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SYN 1053 Todd vs Diggs III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Parker (ranked 2537 p4p, 1541 weight class) and Izzy Bangin (ranked 283 p4p, 187 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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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Izzy Bangin!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangin throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Bangin tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Bangin misses.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jacob Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker slips under a jab from Bangin.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
A leg kick checked by Parker.
Bangin slips a straight right by Parker.
Bangin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Bangin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bangin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Parker is out of range.
Bangin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parker.
Parker scores with a body shot.
Bangin misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bangin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parker. That did some damage!
Parker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangin throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker connects with a single shot there.
Bangin misses with a looping right.
Parker throws a big counter combination but Bangin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Bangin's head but Bangin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bangin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bangin avoids the head kick by Parker.
Bangin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bangin throws out a counter right but Parker avoids it with no problem.
Bangin throws a low kick, looking for Parker's leg but Parker calmly moves out of range.
Parker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bangin wants to slow Parker down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Parker.
Bangin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bangin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bangin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A left and a right from Parker both land. Nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Parker cracks Bangin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bangin in his tracks.
Bangin throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker throws a quick counter head kick but Bangin was just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bangin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bangin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker slips a jab from Bangin.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Parker.
Bangin misses with a leg kick.
Parker throws a series of punches but Bangin avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Parker.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker checks a leg kick.
Bangin scores with a nice right hand.
Bangin walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bangin. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bangin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parker's sensitive parts.
Parker checks a low kick from Bangin.
Parker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bangin.
Parker scores with a jab to the body.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Bangin tries a quick counter leg kick but Parker is wise to it.
Parker tries to clinch up.
Bangin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Parker lands a head shot.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bangin throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Bangin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker lands a head kick!
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Parker lands a jab-cross combination.
Bangin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parker. That did some damage!
Parker lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bangin.
A slow jab from Bangin misses its intended target.
Parker connects with a single shot there.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bangin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parker looks to land a combination but Bangin avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Parker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A good leg kick by Bangin.
Bangin misses with the combination.
Parker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Parker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bangin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Parker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Parker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bangin throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Parker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bangin lands with a shot to the body.
Parker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bangin throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bangin throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bangin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bangin throws a low kick but Parker avoids it.
Parker throws a big counter combination but Bangin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Parker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Bangin moves out of range easily.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bangin can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Parker misses.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Parker looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacob Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bangin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Parker checks it well.
Parker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bangin throws a low kick, looking for Parker's leg but Parker calmly moves out of range.
Parker slips under a jab from Bangin.
Bangin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Parker.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bangin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Parker has got the better of the exchanges.
Parker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab from Bangin.
Bangin looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Bangin cracks a nice hook into Parker's ribs.
Parker lands a head kick. Bangin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Bangin slips under a jab from Parker.
Parker lands a head kick!
Parker blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parker checks a leg kick.
Parker is looking to clinch but Bangin is avoiding it.
Bangin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Parker with a body shot.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Bangin scores with a leg kick.
Parker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bangin slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
Parker has closed the distance and engaged Bangin in a clinch.
A short left from Bangin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bangin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bangin breaks from the clinch.
Bangin lands a leg kick that knocks Parker off balance momentarily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Parker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bangin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bangin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Parker gets a clinch.
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker scores with a jab. Bangin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jacob Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bangin to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Bangin misses.
Bangin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
Bangin throws a counter combo.
Parker takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Parker moves out of range as Bangin strikes.
Bangin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Bangin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bangin scrambles back to his feet.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Bangin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bangin throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Parker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Parker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bangin.
Parker lands with a short shot to the head.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bangin works Parker's body with a nice hook.
Bangin throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
Bangin thumps Parker with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Parker misses.
Parker blocks a leg kick.
Bangin with a hook.
Bangin throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Bangin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Parker.
Bangin misses with a looping left.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Bangin moves out of range easily.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Parker lands a jab to Bangin's midsection.
Parker connects with a right hand. Bangin shakes it off.
Bangin throws a solid leg kick but Parker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bangin.
A quick step to the side and Parker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bangin.
A left lands for Bangin.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bangin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Parker.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bangin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bangin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parker wants to clinch.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Bangin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bangin dips to his left and cracks Parker with an uppercut!
Bangin loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bangin throws a right hand that misses
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bangin moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Parker.
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 Jacob Parker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bangin avoids the head kick by Parker.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bangin.
Parker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bangin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Parker scrambles back to his feet.
Bangin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bangin loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Bangin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Bangin's shoulder, as Bangin tries to avoid the shot.
