crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Barnkvist.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight dodges the ground and pound from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
Barnkvist throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Knight managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
Barnkvist with the ground and pound but Knight regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist throwing shots but Knight is blocking nicely.
Barnkvist thows a huge punch but Knight dodges it nicely.
Barnkvist drops an elbow to the side of Knight's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnkvist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnkvist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knight is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnkvist scores with a couple of nice shots.
Knight taking some punishment here, with Barnkvist in his half guard.
Barnkvist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnkvist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnkvist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knight defending well though.
Barnkvist wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnkvist.
Knight wants to improve his position but Barnkvist is controlling well.
Barnkvist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knight wants to improve his position but Barnkvist is controlling well.
Barnkvist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnkvist throwing shots but Knight is blocking nicely.
Barnkvist thows a huge punch but Knight dodges it nicely.
Barnkvist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knight defending well though.
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnkvist winds up and cracks Knight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knight's head.
Barnkvist lands strikes from half guard.
Barnkvist takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnkvist lands a nice short elbow.
Knight trying to control but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist with the ground and pound but Knight uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barnkvist lands a couple of elbows.
Barnkvist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Barnkvist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist'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.
Knight connects with a looping right hand.
Knight misses with a hook
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnkvist lands a jab.
Barnkvist gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight prevents the takedown attempt.
Knight is trying to stall.
Barnkvist is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Knight can't fight it off and eventually Barnkvist manages to take the fight to the floor. Knight looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knight lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnkvist is looking to sweep but instead, Knight has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnkvist tries to roll over but Knight keeps him under control.
Knight is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnkvist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Knight is stalling here. Barnkvist is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Knight seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barnkvist has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Barnkvist seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Barnkvist misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Barnkvist throws an elbow but Knight slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barnkvist working the head and body with strikes.
Barnkvist working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnkvist throws a strike aimed at the side of Knight's head but Knight avoids it well.
Barnkvist throws an elbow but Knight slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Barnkvist are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Barnkvist landing a few strikes.
Barnkvist is trying to ground and pound but Knight uses the momentary lack of control by Barnkvist to regain half guard.
Barnkvist throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnkvist winds up and cracks Knight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnkvist working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnkvist is controlling the pace.
Knight won't allow Barnkvist to pass to mount.
Barnkvist winds up and cracks Knight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnkvist wants to take a breather but Knight is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist throwing shots but Knight is blocking nicely.
Barnkvist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnkvist throwing shots but Knight is blocking nicely.
Barnkvist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnkvist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnkvist throws a strike but Knight avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Knight controls Barnkvist momentarily but Barnkvist frees himself.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but Knight blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Barnkvist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
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!
Knight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Barnkvist's defenses.
Barnkvist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knight throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnkvist counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight thows a leg kick but Barnkvist checks it
and Barnkvist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Barnkvist as he connects with a hook.
Jed Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnkvist moves into the clinch successfully.
Knight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards.
Knight is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Barnkvist prevents a body shot from Knight.
I was talking to Knight's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barnkvist goes for a takedown attempt but Knight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnkvist tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnkvist closes the distance and clinches.
Knight working aggressively here.
Barnkvist is working for takedown but Knight is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jed Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Barnkvist looking for a takedown.
Barnkvist blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barnkvist wants to take the fight to the mat but Knight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight slows down the pace here.
Barnkvist is working for takedown but Knight is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barnkvist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Knight catches Barnkvist right on the button with a cross.
Knight lands a jab to Barnkvist's midsection.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jed Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnkvist avoids a kick to the body.
Barnkvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnkvist.
Knight throws a quick counter kick to the body but Barnkvist avoids it.
Barnkvist clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnkvist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight gets underhooks to prevent Barnkvist's takedown attempt.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight stalling.
Barnkvist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knight prevents it.
Knight working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnkvist.
Knight trying to control the position but instead, Barnkvist has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knight into the cage.
Barnkvist is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knight lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Knight.
Barnkvist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnkvist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnkvist drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Barnkvist's shoulder, as Barnkvist tries to avoid the shot.
Peter Barnkvist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Knight misses with a hook.
