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CMMA 171 Dinapoli v O'Neill 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf (ranked 3944 p4p, 6109 weight class) and Alphonzo Ball (ranked 501 p4p, 611 weight class). Ball has chosen Zo and Young Lando - Last Days as his entrance music. Alphonzo Ball looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alphonzo Ball!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball looks to land a combination but Tamdfjsmf avoids it well.
Tamdfjsmf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tamdfjsmf wants to clinch up but Ball keeps it at a distance.
Ball drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tamdfjsmf defends it well.
Ball lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tamdfjsmf walks into a straight right hand from Ball.
Tamdfjsmf dives in and scores a takedown into Ball's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tamdfjsmf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tamdfjsmf might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tamdfjsmf postures up in Ball's guard and throws a big left but Ball blocks it.
Tamdfjsmf drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tamdfjsmf as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ball screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tamdfjsmf! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Gomez (ranked 3365 p4p, 4078 weight class) and Martins Verdins (ranked 123 p4p, 144 weight class). Martins Verdins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luis Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Martins Verdins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez lands a lovely overhand right.
 It looks like Martins Verdins has been cut.
Verdins tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomez cracks a nice hook into Verdins's ribs.
Verdins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gomez lands with a nice body punch.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Verdins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gomez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Verdins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gomez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gomez throws a shot to the body.
Verdins looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez lands a head shot.
Luis Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verdins takes a jab right on the kisser.
BOOM! Gomez lands a beautiful left hook that drops Verdins. Verdins tries to recover but Gomez is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Verdins lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Gomez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lathem McGuire (ranked 3924 p4p, 3057 weight class) and Free Waterfall Jr (ranked 499 p4p, 409 weight class). Lathem McGuire had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lathem McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Free Waterfall Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire throws the left hand but Waterfall Jr avoids the punch easily.
Waterfall Jr ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Waterfall Jr moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Waterfall Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waterfall Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire slips under a jab from Waterfall Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire swinging wildly here.
Waterfall Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McGuire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waterfall Jr.
McGuire cracks Waterfall Jr with a good jab.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Waterfall Jr throws a counter combo.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Waterfall Jr.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Waterfall Jr is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Waterfall Jr's body. Waterfall Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waterfall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
McGuire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Waterfall Jr lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
Waterfall Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGuire.
Waterfall Jr jabs at McGuire's body.
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire misses with a double jab
and Waterfall Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Waterfall Jr catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Waterfall Jr moved away.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Waterfall Jr.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Waterfall Jr's head.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Waterfall Jr's head but Waterfall Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Waterfall Jr avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Lathem McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waterfall Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire scores with a body shot.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Waterfall Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice body kick.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Waterfall Jr's body.
McGuire swinging wildly here.
That's four 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!
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Waterfall Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Waterfall Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Waterfall Jr.
McGuire is looking for a counter combo.
Waterfall Jr missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Waterfall Jr lands a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Waterfall Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGuire. That one must have hurt.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Waterfall Jr checks it
and Waterfall Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waterfall Jr 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.
Lathem McGuire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Waterfall Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
 McGuire is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Waterfall Jr cracks McGuire with a hook to the temple - McGuire is on wobbly legs here! Waterfall Jr swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! McGuire falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Waterfall Jr wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Free Waterfall Jr!
Our winner, Free Waterfall Jr, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Yves Marchant (ranked 2816 p4p, 3771 weight class) and Nikolai Tsavieva (ranked 351 p4p, 448 weight class). Marchant comes to the cage accompanied by gandagana. Nikolai Tsavieva told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yves Marchant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Tsavieva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsavieva misses with an uppercut.
Marchant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marchant dives in for a single leg takedown but Tsavieva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tsavieva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Marchant throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tsavieva uses it to pass to side control.
Tsavieva tries to stand but Marchant is controlling his head.
Marchant tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchant sneaks back into half guard.
Marchant is pressing down on Tsavieva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marchant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsavieva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marchant throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tsavieva uses it to pass to side control.
Tsavieva wants to stand but Marchant is controlling his arm.
Marchant is looking to regain half guard here but Tsavieva keeps moving and retains side control.
Tsavieva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchant sneaks back into half guard.
Marchant is looking to improve his position.
Marchant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marchant is looking to improve his position.
Marchant is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Marchant is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchant swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Marchant is working to get back to half guard.
Marchant is working hard here to advance position.
Tsavieva wants to stand but Marchant is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Tsavieva prevents Marchant from getting the reversal.
Tsavieva stands up from mount. Strange move.
