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RISE 167 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Gage (ranked 4125 p4p, 6222 weight class) and Richard Head (ranked 432 p4p, 499 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Gage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Head!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Head on the wrong end of a nice hook.
 It looks like Richard Head has been cut.
Head moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Gage catches Head right on the button with a cross.
Head gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gage digs a good body shot into Head's ribs.
Head misses with a leg kick
and Gage counters with a straight right hand.
Gage 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.
Gage closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head wants the takedown. Gage is fighting it off but Head persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gage's guard against the cage.
Head wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
Gage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Head has managed to get both his arms back between Gage's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Gage'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.
Gage pushes a forearm under Head's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Head is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Gage!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orn Frostulfsson (ranked 4711 p4p, 3658 weight class) and Marcel Thibodeaux (ranked 456 p4p, 393 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Orn Frostulfsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux sizes up Frostulfsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Frostulfsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Frostulfsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frostulfsson somewhat.
Thibodeaux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frostulfsson with a body shot.
Frostulfsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frostulfsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Frostulfsson's midsection.
Frostulfsson is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Frostulfsson's body. Frostulfsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Frostulfsson blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux works Frostulfsson's body with a nice hook.
Frostulfsson avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
It looked like Frostulfsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thibodeaux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frostulfsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Thibodeaux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Frostulfsson moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Frostulfsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Frostulfsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Frostulfsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from Thibodeaux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frostulfsson managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Frostulfsson's head.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frostulfsson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Frostulfsson is working for takedown but Thibodeaux is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frostulfsson blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frostulfsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Frostulfsson backwards.
Frostulfsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Frostulfsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frostulfsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thibodeaux stalling against the cage.
Frostulfsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frostulfsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frostulfsson misses with a double jab
and Thibodeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux tests Frostulfsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frostulfsson blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Frostulfsson sprawling to the canvas! Frostulfsson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thibodeaux finish him?!
 Frostulfsson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Frostulfsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oh Frostulfsson 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.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick
and Frostulfsson counters with a left and a right that stings Thibodeaux.
Frostulfsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Thibodeaux lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Frostulfsson up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Thibodeaux from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Frostulfsson's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Thibodeaux!
Marcel Thibodeaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Horley Gore (ranked 3175 p4p, 4459 weight class) and Stian Lygre (ranked 259 p4p, 323 weight class). Lygre has chosen ADHD as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Horley Gore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stian Lygre!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lygres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lygre drives through and clinches with Gore against the cage.
Lygre struggles to land a body shot inside as Gore controls his hands.
Gore is working Lygre over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gore.
Gore tries to throw a body punch but Lygre avoids it by throwing Gore back against the cage.
Gore is working Lygre over against the cage.
Lygre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gore lands a head shot.
Lygre dives in and grabs Gore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gore pushes down on Lygre's head and hops out.
We've been hearing reports that Gore has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lygre walks into a stiff left hand from Gore.
 Lygre is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Gore ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Lygre clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Horley Gore!
A very excited looking Horley Gore made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Stian Lygre spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll learn from this and I will be back. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jumba Smif (ranked 1766 p4p, 1210 weight class) and Da Jiang (ranked 236 p4p, 175 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jumba Smif!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Da Jiang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Smif.
Smif connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Jiang lands.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smif looks to throw the jab but Jiang is out of range.
Smif chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Jiang misses.
Jiang scores with a shot to the body.
Smif connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jiang scores with a jab to the head.
Smif throws out a powerful jab.
Smif lunges at Jiang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jiang's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang moves in looking to clinch but Smif pushes him off.
Smif swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiang flicks out a counter leg kick but Smif steps away.
Jiang misses with a hook to the body
and Smif counters with a nice uppercut.
Smif throws a series of punches but Jiang avoids them all with ease.
Jiang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Jiang. That snapped Smif's head back.
Jiang staying out of range there.
Jiang throws a hook but Smif blocks it.
Smif lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smif is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jiang moves away from the strike by Smif.
Smif walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jiang.
Jiang tries to clinch but Smif is having none of it.
A nice leg kick from Smif, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by Jiang.
Smif misses with a right hand
and Jiang counters by moving into the clinch.
Smif avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smif misses with some punches.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jiang landing knees to the body.
Jiang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smif.
Jiang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smif lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jiang backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiang pushes Smif back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smif.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif blocks a body shot from Jiang.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Jiang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Smif catches Jiang right on the button with a cross.
Smif misses with the combination.
Smif ducks right into an uppercut from Jiang.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from Jiang.
