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PL MMA 17 Arjuna vs McDonald PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gattsu Emelianenko (ranked 16115 p4p, 476 weight class) and Kris Kartofloson (ranked 24305 p4p, 491 weight class). Gattsu Emelianenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gattsu Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Kartofloson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko thuds a left hand into Kartofloson's body.
Kartofloson tries for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away easily
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Kartofloson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kartofloson thinking.
A head kick by Kartofloson misses
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Kris Kartofloson has been cut.
Emelianenko cracks Kartofloson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Emelianenko has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kartofloson to stand back up!
Kris Kartofloson 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.
Emelianenko sends Kartofloson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Emelianenko is motioning to the referee to let Kartofloson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kartofloson is rocked!
Kartofloson looks to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a right hand from hell and Kartofloson is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gattsu Emelianenko!
A relieved looking Gattsu Emelianenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Bollocks (ranked 3277 p4p, 293 weight class) and Tomasz Rzasa (ranked 3617 p4p, 323 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Colin Bollocks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomasz Rzasa!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bollocks missing with a left hand there. Rzasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bollocks slaps away a takedown attempt from Rzasa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bollocks stuffs the takedown attempt from Rzasa. Rzasa gets slowly back to his feet.
Bollocks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rzasa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bollocks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rzasa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bollocks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rzasa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bollocks tries to counter by clinching up but Rzasa breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzasa shoots in looking for a takedown but Bollocks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rzasa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bollocks looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Colin Bollocks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rzasa.
A big right from Bollocks misses.
Bollocks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rzasa shoots in looking for a takedown. Bollocks tries to sprawl out of it but Rzasa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bollocks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollocks throws a head kick that misses.
And Rzasa tries to counter it with a takedown but Bollocks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rzasa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bollocks tries to avoid it but Rzasa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bollocks to the ground. Bollocks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rzasa dives in for a single leg takedown but Bollocks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bollocks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rzasa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rzasa gets tackled into the cage by Bollocks. Bollocks maintains the clinch.
Rzasa pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bollocks stands and steps away. Rzasa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bollocks misses with a right hand
and Rzasa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bollocks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rzasa, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bollocks breaks the clinch.
Rzasa shoots in but no luck this time.
Bollocks fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rzasa just manages to avoid it.
Rzasa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bollocks counters with a straight that turns Rzasa's legs to rubber! Bollocks pushes forward with more strikes and Rzasa goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Bollocks!
During a confident post fight interview, Colin Bollocks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Nermark (ranked 4087 p4p, 146 weight class) and Sampsa Pusilla (ranked 3483 p4p, 133 weight class). Sampsa Pusilla has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daniel Nermark's chin.
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299 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Nermark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sampsa Pusilla!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pusilla takes the fight into the clinch.
Pusilla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pusilla gets the takedown into side control.
Nermark tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Pusilla controlling the pace for now.
Nermark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pusilla sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pusilla lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pusilla controlling from mount.
Nermark tries to lock up and control but Pusilla gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pusilla content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Pusilla has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pusilla drops a big elbow. That's hurt Nermark! More shots from Pusilla and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampsa Pusilla!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Iii Karlson (ranked 3328 p4p, 299 weight class) and Kris Kristof (ranked 5412 p4p, 171 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Iii Karlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kris Kristof!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristof clinches.
Karlson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kristof has him pressed against the cage.
Kristof blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karlson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kristof's efforts to push away.
Kristof letting Karlson take a breather here.
Kristof breaks the clinch.
Kristof misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kristof misses with a takedown
and Karlson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristof swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kristof throws a shot from downtown. Karlson moves away and avoids it.
Kristof with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karlson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Magnus Iii Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Kristof.
Karlson wants to clinch.
Kristof feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Karlson
and Kristof counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Karlson with that takedown attempt.
Kristof lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kristof closes the distance and clinches up with Karlson, looking for a takedown. Kristof pushes Karlson against the cage but Karlson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kristof gets tackled into the cage by Karlson. Karlson maintains the clinch.
Kristof lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kristof tries for a takedown but Karlson manages to get underhooks.
Karlson jumps into guard, dragging Kristof to the mat.
Kristof must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kristof postures up in Karlson's guard and throws a big left but Karlson blocks it.
Kristof would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Karlson pulls Kristof in close to his closed guard and prevents Kristof from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlson is trying to keep Kristof in close.
Karlson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kristof with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kristof trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristof throws an elbow that misses. Karlson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kristof's guard. Nice move by Karlson!
Karlson postures up.
Karlson throws an elbow that misses. Kristof uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karlson's guard. Nice move by Kristof!
Kristof looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karlson is looking for a triangle but Kristof pushes his legs off easily.
Kristof trying to stand up but can't free himself from Karlson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristof throws a big right hand that misses.
