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C82: Steve vs. Marceau PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wally Kruschev (ranked 427 p4p, 654 weight class) and Narek Sirakanian (ranked 67 p4p, 91 weight class). Kruschev comes to the cage accompanied by Pissed Off and Mad About it (Texas Hippie Coalition). Wally Kruschev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wally Kruschev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narek Sirakanian!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sirakanian 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.
Kruschev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a nice body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
Sirakanian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sirakanian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sirakanian blocks a jab.
Sirakanian with a nice cross.
Sirakanian lands a right hook to the body.
Sirakanian scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick nicely.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev cracks Sirakanian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick that misses.
Sirakanian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kruschev. Kruschev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kruschev.
Kruschev 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.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
Kruschev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy right hand. Sirakanian should have avoided that one.
Sirakanian lands a head shot.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sirakanian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kruschev - the referee stops the clock and Sirakanian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kruschev. Sirakanian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sirakanian cracks Kruschev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Sirakanian finds it's way through Kruschev's defenses.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruschev.
Sirakanian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruschev momentarily.
Kruschev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sirakanian fails with the takedown
and Sirakanian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Kruschev's leg. Kruschev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirakanian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kruschev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kruschev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sirakanian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kruschev checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Sirakanian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruschev lands an overhand right.
Kruschev thumps Sirakanian with a low kick.
Kruschev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sirakanian momentarily.
Kruschev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruschev as he connects with a hook.
Kruschev takes one on the button.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian punishes Kruschev's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Sirakanian down.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Sirakanian tried to score with a low kick but Kruschev checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sirakanian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian scores with a hook to the body. Kruschev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Kruschev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kruschev tries to avoid it.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Sirakanian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Kruschev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kruschev tries to avoid it.
Kruschev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kruschev's waist but Kruschev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sirakanian off to one side.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good work by Kruschev as he checks the leg kick.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruschev blocks the leg kick.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Sirakanian slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev takes one to the chin there.
Kruschev scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sirakanian avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Kruschev's leg. Kruschev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a low kick, right behind Kruschev 's knee.
Sirakanian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sirakanian.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that Sirakanian avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruschev checks it well.
Kruschev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sirakanian will feel that in the morning.
Kruschev swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kruschev misses with a jab to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Sirakanian.
Kruschev throws a right hand that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kruschev swings widly with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian lands with a hook. Kruschev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Sirakanian moved out of range.
Kruschev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab, jab by Kruschev - just one landing.
Sirakanian with a nice cross.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruschev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
Sirakanian punishes Kruschev's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Sirakanian feints a counter leg kick.
Kruschev throws out a leg kick but Sirakanian moves out of range and Kruschev only half commits.
Kruschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sirakanian scores with a leg kick.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Sirakanian saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses.
Sirakanian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sirakanian's hands.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sirakanian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruschev at a distance.
Sirakanian motions for Kruschev to come forward. Sirakanian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev connects with a body shot.
Sirakanian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruschev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruschev blocks a leg kick.
Sirakanian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Sirakanian slaps the foot to one side.
Kruschev throws a wild body kick that Sirakanian sees coming a mile off.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sirakanian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruschev dips to his left and cracks Sirakanian with an uppercut!
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian lands with a cross.
Kruschev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Sirakanian 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.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Kruschev's leg. Kruschev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirakanian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Sirakanian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sirakanian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Sirakanian slips the punch.
A punch combination from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a hook but Sirakanian blocks it.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian thumps Kruschev with a low kick.
Sirakanian lands a really nice looking cross but Kruschev seems unphased.
Sirakanian tried to score with a low kick but Kruschev checks it.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Kruschev is looking to counter punch.
Sirakanian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruschev on the side of the head.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Sirakanian feints a counter leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sirakanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sirakanian 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.
Sirakanian blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Sirakanian misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Sirakanian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sirakanian throws a series of punches but Kruschev avoids them all with ease.
Kruschev throws a chopping leg kick but Sirakanian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Sirakanian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Sirakanian tries a quick counter leg kick but Kruschev is wise to it.
Kruschev drops his hands momentarily and Sirakanian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sirakanian wants to slow Kruschev down by chopping away at his legs.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev cracks Sirakanian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Sirakanian.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kruschev but Kruschev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sirakanian. Sirakanian obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruschev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Narek Sirakanian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kruschev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the head.
Kruschev takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick that misses.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sirakanian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sirakanian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sirakanian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sirakanian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sirakanian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Sirakanian misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Good work by Kruschev as he checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakanian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sirakanian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Sirakanian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Kruschev is looking to counter punch.
Kruschev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruschev lands a jab to the nose.
Kruschev checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev tried to score with a low kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Good work by Kruschev as he checks the leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kruschev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wally Kruschev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sirakanian 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 Kruschev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruschev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sirakanian punishes Kruschev's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Sirakanian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Sirakanian avoids it.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Kruschev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sirakanian works the jab nicely.
Sirakanian lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Kruschev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick that knocks Kruschev off balance momentarily.