Knight looks for the body kick but Barnkvist saw that one coming.
Knight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barnkvist throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
Barnkvist cracks Knight with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnkvist throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnkvist's hands.
Knight swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnkvist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnkvist rushes Knight and presses him up against the cage.
Barnkvist lands a right hand.
Barnkvist prevents a body shot from Knight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnkvist has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Barnkvist!
Our winner, Peter Barnkvist, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Jed Knight had this to say: 'Back to the lab. I'll be back though.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 290 p4p, 39 weight class) and Eric Draven (ranked 357 p4p, 46 weight class). Draven comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Heavy Metal we will die! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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158 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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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
39 - 19 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Draven!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draven throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Draven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daniels throws a leg kick which misses Draven's front leg but catches the back leg as Draven tries to avoid it.
Draven moves out of range of the body kick.
Daniels has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Draven throws an overhand right that lands on Daniels's shoulder, as Daniels tries to avoid the shot.
Daniels throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Draven misses with an uppercut. Daniels saw that one coming.
Daniels tries to clinch but Draven moves out of range.
Daniels bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Draven's head backwards.
A jab from Daniels finds it's way through Draven's defenses.
Daniels tests Draven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daniels throws an off balance right hand
and Draven counters with a nice kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Draven misses the target.
Draven takes one on the button.
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!
Daniels gets a clinch.
Daniels misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels lands a nice uppercut.
Draven misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Draven.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Draven scores with a shoulder strike.
Daniels working aggressively here.
Draven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Draven has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good body shot from Draven.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Draven blocking some punches.
Draven misses with some punches.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Draven controls his hands.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draven pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daniels defends well.
Draven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Draven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is looking to stand up but Draven won't let him.
Draven has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Daniels doesn't defend quickly enough and Draven has managed to lock this one up! Can Daniels escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Draven on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eric Draven!
After the fight, Eric Draven was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mon Ster (ranked 677 p4p, 92 weight class) and Ray Stuckey (ranked 549 p4p, 74 weight class). Ster comes to the cage accompanied by The Automatic - Monster. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mon Ster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Stuckey!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuckey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ster lands a jab to the head.
Ster moves away from the strike by Stuckey.
Stuckey connects with a solid leg kick.
Ster throws a body kick that misses.
Ster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stuckey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ster.
Stuckey moves into the clinch.
Stuckey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stuckey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stuckey lands a nice hook to Ster's body. Ster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good shot there by Ster.
Stuckey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ster - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stuckey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ster lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ster throws a leg kick but Stuckey moved away.
Mon Ster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ster throws a body shot but no joy.
Stuckey takes one to the side of the head.
Ster throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stuckey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stuckey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ster was well out of range. Poor timing from Stuckey.
A quick step to the side and Ster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ster fails to land with a series of punches.
Ster throws a wild body kick that Stuckey sees coming a mile off.
Ster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stuckey tries to bum rush Ster with a series of wild strikes but Ster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ster slips under a jab from Stuckey.
Ster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stuckey wants to clinch.
Ster blocks a head kick by Stuckey.
Ray Stuckey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stuckey misses with an uppercut. Ster saw that one coming.
Stuckey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Ster misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stuckey.
Ster throws a shot 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!
Stuckey cracks a nice hook into Ster's ribs.
Stuckey rushes Ster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ster scores with a shot to the side of Stuckey's head.
Ster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stuckey tries to work over Ster's front leg with a kick but Ster checks it.
Ster throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Ster.
A big left from Stuckey misses.
Stuckey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ster is trying to defend but Stuckey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ster is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stuckey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ster defending well though.
Stuckey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stuckey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stuckey misses with a head shot. Ster uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ster's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stuckey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stuckey throws a big elbow that misses.
Stuckey is looking to work some ground and pound but Ster has wrist control.
Stuckey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ster pulls Stuckey in close to prevent any damage.
Stuckey throws a big right hand that misses.
Stuckey throws an elbow that misses. Ster uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stuckey's guard. Nice move by Ster!
Ster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stuckey is trying to control the position but Ster postures up.
Stuckey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stuckey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ster is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mon Ster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stuckey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ster is able to avoid easily.