Karlson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kristof trying to control but Karlson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Karlson holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kristof moves in looking to clinch but Karlson pushes him off.
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 Magnus Iii Karlson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kristof connects with a jab.
Kristof shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karlson as he avoids it easily.
Karlson looks for a takedown but Kristof sprawls well.
Karlson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kristof.
Kristof rushes Karlson and presses him up against the cage.
Kristof wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kristof keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karlson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kristof defends well and Karlson ends up having to push Kristof into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iii Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristof misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Karlson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kristof tries to clinch there but Karlson circles away.
Kristof shoots in for a double leg but Karlson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karlson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kristof's waist but Kristof gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karlson off to one side.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kristof but Kristof pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kristof fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kristof tries to clinch but Karlson moves away
and Karlson counters with a body kick that stops Kristof in his tracks momentarily.
Karlson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kristof moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kristof gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kristof is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karlson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kristof trying to land knees to the body.
Karlson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kristof avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristof jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karlson walks away with a smile on his face. Kristof gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Karlson misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Karlson. No joy for Kristof on that attempt.
Karlson wants to clinch.
Kristof misses with a takedown attempt - Karlson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karlson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kristof defends well and Karlson ends up having to push Kristof into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kristof tries a head kick but it misses.
Karlson gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kristof stuffs the takedown attempt from Karlson. Karlson gets slowly back to his feet.
Kristof is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karlson leaves Kristof with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karlson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kristof's waist but Kristof gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karlson off to one side.
Kristof changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kristof shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karlson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kristof is breathing heavily.
Karlson tries for a takedown but Kristof sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Kristof, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kristof rushes Karlson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kristof tries to score a body lock takedown but Karlson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlson gets underhooks to prevent Kristof's takedown attempt.
Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kristof shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karlson as he jumps to the side.
Karlson scores with a head kick. Kristof tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Karlson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kristof is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kristof circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kristof wants to counter with a clinch but Karlson pushes him away.
Kristof fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karlson avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Magnus Iii Karlson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Karlson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Karlson shoots in for a takedown but Kristof shows good takedown defense.
Kristof throws a head kick that misses.
Kristof shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karlson pinned against the cage. Karlson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karlson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Karlson lands with a nice combination. Kristof backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson goes for a double leg but Kristof avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kristof continues to drive forward.
Kristof takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karlson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kristof tries to avoid it but Karlson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kristof to the ground. Kristof escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iii Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kristof circles away quickly and effectively.
Karlson has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristof shoots for a double leg takedown but Karlson sprawls well. He's pushed Kristof's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karlson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kristof shoots in but no luck this time.
Karlson scoring well with a low kick there.
Karlson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kristof circles away.
A head kick misses from Karlson.
Kristof closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karlson to the mat! Karlson manages to get full guard.
Karlson pushes Kristof off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kristof fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlson shoots in for a double leg but Kristof sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kristof gets a clinch.
Karlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magnus Iii Karlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Karlson. No joy for Kristof on that attempt.
Karlson dives in for a single leg takedown but Kristof sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kristof gets a clinch.
Karlson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karlson breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kristof is defended easily by Karlson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kristof is fending him off so far but Karlson persists. Nope, Kristof circles away and we're back to standing.
As Karlson backs off Kristof throws a huge counter combo but Karlson manages to avoid it all.
Kristof tries to clinch up.
Karlson closes the distance and clinches up with Kristof, looking for a takedown. Karlson pushes Kristof against the cage but Kristof circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kristof shoots in but Karlson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kristof tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kristof somewhat.
Karlson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karlson thuds a left hand into Kristof's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristof keeps the fight on the outside.
Karlson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kristof.
Karlson fails with the takedown.
Magnus Iii Karlson is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlson misses with a double jab.
And Kristof responds with a good body kick, but Karlson manages to step out the way in time.
Karlson throws a head kick that half lands.
Kristof darts in and clinches Karlson up against the cage.
Kris Kristof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Iii Karlson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karlson successfully pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Iii Karlson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karlson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Iii Karlson!
A victorious Magnus Iii Karlson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mumro Iduna (ranked 3032 p4p, 122 weight class) and Utred Kinghtfall (ranked 6275 p4p, 183 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mumro Iduna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Utred Kinghtfall!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kinghtfall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A quick step to the side and Iduna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinghtfall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Iduna counters with a left to the body.
Kinghtfall fails with a takedown attempt.
Mumro Iduna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utred Kinghtfall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinghtfall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Iduna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kinghtfall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iduna slaps away a takedown attempt from Kinghtfall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Iduna is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kinghtfall shoots for a takedown but Iduna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kinghtfall misses with a takedown
and Iduna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two 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.
Kinghtfall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Iduna counters with a nice body shot.