Kruschev throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Kruschev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sirakanian with a hook.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kruschev might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Sirakanian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Sirakanian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruschev checks it well.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Kruschev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sirakanian connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick as Kruschev jumps back.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruschev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian cracks Kruschev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Sirakanian connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sirakanian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kruschev. Kruschev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sirakanian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sirakanian flicks out a counter leg kick but Kruschev steps away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sirakanian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Narek Sirakanian!
Our winner, Narek Sirakanian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahim Shabazz (ranked 914 p4p, 1755 weight class) and Stan Shamrock (ranked 126 p4p, 233 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahim Shabazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stan Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabazz lands with a cross.
Shabazz throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shabazz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Stan Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shabazz manages to avoid it.
Shamrock misses with a few strikes there.
Shabazz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Shabazz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shabazz in his tracks.
Shamrock misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shabazz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shabazz connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock misses with the combination.
Shabazz lands a body shot.
Shabazz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shamrock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Shabazz's shoulder, as Shabazz tries to avoid the shot.
Shabazz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shabazz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shabazz is in Shamrock's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shamrock told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Shamrock looking for a sweep. Not yet Shamrock, not yet.
Shabazz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shabazz is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamrock has wrist control.
Shabazz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shabazz wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Shabazz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shabazz throws a strike but Shamrock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shabazz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shabazz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shamrock has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz is looking to regain half guard here but Shamrock keeps moving and retains side control.
Shabazz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shamrock presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Shabazz regains half guard.
Shabazz tries to roll over but Shamrock keeps him under control.
Shabazz actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shamrock trying to control the action but Shabazz is working from the bottom.
Shabazz moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shabazz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shamrock slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shabazz has his foot on Shamrock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shamrock works his way back into a safe position though.
Shamrock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shabazz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shabazz is trying to hold Shamrock in close to prevent damage but Shamrock has managed to pass into half guard.
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 Rahim Shabazz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stan Shamrock's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shabazz with a nice calf kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shabazz.
Shabazz takes one to the side of the head.
Shabazz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Shabazz counters with an inside leg kick.
Rahim Shabazz is winning the standup battle so far.
Shabazz stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
Shamrock tests Shabazz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shabazz lands a jab to the head.
Shabazz lands a high kick to the side of Shamrock's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Shabazz dives into guard, looking to finish.
 Shamrock is rocked!
That has opened up Stan Shamrock's cut even more.
Shabazz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shamrock is still in real trouble! Can Shabazz finish him?
Shabazz is pushing down on Shamrock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shamrock is fighting to maintain full guard but Shabazz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shabazz seems to be looking for submissions.
Shamrock seems to have recovered his senses.
Shabazz is looking to pass Shamrock's guard but actually Shamrock recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shamrock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shamrock keeping full guard, as Shabazz tries to pass.
Shamrock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shabazz trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shabazz throws a big right hand that misses.
Shabazz throwing strikes but missing.
Shamrock keeping full guard, as Shabazz tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rahim Shabazz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shabazz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shabazz throws an elbow that misses. Shamrock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shabazz's guard. Nice move by Shamrock!
Shamrock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is posturing up here but Shabazz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shamrock tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shamrock has to tap! Slick submission there by Shabazz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rahim Shabazz!
Rahim Shabazz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Corassa (ranked 234 p4p, 401 weight class) and Rukter Demenok (ranked 26 p4p, 49 weight class). Demenok comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Moby Dick Speech kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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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 21 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Corassa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rukter Demenok!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demenok lands a head shot.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Corassa swinging wildly here.
Demenok throws a sloppy body shot
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Corassa is just out of range.
Corassa moves out of range of the leg kick from Demenok.
Corassa blocks the body kick.
We've been told by Corassa's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Demenok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corassa.
Demenok misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Demenok tries to land a leg kick but Corassa saw it coming and moves away.
And Corassa counters with a quick kick to the body but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Corassa moved out of range nicely.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Corassa moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corassa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Demenok under the eye.
Corassa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Demenok tries to score with a low kick but Corassa moves his leg out of the way.
Demenok takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Demenok throws a poor cross that misses
and Corassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Demenok finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Corassa rather than just go for the knockout.
Corassa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Demenok's hands.
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corassa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corassa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Demenok misses with a left hand
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Demenok motions for Corassa to come forward. Demenok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demenok throws a shot to the body.
Corassa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Corassa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demenok scoring well with a low kick there.
Corassa misses with a body shot.
Corassa throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demenok throws the left hand but Corassa avoids the punch easily.
As Demenok backs away, Corassa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Corassa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Corassa misses the target.
Demenok lands a right hook to the body.
Corassa scores with a kick to the body.
Demenok connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demenok.
It looked like Corassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Demenok.
Demenok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corassa checks a leg kick.
Demenok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corassa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demenok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Corassa lands with a cross.
Demenok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corassa lands a lovely overhand right.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Demenok misses.
Demenok cracks a nice hook into Corassa's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Corassa's front leg but catches the back leg as Corassa tries to avoid it.
Demenok is looking to score with low kicks.
Demenok throws an off balance right hand
and Corassa counters with a left to the body.