Stuckey slips under a jab from Ster.
Stuckey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ster throws a right hand that misses
enabling Stuckey to counter with a crisp jab.
Stuckey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stuckey moves away.
Stuckey looks to land a combination but Ster avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ster.
Ster avoids the body shot from Stuckey.
Ster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stuckey.
Stuckey punishes Ster's body with a nice straight punch.
Stuckey moves out of range as Ster strikes.
Ster checks a low kick from Stuckey.
Stuckey lands with a right hand.
It looks like Mon Ster has been cut.
Ster throws a lazy right hand but Stuckey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stuckey manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ster throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good standup being displayed there by Stuckey as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ster blocks an elbow strike from Stuckey.
Stuckey lands a nice elbow.
Ster tries to stall but Stuckey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ster looking to stall.
Stuckey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stuckey avoiding damage as Ster throws knees to the body.
Stuckey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mon Ster is winning the standup battle so far.
Stuckey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stuckey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ster throws a body shot but no joy.
Stuckey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ster thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Stuckey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ster, as that shot connected.
Stuckey tries to clinch but Ster moves out of range.
Ster defending well as Stuckey loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Ster.
Stuckey has managed to clinch.
Ster lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ster just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stuckey's brow.
Stuckey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ster misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stuckey throws an elbow but it misses.
Ster lands an elbow that stopped Stuckey in his tracks for a moment.
Ster lands with a light punch inside.
Stuckey stalling in the clinch but Ster improves position.
Stuckey taking a breather.
Stuckey seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Ster is struggling to control the position.
Ster lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey breaks the clinch.
Ster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stuckey's head backwards.
Stuckey shoots in for a takedown but Ster shows good takedown defense.
Ster takes the fight into the clinch.
Ster scores with a shoulder strike.
Ster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ster scores with a shoulder strike.
Stuckey jumps guard but Ster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mon Ster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Stuckey.
Ster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stuckey misses with a takedown attempt - Ster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ster stuns Stuckey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stuckey is breathing heavily.
Stuckey ducks under a wild hook from Ster.
Stuckey tries to counter with a clinch but Ster shakes him off and moves away.
Ster looks to land a right hand but Stuckey moved out of range.
Stuckey throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ster to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ster darts in and clinches Stuckey up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ster.
Stuckey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ster has a couple of punches blocked by Stuckey.
Ster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stuckey looks to throw the jab but Ster is out of range.
Ster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ster throwing a counter right hand but Stuckey manages to avoid it.
Ster lands a jab to Stuckey's midsection.
Stuckey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ster.
Decent striking displayed by Ster there.
A big right from Stuckey misses.
Ster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stuckey can do to turn this around?
That kick from Ster tenderised Stuckey's leg. Stuckey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decent striking displayed by Ster there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stuckey manages to avoid it.
Stuckey gets tackled into the cage by Ster. Ster maintains the clinch.
Stuckey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stuckey misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mon Ster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mon Ster's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stuckey throws a hook but Ster avoids it easily.
Ster misses with a wild combination.
Stuckey cracks Ster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stuckey shoots and misses
and Ster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stuckey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Ster.
Ster throws a nice looking combination but Stuckey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stuckey scores with a jab. Ster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ster takes one on the button.
Ster misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Stuckey misses
and Ster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stuckey.
Stuckey looks to score with a jab to the body but Ster is just out of range.
Ster looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Stuckey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ster misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stuckey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ster throws a solid leg kick but Stuckey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ster.
Stuckey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ster under the eye.
Stuckey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ster throws a hook but Stuckey blocks it.
Stuckey misses with a head kick.
Stuckey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ster finds it's way round the side to connect with Stuckey's head.
Stuckey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ster manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ster trying to control the position but instead, Stuckey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ster into the cage.
Ster manages to break the clinch.
Ster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stuckey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stuckey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stuckey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Stuckey. Beautiful body shot.
Stuckey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ster has his feet on Stuckey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ster missing with a left hand there. Stuckey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stuckey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stuckey scrambles back to his feet.
Stuckey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ster throws a quick counter head kick but Stuckey was just out of range.
A good leg kick by Stuckey.