Kinghtfall has his takedown stuffed
and Iduna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kinghtfall shoots and misses
and Iduna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kinghtfall throws a lazy uppercut
and Iduna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kinghtfall looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinghtfall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Iduna counters with a left to the body.
Kinghtfall has his takedown stuffed
and Iduna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kinghtfall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Iduna counters with a right hand to the body.
Kinghtfall looks to throw the jab but Iduna is out of range.
Iduna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinghtfall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iduna defends it nicely.
Iduna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kinghtfall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Iduna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kinghtfall lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mumro Iduna 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.
Kinghtfall misses with a right hand
and Iduna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kinghtfall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iduna.
Iduna is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Iduna slaps away a takedown attempt from Kinghtfall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Iduna is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kinghtfall.
A quick step to the side and Iduna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinghtfall looks to score with a jab to the body but Iduna is just out of range.
It looked like Iduna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kinghtfall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinghtfall misses with a takedown attempt
and Iduna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mumro Iduna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utred Kinghtfall.
Kinghtfall is breathing heavily.
Kinghtfall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Iduna counters with a nice body shot.
Iduna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kinghtfall can do to turn this around?
Kinghtfall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Iduna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kinghtfall with a poor takedown
and Iduna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Iduna. No joy for Kinghtfall on that attempt.
Kinghtfall shoots in for a takedown but Iduna shows good takedown defense.
Kinghtfall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kinghtfall thinking.
Mumro Iduna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kinghtfall has his takedown stuffed
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kinghtfall thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinghtfall has his takedown stuffed
and Iduna counters with a right hand to the body.
Kinghtfall misses with a takedown
and Iduna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kinghtfall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Iduna counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Kinghtfall is predictable there
and Iduna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinghtfall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Iduna defends well and Kinghtfall ends up having to push Iduna into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Iduna is looking to wear down Kinghtfall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kinghtfall shoots in but Iduna avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kinghtfall misses with a right hand
and Iduna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kinghtfall with a poor takedown
and Iduna counters with a nice body shot.
Kinghtfall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Iduna counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mumro Iduna dominated that second round.
That's time! Iduna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kinghtfall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iduna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Iduna is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kinghtfall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Iduna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kinghtfall tries for a takedown but Iduna circles away easily
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kinghtfall thinking.
Mumro Iduna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utred Kinghtfall.
Kinghtfall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinghtfall has his takedown stuffed
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kinghtfall thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinghtfall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iduna swivels and escapes.
Kinghtfall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Iduna counters with a nice body shot.
Kinghtfall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Iduna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kinghtfall misses with a takedown
and Iduna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinghtfall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Iduna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kinghtfall with a poor takedown
and Iduna counters with a left to the body.
Kinghtfall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Iduna counters with a left to the body.
Kinghtfall has his takedown stuffed
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kinghtfall thinking.
Kinghtfall has his takedown stuffed
and Iduna counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinghtfall shoots and misses
and Iduna counters with a right hand to the body.
Kinghtfall tries for a takedown but Iduna circles away easily
and Iduna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kinghtfall shoots in but Iduna avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Iduna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kinghtfall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Iduna. No joy for Kinghtfall on that attempt.
Kinghtfall fails with the takedown
and Iduna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Utred Kinghtfall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kinghtfall has his takedown stuffed
and Iduna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mumro Iduna is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kinghtfall misses with a body punch
and Iduna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mumro Iduna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Iduna 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mumro Iduna!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam McCullen (ranked 987 p4p, 141 weight class) and Silent Bob (ranked 3781 p4p, 402 weight class). McCullen comes to the cage accompanied by The Foggy Dew. 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 Silent Bob was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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222 lbs
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197 lbs
29 - 19 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Sam McCullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Silent Bob!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCullen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bob takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bob on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bob misses with a looping right.
McCullen slips a jab and a cross from Bob.
McCullen tries to land a front kick but Bob steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bob gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCullen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bob.
Bob misses with a straight right.
McCullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCullen.
McCullen scores with a punch to the head.
Bob takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob. McCullen does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCullen finds it's way round the side to connect with Bob's head.
McCullen misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullen. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bob avoids the body shot from McCullen.
Bob now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCullen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bob will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bob blocks a low kick nicely.
McCullen scores with a decent looking hook.
McCullen looks to land a combination but Bob avoids it well.
Bob takes a swing at McCullen's ribcage but misses.
McCullen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCullen looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
McCullen misses with a head kick.
McCullen 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.
McCullen throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullen throws out a leg kick but Bob moves out of range and McCullen only half commits.
Bob checks a leg kick.
Bob wants to counter with a clinch but McCullen pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCullen punishes Bob's body with a nice straight punch.
McCullen looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
Bob thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCullen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by McCullen - just one landing.