Bangin lands with a hook. Parker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bangin throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
Bangin misses with a leg kick.
Parker misses the body punch
letting Bangin counter with a right hand.
A big left from Parker misses.
Parker checks a low kick from Bangin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Bangin looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Bangin blocks a head kick by Parker.
Bangin loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Bangin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parker doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Bangin looks to land a body kick but Parker moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangin takes one on the button.
Bangin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parker's sensitive parts.
Parker loads up on a big right hand but Bangin slips the punch.
Bangin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parker. That did some damage!
Bangin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bangin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Parker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin connects with an inside leg kick.
Bangin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bangin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Parker back to the cage. Bangin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Parker tries to clinch up but Bangin circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker throws a head kick that Bangin semi-blocks.
Bangin throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Bangin moved out of range.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Izzy Bangin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Parker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bangin looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Bangin.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bangin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.
Parker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Bangin moved out of range.
Bangin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bangin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Parker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bangin looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Parker thinks about countering with a head kick.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Bangin tenderised Parker's leg. Parker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bangin takes one to the side of the head.
Bangin is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangin avoids the head kick by Parker.
An inside leg kick from Bangin misses.
Bangin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Parker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bangin throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
Parker lands with a slapping head kick.
Parker moves away from the strike by Bangin.
Parker throws a counter high kick but Bangin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bangin misses with an uppercut.
Parker throws a nice looking combination but Bangin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker has managed to clinch.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bangin connects with the punch.
Parker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Jacob Parker has been cut.
Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - Bangin circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangin throws a leg kick but Parker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Parker checks it.
Parker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Parker moves out of range of the body kick from Bangin.
Parker lands a glancing blow to the side of Bangin's head.
A swing and a miss from Bangin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Parker. Those never looked like landing.
Bangin throws a front kick aimed at Parker's knee but Parker avoids it well.
Parker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bangin backs up against the cage.
Parker throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
A jab from Bangin misses.
Bangin looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Bangin throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bangin throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Parker lands a jab.
Parker lands with a cross.
Parker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker moves in looking to clinch but Bangin pushes him off.
Bangin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bangin throws a leg kick that misses.
Parker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bangin throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Izzy Bangin.
Well Parker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hrvoje Palmotic (ranked 1317 p4p, 1492 weight class) and Drax Bautista (ranked 187 p4p, 204 weight class). Palmotic comes to the cage accompanied by One day I'll be king. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvoje Palmotic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drax Bautista!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmotic lunges at Bautista with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bautista's hand.
 It looks like Drax Bautista has been cut.
Palmotic drops Bautista with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bautista looks back up at him and smiles so Palmotic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Bautista is rocked!
Palmotic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Palmotic throws a right hand that misses
and Bautista counters with a straight right hand.
Bautista is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmotic finish him?
Palmotic works Bautista's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmotic thumps Bautista with a low kick.
Bautista seems to have recovered his senses.
Palmotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Bautista.
Bautista let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Palmotic.
Palmotic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bautista walks into a jab.
Palmotic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bautista throws a jab but it's blocked by Palmotic.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut
and Bautista counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmotic misses with a hook. Bautista ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Bautista on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bautista scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bautista.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmotic thows a leg kick but Bautista checks it
and Bautista cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Palmotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palmotic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bautista's head backwards.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the body
and Bautista counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palmotic misses with a hook.
Bautista throws out a counter right but Palmotic avoids it with no problem.
Palmotic staying out of range there.
Bautista avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bautista swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic misses the jab.
Bautista looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bautista misses with a hook. Palmotic ducked under it nicely.
Palmotic misses with a jab to the body
and Bautista counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palmotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bautista misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bautista misses with a kick to the body
and Palmotic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Palmotic throws a lazy body kick
and Bautista cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palmotic throws a body kick that misses
letting Bautista counter with a right hand.
Palmotic lands a big right hand that sends Bautista crashing to the mat! Palmotic stays standing though and waves Bautista back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic punishes Bautista's body with a nice straight punch.
Bautista takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bautista appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bautista has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Palmotic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bautista checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Palmotic.
As Bautista backs away, Palmotic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Palmotic misses with a head kick.
Bautista slips a jab from Palmotic.
Palmotic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Palmotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bautista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautista takes a jab right on the kisser.
Palmotic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bautista appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Palmotic throws a solid leg kick but Bautista takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Palmotic.
Bautista throws out a counter right but Palmotic avoids it with no problem.
Bautista avoids a kick to the body.
Palmotic throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Palmotic.