Stuckey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ster's calf.
Stuckey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stuckey tries to clinch there but Ster circles away.
Ster checks a leg kick nicely.
Ster misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stuckey.
Ster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stuckey.
Ster throws the left hand but Stuckey avoids the punch easily.
Ster swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Stuckey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stuckey counters with a thumping low kick.
Ster throws a sloppy head kick and Stuckey moves out of range easily.
Stuckey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stuckey on the side of the head.
Stuckey misses with a low kick as Ster jumps back.
Ster clinches up with Stuckey and pushes him back against the cage.
Stuckey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Ster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ray Stuckey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey misses with an uppercut.
Ster has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ster.
Stuckey swings wildly with an uppercut but Ster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mon Ster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Stuckey.
Ster comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Ray Stuckey has been cut.
Stuckey misses with an elbow strike.
Stuckey trying to land knees to the body.
Stuckey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mon Ster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Stuckey.
Stuckey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ster lands with a hook. Stuckey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ster checks a leg kick.
Ster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ster throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mon Ster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ster 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mon Ster!
After winning the bout, Mon Ster 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Min-Sik Song (ranked 82 p4p, 9 weight class) and Bed Intruder (ranked 87 p4p, 10 weight class). Song comes into the arena with nkoha - Akatsuki blaring out of the sound system. Intruder has chosen Bed Intruder as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Min-Sik Song!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bed Intruder!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Intruder looks to score with a jab to the body but Song is just out of range.
Song chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Song throws out a leg kick but Intruder moves out of range and Song only half commits.
Intruder missing with a left hand there. Song was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Song throwing a counter right hand but Intruder manages to avoid it.
Intruder misses with a left hand
and Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Song dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Intruder. That did some damage!
Song misses with a wild body shot.
Intruder missing with a left hand there. Song was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Song misses with a low kick.
Song moves out of range as Intruder throws a body kick.
Intruder lands with an overhand left.
Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Intruder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Intruder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Song scores with a jab. Intruder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Song misses.
Intruder checks a low kick from Song.
Intruder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Song stuffs the takedown.
Song throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Song is predictable there
and Intruder makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Song really felt that one!
A clash of legs there as Intruder blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Song misses with a straight right.
Song throws a poor cross that misses
and Intruder counters with a stiff right hand.
Intruder throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Intruder misses its intended target.
Intruder misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Intruder misses.
Intruder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Song.
Intruder drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Intruder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Intruder sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Song is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Intruder lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Intruder in side control lands a decent elbow.
Intruder scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Song is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder scores with a couple of short elbows.
Song is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Intruder asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Intruder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Intruder connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Song some visible discomfort.
Intruder lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Song is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Intruder is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder landing strikes.
Song takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Intruder creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Song throws Intruder to one side and escapes!
A slapping leg kick lands for Song.
Song lands with a nice body punch.
Intruder misses with a looping left.
Song takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Min-Sik Song is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Intruder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Song.
Intruder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Song.
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!
Song is looking to slow Intruder down with leg kicks.
Song swings away with a body shot that misses
and Song takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Intruder does it's job there.
Intruder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intruder throws a lazy right hand but Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Song throws a leg kick
and Song takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Intruder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Song throws a sloppy head kick and Intruder moves out of range easily.
Intruder walks into a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Intruder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Song lands a high kick!
Song staying out of range there.
Intruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Intruder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Song throws a shot from downtown. Intruder moves away and avoids it.
Song misses with a low kick.
Song fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Intruder.
Intruder swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
Song tried to score with a low kick but Intruder checks it.
Intruder tries to counter with a clinch but Song shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song moves out of range as Intruder throws a body kick.
Song thinks about countering with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Song.
Song throws a leg kick that is checked
and Intruder counters with an outside leg kick.
Intruder cracks a nice hook into Song's ribs.
Intruder tries to clinch there but Song circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bed Intruder will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Song throws the kick towards the body but Intruder avoids it.
Song tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Intruder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Song pinned against the cage. Song gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Intruder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Song moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Intruder.
Song misses with a leg kick
and Intruder counters with a stiff right hand.