McCullen misses with a straight left.
McCullen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bob takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCullen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bob moves out of range as McCullen throws a body kick.
McCullen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCullen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCullen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bob keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCullen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCullen.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCullen.
Bob avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bob wants to counter the offense by McCullen and move into the clinch position.
Bob takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullen. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob scores with a leg kick.
Bob throws a body shot but no joy.
McCullen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bob misses with a two punch combination.
McCullen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bob moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Bob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCullen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob.
Bob connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Sam McCullen has been cut.
McCullen feints and then cracks Bob's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bob down.
Bob misses with an uppercut.
As Bob backs away, McCullen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bob fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCullen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bob scores with a hook.
McCullen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob.
McCullen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Bob throws a shot from downtown. McCullen moves away and avoids it.
McCullen throws a right and a left that Bob avoids nicely.
A combination from Bob does no damage.
McCullen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bob takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bob manages to avoid it.
Bob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCullen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam McCullen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam McCullen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bob misses with an uppercut. McCullen saw that one coming.
McCullen throws out a powerful jab.
Bob chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCullen can pounce on him.
Bob slips a jab from McCullen.
Bob takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCullen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCullen throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bob might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McCullen has got the better of the exchanges.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob misses the target.
Bob connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sam McCullen is winning the standup battle so far.
McCullen's corner calls for a 1-2. McCullen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bob swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob throws a nice looking combination but McCullen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCullen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bob can do to turn this around?
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCullen manages to avoid it.
McCullen tried to counter with a leg kick but Bob avoided it.
McCullen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bob misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob misses with a body shot.
Bob is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McCullen swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Bob steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCullen. That one must have hurt.
McCullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bob manages to avoid it.
McCullen avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCullen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCullen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bob to counter with a crisp jab.
McCullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCullen scores with a push kick.
McCullen jabs at Bob's body.
McCullen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCullen.
Bob gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullen throws a leg kick but Bob checks it.
McCullen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob drops his hands momentarily and McCullen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bob throws a hook but McCullen avoids it easily.
McCullen throws a counter high kick but Bob was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bob ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCullen.
McCullen looks for the body kick but Bob saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob misses the target.
Bob tries to move into range but McCullen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCullen misses with a body shot.
McCullen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob.
Bob wants to counter with a clinch but McCullen pushes him away.
Bob avoids the body shot from McCullen.
A telegraphed right hand from McCullen misses the target.
McCullen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bob eats them both and turns towards McCullen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullen lands an overhand right.
McCullen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bob.
McCullen throws a leg kick but Bob sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCullen misses with a body kick.
McCullen throws a body kick that misses.
McCullen jabs at Bob's body.
Bob tries to land a leg kick but McCullen saw it coming and moves away.
McCullen slips a jab from Bob.
Sloppy strikes from Bob. Those never looked like landing.
Bob takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCullen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCullen misses with a body shot.
Bob tries to counter with a clinch but McCullen shakes him off and moves away.
McCullen misses the body punch
and Bob counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCullen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bob walks into a straight right hand from McCullen.
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!
McCullen misses with a hook. Bob ducked under it nicely.
McCullen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bob avoids the body shot from McCullen.
Bob wants to counter with a clinch but McCullen pushes him away.
McCullen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCullen throws a body kick that misses.
Bob misses with a leg kick
and McCullen counters with a left and a right that stings Bob.
Bob has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCullen.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullen. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob avoids the head kick by McCullen.
Bob throws a series of punches but McCullen avoids them all with ease.
McCullen looks to land a combination but Bob avoids it well.
A nice side step and Bob releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from McCullen misses.
McCullen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bob has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCullen.
McCullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam McCullen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam McCullen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bob takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCullen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCullen swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Jab by McCullen.
McCullen misses the shot to the body.
McCullen scores with a spinning back kick!
Bob connects with a single shot there.
Bob takes one on the button.
Bob slips a jab from McCullen.
Bob is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCullen tests Bob's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullen.
Bob steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCullen.
McCullen throws a shot from downtown. Bob moves away and avoids it.
Bob misses with an uppercut. McCullen saw that one coming.
Bob walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCullen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bob 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen avoids a kick to the body.
McCullen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bob. Bob circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bob has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bob lands a nice shot to the body.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCullen manages to avoid it.
Bob moves out of range as McCullen strikes.
Bob swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCullen counters with a left to the body.
McCullen lands with an uppercut that bounces Bob off the cage and back into range.
McCullen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCullen throws a push kick but Bob slaps the foot to one side.
McCullen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bob wants to counter the offense by McCullen and move into the clinch position.
