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SYN 840 Mfer vs. Jean PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Narz (ranked 935 p4p, 1711 weight class) and Giuseppe Amodei (ranked 54 p4p, 101 weight class). Giuseppe Amodei is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Narz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe Amodei!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Amodei's sensitive parts.
Narz thows a leg kick but Amodei checks it
and Amodei counters with an outside leg kick.
Amodei with a nice calf kick.
Amodei misses with a body shot
and Narz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Narz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Narz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Narz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Amodei has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Narz has a couple of punches blocked by Amodei.
Narz struggles to land a body shot inside as Amodei controls his hands.
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!
Narz slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amodei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Narz lands a shoulder strike.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Amodei controls the action.
Narz misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Amodei misses with a body punch.
Narz gets through Amodei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narz has a couple of punches blocked by Amodei.
Narz gets through Amodei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Narz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Amodei lands a hook that snaps the head of Narz backwards.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Narz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei blocks a body shot from Narz.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Amodei as Narz tries to tie him up.
Narz is trying to break the clinch but Amodei is controlling him.
Narz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Narz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Narz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narz scores with a shoulder strike.
Narz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Narz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Narz takes a shot to the head.
Narz is leaning against Amodei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Narz.
Narz misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amodei.
Narz misses with some punches.
Narz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Narz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Narz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Narz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Narz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Narz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Narz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Narz blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Narz.
Narz is pushing Amodei up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Narz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Narz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Narz.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Narz.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
Narz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Narz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Narz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Narz checks a low kick from Amodei.
Narz throws a sloppy head kick and Amodei moves out of range easily.
Amodei 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.
Narz throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
Amodei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Narz.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei blocks a jab.
Narz backing away here, and Amodei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Narz connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Narz.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Narz. That did some damage!
Narz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amodei checks a leg kick.
Narz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Narz is predictable there
and Amodei counters with an inside leg kick.
Narz misses with a hook
and Amodei counters with an outside leg kick.
Amodei looks to land a left hand but Narz moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Narz lands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amodei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Narz's hands.
Narz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Peter Narz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Narz.
Amodei misses with a hook. Narz ducked under it nicely.
Amodei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Amodei looks for the body kick but Narz saw that one coming.
It looked like Narz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amodei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Narz.
Amodei feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei misses with a body shot.
Narz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amodei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Narz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Narz dominated that round.
That's time! Narz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Narz throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Narz misses with the head strike.
Narz swings wildly with an uppercut but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narz manages to break the clinch.
Amodei misses with a hook.
Narz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Amodei if he has to take too many more of those.
Narz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Amodei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Narz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amodei.
Amodei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Narz is out of range.
Amodei swings for the body but Narz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei blocks a jab.
Amodei throws a hook to the side of Narz's head but Narz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Narz. Amodei shrugs it off though.
Narz throws a leg kick but Amodei checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amodei.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narz lands a front kick.
Narz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amodei can do to turn this around?
Amodei takes a kick to the side of the head.
Narz blocks a low kick nicely.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Narz is just out of range.
Narz with a nice cross.
Amodei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amodei throws a big shot that misses.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Narz.
It seemed like Amodei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Narz lands a nice looking body shot.
Narz throws a low kick but Amodei avoids it.
Amodei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Narz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Amodei does it's job there.
Amodei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narz throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Narz.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Narz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Amodei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Amodei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Amodei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Peter Narz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amodei misses with a body kick.
Peter Narz is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Narz lands a body shot.
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Narz.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Narz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narz.
Narz avoids a kick to the body.
Narz throws a right hand that misses
and Amodei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Narz slips a jab from Amodei.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amodei.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Narz. That did some damage!
Narz misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Narz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Narz with a nice calf kick.
Narz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Narz is out of range.
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Narz.
Amodei misses with a hook. Narz ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Amodei blocks a head kick by Narz.
Narz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amodei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Narz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Amodei misses with a straight left.
Narz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Narz throws a jab when Amodei was well out of range.
Narz drives through and clinches with Amodei against the cage.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Narz.
Amodei blocking some punches.
Narz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Amodei.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Narz manages to break the clinch.
Narz throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amodei throws a body punch but Narz moves out of range.
Narz is looking to clinch but Amodei is avoiding it.
Narz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amodei! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narz doesn't manage to clinch there - Amodei circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei wants to land a leg kick but Narz is out of range.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Narz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Amodei misses with an uppercut. Narz saw that one coming.
A jab from Amodei misses.
Narz throws a low kick, looking for Amodei's leg but Amodei calmly moves out of range.
Amodei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amodei lands with a good body shot.
Narz throws a chopping leg kick but Amodei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Amodei takes a swing at Narz's ribcage but misses.
Amodei feints and then cracks Narz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Narz down.
Amodei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Narz momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narz with a nice cross.
Narz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Amodei checks it well.
Amodei ducks right into an uppercut from Narz.
Narz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amodei.
Narz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Narz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Narz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amodei throws out the jab.
Narz throws a nice looking combination but Amodei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amodei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Narz throws a low kick but Amodei avoids it.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Narz.
Amodei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Narz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice shot by Amodei.
Amodei scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Narz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amodei's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amodei's back!
Amodei just trying to survive but Narz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Amodei tries to escape but Narz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Narz looking for the choke but no joy.
Narz trying to control momentarily.
Peter Narz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narz is trying to stick to Amodei's back but Amodei is turning into Narz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Narz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Amodei.
Narz wants to stand but Amodei is controlling the position.
Narz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Narz is working hard here to advance position.
Narz wants to improve his position but instead Amodei has moved into half guard.
Narz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Narz wants to sweep here but Amodei controlling him for the moment.
Narz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Amodei won't allow Narz to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amodei makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Amodei.
Narz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Amodei throws a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Narz. That's going to slow Amodei down.
Amodei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narz. Narz obviously looking to wear him down.
Narz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei cracks Narz with an open hand slap.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Narz.
Narz throws a leg kick but Amodei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Amodei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Narz. Narz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amodei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Narz as he jumps to the side.
Narz misses with a looping right.
Narz misses with a double jab
and Amodei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Amodei lands with a nice body punch.
Narz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amodei lands a really nice looking cross but Narz seems unphased.
Amodei slips a straight right by Narz.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Narz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Narz throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Narz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Narz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Amodei is able to avoid easily.
Narz throws a leg kick but Amodei checks it.
Amodei tries to move into range but Narz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Amodei bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Narz throws Amodei to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Amodei.
A big left from Amodei misses.
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Narz throws out the jab.