Smif slips a straight right by Jiang.
Jiang tries to clinch up but Smif circles away and keeps his distance.
Smif throws a looping overhand right but Jiang ducks down to avoid it.
Smif takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smif scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Jiang misses its intended target.
Jiang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smif checks a low kick from Jiang.
Smif scores with a sloppy right hand. Jiang should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jiang.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiang.
Jiang throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily.
Jiang motions for Smif to come forward. Jiang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiang.
Jiang tries to move into range but Smif moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jiang.
Smif throws a body punch but Jiang moves out of range.
Smif slips a jab and a cross from Jiang.
Jiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smif swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smif connects with the punch.
Jiang has closed the distance and engaged Smif in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smif lands with a light punch inside.
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jiang prevents a body shot from Smif.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smif.
Jiang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smif has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Smif scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Jiang.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiang trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Smif avoids the damage to the body.
Jiang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jiang misses with the head strike.
Smif softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jiang tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
Jiang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jiang blocking some punches.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smif can't find room to land a body shot as Jiang controls the action.
Jiang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smif seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jiang can turn it around.
Smif scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jumba Smif dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Smif with a hook.
Jiang misses with an uppercut.
Smif takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jiang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jiang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smif misses with an uppercut.
Smif lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jiang backs up against the cage.
Jiang scores with a shot to the body.
Jiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smif looks to throw the jab but Jiang is out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jiang in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jiang lands a nice looking body shot.
Jiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiang moves out of range of the leg kick from Smif.
Jiang misses with a kick to the body.
Smif swings widly with a right hand
and Jiang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiang staying out of range there.
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Jumba Smif is winning the standup battle so far.
Jiang misses with a left hand
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Jiang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang stuns Smif with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A combination from Jiang does no damage.
Jiang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jiang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smif takes a swing at Jiang's ribcage but misses.
Jiang dodges the punch combination from Smif.
Jiang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiang.
Jiang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Jiang misses.
Jiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Smif defending well as Jiang loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jiang forces Smif back against the cage and clinches.
Jiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jiang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Jiang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jiang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif managing to block the knees to the body from Jiang.
A head punch on the inside from Jiang fails to land.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smif lands a left hand.
Jiang missing with knees to the body.
Smif avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
Jiang blocks an uppercut.
Smif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jiang backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jiang.
Smif misses with some punches.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Jiang lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiang lands with a short shot to the head.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Smif scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jumba Smif has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Smif.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Smif avoids the damage to the body.
Jiang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jiang tries to work over Smif's front leg with a kick but Smif checks it.
Jiang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jiang misses the shot to the body.
Smif wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Jiang.
A nice leg kick from Jiang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Smif slips a straight right by Jiang.
A left lands for Smif.
Jiang throws a chopping leg kick but Smif manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A combination from Smif does no damage.
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!
Jiang slips a jab from Smif.
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smif scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smif tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smif uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jiang moves away from the strike by Smif.
A countering left hand to the body from Jiang misses.
Jiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smif.
Smif misses with a body shot
and Jiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smif misses with a straight left.
Jiang follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Jiang misses.
Smif tried to counter with a leg kick but Jiang avoided it.
Jiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Jiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiang.
Jiang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smif checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif looks for the body kick but Jiang saw that one coming.
Smif looks to land a combination. Jiang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jiang moves out of range as Smif strikes.
A head kick misses from Jiang.
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 Jumba Smif will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jiang defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jiang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smif works over Jiang's head and body with a nice combination.
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif throws out a loose jab but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiang missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smif.
Smif looks to land a left hand but Jiang moved out of range nicely.
Jiang misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
Smif scores with a body shot.
Smif throws out a leg kick but Jiang moves out of range and Smif only half commits.
Jiang throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smif swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smif attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Jiang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jiang misses with a looping right.
Smif blocks a head kick by Jiang.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Smif checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Jiang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smif swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Smif checks it.
Smif loads up on a big right hand but Jiang slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Smif checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Jiang throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily.
Smif staying out of range there.
Smif throws a low kick but Jiang avoids it.
Jiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jiang thuds his shin into the meat of Smif's side.
Sloppy strikes from Jiang. Those never looked like landing.
Smif defending well as Jiang loads up on a big left hand.
Jiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smif.
Jiang wants to land a leg kick but Smif is out of range.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiang is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jiang.
Smif slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
Jumba Smif is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiang misses with an uppercut.
Jiang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smif to score with a decent uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Smif.