Bob throws a series of punches but McCullen moves out of range.
Bob checks a low kick from McCullen.
The fighters circling - Bob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bob's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCullen throws a leg kick that misses.
Silent Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullen misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as McCullen blocks the low kick.
Bob misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob misses with a looping right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCullen - that will leave a mark!
A chopping leg kick lands by McCullen.
McCullen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bob throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCullen.
McCullen misses with a wild body shot.
McCullen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
McCullen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob.
A nice side step and Bob releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bob slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCullen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bobs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCullen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bob stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob throws a right hand that McCullen ducks under and follows up with a left that McCullen also avoids with ease.
Bob takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bob throws the left hand but McCullen avoids the punch easily.
Bob throws a right hand that McCullen ducks under and follows up with a left that McCullen also avoids with ease.
McCullen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
McCullen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bob avoids it.
McCullen connects with a body shot.
McCullen cracks Bob with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCullen scores with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCullen.
McCullen scores with a hook to the body. Bob takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCullen throws a combination. Bob tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left lands for McCullen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob swings for the body but McCullen moves out of range.
A solid body kick from McCullen.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCullen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sam McCullen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCullen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bob back to the cage. McCullen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McCullen avoids the body shot from Bob.
McCullen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bob's sensitive parts.
Bob misses with a wild body shot.
Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCullen lands a nice shot to the body.
Bob misses with a right hand
and McCullen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from McCullen. Those never looked like landing.
Bob misses with a body shot
and McCullen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bob thinking.
McCullen misses with a wild body shot.
McCullen blocks a jab.
Bob throws a jab but it's blocked by McCullen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam McCullen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCullen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam McCullen!
A relieved looking Sam McCullen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xafan Kong (ranked 938 p4p, 135 weight class) and Osama Akharraz (ranked 1983 p4p, 242 weight class). Kong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Demon's Theme. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xafan Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Akharraz!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akharraz avoids the head kick by Kong.
Akharraz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akharraz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akharraz scoring well with a low kick there.
Kong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akharraz.
Akharraz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kong counters with a leg kick.
Akharraz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kong.
Nice body punch from Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akharraz lands with a right to the head.
Kong misses with some punches.
A short right from Kong on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kong.
Kong misses with some punches.
Kong misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong lands with a short shot to the head.
Kong pushes Akharraz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akharraz looks winded!
Kong swings wildly with an uppercut but Akharraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akharraz throws a head punch that misses.
Akharraz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akharraz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short right from Kong on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akharraz.
Akharraz tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kong.
Kong lands an uppercut.
Kong working aggressively here.
Akharraz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akharraz swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Akharraz can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akharraz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akharraz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kong.
Kong lands with a short shot to the head.
Kong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Akharraz 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.
Akharraz throws a sloppy head kick and Kong moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akharraz swings widly with a right hand
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akharraz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kong swings for the body but Akharraz moves out of range.
Kong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Akharraz counters with a straight right hand.
Akharraz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kong counters with a thumping low kick.
Kong misses with a straight right.
Kong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kong connects with a body shot that sends Akharraz's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz slips under a jab from Kong.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Akharraz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kong circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Akharraz drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kong follows Akharraz to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xafan Kong!
A relieved looking Xafan Kong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Bob McDonald (ranked 613 p4p, 70 weight class) and Samson Goldstein (ranked 2470 p4p, 237 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McDonald might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ray Wylie Hubbard - Redneck Mother. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Bob McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
57 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Samson Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald cracks Goldstein with a big right hand and Goldstein goes down!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
McDonald gets to his feet and stands over Goldstein, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Goldstein felt that one! McDonald unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Goldstein from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
After winning the bout, Jim Bob McDonald 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Minerva (ranked 642 p4p, 74 weight class) and Terry Badmean (ranked 1936 p4p, 189 weight class). Minerva comes into the arena with Make The Money blaring out of the sound system. Badmean is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Are You Gonna Be My Girl. Terry Badmean has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Minerva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terry Badmean!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minerva shoots for a takedown but Badmean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Badmean moves into range and clinches up with Minerva.
Badmean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minerva wants to take the fight to the mat but Badmean manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minerva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Minerva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badmean has a couple of punches blocked by Minerva.
Badmean avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badmean.
Minerva misses with the head strike.
Minerva works on Badmean's body with a couple of short punches.
Minerva throws a head punch that misses.
Minerva gets through Badmean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Terry Badmean has been cut.
Badmean is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minerva lands an uppercut.
Badmean throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Minerva blocks it with crossed arms.
Minerva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Badmean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badmean using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Minerva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Minerva lands a hook that snaps the head of Badmean backwards.
Badmean misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badmean landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Minerva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minerva missing with knees to the body.