Narz wants to slow Amodei down by chopping away at his legs.
Narz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amodei. Narz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Narz is just out of range.
Nice cross by Narz.
Narz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Narz is looking to slow Amodei down with leg kicks.
Amodei misses with a wild body shot.
Amodei blocks a jab.
Amodei tries a quick counter leg kick but Narz is wise to it.
Narz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amodei.
Narz throws a head kick that misses.
Amodei tries to land a leg kick but Narz saw it coming and moves away.
Peter Narz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Narz with the inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Narz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Narz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Narz!
Peter Narz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aristides Abel (ranked 1277 p4p, 1499 weight class) and Ananada Bunyasarn (ranked 196 p4p, 232 weight class). Abel's entrance music is Express Yourself. A fine choice. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aristides Abel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ananada Bunyasarn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunyasarn misses with a lunging right hand
and Abel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bunyasarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Abel misses with a hook. Bunyasarn ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Bunyasarn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Abel lands a leg kick that knocks Bunyasarn off balance momentarily.
Bunyasarn thows a leg kick but Abel checks it
and Abel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bunyasarn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bunyasarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Abel throws a lazy head kick
and Bunyasarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No joy there for Abel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bunyasarn misses with a wild body shot.
Bunyasarn staying out of range there.
Abel wants to clinch up but Bunyasarn keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bunyasarn.
Abel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aristides Abel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abel slips under a jab from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abel throws a right and a left that Bunyasarn avoids nicely.
Abel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abel moves out of range of the body kick.
Bunyasarn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Abel misses the target.
Bunyasarn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abel tries to clinch there but Bunyasarn circles away.
Bunyasarn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abel defending well as Bunyasarn loads up on a big left hand.
Bunyasarn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abel clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abel swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunyasarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abel lands a shoulder strike.
Abel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunyasarn's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abel lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunyasarn backwards.
Bunyasarn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abel swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunyasarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bunyasarn lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunyasarn tries a body shot but Abel blocks it.
Abel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Abel.
Abel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunyasarn digs a right hand underneath Abel's ribcage. Abel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunyasarn blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bunyasarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunyasarn backwards.
Bunyasarn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abel.
Bunyasarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Abel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunyasarn can't find room to land a body shot as Abel controls the action.
Abel lands a body punch.
Abel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Abel.
Bunyasarn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bunyasarn tries a body shot but Abel blocks it.
Abel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn tries to throw a body punch but Abel avoids it by throwing Bunyasarn back against the cage.
Abel misses with a knee to the head.
Bunyasarn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abel's elbow.
Abel misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bunyasarn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Abel.
Bunyasarn working aggressively here.
Bunyasarn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Abel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bunyasarn throws a head punch that misses.
Bunyasarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Abel.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunyasarn lands with a light punch inside.
Abel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bunyasarn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bunyasarn misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abel.
Bunyasarn can't find room to land a body shot as Abel controls the action.
Abel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunyasarn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bunyasarn misses with a body punch.
Abel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bunyasarn's brow.
Abel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abel prevents a body shot from Bunyasarn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunyasarn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Bunyasarn lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bunyasarn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ananada Bunyasarn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good shot there by Bunyasarn.
Abel throws a lazy head kick
and Bunyasarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abel wants to clinch.
Bunyasarn motions for Abel to come forward. Bunyasarn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bunyasarn gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Abel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Abel moves into the clinch.
Bunyasarn blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyasarn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunyasarn tries a body shot but Abel blocks it.
Bunyasarn breaks from the clinch.
Abel throws a head kick but Bunyasarn moves out of range.
Abel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bunyasarn momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abel misses with a low kick as Bunyasarn jumps back.
Abel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunyasarn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Abel.
A head kick misses from Abel.
Bunyasarn with the inside leg kick.
Abel throws a lazy uppercut
and Bunyasarn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bunyasarn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abel rushes Bunyasarn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bunyasarn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abel's elbow.
Abel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunyasarn tries a body shot but Abel blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Abel fails to land.
Abel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Aristides Abel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn misses with a body punch.
Abel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunyasarn blocks an elbow strike.
Bunyasarn misses with a punch to the body.
Abel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunyasarn's elbow.
Abel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bunyasarn backwards.
Abel working aggressively here.
Abel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abel lands with a right to the head.
Abel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bunyasarn or not.
Bunyasarn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Abel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bunyasarn lands a shoulder strike.
Abel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Abel working aggressively here.
Abel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunyasarn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Abel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bunyasarn is able to avoid easily.
Abel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bunyasarn finds it's way round the side to connect with Abel's head.
Abel missing with a left hand there. Bunyasarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bunyasarn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abel checks it well.
As Bunyasarn backs away, Abel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bunyasarn connects with a right hand. Abel shakes it off.
Bunyasarn cracks a nice hook into Abel's ribs.
A head kick by Abel misses
and Bunyasarn counters with a stiff right hand.
Ananada Bunyasarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abel throws an off balance right hand
and Abel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abel misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abel takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abel misses with a lunging right hand
and Bunyasarn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bunyasarn, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunyasarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abel pushes Bunyasarn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abel.
Bunyasarn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunyasarn.
Abel throws a head punch that misses.
Bunyasarn lands a shoulder strike.
Abel has a couple of punches blocked by Bunyasarn.
Abel blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Abel.
Abel lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn pushes Abel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Bunyasarn fails to land.
Bunyasarn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Bunyasarn.
A short right from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ananada Bunyasarn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Abel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bunyasarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bunyasarn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abel throws a poor cross that misses
and Bunyasarn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abel misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abel moves away.
Abel throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bunyasarn counter with a right hand.
Abel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bunyasarn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abel takes a swing at Bunyasarn's ribcage but misses.
Bunyasarn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abel misses with a double jab.
Abel 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.
Bunyasarn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bunyasarn throws a leg kick but Abel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bunyasarn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abel. That did some damage!
Abel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bunyasarn.
Abel misses with a head kick.
Abel misses with a leg kick
enabling Bunyasarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Bunyasarn lunges at Abel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abel's hand.
Aristides Abel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Bunyasarn slams his shin into Abel's torso.
Bunyasarn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abel manages to avoid it.
Abel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunyasarn checks a leg kick.
Abel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bunyasarn misses with a leg kick
and Abel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Abel swings widly with a right hand
and Bunyasarn counters with a left to the body.
Bunyasarn avoids the head kick by Abel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bunyasarn scoring well with a low kick there.
Bunyasarn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bunyasarn blocks a head kick by Abel.
Bunyasarn connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abel scores with a nice strike.