Jiang is looking to clinch.
Jiang walks into a left hand.
Jiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smif misses with a wild combination.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Smif sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smif looks to land a right hand but Jiang moved out of range.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiang.
A left lands for Jiang.
Smif pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif moves out of range as Jiang strikes.
Jiang digs a good hook to Smif's body.
Da Jiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smif clobbers Jiang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smif swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smif lands a front kick.
Smif misses with a low kick.
Jiang loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
Jiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Jiang walks into a jab.
Smif misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smif misses with a looping right.
Jiang throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
Jiang lands the left hand.
Jiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jiang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif feints a jab promting Jiang to slip. Smif then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jiang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smif chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jiang can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A lazy left from Jiang finds it's target.
Jiang works the jab nicely.
A big left from Jiang misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiang throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
Smif slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smif. Jiang shrugs it off though.
Jiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif lands a slapping body shot.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiang moves away.
Jiang misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smif.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smif makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smif scores with a leg kick.
Smif connects with a looping right hand.
Smif catches Jiang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smif misses the jab.
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 Jumba Smif.
Well Smif 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jumba Smif!
Jumba Smif decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Carioni (ranked 1428 p4p, 1277 weight class) and Hard Knuckles (ranked 220 p4p, 190 weight class). Hard Knuckles 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Carioni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hard Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knuckles shoots in and drives through. Carioni sprawls well.
Carioni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni's corner calls for a 1-2. Carioni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Hard Knuckles has been cut.
Carioni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carioni gets caught flat footed, as Knuckles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knuckles preventing the sweep.
Knuckles forces his way into half guard.
Knuckles escapes and gets back to his feet.
Knuckles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carioni avoids it really well and circles away.
Carioni throwing a counter right hand but Knuckles manages to avoid it.
Knuckles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carioni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knuckles somewhat.
Rodrigo Carioni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hard Knuckles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good exchange - Carioni coming out on top.
Carioni's corner calls for a 1-2. Carioni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carioni loads up on a big right hand but Knuckles slips the punch.
Knuckles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt
and Carioni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carioni connects with a looping right hand.
That has opened up Hard Knuckles's cut even more.
A combination from Carioni does no damage.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carioni but Carioni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carioni misses with a hook.
We've been told by Carioni's head coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carioni misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carioni misses with a looping left.
Knuckles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
Carioni misses with an uppercut
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Carioni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knuckles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carioni pinned against the cage. Carioni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodrigo Carioni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carioni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carioni scores with a hook to the body. Knuckles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knuckles staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carioni catches Knuckles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice straight punches there by Carioni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carioni.
Carioni throws an overhand right that lands on Knuckles's shoulder, as Knuckles tries to avoid the shot.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
Knuckles shoots in and drives through. Carioni sprawls well.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Knuckles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carioni avoids it really well and circles away.
Carioni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carioni wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice body punch from Knuckles.
Knuckles defending well as Carioni loads up on a big left hand.
Carioni throws a good cross that connects.
Knuckles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knuckles steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carioni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carioni throws a jab but it's blocked by Knuckles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knuckles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carioni throws a shot from downtown. Knuckles moves away and avoids it.
Knuckles wants to counter with a clinch but Carioni pushes him away.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
Carioni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The cut above Hard Knuckles's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Carioni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knuckles momentarily.
Carioni cracks a nice hook into Knuckles's ribs.
Knuckles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Knuckles feints the counter takedown.
Knuckles shoots and misses
and Carioni counters with a right hand to the body.
Knuckles looks winded!
Knuckles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carioni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knuckles scrambles back to his feet.
Hard Knuckles's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Carioni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knuckles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Carioni dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carioni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knuckles rushes Carioni and presses him up against the cage.
Carioni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knuckles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carioni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carioni but Carioni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carioni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knuckles.
Rodrigo Carioni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hard Knuckles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Carioni misses its intended target.
Carioni throws a looping overhand right but Knuckles ducks down to avoid it.
Carioni swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Carioni leaves Knuckles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carioni went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodrigo Carioni is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carioni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hard Knuckles's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Fergusson (ranked 1249 p4p, 1450 weight class) and Ante Novak (ranked 178 p4p, 199 weight class). Fergusson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Scotland the brave. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Fergusson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Novak!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fergusson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Novak.
Fergusson throws a leg kick
and Novak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Novak scores with a nice body kick.
Fergusson tries to score with a low kick but Novak moves his leg out of the way.
Fergusson slips a jab and a cross from Novak.