Bautista avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Bautista on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Palmotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Palmotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmotic throws a right hand that misses
letting Bautista counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hrvoje Palmotic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drax Bautista's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Palmotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Bautista counters with a nice uppercut.
Palmotic throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Bautista misses.
Bautista connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Palmotic misses with a right hand
and Bautista counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bautista.
Palmotic with the inside leg kick.
Hrvoje Palmotic is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut
letting Bautista counter with a right hand.
Palmotic misses the body punch
and Bautista finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Palmotic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista looks to throw the jab but Palmotic is out of range.
Bautista takes one on the button.
Palmotic throws a hook but Bautista avoids it easily.
Palmotic takes a swing at Bautista's ribcage but misses.
Bautista checks the leg kick nicely there.
Palmotic scores with a spinning back kick!
Bautista throws a body shot but no joy.
Palmotic misses with a kick to the body
and Palmotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmotic misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautista throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Bautista misses.
Palmotic misses with a kick to the body
letting Bautista counter with a right hand.
Palmotic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Palmotic throws a body kick that misses
and Bautista counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palmotic misses the body punch
and Bautista cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the body
and Bautista connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palmotic looks to throw a body kick
and Bautista cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palmotic looks to land a combination. Bautista sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista jabs Palmotic right on the nose. Palmotic blinks but takes it well.
Palmotic throws a body punch but Bautista moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmotic. Bautista does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bautista looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Palmotic throws a leg kick
and Bautista counters with an outside leg kick.
Palmotic misses with a kick to the body.
Palmotic loads up on a big right hand but Bautista slips the punch.
Palmotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bautista throws out the jab.
Palmotic throws a right hand that misses
and Bautista counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut.
Bautista tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palmotic cracks Bautista with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bautista looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Palmotic finish him?
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!
Palmotic throws a combination that misses
enabling Bautista to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Bautista finds it's target.
Palmotic lands the left hand.
A lazy body kick from Palmotic
and Bautista counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bautista.
Palmotic moves out of range as Bautista strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Drax Bautista will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Drax Bautista's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Palmotic swings widly with a right hand
and Palmotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Bautista counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bautista walks into a left hand.
Palmotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bautista fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Palmotic cracks Bautista with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Palmotic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bautista to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic pushes Bautista away with a front kick.
Palmotic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bautista counters with a stiff right hand.
Bautista is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palmotic.
Palmotic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bautista is just out of range.
Palmotic misses with a left hand
and Bautista counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palmotic wants to land a leg kick but Bautista is out of range.
Bautista swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Palmotic misses.
Bautista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmotic throws a lazy right hand but Bautista sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bautista counters with a body kick.
Bautista connects with the punch.
Bautista blocks a head kick by Palmotic.
Bautista swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic checks a low kick from Bautista.
Palmotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bautista.
Palmotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bautista can do to turn this around?
Palmotic lands a nice looking body kick.
Palmotic misses the shot to the body.
Palmotic misses with a two punch combination.
Palmotic misses with a shot to the body
and Bautista counters with a thumping low kick.
Bautista looks to throw the jab but Palmotic is out of range.
Palmotic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bautista is looking to land body kicks.
Bautista moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bautista lands a slapping body shot.
Palmotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bautista takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Palmotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bautista.
Bautista staying out of range there.
Bautista let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Palmotic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Palmotic connects with a right hand. Bautista shakes it off.
Palmotic moves out of range of the body kick from Bautista.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bautista.
Palmotic throws a lazy body kick
and Bautista counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palmotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palmotic throws a right hand that misses
and Bautista counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palmotic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bautista is out of range.
Bautista throws out a counter right but Palmotic avoids it with no problem.
Palmotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Bautista counters with a right hand to the body.
Good shot there by Palmotic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hrvoje Palmotic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Palmotic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hrvoje Palmotic!
Hrvoje Palmotic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 1511 p4p, 1550 weight class) and Renji Abarai (ranked 106 p4p, 108 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Renji Abarai enters the cage!
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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 27 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Renji Abarai!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abarai scores with a leg kick.
Abarai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Branko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Branko drops back looking for a leg! Abarai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abarai manages to kick Branko off! Branko jumps back into Abarai's guard.
Branko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Abarai prevents Branko from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko tries for a kimura but Abarai is defending well.
Branko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko tries for a kimura but Abarai is defending well.
Branko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abarai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abarai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Branko is controlling him well.
Branko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abarai, who protects the arm well.
Branko passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Abarai!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abarai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Branko looking to secure an arm triangle but Abarai defends it well.