Intruder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
Song throws a solid leg kick but Intruder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Song.
Song throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Intruder's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song throws a right hand that misses
and Intruder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Song slips under a jab.
Song appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Intruder jabs at Song's body.
Song punishes Intruder's body with a nice straight punch.
Song thuds a left hand into Intruder's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Intruder.
Song tries to score with a low kick but Intruder moves his leg out of the way.
Min-Sik Song is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Song dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Song tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Song misses with a low kick.
Song shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Intruder takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
Song misses with an attempted mid kick.
Song throws the left hand but Intruder avoids the punch easily.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Intruder.
Song with a jab.
Song tries to land a leg kick but Intruder saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Song.
Intruder misses with a looping left.
Intruder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Intruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Intruder slips under a jab.
Song avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Song.
Intruder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
Song half committed to a counter leg kick.
Intruder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Song.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Intruder moves away.
Intruder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Intruder shoots in looking for a takedown but Song manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Intruder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Intruder sizes up Song with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song looks to land a right hand but Intruder moved out of range.
Song thumps Intruder with a low kick.
A big left from Song misses.
Song thumps Intruder with a low kick.
Song throws a hook but Intruder blocks it.
Song stuffs the takedown.
Min-Sik Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bed Intruder.
Song throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Intruder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Intruder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Song pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Song shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Intruder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
Min-Sik Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Intruder feints and then cracks Song's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Song down.
Intruder walks into a stiff left hand from Song.
Song avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Song counters with a quick kick to the body but Intruder blocks it.
Song moves away from the strike by Intruder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Song takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Min-Sik Song has been cut.
Intruder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Intruder staying out of range there.
Song uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Intruder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Intruder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Intruder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Song throws out the jab.
Intruder throws a hook but Song avoids it easily.
Intruder checks a leg kick nicely.
Intruder rushes Song and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Song breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Intruder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Song sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Song swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Intruder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Intruder blocks the leg kick.
Song lands a leg kick that knocks Intruder off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Song.
Intruder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intruder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Song, right into the meat.
A lazy left from Song finds it's target.
Song keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Intruder darts in and clinches Song up against the cage.
Song misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Song.
Intruder blocks a body shot from Song.
Song misses with the head strike.
Intruder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Song misses with a punch to the body.
Song swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Song goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Song.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Song.
A short body shot lands from Intruder as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Intruder.
Song misses with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder scores with a shot to the side of Song's head.
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 Min-Sik Song will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song'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.
Nice uppercut there from Intruder.
Intruder stalks Song and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Song's face. Song staggers backwards, shaken.
Intruder scores with the left hand. Song knows he should have avoided that one.
Intruder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it.
Song swings widly with a right hand
and Intruder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Song throws out a leg kick but Intruder moves out of range and Song only half commits.
Intruder throws a looping overhand right but Song ducks down to avoid it.
Intruder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Intruder throws a body shot but no joy.
Intruder staying out of range there.
Intruder scores with a jab. Song acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Intruder closes the distance and pushes Song back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Song scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Intruder wants the takedown. Song is fighting it off but Intruder persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Song's guard against the cage.
Song is looking to stand back up but Intruder counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Song.
Song is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Intruder there.
Intruder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Intruder working over Song with some ground and pound. Song looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Song is looking to escape.
Intruder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Intruder working the head and body with strikes.
Intruder lands with a punch from half guard.
Song is trying to stand up here but Intruder is controlling him well.
Song is staying active underneath Intruder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Song is looking to get back to is feet but Intruder passes into side control.
Intruder creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Intruder trying to control the position but Song is working away.
Song wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Intruder wants to take a breather but Song manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Intruder.
Song is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Intruder dives into side control.
Intruder lands some shots froms side control.
Intruder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song taking a bit of punishment here - Intruder scoring with strikes.
Song is being controlled here.
Bed Intruder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Song is trying to buck Intruder off.
Intruder lands a nice forearm strike.
Intruder working the body and head with strikes.
Song takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Intruder working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Intruder in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Intruder is looking to take a break and control but Song is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Song wants to get back to his feet but Intruder drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intruder scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Song to see if he's OK.