Fergusson misses with a hook. Novak ducked under it nicely.
Fergusson misses with a hook. Novak ducked under it nicely.
Novak replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fergusson blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson with a nice calf kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fergusson.
Novak blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
Fergusson connects with a body shot that sends Novak's belly button to the back.
Novak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fergusson.
Novak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shane Fergusson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergusson fakes the leg kick and cracks Novak in the body.
Novak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a low kick as Novak jumps back.
Novak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novak throws a front kick aimed at Fergusson's knee but Fergusson avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson moves out of range of the body kick.
Fergusson throwing a counter right hand but Novak manages to avoid it.
Good work by Novak as he checks the leg kick.
Fergusson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fergusson lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergusson lands a head shot.
Fergusson scores with a punch to the head.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses.
Fergusson looks to land a left hand but Novak moved out of range nicely.
Novak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak tests Fergusson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fergusson throws a leg kick but Novak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fergusson lands a head kick!
It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Fergusson throws out a loose jab but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novak is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fergusson jabs Novak right on the nose. Novak blinks but takes it well.
Fergusson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Novak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fergusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
Novak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Novak lands with an uppercut that bounces Fergusson off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson throws out a powerful jab.
Fergusson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Novak is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novak! But no joy.
Fergusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergusson.
Fergusson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak throws a body punch but Fergusson moves out of range.
Fergusson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Novak finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Novak is just out of range.
Novak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Novak keeps Fergusson at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Fergusson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fergusson throws a head kick but Novak moves out of range.
Novak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fergusson misses with a hook
and Novak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shane Fergusson is winning the standup battle so far.
Novak scores with a three punch combo!
Novak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Novak misses with a body kick.
Fergusson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Novak scores with a one two! Fergusson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergusson misses with a hook. Novak ducked under it nicely.
Novak lands with a hook. Fergusson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fergusson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fergusson lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fergusson swings for the body but Novak moves out of range.
Novak avoids the head kick by Fergusson.
Novak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fergusson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novak slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Novak misses
and Fergusson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fergusson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Novak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak throws a body kick that misses
and Fergusson counters with a nice body shot.
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Novak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Novak swings for the body but Fergusson moves out of range.
Fergusson's corner calls for a 1-2. Fergusson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fergusson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Fergusson.
Novak moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
Novak throws a wild body kick that Fergusson sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novak.
Fergusson works the jab nicely.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fergusson manages to avoid it.
Fergusson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fergusson lands a jab to Novak's midsection.
Novak moves out of range of the body kick.
Novak misses with a body shot.
It looked like Fergusson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Novak.
A head kick by Fergusson misses
and Novak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fergusson backing away here, and Novak unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fergusson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Novak can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Novak misses the target.
Novak looks for the body kick but Fergusson saw that one coming.
Fergusson takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
Novak lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good shot there by Fergusson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergusson throws a body kick that misses
and Novak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Fergusson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Fergusson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fergusson.
Novak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fergusson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Novak scrambles back to his feet.
Novak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Novak throws a hook to the side of Fergusson's head but Fergusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Novak throws a push kick but Fergusson slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak misses with a body shot.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Novak steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fergusson throws a body punch but Novak moves out of range.
Novak appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
A countering left hand to the body from Novak misses.
Fergusson throws the left hand but Novak avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Fergusson tenderised Novak's leg. Novak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fergusson stuns Novak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Novak is just out of range.
Fergusson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fergusson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fergusson misses with a hook. Novak ducked under it nicely.
Fergusson lands a right hook to the body.
Ante Novak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
Fergusson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novak replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fergusson blocks it well.
Novak moves out of range as Fergusson strikes.
Fergusson throws a right hand that Novak ducks under and follows up with a left that Novak also avoids with ease.
Novak counters with a body kick.
Fergusson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Novak.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
Fergusson scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fergusson tests Novak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak throws a head kick but Fergusson moves out of range.
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Novak throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
Novak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fergusson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fergusson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Fergusson misses.
Fergusson pushes Novak away with a front kick.
Shane Fergusson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Novak is just out of range.
Fergusson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novak.
Fergusson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fergusson clobbers Novak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Novak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Novak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fergusson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Fergusson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novak throws a hook but Fergusson blocks it.
Fergusson with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Fergusson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fergusson 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Fergusson!
Our winner, Shane Fergusson, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 2127 p4p, 1922 weight class) and Ele Meno (ranked 178 p4p, 165 weight class). Marco Polo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ele Meno!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo fails to land the takedown.