Tsavieva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marchant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Tsavieva.
 It looks like Yves Marchant has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchant shoots in but Tsavieva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marchant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Tsavieva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yves Marchant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marchant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsavieva misses with a lunging right hand
and Marchant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tsavieva's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsavieva working for a triangle but Marchant defends it easily.
Marchant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Tsavieva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yves Marchant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tsavieva scores with a jab to the head.
Marchant closes the distance and clinches up with Tsavieva, looking for a takedown. Marchant pushes Tsavieva against the cage but Tsavieva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Tsavieva.
Marchant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tsavieva is fending him off so far but Marchant persists. Nope, Tsavieva circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsavieva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tsavieva gets caught napping as Marchant dives in and scores a takedown. Tsavieva manages to retain guard.
Tsavieva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marchant content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsavieva trying to control the position.
Marchant pushes down on Tsavieva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marchant moves into full mount! Tsavieva won't be happy about that!
Marchant content just to control the position here.
Marchant avoids the attempt from Tsavieva to control.
Marchant working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marchant controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsavieva is working to get back to half guard.
Marchant swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tsavieva is now in Marchant's guard. A big mistake from Marchant there, giving up the dominant position!
Marchant has a closed guard, preventing Tsavieva from standing up.
Marchant looking for a sweep. Not yet Marchant, not yet.
Tsavieva wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Marchant's closed guard. He's half up but Marchant has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Marchant pivots and extends the arm, Tsavieva falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Marchant! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yves Marchant!
A victorious Yves Marchant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Gouveia (ranked 2349 p4p, 2480 weight class) and Javier Pimba (ranked 300 p4p, 319 weight class). 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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pascal Gouveia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Pimba!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Pimba. Beautiful body shot.
Gouveia is breathing heavily.
Pimba drops Gouveia with a nice combination! Pimba dives into Gouveia's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Pascal Gouveia has been cut.
Pimba lands a couple of digs.
Pimba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gouveia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pimba throws a big elbow that misses.
Gouveia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gouveia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pimba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pimba throws a big elbow that misses.
Pimba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gouveia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pimba.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pimba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pimba throwing strikes from guard but Gouveia blocks nicely.
Pimba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gouveia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pimba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gouveia working for a triangle but Pimba defends it easily.
Pimba throws an elbow that misses. Gouveia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pimba's guard. Nice move by Gouveia!
Gouveia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pimba dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimba throwing strikes but missing.
Gouveia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gouveia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gouveia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pimba.
Gouveia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gouveia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pimba landing some decent shots from guard.
Gouveia has his foot on Pimba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pimba works his way back into a safe position though.
Gouveia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pimba throwing strikes from guard but Gouveia blocks nicely.
Pimba throwing strikes from guard but Gouveia blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pimba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pimba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gouveia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pimba stands up from Gouveia's guard - Pimba perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gouveia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pimba misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Pimba.
Pimba lands with a nice body punch.
Pimba throws a series of punches but Gouveia moves out of range.
Pimba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pimba misses with a wild combination.
Javier Pimba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pimba misses with a wild combination.
Pimba misses with a few strikes there.
Gouveia is looking to counter the offense by Pimba and move into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pimba lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Gouveia sprawling to the canvas. Pimba follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Gouveia hang on?
Gouveia is rocked!
Pimba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oh Gouveia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gouveia looking for submissions off his back.
Pimba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gouveia seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pimba thows a huge punch but Gouveia dodges it nicely.
Gouveia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pimba throwing shots but Gouveia is blocking nicely.
Pimba wants to get back to his feet.
Gouveia actively working from the bottom here.
Pimba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gouveia actively working from the bottom here.
Pimba stands up out of the half guard.
No joy there for Pimba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Pimba tries to get set, Gouveia tries to push him back and clinch up but Pimba manages to avoid the attempt.
Pimba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gouveia at a distance.
Pimba gets in close and tags Gouveia with a short punch that almost sends Gouveia to the mat! Oh Gouveia is in big trouble! He turns his back on Pimba, trying to create some distance but Pimba rushes him, striking wildly and Gouveia goes down! The referee tackles Pimba into the cage to end the fight! Pimba is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Pimba!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hudson Clarkson (ranked 1639 p4p, 1168 weight class) and Abak Thwack (ranked 248 p4p, 171 weight class). Hudson Clarkson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hudson Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abak Thwack!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thwack misses the jab.
Clarkson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thwack to the ground. Clarkson is now in Thwack's guard.
Clarkson wants to control from the top but Thwack keeps moving.