Bunyasarn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abel.
Bunyasarn lands a nice looking body shot.
Bunyasarn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abel loads up on a big right hand but Bunyasarn slips the punch.
Bunyasarn forces Abel back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Bunyasarn.
Abel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunyasarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Abel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunyasarn working aggressively here.
Bunyasarn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunyasarn has a couple of punches blocked by Abel.
Abel prevents a body shot from Bunyasarn.
Abel working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abel working aggressively here.
Abel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunyasarn backwards.
Abel throws a head punch that misses.
Abel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abel can't find room to land a body shot as Bunyasarn controls the action.
Bunyasarn breaks from the clinch.
Abel throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bunyasarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Abel tries a low kick but Bunyasarn avoids it.
Abel throws a leg kick but Bunyasarn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bunyasarn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bunyasarn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bunyasarn throws a body punch but Abel moves out of range.
Bunyasarn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bunyasarn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ananada Bunyasarn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bunyasarn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Frame (ranked 1020 p4p, 652 weight class) and Aydan The Wandering Spirit (ranked 145 p4p, 101 weight class). The Wandering Spirit has chosen Wichita Lineman as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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13 - 7 - 0 |
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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 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Frame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aydan The Wandering Spirit!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Wandering Spirit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andrew Frame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frame throws a shot from downtown. The Wandering Spirit moves away and avoids it.
The Wandering Spirit has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Frame swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a hook
and Frame counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Aydan The Wandering Spirit has been cut.
Frame misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Wandering Spirit.
Frame takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Wandering Spirit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frame misses with a right hand
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Wandering Spirit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frame cracks The Wandering Spirit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wandering Spirit thuds a left hand into Frame's body.
A swing and a miss from Frame.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit connects with an inside leg kick.
Frame ducks right into an uppercut from The Wandering Spirit.
Frame misses with a wild body shot.
The Wandering Spirit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Frame misses.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frame.
As The Wandering Spirit looks to move away, Frame throws a big counter combo but The Wandering Spirit just gets out of the way.
The Wandering Spirit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Wandering Spirit misses with an uppercut
letting Frame counter with a right hand.
The Wandering Spirit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frame counters with a good low kick that The Wandering Spirit was not able to check.
Frame ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frame connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Wandering Spirit's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frame swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Wandering Spirit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frame 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.
Frame being controlled against the cage.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from The Wandering Spirit.
Frame tries to work over The Wandering Spirit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Frame.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a punch on the inside.
Frame is trying to break the clinch but The Wandering Spirit is controlling him.
The Wandering Spirit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frame swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wandering Spirit swings wildly with an uppercut but Frame uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Wandering Spirit prevents Frame from breaking the clinch.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frame tries a body shot but The Wandering Spirit blocks it.
Frame pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frame 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.
Frame throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a thumping low kick.
The Wandering Spirit looks to score with a jab to the body but Frame is just out of range.
Frame swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Wandering Spirit forces Frame back against the cage and clinches.
Frame misses with a punch to the body.
Frame manages to break the clinch.
Frame slips under a jab from The Wandering Spirit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Wandering Spirit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frame checks it well.
Frame fails to land with a series of punches.
Frame takes one to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frame!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Wandering Spirit misses with an uppercut
and Frame counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frame looks to land a right hand but The Wandering Spirit moved out of range.
Frame loads up on a big right hand but The Wandering Spirit slips the punch.
Frame fails to land with a series of punches.
Frame blocks a head kick by The Wandering Spirit.
Frame throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a big head kick but Frame shrugs it off.
The Wandering Spirit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frame moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Frame misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrew Frame will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aydan The Wandering Spirit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slow jab from Frame misses its intended target.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frame lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Frame.
Frame takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Wandering Spirit closes the distance and pushes Frame back into the cage.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Wandering Spirit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frame's efforts to push away.
Frame manages to break the clinch.
The Wandering Spirit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frame.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Wandering Spirit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frame ducks under a wild hook from The Wandering Spirit.
A shot to the liver by The Wandering Spirit. Beautiful body shot.
Frame cracks The Wandering Spirit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That has opened up Aydan The Wandering Spirit's cut even more.
Andrew Frame is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frame. The Wandering Spirit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frame misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Wandering Spirit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Frame thows a leg kick but The Wandering Spirit checks it
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a crisp right hand that drops Frame! The Wandering Spirit lets Frame back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The Wandering Spirit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frame on the side of the head.
 Frame is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Wandering Spirit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Frame takes a step back to recover.
Oh Frame is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Wandering Spirit moves into the clinch successfully.
The Wandering Spirit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frame.
A hook to the body from The Wandering Spirit.
Frame seems to have got his legs back now.
The Wandering Spirit lands a nice shot to the body.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a light punch inside.
Frame takes a shot to the head.
The Wandering Spirit creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Frame with a big uppercut! Frame tries to clinch up but The Wandering Spirit pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Frame to the mat! Frame covers up and The Wandering Spirit unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aydan The Wandering Spirit!
A very excited looking Aydan The Wandering Spirit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Noir (ranked 868 p4p, 1221 weight class) and Ludwig Von Mises (ranked 129 p4p, 178 weight class). James Noir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Noir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludwig Von Mises!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noir thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Von Mises.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Mises looks to land a left hand but Noir moved out of range nicely.
Von Mises dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Von Mises misses with a right hand
and Noir counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Noir.
Von Mises connects with a good right hand that stumbles Noir. Noir circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Von Mises keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noir.
Von Mises pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Von Mises shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Mises throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Mises avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noir misses with an uppercut.
Von Mises looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Mises fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noir manages to avoid it.
Von Mises takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Mises lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises throws a low kick but Noir avoids it.
Von Mises throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noir misses with an uppercut.
Von Mises misses with a body shot.
Noir throws a hook to the side of Von Mises's head but Von Mises sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noir scores with the left hand. Von Mises knows he should have avoided that one.
Von Mises tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Von Mises somewhat.
Von Mises pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noir blocks a head kick by Von Mises.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir blocks a low kick nicely.
Von Mises avoids the body shot from Noir.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Von Mises wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Mises lands a glancing blow to the side of Noir's head.
That kick from Von Mises tenderised Noir's leg. Noir is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Von Mises.
Noir blocks a head kick by Von Mises.
Von Mises defending well as Noir loads up on a big left hand.
Noir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Mises tries to bum rush Noir with a series of wild strikes but Noir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noir blocks a head kick by Von Mises.
Von Mises throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Mises throws a nice outside leg kick.