Meno closes the distance and clinches.
Polo has been working on his balance at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Meno.
Polo wants to take the fight to the mat but Meno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Meno lands a hook that snaps the head of Polo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polo.
Polo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Polo scores with a shot to the side of Meno's head.
Meno tries a body shot but Polo blocks it.
Meno working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo fails to pull guard.
Polo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Polo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meno walks away with a smile on his face. Polo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch lands to the side of Polo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Polo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meno as he avoids it easily.
Polo tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Meno.
Meno scores with a jab.
Polo closes the distance and clinches up with Meno, looking for a takedown. Polo pushes Meno against the cage but Meno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Meno rushes Polo and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Meno.
Meno breaks the clinch.
Meno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meno throws a shot to the body.
Meno fails to land with a series of punches.
Polo tries for a takedown but Meno circles away easily
and Meno counters with a left and a right that stings Polo.
Polo is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meno throws a good cross that connects.
Meno throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meno connects with a jab.
Meno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Polo momentarily.
Polo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meno.
Nice jab there from Meno.
Meno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Polo.
Polo shoots in for a takedown but Meno shows good takedown defense.
Meno has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Meno stops a takedown attempt from Polo.
Polo tries to pull guard but Meno holds him up against the cage and eventually Polo drops back down to his feet.
Meno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Polo blocking some punches.
Meno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Polo. Polo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Polo goes for a double leg but Meno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meno continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo fails to pull guard.
Polo blocks an uppercut.
Meno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meno prevents the takedown attempt.
Polo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Meno to keep the fight standing.
Meno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polo misses with a takedown attempt - Meno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Meno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Meno is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Polo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Meno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meno 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.
Meno cracks Polo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meno misses with a two punch combination.
A jab lands there for Meno.
Meno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Polos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polo misses with a takedown attempt
and Meno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meno with a hook.
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!
Jab, jab by Meno - just one landing.
Meno has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Meno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Meno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Meno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Polo fails with a takedown attempt.
Meno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meno throws a body shot but no joy.
Polo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Meno sprawls and moves away.
Meno cracks Polo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Polo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meno misses with a double jab.
Meno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meno wants it to stay on the feet.
Polo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Meno defends well and Polo ends up having to push Meno into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ele Meno dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Meno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Meno has closed the distance and engaged Polo in a clinch.
Polo prevents a body shot from Meno.
Meno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Polo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Meno breaks the clinch.
Meno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Polo is trying to drag Meno to the mat but Meno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Polo is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Meno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polo is trying to pull guard but Meno has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Meno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Polo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meno misses with a punch to the body.
Meno breaks from the clinch.
Meno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Polo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Meno finds it's way round the side to connect with Polo's head.
A big left from Meno misses.
Polo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Meno manages to circle out of the way.
Polo misses with a takedown attempt - Meno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marco Polo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Meno.
Meno throws a nice looking combination but Polo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Polo doesn't manage to clinch there - Meno circles away.
A little jabbing left from Meno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Meno finds it's way through Polo's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Meno misses.
Meno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Meno gets a clinch.
Polo wants to stall.
Polo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meno is defending well for now.
Polo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Polo is trying to pull guard but Meno has him pressed against the cage.
Meno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Polo. Polo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Polo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Meno leaves Polo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Meno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Polo slips a jab and a cross from Meno.
Polo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Meno scores with a nice strike.
Polo shoots in for a double leg but Meno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Polo tries to clinch but Meno moves out of range.
Meno connects with a single shot there.
Polo shoots for a takedown but Meno saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Meno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Meno cracks Polo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Meno works the jab nicely.
Polo shoots in for a takedown but Meno shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Meno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Polo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Polo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Meno has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meno lands a nice shot to the body.
Meno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Polo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Meno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Meno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Meno clinches.
Polo tries to pull guard but Meno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Polo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meno pulls his leg out and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Meno. Beautiful body shot.
Meno darts in and clinches Polo up against the cage.
Meno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meno closes the distance and clinches.
Polo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Polo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Meno lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ele Meno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Polo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Meno throws a nice looking combination but Polo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Polo rushes Meno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meno working aggressively here.
Polo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meno works on Polo's body with a couple of short punches.
Polo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meno avoids it.
Meno breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Polo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Meno scores with a nice right hand.
Polo tries to keep at a distance but Meno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Polo blocking some punches.
Polo fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Meno.
Meno tries to work over Polo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ele Meno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polo's elbow.
Meno manages to break the clinch.
Marco Polo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Polo.