Demenok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corassa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Demenok lands an overhand right.
Corassa defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corassa.
Demenok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Demenok works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok throws a front kick aimed at Corassa's knee but Corassa avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Demenok clinches.
Corassa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corassa.
Demenok lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Corassa.
Demenok misses with a punch on the inside.
Corassa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demenok's elbow.
Corassa blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Corassa blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corassa tries a body shot but Demenok blocks it.
Corassa blocks an uppercut.
Corassa misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa prevents a body shot from Demenok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok misses with the head strike.
Corassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Corassa.
Demenok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Demenok digs a right hand underneath Corassa's ribcage. Corassa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Corassa avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corassa swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Corassa.
Demenok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Demenok.
Corassa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Demenok is looking to score with low kicks.
Corassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corassa scores with a nice head shot.
Demenok lands a nice looking kick to the body. Corassa takes a step back to recover.
Corassa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Demenok digs a good body shot into Corassa's ribs.
Corassa digs a good hook to Demenok's body.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corassa moves out of range of the body kick from Demenok.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok throws a low kick but Corassa moves out of range easily.
Corassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Corassa.
Nice body punch from Corassa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Corassa as he checks the leg kick.
Demenok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Corassa.
Some bone on bone action there as Corassa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Corassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corassa moves out of range of the strikes.
Corassa gets tackled into the cage by Demenok. Demenok maintains the clinch.
Corassa pushes Demenok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demenok tries to work over Corassa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corassa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Corassa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corassa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Corassa avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
Demenok misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Demenok.
Corassa lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corassa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Corassa as the two fighters clinch.
Demenok is breathing heavily.
Corassa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Corassa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corassa lands an uppercut.
Corassa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corassa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Corassa.
Corassa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Corassa tries to throw a body punch but Demenok avoids it by throwing Corassa back against the cage.
Corassa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demenok's elbow.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Corassa controls his hands.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Corassa.
A short left from Demenok.
A nice left hand lands by Corassa.
Corassa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Corassa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa cracks Demenok with a nice body shot.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Corassa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Demenok misses with a knee strike.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Corassa.
Demenok lands with a short shot to the head.
Corassa digs a right hand into Demenok's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Demenok's gas tank.
Demenok misses with some punches.
Demenok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demenok throws a lazy uppercut
and Corassa counters with a right hand to the body.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Corassa tries to work over Demenok's front leg with a kick but Demenok checks it.
Demenok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corassa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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 Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Corassa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Demenok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Demenok fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corassa checks it well.
Demenok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Demenok takes a swing at Corassa's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Corassa 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 Demenok has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Demenok and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Demenok lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Demenok throws a leg kick that misses.
And Corassa counters with a quick kick to the body but Demenok blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok with a nice calf kick.
Corassa throws a body kick that misses.
Corassa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Demenok slips a straight right by Corassa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Demenok throws a front kick aimed at Corassa's knee but Corassa avoids it well.
Corassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corassa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Demenok tries to clinch but Corassa is having none of it.
Corassa avoids a kick to the body.
Demenok jabs Corassa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Demenok slips a jab from Corassa.
Demenok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corassa. That did some damage!
Corassa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Demenok's sensitive parts.
Demenok swings widly with a right hand
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demenok throws a leg kick that is checked
and Corassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Demenok is rocked!
Demenok misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Corassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corassa moves away.
Demenok swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
As Demenok backs away, Corassa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Demenok jabs at Corassa's body.
Corassa jabs Demenok right on the nose. Demenok blinks but takes it well.
Demenok is still on wobbly legs! Can Corassa finish him?
Corassa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice jab there from Demenok.
Demenok scores with a nice strike.
Demenok seems to have recovered his senses.
A big right from Demenok misses.
Demenok misses with a hook
and Corassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corassa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Demenok lands a body shot.
Demenok throws an off balance right hand
and Corassa counters with a nice body kick.
Demenok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok throws a nice head kick!
Corassa jabs Demenok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Corassa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demenok feints a counter leg kick.
Demenok throws a series of punches but Corassa avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the body from Demenok misses
and Demenok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demenok scores with a shot to the body.
Corassa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Demenok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Demenok lands a head shot.
Corassa misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corassa checks a low kick from Demenok.
Demenok misses the body punch
and Corassa counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Corassa is looking to counter punch.
Demenok tries to clinch up but Corassa circles away and keeps his distance.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Corassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Corassa.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Demenok throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corassa.
Corassa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Demenok just manages to avoid it.
Corassa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Demenok looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Demenok throws a hook but Corassa avoids it easily.
It appears Corassa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand
and Corassa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corassa.
Nice cross by Demenok.
Demenok throws a leg kick that misses.
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 Eduardo Corassa.
I think Corassa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rukter Demenok!
An out of breath Rukter Demenok 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdel Mumu (ranked 178 p4p, 251 weight class) and Tobias Murphy (ranked 28 p4p, 37 weight class). Mumu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Steeg Cypher - Maniphest DestNE & Choppie Chopp. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdel Mumu !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tobias Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumu misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy moves out of range of the leg kick from Mumu .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mumu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Mumu .
Mumu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Mumu misses.