Minerva lands a shoulder strike.
Minerva dodges an elbow strike from Badmean.
Minerva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Badmean looks winded!
Minerva is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Minerva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badmean tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Minerva avoids it.
Minerva is leaning against Badmean and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Minerva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minerva blocks the elbow strike.
Minerva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Badmean blocks an uppercut.
Minerva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Minerva.
Badmean swings wildly with an uppercut but Minerva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Badmean.
Badmean connects with a nasty looking knee right to Minerva's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badmean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Minervas head.
Badmean lands an elbow that stopped Minerva in his tracks for a moment.
Minerva lands with a short shot to the head.
Badmean blocks an uppercut.
Minerva blocking some punches.
Minerva lands a nice uppercut.
Badmean connects with a knee to the head.
Badmean swings wildly with an uppercut but Minerva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minerva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Badmean backwards.
Still in the clinch, Minerva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Minerva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Badmean backwards.
Badmean creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Minerva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minerva is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Badmean can't fight it off and eventually Minerva manages to take the fight to the floor. Badmean looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Minerva wants to pass the guard but Badmean is keeping the position.
Minerva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minerva is looking to work some ground and pound but Badmean has wrist control.
Badmean is looking to stand back up but Minerva counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Badmean.
Minerva gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Minerva tries to bum rush Badmean with a series of wild strikes but Badmean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Badmean steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Minerva.
Badmean tries to clinch but Minerva moves out of range.
Minerva looks to score with a jab to the body but Badmean is just out of range.
Badmean tries to clinch but Minerva moves away
and Minerva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Terry Badmean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badmean fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Badmean misses with a hook. Minerva ducked under it nicely.
Minerva blocks a head kick by Badmean.
It looked like Minerva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minerva. Badmean does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badmean rushes Minerva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minerva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Badmean backwards.
Badmean tries a knee to the head but Minerva blocks it.
Badmean creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badmean.
Minerva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Badmeans head.
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!
Badmean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minerva scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Minerva.
Minerva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Badmean backwards.
Minerva lands with a right to the head.
Minerva has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Badmean is trying to keep an underhook but Minerva manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Minerva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Minerva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minerva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Minerva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Badmean'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.
Minerva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minerva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Minerva throws a right and a left that Badmean avoids nicely.
Badmean throws out a loose jab but Minerva uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Minerva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Badmean throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Minerva counter with a right hand.
Minerva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Badmean wants to counter the offense by Minerva and move into the clinch position.
Badmean ducks under a wild hook from Minerva.
Minerva with a jab.
Minerva misses with a straight right.
Minerva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmean instigates a clinch.
Minerva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badmean throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Minerva blocks it with crossed arms.
Minerva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Badmean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minerva swings wildly with an uppercut but Badmean uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minerva wants to take the fight to the mat but Badmean manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minerva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minerva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Badmean throws a punch but it's blocked by Minerva.
Minerva throws a punch but it's blocked by Badmean.
Badmean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minerva cracks Badmean with a nice body shot.
Badmean is breathing heavily.
Minerva scores with a shot to the side of Badmean's head.
Minerva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minerva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minerva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minerva working aggressively here.
Minerva lands an uppercut.
Minerva blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minerva.
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!
Minerva tightens his grip and picks Badmean up, before dumping him to the ground. Badmean manages to land in guard.
Badmean keeping full guard, as Minerva tries to pass.
Minerva throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minerva advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Minerva seems content to control.
Minerva is looking to pass Badmean's guard but actually Badmean recovers to full guard.
Minerva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Minerva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Minerva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Badmean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Minerva is nestled in close to Badmean, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Minerva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Minerva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Badmean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minerva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Badmean with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Minerva trying to control the pace.
Minerva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Badmean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Minerva.
Minerva is looking for a kimura but Badmean is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Minerva to get the leverage.
Minerva wants to control but Badmean is keeping him busy.
Minerva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Minerva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Badmean keeps working.
Minerva is trying to work for a kimura but Badmean is defending well.
Scott Minerva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minerva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Badmean is just riding it out for now. Minerva eventually gives up the hold.
Minerva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Badmean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Minerva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terry Badmean's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Minerva lands with an uppercut that bounces Badmean off the cage and back into range.
Minerva misses with a wild combination.
Badmean throws a big shot that misses.
Badmean tries to score with a low kick but Minerva moves his leg out of the way.
Badmean has taken the fight to the clinch.
Minerva is trying to drag Badmean to the mat but Badmean just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Badmean misses with an elbow over the top.
Minerva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Minerva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Minerva lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Badmean down.
Minerva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Minerva controlling from side mount.
Badmean managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Minerva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minerva cracks Badmean with a big right hand but Badmean just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Badmean parries the strikes from Minerva easily there. Minerva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Badmean to escape.