Von Mises throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Von Mises throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Mises is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Noir rather than just go for the knockout.
Von Mises lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noir's sensitive parts.
Noir swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noir lands a jab.
Noir misses with an uppercut. Von Mises saw that one coming.
Von Mises staying out of range there.
Noir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Mises.
Noir throws a body punch but Von Mises moves out of range.
Von Mises flicks out a counter leg kick but Noir steps away.
Noir swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Mises.
Noir is looking to counter punch.
Von Mises tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Von Mises throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooh!!! Noir has knocked Von Mises down with a huge combo! Noir steps away and waves a wobbly Von Mises back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Von Mises is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Von Mises is still on wobbly legs! Can Noir finish him?
Von Mises pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Mises misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noir.
Von Mises seems to have recovered his senses.
Noir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Mises just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Noir takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Noir feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Von Mises sprawling to the canvas! Von Mises rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Noir finish him?!
Von Mises tries to score with a low kick but Noir moves his leg out of the way.
Noir misses with a looping left.
Von Mises misses with a low kick.
Von Mises looks to throw a body kick
and Noir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Von Mises misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Noir misses.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Mises moves away.
Noir throws an overhand right that lands on Von Mises's shoulder, as Von Mises tries to avoid the shot.
Von Mises throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noir moves out of range as Von Mises throws a body kick.
Von Mises explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Von Mises connects with a body shot.
Noir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Noir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Von Mises fails with a takedown attempt.
Noir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Von Mises.
Von Mises uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noir.
Von Mises scores with a jab.
Noir defending well as Von Mises loads up on a big left hand.
Von Mises misses with a body shot.
Noir throws the left hand but Von Mises avoids the punch easily.
Noir blocks a head kick by Von Mises.
Von Mises moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Noir checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises throws a sloppy head kick and Noir moves out of range easily.
Noir lands a nice shot to the body.
Noir throws a hook to the side of Von Mises's head but Von Mises sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Mises gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Von Mises throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Mises takes a swing at Noir's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Noir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noir takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Noir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Mises moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Von Mises on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Von Mises connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Noir's hands.
Noir misses with a hook
and Von Mises counters with a nice uppercut.
Noir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Mises.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Mises misses the target.
A head kick misses from Von Mises.
It looked like Noir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Mises scores with a head kick.
Von Mises lands with a shot to the body.
Noir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Mises pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir misses with a looping right.
Von Mises listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Von Mises swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir misses with a hook.
Noir thuds his right hand into Von Mises's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Mises sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Mises displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noir throws out the jab.
Von Mises displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noir throws out the jab.
Von Mises pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noir is out of range and Von Mises settles back down.
Von Mises keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Mises takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Mises tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Mises sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Mises misses with a head kick.
Von Mises pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Von Mises.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Von Mises tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises misses with an uppercut.
Noir slips under a jab.
Noir throwing a counter right hand but Von Mises manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Von Mises.
It looked like Noir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noir feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Misess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Von Mises misses with a jab to the body
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Noir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noir avoids the head kick by Von Mises.
Von Mises throws a nice looking combination but Noir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Von Mises uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noir.
Von Mises avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Mises with a nice calf kick.
Noir lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Mises's head.
Noir lands a big right hand that sends Von Mises crashing to the mat! Noir stays standing though and waves Von Mises back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Von Mises.
Von Mises fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James Noir is winning the standup battle so far.
Noir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Mises.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises misses with a head kick.
Von Mises uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Von Mises throws the kick towards the body but Noir avoids it.
Von Mises fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Mises throws a jab but it's blocked by Noir.
Von Mises just misses with a punch to the body.
Noir is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Mises scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Von Mises.
Von Mises looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Mises misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Mises.
Noir connects with a jab.
Von Mises misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ludwig Von Mises will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Noir avoids the head kick by Von Mises.
Noir appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Noir throws an overhand right that lands on Von Mises's shoulder, as Von Mises tries to avoid the shot.
Noir moves out of range as Von Mises strikes.
Von Mises throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noir.
A counter left hand to the body from Noir misses its target.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Mises thows a body kick. Noir tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Noir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Mises throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
Von Mises loads up on a big right hand but Noir slips the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Von Mises. Noir shrugs it off though.
Von Mises avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Mises. Noir does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Noir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noir moves into range and connects with a jab.
Noir drops Von Mises with a left right combo! Noir follows him down to the ground into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Mises is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Mises is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Noir off and has taken his back!
Von Mises has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Von Mises really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Noir.
Von Mises is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Noir has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Von Mises takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noir tries to escape the position.
Noir is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir is covering up but some of the strikes from Von Mises are getting through and doing damage.
Von Mises is looking for the choke from the back position but Noir is controlling his hands well.
Von Mises trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Noir doesn't escape.
Noir is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Mises gets his hands free as Noir looks to control.
Good control from Von Mises.
Noir tries to escape but Von Mises has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Noir defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Von Mises looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Noir rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Von Mises prevents Noir from improving his position.
Von Mises looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Noir is trying to control but can't.
Von Mises wants to free his trapped foot but Noir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Noir gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Von Mises as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Noir screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Von Mises! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ludwig Von Mises!
Ludwig Von Mises made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Long Wang (ranked 396 p4p, 528 weight class) and Joost Van Buren (ranked 65 p4p, 79 weight class). Wang comes to the cage accompanied by é–ƒéˆ . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joost Van Buren!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.
Wang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Buren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wang checks a leg kick.
Wang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Van Buren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wang.
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.
Wang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Buren to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Wang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Buren moves into the clinch.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Buren trying to land knees to the body.
Wang jumps guard and drags Van Buren to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Van Buren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Van Buren puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Buren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Buren's back!
Wang trying to control momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wang missing with strikes from the back.
Wang throwing sloppy strikes.
Wang has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Van Buren has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wang is throwing shots to the body but Van Buren manages to wriggle free. Wang pounces on him again and ends up in Van Buren's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Buren pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Van Buren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wang.
Van Buren pulls Wang in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wang throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Buren keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Van Buren wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Buren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Van Buren keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Wang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Long Wang will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Buren throws a jab when Wang was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Van Buren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a hook. Wang ducked under it nicely.
Wang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A shot to the body from Wang misses
and Van Buren makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wang really felt that one!
Van Buren throws the left hand but Wang avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Van Buren.
Wang looks to land a combination but Van Buren avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Buren. That's going to slow Wang down.
Wang takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body. Wang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Buren scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wang pushes Van Buren up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Buren breaks from the clinch.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. Wang should have avoided that one.