Mumu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mumu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu misses the target.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mumu tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws a leg kick that misses.
Mumu works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu misses with a hook.
Murphy with the inside leg kick.
Murphy throws out a leg kick but Mumu moves out of range and Murphy only half commits.
Mumu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Murphy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mumu thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mumu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy connects with a leg kick.
Mumu connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Mumu lands the left hand.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Mumu slips the punch.
Mumu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big left from Mumu misses.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mumu misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mumu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
Mumu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu .
A big left from Murphy misses.
Mumu is looking to counter punch.
Mumu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumu .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands with a hook. Mumu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murphy lands a nice looking body kick.
Murphy slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Murphy misses.
Mumu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mumu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murphys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mumu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mumu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy clobbers Mumu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Mumu .
Mumu throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy is looking to chop away at Mumu 's legs.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mumu counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy throws a hook but Mumu avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy wants to land a leg kick but Mumu is out of range.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mumu blocks a low kick nicely.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Mumu throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Mumu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Mumu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mumu .
Mumu slips under a jab.
Mumu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mumu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Mumu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mumu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Mumu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mumu catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mumu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumu misses with a right hand
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Mumu throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Mumu .
Murphy flicks out a counter leg kick but Mumu steps away.
Mumu moves out of range of the leg kick from Murphy.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mumu on the side of the head.
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Mumu . Beautiful body shot.
Murphy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mumu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Murphy misses.
Mumu slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy tries to work over Mumu 's front leg with a kick but Mumu checks it.
Mumu thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Mumu down.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Mumu saw that one coming.
Jab from Mumu .
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mumu throws a nice outside leg kick.
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 Abdel Mumu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mumu 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mumu throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Mumu slips under a jab from Murphy.
Mumu blocks a leg kick.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy throws a leg kick that misses.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mumu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Mumu 's head back.
Murphy takes a swing at Mumu 's ribcage but misses.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Mumu .
Murphy throws a leg kick but Mumu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mumu connects with a single shot there.
Mumu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Mumu defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Mumu throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Murphy throws a sloppy body shot
and Mumu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mumu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Mumu , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mumu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumu misses with a hook.
Mumu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mumu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Mumu throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Mumu tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Mumu didn't see that one coming.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumu .
Mumu misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Mumu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu misses the target.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Mumu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mumu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu .
Abdel Mumu is winning the standup battle so far.
Mumu avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy takes a swing at Mumu 's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu misses with a head kick.
Mumu avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy wants to land a leg kick but Mumu is out of range.
Mumu throws a big shot that misses.
Mumu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away.
Mumu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Mumu ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Mumu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mumu . Mumu obviously looking to wear him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mumu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murphy - the referee stops the clock and Mumu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murphy. Mumu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mumu lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mumu with the inside leg kick.
Murphy checks a leg kick nicely.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy slips a straight right by Mumu .
Mumu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Mumu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
Mumu slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mumu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
Mumu loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Mumu looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Mumu throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Mumu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy slips under a jab from Mumu .
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Mumu .
Murphy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mumu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mumu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Mumu 's defenses.
A bone on bone clash there as Mumu blocks the leg kick.
Murphy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mumu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Mumu as he connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Mumu .
Murphy thuds his shin into the meat of Mumu 's side.
Mumu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy walks into a jab.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mumu momentarily.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Mumu .
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 Abdel Mumu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
Abdel Mumu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mumu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mumu misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mumu .
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murphy.
Mumu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murphy takes a swing at Mumu 's ribcage but misses.
Mumu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mumu .
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mumu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumu avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Mumu missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mumu swings widly with a right hand
and Mumu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mumu counters with a stiff right hand.
Mumu lands with a right hand.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Mumu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murphy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mumu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murphy.
Mumu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murphy misses with a hook. Mumu ducked under it nicely.
Murphy scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from Mumu .
Mumu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murphy blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tobias Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy defending well as Mumu loads up on a big left hand.
Mumu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murphy is looking to score with low kicks.
Mumu connects with a nice looking jab.
Mumu lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy 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.
Mumu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Mumu misses with the combination.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mumu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mumu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mumu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mumu checks a leg kick.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu .
Mumu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Mumu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Mumu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Mumu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Mumu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mumu misses with a head kick.
Mumu lands with an uppercut that bounces Murphy off the cage and back into range.
Mumu lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mumu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Mumu .
Mumu throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mumu looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Mumu swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Mumu checks it.
Mumu is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mumu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mumu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Mumu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murphy lands the left hand.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mumu throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy throws a solid leg kick but Mumu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range as Mumu strikes.
Murphy feints a counter leg kick.
Mumu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick from Murphy misses
and Mumu counters with a straight right hand.
Mumu cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Mumu avoids a kick to the body.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
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 Abdel Mumu .
Well Mumu 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abdel Mumu !
Abdel Mumu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Brandstatter (ranked 278 p4p, 104 weight class) and Shen Po (ranked 36 p4p, 15 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brandstatter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Maestro. Po has chosen Ei-tetsu Hayashi & 木下伸市 as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolfgang Brandstatter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shen Po!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Po misses the target.