Polo throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Meno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meno closes the distance and clinches.
Meno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Polo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meno just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meno struggles to land a body shot inside as Polo controls his hands.
Polo tries to pull guard but Meno won't allow it.
Polo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meno is defending well.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Polo tries to pull guard but Meno holds him up against the cage and eventually Polo drops back down to his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Polo as Meno tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Meno to score with a decent uppercut.
Meno moves into the clinch successfully.
Polo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meno walks away with a smile on his face. Polo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Meno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Polo's hands.
Polo fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No joy there for Meno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Polo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Polo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marco Polo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meno throws a nice looking combination but Polo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Polo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meno works Polo's body with a nice hook.
Meno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Polo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Meno finds it's way round the side to connect with Polo's head.
Meno drives through and clinches with Polo against the cage.
Polo is trying to pull guard but Meno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Meno works on Polo's body with a couple of short punches.
Meno lands with a left to the head.
Polo is trying to pull guard but Meno has him pressed against the cage.
Meno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polo tries to pull guard but Meno won't allow it.
Polo tries to pull guard but Meno holds him up against the cage and eventually Polo drops back down to his feet.
Polo is trying to pull guard but Meno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Meno breaks from the clinch.
Meno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Meno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Polo tries to land knees in the clinch but Meno avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Meno.
Meno scores with a shot to the side of Polo's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ele Meno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meno scores with a body shot.
Meno scores with a jab.
Meno thuds his right hand into Polo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meno misses with a two punch combination.
Polo tries a head kick but it misses.
Meno connects with a right hand. Polo shakes it off.
Meno misses with a few strikes there.
Polo attempts a counter takedown but Meno avoids it well and moves away.
Ele Meno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Polo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ele Meno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meno 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 24:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ele Meno!
Ele Meno thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Alonzo Longabaugh (ranked 999 p4p, 822 weight class) and Darrell Newsome (ranked 127 p4p, 107 weight class). Darrell Newsome is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darrell Newsome!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newsome shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut.
Longabaugh misses with a lunging right hand
and Newsome counters with a stiff right hand.
Longabaugh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newsome blocks a jab.
Newsome takes one to the side of the head.
Longabaugh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Newsome.
Longabaugh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Newsome on the side of the head.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Newsome.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Longabaugh to score with a decent uppercut.
Newsome works over Longabaugh's head and body with a nice combination.
Newsome tries to clinch up.
A jab from Longabaugh misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut
and Newsome counters with a right hand to the body.
Newsome scores with a nice strike.
Longabaugh throws a jab when Newsome was well out of range.
A jab from Newsome does it's job there.
Longabaugh misses with a right hand
and Newsome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Newsome misses its intended target.
Longabaugh swings widly with a right hand
and Newsome connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longabaugh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Newsome slips under a jab from Longabaugh.
Newsome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Newsome avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut.
Newsome closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a left hand.
Longabaugh lands a shot to the body.
Newsome is working Longabaugh over against the cage.
Longabaugh lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a nice uppercut.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newsome throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Longabaugh finds it's target.
Longabaugh connects with a nice looking jab.
Longabaugh slips a jab from Newsome.
Longabaugh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Newsome missing with a left hand there. Longabaugh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh connects with a nice looking jab.
and Longabaugh counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Newsome! He's just covering up as Longabaugh starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William H Bonney (ranked 1247 p4p, 370 weight class) and Tommy Weismuller (ranked 188 p4p, 57 weight class). Weismuller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nobody Speak kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, William H Bonney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Weismuller!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonney stuns Weismuller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bonney misses with a looping right.
Weismuller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller cracks Bonney with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bonney misses with an uppercut.
Bonney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weismuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonney.
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Bonney throws a lazy right hand but Weismuller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bonney lands a nice shot that snaps Weismuller's head back.
Weismuller avoids the body shot from Bonney.
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonney.
Weismuller cracks Bonney with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonney throws a big shot that misses.
Weismuller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A good leg kick by Weismuller.
Bonney looks to throw the jab but Weismuller is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bonney. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bonney's hands.
Bonney walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weismuller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weismuller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonney misses with a body shot
enabling Weismuller to counter with a crisp jab.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Bonney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bonney throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bonney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weismuller under the eye.
Weismuller defending well as Bonney loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Bonney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Bonney.
Bonney misses with a hook.
Bonney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weismuller.
Weismuller throws the left hand but Bonney avoids the punch easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weismuller connects with a right hand. Bonney shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Weismuller lands a right hook to the body.