Thwack throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Clarkson escapes and throws Thwack's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thwack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clarkson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clarkson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thwack prevents Clarkson from improving position.
Clarkson tries for a kimura but Thwack is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thwack sneaks back into half guard.
Clarkson prevents Thwack from improving his position.
Clarkson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thwack gets full guard.
Clarkson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thwack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clarkson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thwack dives on top into guard.
Clarkson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thwack is aware though and is defending well.
Clarkson working for a triangle but Thwack defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarkson has his hands on Thwack's head, controlling the position.
Thwack wants to pass the guard but Clarkson is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clarkson is on top in guard.
Thwack wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson wants to control from the top but Thwack keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Clarkson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Thwack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clarkson wants to control from the top but Thwack keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarkson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thwack is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thwack has escaped and now he's on top!
Thwack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thwack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clarkson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson wants to control but Thwack passes easily into half guard.
Thwack seems to be looking for submissions.
Thwack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clarkson is just riding it out for now. Thwack eventually gives up the hold.
Thwack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clarkson sees it coming and defends easily.
Clarkson wants to control but Thwack is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
My spies in The Abyss inform me that Thwack has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Clarkson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
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 Hudson Clarkson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thwack darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Clarkson is looking to improve his position.
Thwack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clarkson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abak Thwack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thwack looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thwack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clarkson sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thwack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clarkson sees it coming and defends easily.
Thwack looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thwack is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Clarkson!
Clarkson is working to get back to half guard.
Thwack is working for a guillotine from mount but Clarkson frees his head quite easily.
Thwack looking for a guillotine from mount but Clarkson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson working to try and regain half guard.
Clarkson tries to hold on but Thwack pushes him away.
Clarkson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Thwack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thwack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thwack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thwack is working for a kimura but Clarkson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson wants to control but Thwack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clarkson tries to roll over but Thwack keeps him under control.
Clarkson is looking to control Thwack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarkson avoid being mounted?
Thwack is looking for a kimura but Clarkson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thwack to get the leverage.
Clarkson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thwack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thwack's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thwack showing good submission defense here.
Clarkson working for the choke.
Clarkson has the hooks in. Thwack is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Thwack turns into Clarkson and is now in his guard.
Thwack slips nicely into half guard.
Thwack seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarkson tries to roll over but Thwack keeps him under control.
Clarkson is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abak Thwack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thwack shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thwack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clarkson is just riding it out for now. Thwack eventually gives up the hold.
Clarkson gets back to full guard.
Thwack drops back looking for a leg! Clarkson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clarkson manages to kick Thwack off! Thwack jumps back into Clarkson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson seems keen to control Thwack's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thwack drops back looking for a leg! Clarkson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clarkson manages to kick Thwack off! Thwack jumps back into Clarkson's guard.
Thwack drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clarkson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clarkson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clarkson!
Clarkson is looking to take a break and control but Thwack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thwack sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thwack actively working from the bottom here.
Thwack gets back to full guard.
Clarkson stopping the sweep attempt from Thwack.
Clarkson slips nicely into half guard.
Thwack is trying to get back to full guard.
Clarkson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thwack is refusing to be controlled, as Clarkson sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson uses his free foot to push down on Thwack's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thwack.
Clarkson controlling the pace for now.
Thwack is looking to get to half guard.
Clarkson trying to control but Thwack is having none of it.
Clarkson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thwack is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thwack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thwack is looking to escape.
Clarkson content just to control the position here.
Clarkson looking to control but Thwack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clarkson prevents Thwack from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarkson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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 Hudson Clarkson.
I think Clarkson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hudson Clarkson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hudson Clarkson made sure he mentioned Carnage Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mfer Phol (ranked 1811 p4p, 867 weight class) and Dan Donovan (ranked 62 p4p, 25 weight class). Dan Donovan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mfer Phol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan blocks a jab.
Donovan avoids the body shot from Phol.
Donovan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donovan misses with a body shot.
Phol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donovan misses with a body shot.
Donk. Donovan catches Phol right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donovan swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
Donovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phol was well out of range. Poor timing from Donovan.
Donovan digs a good body shot into Phol's ribs.
Donovan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan throws a good cross that connects.
Donovan throws a body shot but no joy.
Donovan misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Phol.
Donovan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Donovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phol was well out of range. Poor timing from Donovan.
Phol cracks Donovan with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Dan Donovan has been cut.
Phol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donovan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phol.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan scores with a jab. Phol acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phol misses with a hook.
Phol takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donovan.
Phol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donovan just misses with a punch to the body.