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Po's shoulder, as Po tries to avoid the shot.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Po pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter lands a slapping body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick
and Po makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Po misses with a hook. Brandstatter ducked under it nicely.
As Po backs away, Brandstatter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Po ducks down to avoid it.
Po takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body
and Po counters with a single leg into guard. Brandstatter didn't expect that.
Po looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Po trying to control but Brandstatter is working from the bottom.
Po stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandstatter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po wants to control from the top but Brandstatter keeps moving.
Brandstatter pulls Po in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Po has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Chakuriki LA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Po postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brandstatter catches Po with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Po.
Brandstatter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Po.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brandstatter thows a leg kick but Po checks it
and Po counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Po.
Brandstatter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandstatter tries to work over Po's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Po controls his hands.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Po or not.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Po.
Brandstatter misses with a body punch.
Po wants the takedown. Brandstatter is fighting it off but Po persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brandstatter's guard against the cage.
Brandstatter has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Po off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Brandstatter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter misses the jab.
Po is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brandstatter with a body shot.
Po defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand.
Po throws a body punch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Po.
Brandstatter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Po is able to avoid easily.
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Po is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brandstatter with a body shot.
Po looks for a takedown but Brandstatter sprawls well.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Po throws a body punch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Po moves out of range.
Po is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Po steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brandstatter scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
Po lands a jab to the nose.
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Po.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandstatter.
Po throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
An attempted straight right counter from Brandstatter misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandstatter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Po throws out a powerful jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Po.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot that snaps Po's head back.
Po fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brandstatter throws a quick counter kick to the body but Po avoids it.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shen Po.
Po shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Po advances to half guard.
Brandstatter is trying to maintain the position but Po is very close to passing his half guard.
Brandstatter wants to improve his position but Po is controlling well.
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 Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brandstatter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from Po does no damage.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Po was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Po lands with an uppercut that bounces Brandstatter off the cage and back into range.
Brandstatter slips a jab from Po.
A jab from Po does it's job there.
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandstatter is just out of range.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Po moves out of range.
Po throws a looping overhand right but Brandstatter ducks down to avoid it.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Po off balance momentarily.
Donk. Brandstatter catches Po right on the button with a cross.
Po swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Po pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Po throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brandstatter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter stuffs the takedown attempt from Po. Po gets slowly back to his feet.
Po misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandstatter lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Po closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Po moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Po uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Po is looking to clinch.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Po sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Po fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Po.
Po misses with a looping left.
Po moves out of range of the strikes.
Po looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Po swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Po's leg but Po calmly moves out of range.
Po slips a jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick as Po jumps back.
Po slips under a jab.
Po drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandstatter defends it well.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Po is just out of range.
Brandstatter scores with a leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Po saw it coming and moves away.
Po looks to land a combination but Brandstatter avoids it well.
Brandstatter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Po on the side of the head.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
A low kick from Brandstatter misses
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Po thows a left - swing and a miss!
Po missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Brandstatter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandstatter.
Po's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Po fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brandstatter jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Po.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Po fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
Brandstatter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Po steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Po lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter lands with a shot to the body.
Brandstatter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Po fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Po misses with a hook
and Brandstatter counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Brandstatter.
Po is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Po tries to clinch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter throws a jab when Po was well out of range.
Brandstatter lands a jab to Po's midsection.
Po forces Brandstatter back against the cage and clinches.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Po.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Brandstatter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Po just leaning against Brandstatter, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter tries to work over Po's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Po on the inside.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Po uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Po's elbow.
Po tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shen Po.
Po blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandstatter.
Po tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandstatter avoids it.
Po cracks Brandstatter with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Po tries to throw a body punch but Brandstatter avoids it by throwing Po back against the cage.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Po tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brandstatter smiles and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandstatter. That snapped Po's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Po fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brandstatter tried to counter with a leg kick but Po avoided it.
Po cracks Brandstatter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Po misses with a body shot.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Po steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Po shoots in but no luck this time.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Po tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brandstatter is able to avoid easily.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Brandstatter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandstatter is just out of range.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Po scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Po thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandstatter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Po misses with a few strikes there.
Po throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandstatter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Po swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Po as he connects with a hook.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Po.
Po takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandstatter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Po checks it well.
Brandstatter throws a shot to the body.
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Po moves away and avoids it.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Po strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Brandstatter misses its target.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Po swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Po misses with a leg kick.
Po ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shen Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Po.
Po misses the jab.
Po looks to land a right hand but Brandstatter moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Po was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Po checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandstatter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Po checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a nice head shot.
Po scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brandstatter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Po is out of range.
Po takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brandstatter stuffs the takedown attempt from Po. Po gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shen Po.
Brandstatter staying out of range there.
Po 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.
Brandstatter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandstatter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Po with a poor takedown
and Brandstatter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Po has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brandstatter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brandstatter throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Brandstatter.
Po just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Brandstatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Po lands with a nice combination. Brandstatter backs away looking to recover.
A solid body kick from Brandstatter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brandstatter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Po has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Po.