Song pushes Intruder away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Intruder gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Intruder lands a few punches from side control.
Song is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Song taking punishment in the form of punches.
Song takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Song is trying to get back to his feet.
Intruder in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Intruder is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bed Intruder really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song'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.
Intruder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Song breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Song throws a wild body kick that Intruder sees coming a mile off.
Intruder throws a big counter head kick but Song avoids it with no problem.
Song takes a swing at Intruder's ribcage but misses.
Intruder misses with a wild body shot.
Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Intruder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Intruder is looking to clinch.
Song displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Intruder.
Intruder just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSong.
Song on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Intruder defending well as Song loads up on a big left hand.
Intruder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Song's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song throws a hook but Intruder blocks it.
Intruder loads up on a big right hand but Song slips the punch.
Intruder throws a head kick but Song moves out of range.
Song throws a looping overhand right but Intruder ducks down to avoid it.
Intruder misses with a low kick.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Intruder throws a hook but Song avoids it easily.
A big right from Song misses.
Intruder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Song digs a good hook to Intruder's body.
Intruder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Song misses.
Intruder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Song. Song circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Song throws a head kick that misses.
Song shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Intruder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Intruder lands a really nice looking cross but Song seems unphased.
Song is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Intruder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Intruder fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Song to the ground. Intruder is now in Song's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Song preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder trying to control but Song is working from the bottom.
Song is looking to stand up but Intruder isn't so interested in that idea.
Intruder wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving.
Intruder lands a couple of elbows.
Song wants to get back to his feet but Intruder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Intruder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Intruder wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Song is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Intruder cracks Song with a solid left hand.
Intruder chips away with some ground and pound.
Intruder scoring with some ground and pound.
Song wants to stand and escape but Intruder is having none of it.
Song keeping moving, preventing Intruder from controlling successfully.
Song wants to stand up but Intruder is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intruder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Song throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Intruder throws the left hand but Song avoids the punch easily.
Song thows a leg kick but Intruder checks it
and Song takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Song lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Intruder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Intruder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Intruder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Intruder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Song under the eye.
Song lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Intruder tries to work over Song's front leg with a kick but Song checks it.
Intruder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Song.
Song scores with a jab. Intruder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Song misses.
Intruder scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Intruder moves away.
A jab from Song misses.
Song scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bed Intruder dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song'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. 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.
Intruder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Song sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Intruder loads up on a big right hand but Song slips the punch.
Song throwing a counter right hand but Intruder manages to avoid it.
Song slips under a jab.
Intruder throws a jab when Song was well out of range.
Intruder looks to land a right hand but Song moved out of range.
Intruder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Song fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Intruder.
Song pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Intruder 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.
Song pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Song throws a leg kick but Intruder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Intruder avoids the head kick by Song.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song throws a lazy uppercut
so Intruder counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Song wants to stand up but Intruder is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder passes Song's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Intruder connects with a nice short shot to Song's temple.
Intruder stops Song from getting back to his feet.
Intruder working the head and body with strikes.
Intruder is pressing down on Song's thigh, looking to free his foot. Song is holding on for now.
Intruder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Intruder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Intruder there.
Song on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Min-Sik Song has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Intruder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Intruder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Song is rocked!
Intruder prevents Song from standing back up.
Oh Song is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Intruder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Song is looking to escape.
Intruder is trying to control the action in half guard but Song is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Song seems to have got his legs back now.
Intruder controlling the action here.
Intruder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder lands strikes from half guard.
Intruder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Intruder stops Song from getting back to his feet.
Intruder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bed Intruder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Song is trying to stand.
Intruder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Song does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Intruder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Intruder slips a nice elbow through Song's hands, connecting with Song's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song is trying to stand back up but Intruder is controlling him
Intruder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Intruder.
Intruder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Song with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Song on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Song is staying active underneath Intruder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Intruder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Song is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Song has hold of Intruder's hands but Intruder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Intruder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Intruder is trying to control. Song wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bed Intruder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Intruder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bed Intruder!
Bed Intruder is the new lightweight champion!