Weismuller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Weismuller tries to clinch there but Bonney circles away.
Bonney loads up on a big right hand but Weismuller slips the punch.
Weismuller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bonney under the eye.
Bonney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weismuller.
Weismuller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bonney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Weismuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonney gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weismuller.
Bonney looks to land a left hand but Weismuller moved out of range nicely.
Weismuller moves into the clinch successfully.
Weismuller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonney lands a nice uppercut.
Bonney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weismuller lands with a left to the head.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bonney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Weismuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Weismuller tries to throw a body punch but Bonney avoids it by throwing Weismuller back against the cage.
Bonney tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Bonney on the inside.
Bonney throws a head punch that misses.
Weismuller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weismuller.
Weismuller working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weismuller.
Bonney lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Bonney working aggressively here.
Weismuller has a couple of punches blocked by Bonney.
Weismuller pushes Bonney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonney.
Weismuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonney lands with a short shot to the head.
Weismuller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weismuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonney.
Bonney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weismuller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonney. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Weismuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller missing with a left hand there. Bonney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Bonney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bonney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weismuller throws out the jab.
Weismuller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bonney shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Weismuller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Weismuller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bonney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weismuller. That's going to slow Bonney down.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
Weismuller tries to clinch but Bonney moves out of range.
Bonney is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weismuller.
Weismuller lands with a nice body punch.
Bonney throws a predictable looking body shot
and Weismuller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bonney lands with a good body shot.
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
Weismuller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Weismuller misses with a looping left.
Bonney drops Weismuller with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Weismuller looks back up at him and smiles so Bonney waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonney cracks Weismuller with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Weismuller looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bonney finish him?
Weismuller is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller looks to land a left hand but Bonney moved out of range nicely.
Bonney misses with a low kick.
Weismuller is looking to chop away at Bonney's legs.
Weismuller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weismuller.
Bonney misses the jab.
Weismuller tries to clinch but Bonney moves out of range.
Weismuller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bonney's head backwards.
Bonney ducks right into an uppercut from Weismuller.
Bonney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bonney throws a body punch but Weismuller moves out of range.
Bonney is looking to score with low kicks.
Bonney looks to throw the jab but Weismuller is out of range.
Weismuller wants to land a leg kick but Bonney is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Weismuller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonney blocking some punches.
Bonney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonney's elbow.
Weismuller tries to throw a body punch but Bonney avoids it by throwing Weismuller back against the cage.
Bonney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Weismuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weismuller has a couple of punches blocked by Bonney.
Weismuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonney.
Bonney tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
Weismuller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bonney seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Weismuller can turn it around.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weismuller misses with a body punch.
Bonney blocking some punches.
Bonney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bonney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonney.
Bonney lands with a short shot to the head.
Weismuller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weismuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonney.
Still in the clinch, Weismuller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonney wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bonney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Bonney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Bonney on the inside.
Bonney misses with a body punch.
Weismuller blocking some punches.
Weismuller has a couple of punches blocked by Bonney.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Weismuller.
A short uppercut from Bonney.
Bonney working aggressively here.
Bonney lands a nice uppercut.
Bonney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weismuller's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Weismuller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonney prevents a body shot from Weismuller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller misses with some punches.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonney.
Weismuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller gets through Bonney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Weismuller working aggressively here.
Bonney misses with some punches.
Bonney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weismuller just leaning against Bonney, taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonney swings wildly with an uppercut but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weismuller gets through Bonney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Weismuller tries a body shot but Bonney blocks it.
Bonney misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William H Bonney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller'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. This is the final round!
Weismuller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Weismuller in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bonney manages to break the clinch.
Bonney defending well as Weismuller loads up on a big left hand.
Bonney scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Weismuller moves out of range of the leg kick from Bonney.
Weismuller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonney.
Nice body punch from Bonney.
Weismuller throws a hook but Bonney blocks it.
Bonney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonney. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weismuller throws out a counter right but Bonney avoids it with no problem.
Bonney walks into a jab.
Weismuller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Weismuller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonney.
A clash of legs there as Bonney blocks the low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bonney crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Weismuller - the referee stops the clock and Bonney gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Weismuller. Bonney manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bonney slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Weismuller slips a jab from Bonney.
Bonney swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weismuller counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonney swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Bonney lands a right hook to the body.
Weismuller cracks Bonney with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bonney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weismuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonney.
Bonney throws a hook but Weismuller blocks it.
Bonney misses the body punch
and Bonney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Bonney finds it's way through Weismuller's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller lands a body shot.