Van Buren looks to land a body kick but Wang moved away.
Wang throws a right hand that Van Buren ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Buren also avoids with ease.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Buren.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Wang counters with a straight right hand.
Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Van Buren does it's job there.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Wang's body. Wang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Buren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Wang moves away and avoids it.
Wang is looking to wear down Van Buren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Buren tries to land a knee to the head but Wang blocks with his arms.
Van Buren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wang blocks the elbow strike.
Van Buren can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren tries a body shot but Wang blocks it.
Van Buren is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wang is defending well for now.
Wang prevents a body shot from Van Buren.
Van Buren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
Wang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Buren avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Buren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Van Buren.
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang checks the leg kick.
Van Buren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang needs to keep his hands up - Van Buren had a free shot at his head there.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wang tries to clinch
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren throws a leg kick which misses Wang's front leg but catches the back leg as Wang tries to avoid it.
Wang slips a jab from Van Buren.
Wang throws a big counter combination but Van Buren scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks Wang off balance momentarily.
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Wang's body. Wang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joost Van Buren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Van Buren throws a shot to the body.
Van Buren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wang throws a right and a left that Van Buren avoids nicely.
Wang avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Wang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Long Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Buren lands with a nice body punch.
Wang has his takedown stuffed
and Van Buren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Buren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Buren but Van Buren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good shot there by Van Buren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Van Buren.
Van Buren thuds a left hand into Wang's body.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wang rushes Van Buren and presses him up against the cage.
Van Buren misses with an elbow strike.
Van Buren gets underhooks to prevent Wang's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Wang's body. Wang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Van Buren tenderised Wang's leg. Wang is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang gets tackled into the cage by Van Buren. Van Buren maintains the clinch.
Van Buren lands with a light punch inside.
Van Buren misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wang.
Wang jumps guard but Van Buren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Van Buren is pushing Wang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Van Buren throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Wang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Wang.
Van Buren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Wang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt - Van Buren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Buren swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
Wang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Buren gets a clinch.
Van Buren gets underhooks to prevent Wang's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang is working for takedown but Van Buren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Buren throws a head punch that misses.
Van Buren with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Buren.
Wang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Buren digs a right hand into Wang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wang's gas tank.
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren lands a nice looking body shot.
Wang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Buren closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Buren 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lemieux (ranked 523 p4p, 534 weight class) and Felix Inarritu (ranked 67 p4p, 71 weight class). Inarritu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vulcano. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Inarritu!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inarritu looks to land a left hand but Lemieux moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Lemieux finds it's target.
Inarritu avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Inarritu counters with a body kick.
Lemieux misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Inarritu to counter with a crisp jab.
Lemieux closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Inarritu dodges the punch combination from Lemieux.
Inarritu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lemieux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lemieux misses with a lunging right hand
and Inarritu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lemieux staying out of range there.
It looked like Lemieux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Inarritu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inarritu is looking to land body kicks.
Inarritu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Inarritu takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Inarritu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inarritu throws a body shot but no joy.
Inarritu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the body from Lemieux misses
and Inarritu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lemieux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lemieux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Inarritu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lemieux is breathing heavily.
Lemieux moves away from the strike by Inarritu.
Inarritu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lemieux throws an off balance right hand
and Inarritu counters with a stiff right hand.
Lemieux is rocked!
Lemieux misses with a hook to the body
and Inarritu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Lemieux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Inarritu.
Inarritu lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Inarritu!
A victorious Felix Inarritu 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Toussaint Bissainthe (ranked 361 p4p, 343 weight class) and Ri Zaadha (ranked 60 p4p, 56 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bissainthe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hoodoo Man Blues. Zaadha has chosen On A Roll as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toussaint Bissainthe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ri Zaadha!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bissainthe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaadha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bissainthe takes a step back to recover.
Zaadha lands with a hook. Bissainthe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaadha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaadha throws a sloppy head kick and Bissainthe moves out of range easily.
Zaadha lands with a cross.
Zaadha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bissainthe throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bissainthe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaadha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha lands a nice hook to Bissainthe's body. Bissainthe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bissainthe thows a leg kick but Zaadha checks it
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bissainthe ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
It looked like Bissainthe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaadha throws a shot from downtown. Bissainthe moves away and avoids it.
Zaadha throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bissainthe throws a low kick, looking for Zaadha's leg but Zaadha calmly moves out of range.
Zaadha throws out a counter right but Bissainthe avoids it with no problem.
Bissainthe misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaadha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bissainthe was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaadha.
Bissainthe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaadha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bissainthe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaadha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bissainthe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaadha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaadha throws a head kick but Bissainthe moves out of range.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Bissainthe avoids the punch easily.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick that knocks Zaadha off balance momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Zaadha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaadha misses the target.
Bissainthe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zaadha in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaadha.
Bissainthe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Zaadha wants to clinch but Bissainthe slips to the side
and Bissainthe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaadha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bissainthe momentarily.
Zaadha throws a solid leg kick but Bissainthe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaadha.
Bissainthe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaadha misses with a body shot
and Bissainthe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaadha misses with a lunging right hand
and Bissainthe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bissainthe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Bissainthe slips under a jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a right hand
and Bissainthe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bissainthe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab, jab by Zaadha - just one landing.
Bissainthe throws a low kick but Zaadha avoids it.
Zaadha throws a push kick but Bissainthe slaps the foot to one side.
Bissainthe throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaadha swings for the body but Bissainthe moves out of range.
Bissainthe walks into a left hand.
Zaadha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bissainthe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bissainthe moves forwards but Zaadha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaadha is looking to clinch but Bissainthe is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha takes the fight into the clinch.
Bissainthe misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bissainthe misses with some punches.
Bissainthe blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bissainthe.
Zaadha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bissainthe backwards.
Bissainthe misses with a punch on the inside.
Bissainthe tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Bissainthe lands with a short shot to the head.
Bissainthe lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Bissainthe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
Bissainthe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha pushes Bissainthe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bissainthe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bissainthe struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bissainthe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bissainthe slips a straight right by Zaadha.
Zaadha scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick from Zaadha, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bissainthe swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Bissainthe throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaadha throws a hook but Bissainthe blocks it.
Bissainthe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaadha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bissainthe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Decent striking displayed by Zaadha there.
Zaadha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaadha scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bissainthe clinches with his opponent.
Bissainthe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
Bissainthe swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Bissainthe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bissainthe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha is trying to stall.