Po digs a good body shot into Brandstatter's ribs.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Brandstatter there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Po tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brandstatter swivels and escapes.
Po has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brandstatter.
Po misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Brandstatter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Po fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Po takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brandstatter connects with a solid leg kick.
Brandstatter scores with a nice body kick.
Brandstatter is looking to slow Po down with leg kicks.
Brandstatter lands a jab to the nose.
Po needs to keep his hands up - Brandstatter had a free shot at his head there.
Po lands a right hook to the body.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandstatter defending well as Po loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandstatter scores with a body shot.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandstatter lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Brandstatter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brandstatter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
During a confident post fight interview, Wolfgang Brandstatter 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 81 p4p, 402 weight class) and Jeremy Jones (ranked 16 p4p, 62 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsuruta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tsuruta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Tsuruta misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Tsuruta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
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!
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones feints with a jab and clips Tsuruta right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Tsuruta is sent crashing into the canvas and Jones leaps in for the kill! Tsuruta tries to get to his feet but Jones is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Tsuruta is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Jones!
Jeremy Jones tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 34 p4p, 210 weight class) and Jacque Joteel (ranked 3 p4p, 27 weight class). Joteel has chosen Moogwalze as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fiyero Lermontov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lermontov throws a jab when Joteel was well out of range.
Lermontov backing away here, and Joteel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Joteel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lermontov.
Joteel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joteel throws a hook to the side of Lermontov's head but Lermontov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lermontov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut
and Lermontov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lermontov clinches up with Joteel and pushes him back against the cage.
Joteel manages to break the clinch.
Joteel scores with a jab to the jaw.
A left lands for Lermontov.
Lermontov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Jab by Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a big shot that misses.
Lermontov wants to clinch.
Lermontov throws a right hand that Joteel ducks under and follows up with a left that Joteel also avoids with ease.
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!
No joy there for Lermontov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joteel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lermontov with a body shot.
Lermontov blocks a leg kick.
Joteel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lermontov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joteel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lermontov.
Lermontov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joteel tries to score with a low kick but Lermontov moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Joteel.
Joteel walks into a stiff left hand from Lermontov.
Joteel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lermontov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Joteel slips a jab and a cross from Lermontov.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joteel tries a head kick but it misses.
Joteel tries to keep at a distance but Lermontov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joteel to keep the fight standing.
Joteel misses with the head strike.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Joteel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but Joteel has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiyero Lermontov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joteel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Joteel.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joteel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joteel pushes Lermontov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joteel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joteel smiles and moves away.
Lermontov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lermontov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joteel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joteel. Lermontov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lermontov throws a hook to the side of Joteel's head but Joteel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joteel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Joteel moves out of range of the strikes.
Joteel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lermontov misses with a looping right.
Lermontov throws a poor cross that misses
and Joteel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lermontov thinking.
Lermontov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lermontov throws a big shot that misses.
Lermontov loads up on a big right hand but Joteel slips the punch.
Joteel misses with a body kick.
Lermontov throwing a counter right hand but Joteel manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Lermontov tenderised Joteel's leg. Joteel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lermontov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joteel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lermontov scrambles back to his feet.
Joteel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lermontov.
A big left from Lermontov misses.
Lermontov misses with a wild body shot.
Joteel jabs Lermontov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lermontov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Joteel to counter with a crisp jab.
Lermontov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Joteel on the side of the head.
Joteel throws an overhand right that lands on Lermontov's shoulder, as Lermontov tries to avoid the shot.
Joteel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lermontov can pounce on him.
Lermontov just misses with a punch to the body.
Joteel is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lermontov is looking to chop away at Joteel's legs.
Joteel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lermontov's corner calls for a 1-2. Lermontov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joteel takes one on the button.
Joteel defending well as Lermontov loads up on a big left hand.
Joteel feints a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joteel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Lermontov.
Lermontov moves out of range of the leg kick from Joteel.
Joteel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lermontov.
A jab from Lermontov misses.
Joteel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lermontov's head backwards.
Lermontov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Lermontov - just one landing.
Joteel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joteel misses with a wild combination.
Joteel misses with a kick to the body.
Lermontov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Lermontov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Joteel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lermontov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Lermontov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joteel doesn't seem phased though.
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 Fiyero Lermontov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lermontov throws a right and a left that Joteel avoids nicely.
Joteel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lermontov.
Joteel looks to land a left hand but Lermontov moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Lermontov lands.
Lermontov throws the left hand but Joteel avoids the punch easily.
Joteel throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lermontov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joteel throws a body kick that misses.
Lermontov ducks under a wild hook from Joteel.
Joteel throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov throws out a loose jab but Joteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lermontov misses the target.
Lermontov avoids the body shot from Joteel.
Lermontov closes the distance and clinches.
Lermontov manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joteel controlling from the top position.
Joteel stopping the sweep attempt from Lermontov.
Joteel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lermontov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joteel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lermontov's guard.
Lermontov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joteel defends well.
Lermontov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joteel defends it easily.
Joteel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Joteel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lermontov is keeping the position for now.
Lermontov working a defensive guard here.