Donovan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Phol rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donovan. Phol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phol is looking to counter punch.
Dan Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donovan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Donovan misses with a combination
and Phol moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phol tries to work over Donovan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phol misses with the head strike.
Donovan is trying to force a seperation but Phol has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Donovan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Donovan scores with a shot to the side of Phol's head.
Donovan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Donovan lands a nice uppercut.
Donovan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donovan swings wildly with an uppercut but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol throws a head punch that misses.
Donovan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Phol misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan tries to stall but Phol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donovan.
Phol tries to work over Donovan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donovan lands with a short shot to the head.
Phol lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Donovan blocking some punches.
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!
Donovan is stalling here.
Donovan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Donovan trying to stall but Phol improves his position.
Phol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phol lands a body shot.
Donovan looks winded!
Phol tries to work over Donovan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Donovan avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phol.
Donovan lands a nice shot to the body.
Phol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Donovan breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Donovan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Donovan misses with a series of wild punches.
Phol wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Donovan misses with the combination.
Donovan throws a body punch but Phol moves out of range.
Phol throwing a counter right hand but Donovan manages to avoid it.
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donovan was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan cracks a nice hook into Phol's ribs.
Phol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donovan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol takes a swing at Donovan's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donovan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phol throws out the jab.
Donovan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donovan misses with a wild body shot.
Donovan drops Phol with a beautiful combination! Phol stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Donovan is looking for the KO!
Phol is rocked!
Mfer Phol's cut is getting worse.
Phol circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Donovan. Phol falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Donovan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Donovan!
Dan Donovan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Clemens (ranked 984 p4p, 1533 weight class) and Moana Tautua (ranked 132 p4p, 206 weight class). The key to victory for Samuel Clemens has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Clemens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moana Tautua!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tautua misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tautua has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Clemens slips a straight right by Tautua.
Tautua dives in and scores a takedown into Clemens's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tautua 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.
Clemens keeping moving, preventing Tautua from controlling successfully.
Clemens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clemens keeping moving, preventing Tautua from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tautua wants to pass the guard but Clemens is keeping the position.
Tautua wants to control from the top but Clemens keeps moving.
Tautua advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemens tries to roll over but Tautua keeps him under control.
Tautua trying to control from half guard but Clemens is working away.
Tautua is looking to stall here but Clemens recovers full guard.
Tautua won't allow Clemens to sweep him here.
Tautua drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tautua jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tautua forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tautua looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tautua is looking to take a break and control but Clemens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tautua looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clemens makes his way to full guard, as Tautua worked for a kimura.
Tautua tries to free his leg and advance position but Clemens is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tautua slips nicely into half guard.
Tautua is looking to take a break and control but Clemens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clemens wants to control but Tautua is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tautua is controlling the pace.
Tautua tries to pass to full mount but Clemens defends it.
That's four 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.
Clemens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tautua is looking to take a break and control but Clemens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tautua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tautua trying to work for an americana but Clemens has managed to regain full guard.
Tautua trying to control the position from guard on top but Clemens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clemens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tautua wants to pass the guard but Clemens is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moana Tautua dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tautua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clemens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clemens wants it to stay on the feet.
Tautua misses with a looping right.
Clemens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tautua at a distance.
Tautua has his takedown stuffed
letting Clemens counter with a right hand.
Clemens swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by Tautua. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Clemens.
Tautua misses with a hook.
Tautua tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clemens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tautua somewhat.
Samuel Clemens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moana Tautua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tautua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tautua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Clemens.
Nice defenses there by Clemens.
Clemens throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clemens throws a series of strikes that have Tautua backpedaling.
Clemens connects with a leg kick.
Tautua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clemens is fending him off so far but Tautua persists. Nope, Clemens circles away and we're back to standing.
Clemens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tautua.
Clemens misses with a wild combination.
Samuel Clemens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clemens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tautua on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Clemens.
Clemens cracks Tautua with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tautua throws an overhand right that lands on Clemens's shoulder, as Clemens tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Clemens finds it's way through Tautua's defenses.
Clemens throws a lazy body kick
and Tautua counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tautua.
Tautua looking to pass the guard.
Clemens can't keep his opponent in guard - Tautua advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clemens wants to get back to full guard.
Clemens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clemens tries to get out of the position.
Tautua is trying to control the action in half guard but Clemens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clemens won't allow Tautua to pass to mount.
Tautua wants to work for an arm triangle but Clemens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clemens is controlling Tautua's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tautua is working for a submission of some sort.
Tautua is working for a submission of some sort.