Bissainthe prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Bissainthe throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zaadha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bissainthe or not.
A short right from Zaadha on the inside.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bissainthe.
Zaadha controlling the action here for a moment.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Bissainthe controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bissainthe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaadha is looking to chop away at Bissainthe's legs.
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.
Bissainthe throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bissainthe.
Zaadha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha swats away the attempt to clinch by Bissainthe.
Zaadha tries to move into range but Bissainthe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zaadha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaadha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bissainthe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaadha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha moves out of range as Bissainthe throws a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Zaadha.
Zaadha throws an off balance right hand
and Bissainthe counters with a nice kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bissainthe with a jab.
Zaadha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaadha takes a swing at Bissainthe's ribcage but misses.
Bissainthe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaadha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha looks to land a body kick but Bissainthe moved away.
Zaadha rushes Bissainthe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Bissainthe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bissainthe backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bissainthe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Bissainthe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Bissainthe fails to land.
Bissainthe lands an uppercut.
Bissainthe lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Bissainthe prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Toussaint Bissainthe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bissainthe as Zaadha tries to tie him up.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bissainthe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaadha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bissainthe or not.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Bissainthe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bissainthe misses with a punch to the body.
Bissainthe prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Bissainthe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Zaadha looks to land a left hand but Bissainthe moved out of range nicely.
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bissainthe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zaadha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bissainthe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaadha throws an off balance right hand
letting Bissainthe counter with a right hand.
Zaadha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bissainthe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaadha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Bissainthe.
Zaadha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bissainthe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bissainthe checks a leg kick nicely.
Bissainthe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bissainthe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Zaadha misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaadha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bissainthe on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Zaadha.
Bissainthe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bissainthe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaadha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaadha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaadha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bissainthe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha is working Bissainthe over against the cage.
Bissainthe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bissainthe misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bissainthe.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Bissainthe.
A short left from Bissainthe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Bissainthe has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bissainthe.
Good body shot from Zaadha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bissainthe struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Zaadha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaadha lands with an uppercut that bounces Bissainthe off the cage and back into range.
Bissainthe tries to clinch but Zaadha is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to clinch up
and Bissainthe counters with a right hand to the body.
Bissainthe throws a hook but Zaadha avoids it easily.
Zaadha throws an overhand right that lands on Bissainthe's shoulder, as Bissainthe tries to avoid the shot.
Bissainthe lands with an uppercut that bounces Zaadha off the cage and back into range.
Ri Zaadha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bissainthe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaadha delivers a nice body kick.
Zaadha lands a right hook to the body.
Bissainthe takes one to the chin there.
Bissainthe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaadha throws a right hand that misses
and Bissainthe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha throws a hook but Bissainthe blocks it.
Bissainthe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bissainthe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
Zaadha moves into the clinch successfully.
Zaadha tries a body shot but Bissainthe blocks it.
Zaadha lands a nice uppercut.
Bissainthe working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bissainthe throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bissainthe struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
Bissainthe misses with some punches.
Bissainthe tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Bissainthe.
A head punch on the inside from Bissainthe fails to land.
Bissainthe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bissainthe tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Bissainthe blocks an uppercut.
Bissainthe scores with a hook to the body.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Bissainthe.
Toussaint Bissainthe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaadha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toussaint Bissainthe.
I think Zaadha 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
A determined Ri Zaadha didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Golovkin (ranked 303 p4p, 352 weight class) and Harry McQuirre (ranked 38 p4p, 47 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vadim Golovkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry McQuirre!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golovkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Golovkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.
Golovkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McQuirre is rocked!
McQuirre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Golovkin.
Golovkin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McQuirre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Golovkin throws out a leg kick but McQuirre moves out of range and Golovkin only half commits.
Golovkin backing away here, and McQuirre unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McQuirre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that McQuirre 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.
McQuirre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Golovkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Golovkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McQuirre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golovkin misses with a left hand
and McQuirre counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but McQuirre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Golovkin throws an off balance right hand
and McQuirre counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Golovkin there.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut
and McQuirre counters with a body kick that stops Golovkin in his tracks momentarily.
Golovkin thumps McQuirre with a low kick.
A big left from Golovkin misses.
Golovkin lands a big right hand that sends McQuirre crashing to the mat! Golovkin stays standing though and waves McQuirre back to his feet!
McQuirre is still on wobbly legs! Can Golovkin finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuirre moves into the clinch.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by McQuirre.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
McQuirre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golovkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McQuirre misses with a body punch.
McQuirre lands with a right to the head.
McQuirre struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
Golovkin managing to block the knees to the body from McQuirre.
McQuirre seems to have recovered his senses.
McQuirre tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McQuirre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golovkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McQuirre's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuirre.
McQuirre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McQuirre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Golovkin's defenses.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
McQuirre blocks an uppercut.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
Golovkin misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Golovkin.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Golovkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McQuirre lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Golovkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McQuirre blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
Golovkin struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuirre controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuirre.
McQuirre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McQuirre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Golovkin.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golovkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from McQuirre.
McQuirre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McQuirre blocks an uppercut.
Golovkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre blocks an uppercut.
McQuirre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Golovkin.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
McQuirre lands a nice shot to the body.
McQuirre can't find room to land a body shot as Golovkin controls the action.
McQuirre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Golovkin.
Golovkin prevents a body shot from McQuirre.
McQuirre lands a right hand.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
McQuirre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Golovkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Golovkin lands a shoulder strike.
Golovkin lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Golovkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. McQuirre moves away and avoids it.
Golovkin misses with a left hand
and McQuirre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
Golovkin scores with a decent looking hook.
McQuirre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McQuirre scores with a hook.
McQuirre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McQuirre slips a straight right by Golovkin.
McQuirre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. McQuirre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golovkin with a nice cross.
Golovkin misses with a combination
and McQuirre counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Golovkin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Golovkin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuirre staying out of range there.
Golovkin scores with a nice head shot.
Golovkin throws out a loose jab but McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McQuirre blocks a jab.
McQuirre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Golovkin circles away quickly and effectively.
McQuirre throws a sloppy head kick and Golovkin moves out of range easily.
Golovkin misses with a shot to the body
and McQuirre counters with a body kick.
Golovkin connects with a leg kick.
McQuirre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
A countering left hand to the body from McQuirre misses.
A low kick from Golovkin misses
and McQuirre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McQuirre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McQuirre manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golovkin looks to land a combination but McQuirre avoids it well.
McQuirre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That has opened up Harry McQuirre's cut even more.
Golovkin sizes up McQuirre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Golovkin fails to land with a series of punches.