Badmean is not content to let Minerva control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Minerva throws an elbow but Badmean slips to the side and avoids it well.
Badmean taking a bit of punishment here - Minerva scoring with strikes.
Minerva advances to mount.
Badmean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minerva lands a big elbow.
That has opened up Terry Badmean's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minerva tries to control but Badmean wriggling away.
Minerva looking to finish with strikes here!
Minerva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Badmean is on top in guard.
Minerva trying to keep a closed guard but Badmean is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Minerva holds on and takes a little breather.
Minerva wants to stand but Badmean is controlling the position.
Minerva keeping moving, preventing Badmean from controlling successfully.
Minerva has his hands on Badmean's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Minerva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Badmean's guard.
Minerva stops Badmean from standing up.
Minerva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Minerva trying to control the position from guard on top but Badmean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badmean is working an open guard so Minerva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Minerva clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Badmean's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Minerva misses with an uppercut.
Minerva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Badmean's head.
Badmean on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Minerva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Badmean.
Badmean throws a sloppy head kick and Minerva moves out of range easily.
Minerva just misses with a punch to the body.
Minerva connects with a body shot.
Minerva throws a hook but Badmean avoids it easily.
Badmean throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Minerva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Badmean misses with a looping left.
Minerva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Minerva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Badmean can do to turn this around?
Badmean swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Minerva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Badmean is pressed up against the cage. Minerva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Badmean down to the mat. Badmean avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badmean throws a low kick but Minerva moves out of range easily.
Badmean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minerva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minerva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minerva avoids the body shot from Badmean.
Minerva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Badmean's guard.
Badmean keeping moving, preventing Minerva from controlling successfully.
Badmean wants to stand and escape but Minerva is having none of it.
Minerva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Minerva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minerva throwing strikes from guard but Badmean blocks nicely.
Minerva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Minerva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Badmean is trying to stand.
Badmean is not content to let Minerva control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Minerva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badmean is trying to stand back up but Minerva is controlling him
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minerva tests Badmean's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Minerva tried to score with a low kick but Badmean checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Badmean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Minerva is looking to counter punch.
Minerva throws a jab when Badmean was well out of range.
Badmean shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Badmean lands with an overhand left.
Minerva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minerva lands with a good body shot.
Minerva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Badmean to the mat! Badmean manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minerva postures up in Badmean's guard and throws a big left but Badmean blocks it.
Minerva won't allow Badmean to get back to his feet.
Minerva trying to control the position from guard on top but Badmean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minerva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Minerva wants to control from the top but Badmean keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minerva is looking to work some ground and pound but Badmean has wrist control.
Minerva looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Minerva had his way with Terry Badmean in that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Badmean's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Minerva connects with a single shot there.
Minerva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Minerva misses with a two punch combination.
Badmean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minerva misses the shot to the body.
Badmean throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Minerva with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmean works Minerva's body with a nice hook.
Minerva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Badmean is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Minerva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badmean tries to clinch up
and Minerva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badmean wants to clinch.
It looked like Minerva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Minerva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick from Badmean is predictable there
and Minerva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Minerva lands a hook that snaps the head of Badmean backwards.
The cut above Terry Badmean's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Badmean connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Scott Minerva has been cut.
Badmean misses with a punch to the body.
Terry Badmean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minerva swings wildly with an uppercut but Badmean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minerva misses with a punch on the inside.
Badmean swings wildly with an uppercut but Minerva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badmean misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minerva.
Minerva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badmean with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Badmean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minerva misses with a punch on the inside.
Minerva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Badmean backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badmean pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Minerva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minerva scores with a shoulder strike.
Minerva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minerva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Badmean is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Minerva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Badmean is rocked!
Minerva lands a right hand.
Badmean is still on wobbly legs! Can Minerva finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minerva lands with a light punch inside.
Terry Badmean's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Minerva lands a big right hand that drops Badmean! The killer instinct kicks in and Minerva finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Minerva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Minerva!
Scott Minerva retains his heavyweight title!
Scott Minerva very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Terry Badmean had this to say: 'Hey I'm not as mean as my name suggests. Congrats on your win champ, I think I'll stick to writing event previews!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rama Arjuna (ranked 253 p4p, 37 weight class) and Cletus McDonald (ranked 990 p4p, 126 weight class). Arjuna's entrance music is Om. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying McDonald 's choice of entrance music: Merle Haggard - Okie From Muskogee. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rama Arjuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus McDonald !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald connects with a body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Arjuna enables McDonald to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arjuna manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
Arjuna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arjuna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arjuna trying to control the position here.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald with a nice head shot there.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arjuna is pulling down on McDonald 's head to control his posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McDonald working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
McDonald scoring with some ground and pound.
Arjuna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arjuna is trying to keep McDonald in close.