Tautua is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in 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.
Tautua looking to pass the guard.
Tautua drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tautua jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tautua trying to control the position from guard on top but Clemens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clemens pulls Tautua in close to prevent any damage.
Clemens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tautua on the ground.
Clemens keeping moving, preventing Tautua from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tautua gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clemens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tautua tries for a takedown but Clemens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Clemens.
A shot to the liver by Clemens. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Clemens coming out on top.
Clemens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tautua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clemens is looking to clinch.
Clemens fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tautua with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samuel Clemens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moana Tautua.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clemens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clemens connects with an inside leg kick.
Clemens throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemens stuffs the takedown attempt from Tautua. Tautua gets slowly back to his feet.
Tautua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clemens connects with a jab.
A left lands for Clemens.
Tautua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Clemens checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clemens lands a head shot.
Tautua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clemens. Clemens obviously looking to wear him down.
Tautua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clemens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clemens wants it to stay on the feet.
Clemens fakes the leg kick and cracks Tautua in the body.
Clemens has closed the distance and engaged Tautua in a clinch.
Clemens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Clemens.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clemens lands a left hand.
 Tautua is rocked!
Clemens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tautua is still on wobbly legs! Can Clemens finish him?
A body shot lands from Clemens.
A left hand lands to the body for Clemens.
Tautua seems to have recovered his senses.
Clemens misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Clemens.
Clemens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tautua can do to turn this around?
A short left from Clemens.
Clemens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clemens creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tautua with a big uppercut! Tautua tries to clinch up but Clemens pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tautua to the mat! Tautua covers up and Clemens unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Samuel Clemens!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Fezzik (ranked 762 p4p, 767 weight class) and Chew Kok (ranked 109 p4p, 110 weight class). Hassan Fezzik is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hassan Fezzik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chew Kok!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fezzik throws an off balance right hand
and Kok counters with a left and a right that stings Fezzik.
Fezzik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Chew Kok has been cut.
Kok throws a head kick but Fezzik moves out of range.
Fezzik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kok misses with a left hand
and Fezzik counters with a stiff right hand.
Kok fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fezzik's head.
Kok swings widly with a right hand
and Fezzik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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!
Fezzik misses with a straight right.
Kok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fezzik throws out a loose jab but Kok uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Kok scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Hassan Fezzik has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kok.
The crowd cheers as Kok lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fezzik doesn't seem phased though.
Kok 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.
Fezzik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kok. Fezzik shrugs it off though.
Kok throws out a loose jab but Fezzik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fezzik seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fezzik throws a hook but Kok blocks it.
Fezzik loads up on a big right hand but Kok slips the punch.
Fezzik misses with a left hand
and Kok counters with a good, hard body kick but Fezzik shrugs it off.
Kok lands a nice hook to Fezzik's body. Fezzik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fezzik is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kok throws a looping overhand right but Fezzik ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Fezzik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fezzik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kok.
Kok connects with a solid leg kick.
Kok fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fezzik on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Kok.
Fezzik takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fezzik blocks a jab.
Fezzik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fezzik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Kok catches Fezzik right on the button with a cross.
A nice leg kick from Kok, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kok throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fezzik looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kok is looking to chop away at Fezzik's legs.
Fezzik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kok misses with a body shot
and Fezzik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kok scores with a nice body kick.
Fezzik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kok manages to avoid it.
Kok throws out a powerful jab.
Kok is looking to land body kicks.
Kok misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Fezzik to counter with a crisp jab.
Kok misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fezzik counters with a nice uppercut.
Kok throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kok lands a jab to the head.
Kok cracks Fezzik with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kok lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kok lands with a good body shot.
Kok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hassan Fezzik's cut is getting worse.
Kok lands a big uppercut and Fezzik crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fezzik looks OK. Kok waves Fezzik back to his feet!
Kok drops Fezzik with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fezzik looks back up at him and smiles so Kok waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fezzik is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fezzik walks straight into a right hand from Kok - that's dropped him! Kok jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Fezzik from any more punishment! Fezzik complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chew Kok!
Chew Kok got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dinapoli (ranked 42 p4p, 489 weight class) and Dempsey O’Neill (ranked 7 p4p, 77 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dinapoli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dempsey O’Neill!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinapoli lunges at O’Neill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O’Neill's hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by O’Neill. That's going to slow Dinapoli down.
Dinapoli throws a hook but O’Neill blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinapoli.
O’Neill has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Dinapoli.
A shot to the body from Dinapoli misses
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O’Neill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli swings for the body but O’Neill moves out of range.