McQuirre slips under a jab from Golovkin.
McQuirre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
Nice shot lands for Golovkin.
Golovkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McQuirre can do to turn this around?
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on McQuirre's shoulder, as McQuirre tries to avoid the shot.
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McQuirre was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
McQuirre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McQuirre throws a head kick but Golovkin moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre throws a head kick but Golovkin moves out of range.
McQuirre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McQuirre is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A left lands for Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with a body punch
and McQuirre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golovkin misses the body punch
and McQuirre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but McQuirre is just out of range.
McQuirre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McQuirre lands with a slapping head kick.
Golovkin works McQuirre's body with a nice hook.
Golovkin misses with a looping left.
McQuirre flicks out a counter leg kick but Golovkin steps away.
A swing and a miss from Golovkin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McQuirre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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!
Golovkin misses with a looping left.
Golovkin throws a big shot that misses.
McQuirre thuds a left hand into Golovkin's body.
McQuirre blocks a jab.
McQuirre moves into range and connects with a jab.
McQuirre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Golovkin. Golovkin obviously looking to wear him down.
McQuirre lands an overhand right.
McQuirre clobbers Golovkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but McQuirre is just out of range.
As Golovkin backs off McQuirre throws a huge counter combo but Golovkin manages to avoid it all.
Golovkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McQuirre makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McQuirre looks to land a combination but Golovkin avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vadim Golovkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
McQuirre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McQuirre lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McQuirre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McQuirre.
McQuirre tries a quick counter leg kick but Golovkin is wise to it.
McQuirre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
McQuirre scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Golovkin finds it's target.
Golovkin throws the left hand but McQuirre avoids the punch easily.
McQuirre thinks about the counter body kick.
Golovkin misses with a hook. McQuirre ducked under it nicely.
McQuirre is looking for the big counter here.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but McQuirre is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McQuirre tries a quick counter leg kick but Golovkin is wise to it.
Golovkin misses with a left hand
and McQuirre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target.
McQuirre lands with a slapping head kick.
Golovkin is rocked!
Golovkin swings for the body but McQuirre moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Golovkin - just one landing.
McQuirre tries a head kick but it misses.
Vadim Golovkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but McQuirre is just out of range.
McQuirre is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Golovkin misses the jab.
McQuirre slips a jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws the left hand but McQuirre avoids the punch easily.
Golovkin misses with a straight right.
Harry McQuirre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre slips a straight right by Golovkin.
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McQuirre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McQuirre tries a head kick but it misses.
Golovkin cracks a nice hook into McQuirre's ribs.
Golovkin lands an overhand right.
Golovkin throws a hook to the side of McQuirre's head but McQuirre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golovkin throws the left hand but McQuirre avoids the punch easily.
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but McQuirre is out of range.
Golovkin throws a low kick, looking for McQuirre's leg but McQuirre calmly moves out of range.
McQuirre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golovkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre misses the jab.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but McQuirre is just out of range.
McQuirre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Golovkin misses.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Golovkin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Golovkin tries to score with a low kick but McQuirre moves his leg out of the way.
McQuirre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McQuirre blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin misses with a right hand
and McQuirre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golovkin throws the left hand but McQuirre avoids the punch easily.
McQuirre misses with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Golovkin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Golovkin.
A big right from Golovkin misses.
McQuirre throws a fast counter high kick but Golovkin manages to duck under it in time.
Golovkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McQuirre.
Golovkin misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but McQuirre is out of range.
McQuirre misses the jab.
McQuirre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Golovkin lands a leg kick that knocks McQuirre off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Golovkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Golovkin 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Golovkin!
During a confident post fight interview, Vadim Golovkin 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dany Crosby (ranked 36 p4p, 39 weight class) and Samuel Nti (ranked 7 p4p, 8 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 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 27 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Dany Crosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Nti!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crosby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nti throws the left hand but Crosby avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick from Nti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crosby lands a body shot.
Crosby misses with a right hand
and Nti counters with a straight right hand.
Crosby ducks right into an uppercut from Nti.
Crosby checks a leg kick nicely.
Crosby works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Samuel Nti has been cut.
Nti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crosby is looking to counter the offense by Nti and move into the clinch.
Crosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crosby swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti scoring well with a low kick there.
Nti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Crosby was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nti throws a big shot that misses.
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Crosby moves away and avoids it.
Crosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Crosby.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Nti misses.
Crosby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crosby misses with an uppercut.
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nti scores with a jab. Crosby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nti.
Crosby slips a straight right by Nti.
Nti digs a good body shot into Crosby's ribs.
Nti slips under a jab from Crosby.
Nti throws a lazy uppercut
letting Crosby counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nti misses with an uppercut.
Nti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crosby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Nti misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Nti. That snapped Crosby's head back.
Crosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Crosby misses its intended target.
Nti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big right from Nti misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Crosby misses the target.
Nti throws a front kick aimed at Crosby's knee but Crosby avoids it well.
Nti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crosby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Crosby.
Crosby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti throws a lazy uppercut
and Crosby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crosby throws an off balance right hand
and Nti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nti throws a leg kick
and Crosby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nti! Crosby lets Nti back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nti is rocked!
That has opened up Samuel Nti's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti misses with a left hand
and Crosby makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nti really felt that one!
Nti is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?
Nti looks winded!
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Nti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nti seems to have recovered his senses.
Nti throws a lazy right hand but Crosby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crosby drops Nti with a big left hand! Nti is injured, injured bad! Crosby jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
An out of breath Dany Crosby 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Mfer (ranked 8 p4p, 12 weight class) and Jean-Claude Marceau (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marceau's choice of entrance music: Feist - Tout Doucement. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ispa Mfer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean-Claude Marceau!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer dips to his left and cracks Marceau with an uppercut!
Marceau goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marceau takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mfer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Marceau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mfer.
Marceau tries a head kick but it misses.
Marceau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marceau blocks a leg kick.
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marceau.
Marceau misses with a body shot.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Mfer tries to land a leg kick but Marceau saw it coming and moves away.
Marceau throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Marceau throws out a loose jab but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marceau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mfer digs a good body shot into Marceau's ribs.
Mfer throws a push kick but Marceau slaps the foot to one side.
Marceau ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marceau throws a sloppy head kick and Mfer moves out of range easily.
Mfer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Marceau coming out on top.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mfer.
Marceau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marceau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mfer lands a right hook to the body.
Mfer scores with a nice right hand.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Marceau's head but Marceau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Marceau moved away.
Marceau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mfer throws a low kick but Marceau moves out of range easily.