Lermontov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joteel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joteel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Joteel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lermontov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joteel has managed to get both his arms back between Lermontov's legs - danger averted.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lermontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lermontov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joteel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lermontov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lermontov looking for a guillotine here but Joteel defends easily.
Lermontov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joteel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joteel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joteel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joteel trying to control but Lermontov is working from the bottom.
Lermontov looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joteel advances position into side control!
Joteel remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Joteel is putting a hurting on Lermontov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lermontov is looking for a sweep.
Joteel moves into full mount!
Lermontov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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 Fiyero Lermontov will probably get the nod.
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.
Lermontov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lermontov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lermontov looks to land a right hand but Joteel moved out of range.
Joteel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lermontov.
Lermontov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joteel is out of range and Lermontov settles back down.
Joteel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joteel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lermontov throws a body punch but Joteel moves out of range.
Joteel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lermontov tries to land a front kick but Joteel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joteel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lermontov moves out of range as Joteel strikes.
Lermontov cracks Joteel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lermontov throws a right hand that misses
and Joteel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lermontov! Joteel lets Lermontov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Lermontov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Joteel.
Oh Lermontov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov lands with an overhand left.
A cross from Lermontov lands.
Lermontov swinging wildly here.
Joteel swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Lermontov counter with a right hand.
Fiyero Lermontov is winning the standup battle so far.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch but Joteel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circle, before Joteel throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Lermontov's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Joteel lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jacque Joteel!
Jacque Joteel is the new lightweight champion!
Jacque Joteel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gyukosho Fujimoto (ranked 195 p4p, 108 weight class) and Tobig Tofail (ranked 34 p4p, 17 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tofail's choice of entrance music: Too sexy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 38 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gyukosho Fujimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobig Tofail!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tofail throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fujimoto throws a hook to the side of Tofail's head but Tofail sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tofail.
Tofail scores with a jab. Fujimoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tofail blocks a jab.
Tofail throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fujimoto is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimoto misses with an uppercut
and Tofail counters with a left to the body.
Tofail defending well as Fujimoto loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tofail lands a big head kick that sends Fujimoto tumbling to the mat! Tofail takes a step backwards and waves Fujimoto back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tofail ducks under a wild hook from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto misses with a hook.
Fujimoto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Fujimoto misses the target.
Tofail swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tofail on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Fujimoto. Beautiful body shot.
Tofail paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fujimoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fujimoto misses with a hook.
Fujimoto tests Tofail's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tofail throws an overhand right that lands on Fujimoto's shoulder, as Fujimoto tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tofail throws a lazy uppercut
and Fujimoto counters with a straight right hand.
Fujimoto blocks a head kick by Tofail.
Fujimoto sends Tofail crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fujimoto is motioning to the referee to let Tofail up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Tofail cracks Fujimoto with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tofail lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fujimoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujimoto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tofail throws a poor cross that misses
and Fujimoto counters with a straight right hand.
Fujimoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto throws a shot from downtown. Tofail moves away and avoids it.
Tofail appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fujimoto throws a hook but Tofail avoids it easily.
Tofail follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tofail blocks a jab.
Tofail unleashes a big counter combination but Fujimoto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fujimoto throws a front kick that sends Tofail stumbling back into the cage.
Tofail takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tofail explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fujimoto misses with a looping right.
Tofail throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tobig Tofail will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fujimoto avoids the body shot from Tofail.
Fujimoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tofail has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fujimoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tofail.
Fujimoto misses with a head kick.
Fujimoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fujimoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tofail drops Fujimoto with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fujimoto looks back up at him and smiles so Tofail waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fujimoto is rocked!
 It looks like Gyukosho Fujimoto has been cut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fujimoto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fujimoto switches off momentarily and Tofail cracks him with a monster right hand! Fujimoto topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Tofail dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Tofail!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobig Tofail!
Tobig Tofail took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bobblehead (ranked 21 p4p, 5 weight class) and Dylan Peterson (ranked 5 p4p, 1 weight class). Bobblehead comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bobblehead!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson misses the jab.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bobblehead as he avoids it easily.
Peterson misses with a hook
and Bobblehead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peterson lands a lovely overhand right.
Peterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bobblehead pinned against the cage. Bobblehead gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bobblehead scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson cracks Bobblehead with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bobblehead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead tries to counter with a takedown but Peterson is quick to defend against it.
Danga de danga de dang - Bobblehead scores with a four punch combination!
We've been informed that Peterson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead slips a jab from Peterson.
A clash of legs there as Peterson blocks the low kick.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Bobblehead saw that one coming.
Peterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bobblehead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bobby Bobblehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
Peterson tries to land a leg kick but Bobblehead saw it coming and moves away.
Bobblehead appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bobblehead misses the shot to the body.
Bobblehead takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bobblehead takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bobblehead needs to keep his hands up - Peterson had a free shot at his head there.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Bobblehead is out of range.
Peterson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bobblehead throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson throws a right hand that misses
and Bobblehead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead tries to counter with a takedown but Peterson is quick to defend against it.
Peterson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Bobblehead. No joy for Peterson on that attempt.
It appears Bobblehead was looking to counter with a kick there.