Arjuna controlling the position.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald lands a couple of digs.
Arjuna controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McDonald chips away with some ground and pound.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Arjuna is keeping the position.
Arjuna trying to control the position.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Arjuna is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arjuna looking to control.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McDonald is in close to Arjuna's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arjuna is rocked!
McDonald postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Arjuna manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna throws a chopping leg kick but McDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald . That's going to slow Arjuna down.
McDonald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonald tests Arjuna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Arjuna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald lands a nice looking body kick.
Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
We've been told by Arjuna's head coaches at Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arjuna lands a right hook to the body.
Arjuna tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arjuna counters with a series of strikes. McDonald will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDonald jabs at Arjuna's body.
Arjuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arjuna crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonald - the referee stops the clock and Arjuna gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonald . Arjuna manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Arjuna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arjuna scores with a shot to the body.
Arjuna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald .
Arjuna is looking to wear down McDonald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arjuna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald .
McDonald clinches with his opponent.
McDonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arjuna pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus McDonald .
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Arjuna.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
Arjuna blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
Arjuna is looking to control McDonald 's arms but McDonald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arjuna has his back to the cage.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald lands the left hand.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDonald staying out of range there.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arjuna lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonald , right into the meat.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arjuna throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arjuna.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald ! But no joy.
Arjuna avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald tries to clinch but Arjuna moves out of range.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Arjuna throws a sloppy head kick
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arjuna but Arjuna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald fails to land the takedown.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arjuna throws a series of strikes that have McDonald backpedaling.
Arjuna lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Arjuna blocks the low kick.
A left and a right from Arjuna both land. Nice combination.
Arjuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Arjuna.
Arjuna tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Donk. McDonald catches Arjuna right on the button with a cross.
A solid body kick from McDonald .
Arjuna throws a low kick but McDonald moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McDonald .
Arjuna drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arjuna turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arjuna is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Arjuna avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Arjuna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus McDonald .
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arjuna in his tracks.
Danga de danga de dang - Arjuna scores with a four punch combination!
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Arjuna stuffs the takedown attempt from McDonald . McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Arjuna keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Arjuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Arjuna.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arjuna.
Cletus McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arjuna lands with a kick to the ribs.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arjuna misses the shot to the body.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arjuna.
Arjuna scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald dives in and scores a takedown into Arjuna's guard.
Arjuna has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McDonald has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Arjuna.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arjuna scores with a shot to the side of McDonald 's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arjuna's elbow.
Arjuna blocking some punches.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Arjuna avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Arjuna avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
McDonald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arjuna pulls his leg out and moves away.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Arjuna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from McDonald .
Arjuna looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Arjuna misses the shot to the body.
Arjuna swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald goes for a double leg but Arjuna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arjuna continues to drive forward.
Nice body kick from McDonald .
Arjuna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arjuna misses the shot to the body.
Arjuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald .
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Arjuna's head back.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arjuna manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arjuna misses with a low kick as McDonald jumps back.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Arjuna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McDonald wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by Arjuna.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald takes the fight into the clinch.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Arjuna has him pressed against the cage.
Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arjuna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arjuna slips under a jab from McDonald .
Arjuna throws a leg kick which misses McDonald 's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
McDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Arjuna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Arjuna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily.
Arjuna lands a lovely overhand right.
Arjuna loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arjuna lands with a shot to the body.
Arjuna throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Arjuna pushes McDonald away with a front kick.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Arjuna counters with a nice body kick.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna blocks a jab.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arjuna moves away from the strike by McDonald .
Arjuna misses with a straight left.
McDonald jabs at Arjuna's body.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Arjuna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arjuna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonald throws out a counter right but Arjuna avoids it with no problem.
Arjuna throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Arjuna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arjuna misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arjuna thinking.
Arjuna throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
McDonald wants to counter the offense by Arjuna and move into the clinch position.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Arjuna moved out of range nicely.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald instigates a clinch.
McDonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald lands a right hand.
Arjuna blocks an uppercut.
Arjuna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to break free but Arjuna pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald has picked Arjuna up - he's going for a ride! McDonald dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Arjuna's head.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arjuna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
McDonald stops Arjuna from getting back to his feet.
Arjuna is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arjuna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald 's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arjuna tries to get the hooks in deep but McDonald pushed the leg off.
Arjuna controlling from the back.
McDonald breaks Arjuna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arjuna pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Arjuna's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna working a defensive guard here.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arjuna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arjuna has his hands on McDonald 's head, controlling the position.
Arjuna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arjuna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cletus McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arjuna pulls McDonald in to control the position.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arjuna wants to stand and escape but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Arjuna has control of McDonald 's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonald 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
An out of breath Cletus McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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