Marceau lands with an uppercut that bounces Mfer off the cage and back into range.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marceau! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Marceau.
Mfer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marceau is out of range and Mfer settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marceau! But no joy.
Mfer swings for the body but Marceau moves out of range.
Marceau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
 It looks like Ispa Mfer has been cut.
Marceau lands a head kick. Mfer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mfer slips under a jab from Marceau.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Marceau.
Mfer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Marceau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marceau 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.
Mfer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A swing and a miss from Marceau.
It looked like Mfer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marceau tries a head kick but it misses.
Mfer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marceau checks a leg kick.
Marceau misses with a body kick.
Marceau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Mfer.
Mfer slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Mfer misses its target.
Mfer throws a wild body kick that Marceau sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ispa Mfer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marceau lands a jab.
The crowd cheers as Mfer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marceau doesn't seem phased though.
Marceau throws a sloppy head kick
and Mfer moves into the clinch.
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marceau backwards.
Mfer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mfer's corner calls for a 1-2. Mfer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mfer scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer throws a body kick that misses.
Marceau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mfer connects with a solid leg kick.
Marceau just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marceau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer tries to bum rush Marceau with a series of wild strikes but Marceau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marceau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marceau throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer slips a jab and a cross from Marceau.
Marceau throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Marceau on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marceau.
Marceau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Marceau checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marceau! But no joy.
Marceau lands with a kick to the temple. Mfer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer scores with a nice head shot.
Mfer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marceau misses with a body kick.
Mfer throws a wild body kick that Marceau sees coming a mile off.
Marceau throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
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!
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Ispa Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Marceau ducks down to avoid it.
Marceau walks into a jab.
Mfer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marceau lands with a good body shot.
Marceau misses with a lunging right hand
and Mfer counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer scores with a jab to the head.
Mfer lands a glancing blow to the side of Marceau's head.
A solid body kick from Mfer.
Marceau instigates a clinch.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer tries to pull guard but Marceau holds him up against the cage and eventually Mfer drops back down to his feet.
Mfer tries a body shot but Marceau blocks it.
Marceau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marceau can do to turn this around?
Mfer blocks a body shot from Marceau.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mfer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marceau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marceau lands a body shot.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marceau backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marceau throws a head punch that misses.
Marceau presses Mfer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marceau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marceau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marceau.
Marceau tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Marceau back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marceau.
Mfer tries to land a knee to the head but Marceau blocks with his arms.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mfer as the two fighters clinch.
Marceau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marceau lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marceau.
Marceau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marceau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Marceau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Mfer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Mfer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mfer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marceau swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Marceau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer misses with a right hand
and Marceau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marceau.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Marceau does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer lands with a straight right. Marceau didn't see that one coming.
Mfer jabs at Marceau's body.
Marceau checks a leg kick.
Mfer throws a low kick but Marceau moves out of range easily.
Marceau throws out a counter right but Mfer avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marceau cracks Mfer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mfer thumps Marceau with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Marceau.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mfer, as that shot connected.
Mfer keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Marceau misses its intended target.
Marceau lands an overhand right.
Marceau takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Marceau to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer swings for the body but Marceau moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Marceau blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marceau throws a head kick that misses.
Mfer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marceau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mfer!
Marceau moves out of range of the body kick.
Marceau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mfer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marceau looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mfer misses the target.
Marceau misses with a hook.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mfer. That's going to slow Marceau down.
Jab, jab by Mfer - just one landing.
Mfer is looking to land body kicks.
Marceau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mfer tried to score with a low kick but Marceau checks it.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Marceau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Marceau.
That kick from Mfer tenderised Marceau's leg. Marceau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mfer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Marceau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mfer scores with a push kick.
Marceau tries to clinch but Mfer is having none of it.
Mfer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Marceau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mfer 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Mfer. That snapped Marceau's head back.
Marceau is looking to land body kicks.
Marceau throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mfer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marceau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Mfer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Mfer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marceau throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Marceau throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Marceau is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Marceau misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mfer. That's going to slow Marceau down.
Marceau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mfer scores with a kick to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Marceau misses the target.
Mfer stuns Marceau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau staying out of range there.
Mfer works Marceau's body with a nice hook.
Marceau drops his hands momentarily and Mfer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer throws a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Marceau misses.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mfer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marceau at a distance.
Marceau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marceau manages to avoid it.
Mfer with a hook.
Mfer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marceau's sensitive parts.
Marceau misses with an uppercut.
Mfer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marceau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mfer thuds his right hand into Marceau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marceau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Marceau.
Mfer scores with a spinning back kick!
Mfer lands with a good body shot.
A leg kick checked by Marceau.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mfer. That's going to slow Marceau down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer lands with a nice body punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Mfer thuds his right hand into Marceau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marceau throws a wild body kick that Mfer sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marceau throws out a loose jab but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marceau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marceau has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mfer.
Good shot there by Marceau.
Marceau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marceau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marceau.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marceau follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Marceau misses with a wild body shot.
Marceau ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marceau throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
Marceau looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Mfer with a nice cross.
Marceau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marceau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marceau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marceau throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Marceau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Mfer had his way with Jean-Claude Marceau in that round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Mfer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Marceau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marceau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Marceau does it's job there.
Marceau misses with a looping right.
Marceau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mfer.
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marceau was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau looks for the body kick but Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer wants to slow Marceau down by chopping away at his legs.
Marceau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marceau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Marceau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Mfer misses its target.
Marceau misses the shot to the body.
Marceau cracks Mfer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mfer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marceau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Marceau blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marceau! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marceau throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marceau throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marceau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Mfer misses
and Marceau counters with a nice uppercut.
Marceau 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.
Mfer works the jab nicely.
Marceau blocks a low kick nicely.
Jean-Claude Marceau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marceau throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Mfer.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Marceau moved out of range nicely.
Mfer has closed the distance and engaged Marceau in a clinch.
Marceau throws a head punch that misses.
Marceau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mfer keeps Marceau at a distance using the push kick.
Crunch! Mfer slams his shin into Marceau's torso.
Mfer scores with a hook.
Mfer lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marceau lands a jab to Mfer's midsection.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Marceau throws a fast counter high kick but Mfer manages to duck under it in time.
Mfer's corner calls for a 1-2. Mfer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marceau lands a body shot.
Marceau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marceau.
Mfer throws a good cross that connects.
Marceau throws a head kick that Mfer semi-blocks.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marceau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Mfer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mfer, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Mfer!
Ispa Mfer retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Ispa Mfer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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