A low kick from Dinapoli is predictable there
and O’Neill counters with a straight right hand.
Dinapoli tries to work over O’Neill's front leg with a kick but O’Neill checks it.
O’Neill let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the body kick.
Dinapoli wants to clinch.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O’Neill counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut. O’Neill saw that one coming.
O’Neill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a straight right hand.
O’Neill connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli takes a swing at O’Neill's ribcage but misses.
O’Neill connects with a looping right hand.
Dinapoli jabs O’Neill right on the nose. O’Neill blinks but takes it well.
Dinapoli misses with a wild body shot.
Dinapoli misses with a body punch
and O’Neill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dinapoli thinking.
Dinapoli thows a leg kick but O’Neill checks it
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from O’Neill.
O’Neill scoring well with a low kick there.
Dinapoli ducks right into an uppercut from O’Neill.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and O’Neill counters with a nice leg kick.
Dinapoli walks into a stiff left hand from O’Neill.
Dinapoli lands with an uppercut that bounces O’Neill off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Dempsey O’Neill has been cut.
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!
O’Neill thumps Dinapoli with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dinapoli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from O’Neill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O’Neill moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Dinapoli misses.
O’Neill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a low kick.
Dinapoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O’Neill.
Dinapoli throwing a counter right hand but O’Neill manages to avoid it.
O’Neill throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O’Neill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dinapoli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dinapoli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from O’Neill misses its intended target.
O’Neill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O’Neill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinapoli was well out of range. Poor timing from O’Neill.
Dinapoli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O’Neill. O’Neill obviously looking to wear him down.
Dinapoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O’Neill moves away.
O’Neill is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dinapoli had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
O’Neill blocks a head kick by Dinapoli.
A shot to the liver by O’Neill. Beautiful body shot.
Dinapoli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dinapoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick
and O’Neill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O’Neill lands a jab to the head.
O’Neill throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dinapoli to counter with a crisp jab.
O’Neill on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick lands from O’Neill.
O’Neill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O’Neill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O’Neill.
O’Neill takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from O’Neill.
O’Neill is looking to chop away at Dinapoli's legs.
O’Neill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from O’Neill finds it's target.
O’Neill looks to land a right hand but Dinapoli moved out of range.
Dinapoli is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli sizes up O’Neill with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dinapoli throws a lazy right hand but O’Neill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O’Neill's head backwards.
Dinapoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O’Neill was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinapoli.
O’Neill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dinapoli at a distance.
O’Neill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dinapoli can pounce on him.
O’Neill throws the left hand but Dinapoli avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli misses with a head kick.
Dinapoli backing away here, and O’Neill unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dinapoli avoids the body shot from O’Neill.
O’Neill looks to land a right hand but Dinapoli moved out of range.
Dinapoli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dinapoli punishes O’Neill's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O’Neill works Dinapoli's body with a nice hook.
O’Neill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O’Neill listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
O’Neill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dempsey O’Neill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dempsey O’Neill's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
O’Neill misses with a low kick.
Dinapoli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O’Neill manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli misses with a looping left.
O’Neill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dinapoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O’Neill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dinapoli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O’Neill on the side of the head.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and O’Neill counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinapoli misses with a looping left.
Dinapoli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O’Neill counters with a stiff right hand.
O’Neill misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli walks into a straight right hand from O’Neill.
Dinapoli misses with a straight left.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O’Neill.
Dinapoli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for O’Neill.
O’Neill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinapoli misses with a wild body shot.
O’Neill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick from Dinapoli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinapoli misses with a low kick.
O’Neill ducks right into an uppercut from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a straight left.
O’Neill 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.
Dempsey O’Neill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O’Neill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O’Neill just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as O’Neill checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O’Neill moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O’Neill scores with a hook to the body. Dinapoli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O’Neill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O’Neill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O’Neill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dinapoli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O’Neill counters with a stiff right hand.
O’Neill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dinapoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
O’Neill lands with a hook. Dinapoli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O’Neill misses with an uppercut
and Dinapoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Dinapoli misses
and O’Neill counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dinapoli scores with the left hand. O’Neill knows he should have avoided that one.
Dinapoli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O’Neill. O’Neill obviously looking to wear him down.
O’Neill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dinapoli swings for the body but O’Neill moves out of range.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from O’Neill.
Dinapoli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but O’Neill checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O’Neill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dinapoli.
Nice cross by O’Neill.
Dinapoli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O’Neill, as that shot connected.