Peterson throws out a powerful jab.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Bobblehead.
Peterson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bobblehead is looking to improve his position.
Peterson lands with a punch from half guard.
Bobblehead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bobblehead defending well though.
Bobblehead blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson.
Bobblehead is controlling Peterson's trapped leg to prevent Peterson from advancing to side control.
Bobblehead wants to improve his position but Peterson is controlling well.
Peterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Peterson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bobblehead blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson.
Peterson working over Bobblehead with some ground and pound. Bobblehead looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Peterson connects with a nice short shot to Bobblehead's temple.
Bobblehead regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Peterson.
Bobblehead lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bobblehead stopping the sweep attempt from Peterson.
Peterson trying to keep a closed guard but Bobblehead is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
Peterson lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Peterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bobblehead defends it easily.
Bobblehead throwing strikes from guard but Peterson blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dylan Peterson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bobblehead throws a looping overhand right but Peterson ducks down to avoid it.
Peterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Peterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab from Peterson.
Peterson gets the takedown into side control.
Bobblehead manages to get back to half guard.
Bobblehead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bobblehead is working hard here to advance position.
Peterson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Peterson connects with a nice short shot to Bobblehead's temple.
Peterson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bobblehead with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bobblehead's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead has hold of Peterson's hands but Peterson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dylan Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bobblehead is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Peterson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Peterson is trying to control. Bobblehead wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bobblehead makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bobblehead.
Peterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peterson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Peterson is working Bobblehead over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bobblehead wants to sweep here but Peterson controlling him for the moment.
Peterson cracks Bobblehead with a solid left hand.
Peterson is in close to Bobblehead's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson trying to control but Bobblehead is working from the bottom.
Peterson stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Bobblehead throws up his legs and catches Peterson in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Peterson tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Bobblehead! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bobby Bobblehead!
An out of breath Bobby Bobblehead 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 Chris Steve (ranked 24 p4p, 3 weight class) and Jean-Claude Marceau (ranked 3 p4p, 1 weight class). Steve comes to the cage accompanied by TWIST HIS D*CK. Marceau is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Feist - Tout Doucement. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 52 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Steve!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean-Claude Marceau!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve thows a body kick. Marceau tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marceau catches Steve with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steve.
Jean-Claude Marceau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Marceau is out of range.
Marceau misses with a two punch combination.
Marceau throws a right hand that Steve ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve also avoids with ease.
Marceau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Marceau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Steve definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve tried to score with a low kick but Marceau checks it.
Marceau throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve thinks about countering with a head kick.
Marceau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Marceau is out of range.
Marceau throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Marceau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marceau throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Marceau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steve thinking.
Marceau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve looks to throw a body kick
and Marceau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marceau throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marceau throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a low kick, right behind Marceau 's knee.
Marceau looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marceau wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Marceau lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Steve blocks a head kick by Marceau.
Marceau throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Marceau manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Marceau misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marceau explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marceau.
Marceau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steve shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marceau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marceau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Marceau.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marceau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marceau defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chris Steve's cut is getting worse.
Marceau avoids the head kick by Steve.
Marceau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steve with a body shot.
Steve moves away from the strike by Marceau.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marceau.
Steve appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marceau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marceau.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Marceau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean-Claude Marceau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marceau throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Steve is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Marceau's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marceau moves away.
Steve lands a glancing blow to the side of Marceau's head.
It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
Marceau throws a sloppy head kick
and Steve counters with a body kick that stops Marceau in his tracks momentarily.
Jean-Claude Marceau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marceau misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marceau was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau looks to land a body kick but Steve moved away.
Marceau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steve digs a good hook to Marceau's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marceau moves away.
Marceau has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marceau misses with a shot to the body
and Steve counters with a solid body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marceau. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Steve misses.
Marceau is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Marceau misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steve throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from Marceau misses.
Marceau lunges at Steve with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steve's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve connects with a single shot there.
Marceau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Marceau.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steve might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Steve misses with a kick to the body.
Marceau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Marceau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steve doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marceau misses with an uppercut.
Marceau stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steve lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Marceau finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
Chris Steve's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Marceau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Marceau looks to move away, Steve throws a big counter combo but Marceau just gets out of the way.
Steve staying out of range there.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Marceau backs away, Steve returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Steve.
A nice side step and Marceau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Marceau.
Marceau throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
Steve half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marceau counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Marceau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Marceau throws a body shot but no joy.
Marceau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steve gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Marceau to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeez, Chris Steve's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marceau connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marceau misses the jab.
And Steve counters with a quick kick to the body but Marceau blocks it.
A jab from Marceau misses.
It looked like Steve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marceau.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean-Claude Marceau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steve jabs at Marceau's body.
Marceau connects with the punch.
Steve gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marceau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steve slips a straight right by Marceau.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Marceau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Marceau's head but Marceau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau takes one to the chin there.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marceau.
Steve appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steve needs to keep his hands up - Marceau had a free shot at his head there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Steve's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jean-Claude Marceau!
A relieved looking Jean-Claude Marceau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Chris Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh my penis !!!! '.
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