Bed Intruder bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Navarro (ranked 61 p4p, 10 weight class) and Abner Applegate (ranked 108 p4p, 16 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gideon Navarro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Applegate!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navarro throws a body punch but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Navarro tries to clinch there but Applegate circles away.
Applegate throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses.
Applegate 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.
Navarro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab from Navarro.
Applegate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Applegate slips under a jab from Navarro.
Navarro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Applegate swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Applegate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Navarro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Applegate manages to avoid it.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
Navarro digs a good body shot into Applegate's ribs.
Applegate fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Applegate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
Navarro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Navarro back into the cage.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Applegate to keep the fight standing.
Applegate tries to work over Navarro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Navarro jumps guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navarro working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Applegate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Navarro's brow.
Navarro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate holds him up against the cage and eventually Navarro drops back down to his feet.
Navarro tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Navarro back against the cage.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate holds him up against the cage and eventually Navarro drops back down to his feet.
Navarro jumps guard but Applegate stands there with Navarro around his waist. Navarro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Applegate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Navarro is trying to break free.
Navarro blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate gets through Navarro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Navarro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Navarro throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Navarro lands with a left to the head.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Navarro backwards.
Applegate lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
A short left from Applegate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Applegate.
A short right from Applegate.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Navarro jumps guard but Applegate stands there with Navarro around his waist. Navarro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands a nice knee to the body.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Applegate lands an elbow inside.
Navarro breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Navarro.
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
A low kick from Applegate is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Navarro scores with a jab.
Applegate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Applegate.
Applegate moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Applegate tries to work over Navarro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Navarro's defenses.
Applegate utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Navarro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Navarro.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but Applegate has him pressed against the cage.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Navarro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Applegate blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Navarro is pressed up against the cage. Applegate has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Navarro down to the mat. Navarro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abner Applegate dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Navarro moves forwards but Applegate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Applegate shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Applegate slips a straight right by Navarro.
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Navarro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Applegate is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Navarro thuds his right hand into Applegate's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Navarro tries to close the distance and clinch but Applegate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gideon Navarro is winning the standup battle so far.
Applegate keeps the fight on the outside.
Navarro slips under a jab from Applegate.
Navarro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Navarro doesn't manage to clinch there - Applegate circles away.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
Applegate clinches up with Navarro and pushes him back against the cage.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A left hand lands to the body for Applegate.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate won't allow it.
Navarro misses with a body punch.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Navarro controls the action.
Navarro blocking some punches.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Navarro - that landed with a thud.
Navarro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Navarro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Applegate smiles and moves away.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Applegate's shoulder, as Applegate tries to avoid the shot.
Applegate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Navarro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Applegate throws a leg kick but Navarro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Navarro clinches up with Applegate and pushes him back against the cage.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Applegate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate wants to stall.
Navarro manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Navarro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Applegate is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Navarro.
Applegate decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Applegate getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate misses with a looping left.
Applegate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Navarro wants to get back to striking at distance but Applegate won't allow it.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Navarro working aggressively here.
Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
A short uppercut from Navarro.
Applegate breaks from the clinch.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Navarro throws out a powerful jab.
Applegate takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Applegate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Navarro dips to his left and cracks Applegate with an uppercut!
Navarro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Applegate.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Applegate throws a sloppy head kick and Navarro moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Navarro clinches up against the cage.
Navarro working aggressively here.
Navarro working aggressively here.
Applegate tightens his grip and picks Navarro up, before dumping him to the ground. Navarro manages to land in guard.
Navarro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Applegate controls the pace.
Applegate preventing the sweep.
Applegate must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Navarro controls Applegate momentarily but Applegate frees himself.
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Applegate uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abner Applegate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Applegate clinches up against the cage.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Navarro throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Navarro jumps guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Applegate is defending well.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
A nice left hand lands by Navarro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Navarro.
Navarro tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Navarro back against the cage.
Applegate slows down the pace here.
Navarro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abner Applegate seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Navarro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Navarro as the two fighters clinch.
Navarro manages to pull guard.
Navarro wants to control the position but Applegate says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Navarro is looking for a sweep. Applegate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Navarro actively working from the bottom here.
Navarro wants to get back to full guard but Applegate has mounted him!