A jab from Dinapoli does it's job there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O’Neill.
Dinapoli throws a low kick but it's checked well by O’Neill.
O’Neill throws out a powerful jab.
O’Neill scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but O’Neill checks it well.
A slow jab from Dinapoli misses its intended target.
O’Neill throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli moves out of range as O’Neill strikes.
As O’Neill backs away, Dinapoli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from O’Neill misses.
It appears Dinapoli was looking to counter with a kick there.
A low kick from Dinapoli misses
and O’Neill counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from O’Neill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O’Neill connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dinapoli lets loose with a powerful body kick. O’Neill will feel that in the morning.
O’Neill moves away from the strike by Dinapoli.
O’Neill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dinapoli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dinapoli lands a slapping body shot.
O’Neill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O’Neill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinapoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O’Neill throws a poor cross that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
enabling Dinapoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from O’Neill.
A shot to the body from Dinapoli misses
letting O’Neill counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinapoli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O’Neill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
O’Neill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dempsey O’Neill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dempsey O’Neill's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
O’Neill throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
O’Neill lunges at Dinapoli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dinapoli's hand.
Dinapoli 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.
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli tries to work over O’Neill's front leg with a kick but O’Neill checks it.
Dinapoli delivers a nice body kick.
O’Neill works the jab nicely.
Dinapoli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O’Neill misses with a right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a right hand to the body.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick that misses.
O’Neill avoids the body shot from Dinapoli.
O’Neill lunges at Dinapoli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dinapoli's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O’Neill moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli connects with a solid leg kick.
O’Neill thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dinapoli if he has to take too many more of those.
Dinapoli throws a nice looking combination but O’Neill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O’Neill missing with a left hand there. Dinapoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dinapoli throwing a counter right hand but O’Neill manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by O’Neill.
O’Neill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O’Neill just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dinapoli 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 O’Neill has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from O’Neill and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dinapoli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
O’Neill jabs Dinapoli right on the nose. Dinapoli blinks but takes it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for O’Neill.
Dinapoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
O’Neill throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
enabling O’Neill to counter with a crisp jab.
O’Neill moves out of range of the body kick.
Dinapoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O’Neill.
Dinapoli slips under a jab from O’Neill.
Dinapoli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dinapoli loads up on a big right hand but O’Neill slips the punch.
A head kick misses from O’Neill.
Dinapoli tries a low kick but O’Neill avoids it.
Dinapoli lands with an uppercut that bounces O’Neill off the cage and back into range.
O’Neill just misses with a punch to the body.
O’Neill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O’Neill takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by O’Neill. That's going to slow Dinapoli down.
Dinapoli misses with a leg kick
and O’Neill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinapoli lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O’Neill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinapoli moves away.
Dinapoli misses with a kick to the body.
Dinapoli throws a jab when O’Neill was well out of range.
O’Neill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinapoli throws a low kick but O’Neill avoids it.
Dinapoli tries to work over O’Neill's front leg with a kick but O’Neill checks it.
O’Neill slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
O’Neill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli thows a leg kick but O’Neill checks it
and O’Neill counters with an outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dinapoli blocks the leg kick.
O’Neill looks to land a right hand but Dinapoli moved out of range.
O’Neill pushes Dinapoli away with a front kick.
Dinapoli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
O’Neill connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dinapoli. Dinapoli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dinapoli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O’Neill moves out of range as Dinapoli strikes.
Dinapoli looks to land a right hand but O’Neill moved out of range.
O’Neill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O’Neill misses with a looping left.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinapoli misses with a low kick.
O’Neill scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Dinapoli.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dinapoli might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Donk. O’Neill catches Dinapoli right on the button with a cross.
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on O’Neill's shoulder, as O’Neill tries to avoid the shot.
O’Neill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dinapoli throws a low kick but O’Neill moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinapoli. O’Neill does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dempsey O’Neill really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dempsey O’Neill's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Dinapoli misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for O’Neill.
Dinapoli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O’Neill's head.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from O’Neill.
Dinapoli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
O’Neill blocks a low kick nicely.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O’Neill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O’Neill lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dinapoli's sensitive parts.
O’Neill scores with a nice right hand.
Dinapoli connects with the punch.
O’Neill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O’Neill checks a leg kick.
Dinapoli throws a low kick, looking for O’Neill's leg but O’Neill calmly moves out of range.
O’Neill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O’Neill there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Dinapoli misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O’Neill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O’Neill throws a chopping leg kick but Dinapoli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
O’Neill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and O’Neill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O’Neill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli slips a straight right by O’Neill.