Bonney looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weismuller throws a leg kick that misses.
Weismuller is looking to slow Bonney down with leg kicks.
Bonney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Bonney misses.
Bonney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bonney throws out a loose jab but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weismuller missing with a left hand there. Bonney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weismuller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonney.
Weismuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonney is just out of range.
Weismuller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Bonney does it's job there.
Bonney takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses.
Weismuller is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney defending well as Weismuller loads up on a big left hand.
Weismuller is looking to chop away at Bonney's legs.
A jab lands there for Weismuller.
Weismuller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Weismuller misses with some punches.
Bonney digs a right hand underneath Weismuller's ribcage. Weismuller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Weismuller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weismuller's elbow.
Bonney has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weismuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonney misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney pushes Weismuller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonney lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Weismuller.
Weismuller blocking some punches.
Weismuller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Bonney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weismullers head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weismuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonney.
Bonney has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Bonney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonney scores with a hook to the body.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from Bonney.
Bonney breaks from the clinch.
Weismuller throws a looping overhand right but Bonney ducks down to avoid it.
Bonney tries a low kick but Weismuller avoids it.
Bonney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Bonney.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonney throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Weismuller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bonney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weismuller.
Bonney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bonney throws a leg kick but Weismuller moved away.
Bonney looks to land a left hand but Weismuller moved out of range nicely.
Weismuller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 William H Bonney.
I think Bonney 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Weismuller!
An out of breath Tommy Weismuller 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 Kane Thoupos (ranked 139 p4p, 376 weight class) and Gord Ryan (ranked 16 p4p, 49 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thoupos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 151 Rum - JID. Gord Ryan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Thoupos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gord Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoupos darts in trying to clinch
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Thoupos throws a leg kick
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Thoupos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Thoupos appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos connects with the punch.
Thoupos lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thoupos digs a good body shot into Ryan's ribs.
We've been told by Thoupos's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoupos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Thoupos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thoupos closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Thoupos.
Thoupos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan tries a body shot but Thoupos blocks it.
Ryan misses with an elbow strike.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Thoupos.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
A short left from Ryan.
Thoupos misses with the head strike.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos misses with a body punch.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thoupos cracks Ryan with a nice body shot.
Ryan looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoupos lands an uppercut.
Thoupos is working Ryan over against the cage.
Thoupos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoupos tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoupos.
Thoupos scores with a shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Thoupos misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thoupos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ryans head.
Thoupos misses with a body punch.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoupos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoupos has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Ryan is trying to break the clinch but Thoupos has him pressed against the cage.
Thoupos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoupos throws a head punch that misses.
Thoupos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoupos.
Thoupos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has had enough of the clinch but Thoupos keeps him there for the moment.
Thoupos is working Ryan over against the cage.
Ryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thoupos scores with a leg kick.
Thoupos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ryan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thoupos 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.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thoupos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thoupos.
Thoupos instigates a clinch.
Thoupos struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands.
Thoupos throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoupos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thoupos thuds his right hand into Ryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thoupos misses with a body punch
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kane Thoupos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoupos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Thoupos dominated that 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.
Thoupos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thoupos misses with a body shot
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Thoupos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thoupos blocks a jab.
Thoupos is looking to counter punch.
Thoupos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan wants to get back to striking at distance but Thoupos won't allow it.
Thoupos pushes Ryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ryan lands an elbow that stopped Thoupos in his tracks for a moment.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Thoupos scores with a shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Thoupos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ryans head.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Thoupos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoupos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan cracks Thoupos with a nice body shot.
Thoupos misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan is trying to push Thoupos away but Thoupos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thoupos blocks an elbow strike.
Thoupos misses with a punch to the body.
Thoupos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thoupos is looking to wear down Ryan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thoupos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ryan's head backwards.
Ryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thoupos looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoupos.
Thoupos swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoupos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thoupos misses with a hook to the body
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan takes a swing at Thoupos's ribcage but misses.
Thoupos catches Ryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan drops Thoupos with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thoupos looks back up at him and smiles so Ryan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Thoupos is rocked!
Thoupos throws a leg kick
and Ryan counters with a big left hand that crumples Thoupos! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gord Ryan!
Gord Ryan is the new middleweight champion!
Gord Ryan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Kane Thoupos was interviewed post fight and said 'What really happened on that Thursday in August High School that led to Chris Woods death? Pftctctxtysfsrhhh the fuck is that! Fly in my mouth, I can’t see… gotta get out of this country motherfucker'.
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