Applegate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Navarro is working to get back to half guard.
Applegate avoids the attempt from Navarro to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro tries to reverse the position but Applegate maintains control.
Applegate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Navarro wants to hold on but Applegate pushes him away.
Applegate content just to control the position here.
Navarro wants to control but Applegate is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Navarro wants to hold on but Applegate pushes him away.
Applegate looking to control and managing it successfully.
Navarro wants to control but Applegate is having none of it.
Navarro is desperately trying to improve his position but Applegate has a good base and remains in mount.
Applegate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Applegate is continuing to stall.
Navarro wants to control but Applegate is having none of it.
Applegate controlling his opponent.
Navarro is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Applegate avoids the attempt from Navarro to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abner Applegate really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Applegate throws a jab but it's blocked by Navarro.
Applegate connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Applegate scores with a body shot.
Applegate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, jab by Navarro - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Applegate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Applegate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Navarro.
A short right from Navarro on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate moves away from the strike by Navarro.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Navarro.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Applegate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Navarro.
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
Navarro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Applegate throws a low kick, looking for Navarro's leg but Navarro calmly moves out of range.
Navarro looks to land a right hand but Applegate moved out of range.
Applegate takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Applegate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Navarro fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Navarro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Navarro sets himself, and Applegate steps forward looking for the clinch! Navarro avoids it this time.
Navarro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Applegate clinches.
Navarro prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike.
Navarro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Navarro lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Navarro jumps guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Applegate misses with an elbow over the top.
Navarro takes a shot to the head.
Navarro lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
Applegate prevents Navarro from breaking the clinch.
Applegate breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Navarro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate connects with a single shot there.
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Navarro.
Applegate lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Applegate slips a jab from Navarro.
Applegate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Applegate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Applegate dips to his left and cracks Navarro with an uppercut!
Applegate misses with a low kick.
Applegate scores with a nice strike.
Applegate clinches up with Navarro and pushes him back against the cage.
Navarro misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Applegate looking to stall.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Applegate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Navarro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate holds him up against the cage and eventually Navarro drops back down to his feet.
Navarro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Applegate smiles and moves away.
Applegate scores with a jab. Navarro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Navarro wants to clinch.
Navarro throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Applegate to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Applegate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Navarro takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Navarro.
Navarro misses with a punch on the inside.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Navarro is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abner Applegate dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Applegate throws out a loose jab but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate sizes up Navarro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Navarro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Applegate swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Navarro misses with a double jab.
Navarro slips under a jab from Applegate.
Navarro seems to have got his legs back now.
Applegate 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.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses.
Navarro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Applegate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Navarro takes a swing at Applegate's ribcage but misses.
Applegate wants to counter the offense by Navarro and move into the clinch position.
Navarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Applegate.
Navarro fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate throws a hook to the side of Navarro's head but Navarro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Applegate lands with an uppercut that bounces Navarro off the cage and back into range.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Navarro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Applegate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Applegate misses with a body punch
and Applegate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Applegate's head backwards.
Navarro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Applegate digs a good body shot into Navarro's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Navarro.
Applegate blocks a leg kick.
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Navarro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Applegate misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Applegate misses the target.
Navarro tries to work over Applegate's front leg with a kick but Applegate checks it.
Navarro looks to score with a jab to the body but Applegate is just out of range.
Applegate throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Navarro.
Good leg kick by Applegate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Navarro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Navarro.
Navarro cracks the inside of Applegate's front leg.
Applegate walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Navarro lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Navarro lands with a short shot to the head.
Navarro misses with some punches.
Navarro jumps guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate won't allow it.
Navarro jumps into guard, dragging Applegate to the mat.
Abner Applegate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Applegate controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The adventures of Applegate the control monster continue. Boring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Navarro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Applegate is aware though and is defending well.
Applegate postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Applegate is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gideon Navarro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Navarro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Navarro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate holds him up against the cage and eventually Navarro drops back down to his feet.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Navarro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Applegate smiles and moves away.
Navarro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Navarro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Applegate.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abner Applegate.
Well Applegate has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate is the new welterweight champion!
Abner Applegate took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dark Knight Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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