O’Neill cracks Dinapoli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dinapoli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling O’Neill to counter with a crisp jab.
O’Neill fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dinapoli checks it well.
O’Neill misses with a wild body shot.
Dinapoli throwing a counter right hand but O’Neill manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli throws a hook but O’Neill avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O’Neill drops his hands momentarily and Dinapoli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
O’Neill cracks Dinapoli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O’Neill ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
O’Neill walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O’Neill is looking to chop away at Dinapoli's legs.
O’Neill swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli 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.
Dinapoli misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling O’Neill to counter with a crisp jab.
O’Neill throws a chopping leg kick but Dinapoli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
O’Neill pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and O’Neill counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
O’Neill throws a leg kick but Dinapoli sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O’Neill throws a jab when Dinapoli was well out of range.
O’Neill throws a hook but Dinapoli blocks it.
Nice defenses there by O’Neill.
O’Neill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
A countering left hand to the body from O’Neill misses.
Dinapoli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dinapoli lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O’Neill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dinapoli. That did some damage!
O’Neill lands a jab to the nose.
O’Neill ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli avoids the body shot from O’Neill.
Dinapoli walks into a left hand.
O’Neill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli throws a body punch but O’Neill moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Dinapoli misses its target.
O’Neill moves away from the strike by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli swings for the body but O’Neill moves out of range.
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and O’Neill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O’Neill.
O’Neill keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O’Neill dips to his left and cracks Dinapoli with an uppercut!
Dinapoli scores with a sloppy right hand. O’Neill should have avoided that one.
O’Neill slips under a jab.
O’Neill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
letting O’Neill counter with a right hand.
O’Neill avoids the body shot from Dinapoli.
A lazy left from Dinapoli finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dempsey O’Neill dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dempsey O’Neill's cut.
That's time! Dinapoli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
O’Neill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab.
O’Neill scores with a leg kick.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O’Neill.
O’Neill ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
O’Neill flicks out a counter leg kick but Dinapoli steps away.
Dinapoli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from O’Neill does it's job there.
Dinapoli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinapoli throws a low kick but it's checked well by O’Neill.
O’Neill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the body
and O’Neill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but O’Neill avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from O’Neill misses.
Dinapoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O’Neill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O’Neill dips to his left and cracks Dinapoli with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
O’Neill throws a shot from downtown. Dinapoli moves away and avoids it.
O’Neill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by O’Neill. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O’Neill.
O’Neill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab.
Dinapoli cracks O’Neill with a good jab.
Dinapoli moves to clinch but O’Neill breaks away
and O’Neill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O’Neill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dinapoli is looking to score with low kicks.
O’Neill scores with a body shot.
O’Neill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dinapoli looks to land a combination but O’Neill avoids it well.
O’Neill misses with a right hand
enabling Dinapoli to counter with a crisp jab.
O’Neill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joe Dinapoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinapoli moves out of range as O’Neill strikes.
A low kick lands for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli 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.
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and O’Neill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O’Neill.
Dinapoli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dinapoli misses with a wild body shot.
Dempsey O’Neill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. O’Neill ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Dinapoli misses
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O’Neill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinapoli.
A slapping leg kick lands for O’Neill.
O’Neill is looking to slow Dinapoli down with leg kicks.
O’Neill throws an overhand right that lands on Dinapoli's shoulder, as Dinapoli tries to avoid the shot.
O’Neill connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from O’Neill.
Dinapoli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dinapoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinapoli fails in his attempt to clinch.
O’Neill only half commits to the counter leg kick.
O’Neill dips to his left and cracks Dinapoli with an uppercut!
Dinapoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by O’Neill.
O’Neill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinapoli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dinapoli misses with a straight left.
O’Neill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli stalks O’Neill and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into O’Neill's face. O’Neill staggers backwards, shaken.
O’Neill misses with a low kick.
O’Neill throws a lazy right hand but Dinapoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinapoli thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O’Neill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a hook 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!
O’Neill throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O’Neill manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Dinapoli misses
and O’Neill makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dinapoli really felt that one!
O’Neill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut. O’Neill saw that one coming.
A big left from O’Neill misses.
O’Neill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
O’Neill throws out a counter right but Dinapoli avoids it with no problem.
Dinapoli misses with a right hand
and O’Neill makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O’Neill staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by O’Neill.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinapoli. O’Neill does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dempsey O’Neill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O’Neill has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dempsey O’Neill!
Dempsey O’Neill is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dempsey O’Neill 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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