Branko has hold of Abarai's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Abarai manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Abarai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Branko is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Abarai is surviving well by controlling Branko's body position as best he can.
Branko looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Branko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Abarai is on top in guard.
Branko looking for a guillotine here but Abarai defends easily.
Abarai wanted to stand there but Branko had control of the position.
Branko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branko has a closed guard, preventing Abarai from standing up.
Abarai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Branko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Branko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abarai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abarai wants to stand but Branko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abarai gets to his feet. Branko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davdio Branko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Branko dives in for a single leg takedown but Abarai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Abarai as the two fighters clinch.
Abarai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abarai lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Abarai.
Abarai is pressed up against the cage. Branko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abarai down to the mat. Abarai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abarai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Branko. Branko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai scores with a leg kick.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Branko.
Abarai flicks out a counter leg kick but Branko steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice straight punches there by Abarai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abarai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Abarai catches Branko right on the button with a cross.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abarai avoids it really well and circles away.
Branko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Branko shoots in looking for a takedown. Abarai tries to sprawl out of it but Branko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abarai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Branko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Branko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Branko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Renji Abarai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abarai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Branko saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko fails with the takedown.
Branko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Branko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
Abarai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Branko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abarai avoids it really well and circles away.
Branko checks a low kick from Abarai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Branko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Branko dives in for a single leg takedown but Abarai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Branko goes for a takedown attempt but Abarai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Abarai scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Branko is defended easily by Abarai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abarai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Branko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abarai avoids it really well and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Branko.
Abarai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Branko fails to land the takedown.
Abarai delivers a nice body kick.
Renji Abarai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abarai is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai scores with a shot to the body.
Abarai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abarai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Branko is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Branko needs to keep his hands up - Abarai had a free shot at his head there.
Abarai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Branko is out of range and Abarai settles back down.
Branko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abarai as he jumps to the side.
Abarai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Branko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Abarai punishes Branko's body with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Abarai.
A shot to the liver by Abarai. Beautiful body shot.
Abarai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Abarai as he connects with a hook.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abarai as he avoids it easily.
Abarai lands a head shot.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Branko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Abarai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abarai to score with a decent uppercut.
Abarai throws out a powerful jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Branko checks a leg kick.
Abarai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Branko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abarai's waist but Abarai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Branko off to one side.
A cross from Abarai lands.
Abarai feints and then cracks Branko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Branko down.
Branko takes one to the side of the head.
Abarai thuds a left hand into Branko's body.
Branko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abarai pinned against the cage. Abarai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Branko takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Branko ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Branko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
Branko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abarai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abarai lands a jab to Branko's midsection.
Branko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abarai scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branko shoots in but Abarai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abarai thuds a left hand into Branko's body.
Branko shoots in but no luck this time.
Abarai thumps Branko with a low kick.
Abarai thuds a left hand into Branko's body.
Abarai connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko slips a jab from Abarai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Abarai.
Branko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abarai. Abarai obviously looking to wear him down.
Branko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abarai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Branko's head.
Branko closes the distance and clinches up with Abarai, looking for a takedown. Branko pushes Abarai against the cage but Abarai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Abarai.
Branko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abarai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Branko at a distance.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abarai sprawls well. Abarai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
Branko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abarai's waist but Abarai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Branko off to one side.
Abarai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Branko slips under a jab from Abarai.
Abarai connects with a crisp jab.
Branko shoots for a takedown but Abarai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Branko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abarai.
Branko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abarai to score with a decent uppercut.
Abarai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abarai lands a body shot.
Branko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
Abarai lands with a straight right. Branko didn't see that one coming.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Branko.
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!
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but Abarai is defending well.
Abarai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Abarai is controlling Branko's trapped leg to prevent Branko from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branko stops Abarai from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branko wants to work for an arm triangle but Abarai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Branko is working for a kimura but Abarai is defending it quite comfortably.
Abarai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Branko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Abarai dives on top into guard.
Branko has a closed guard, preventing Abarai from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renji Abarai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abarai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
During a confident post fight interview, Renji Abarai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Tamburello (ranked 783 p4p, 1031 weight class) and Limu Emu (ranked 83 p4p, 116 weight class). Tamburello's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Going Out of Style - Dropkick Murphys. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Tamburello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Limu Emu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chris Tamburello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamburello misses the shot to the body.
Emu defending well as Tamburello loads up on a big left hand.
Emu misses with a two punch combination.
Emu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tamburello.
Tamburello tests Emu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tamburello looks to score with a jab to the body but Emu is just out of range.
Tamburello lands a jab-cross combination.
Tamburello throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamburello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tamburello ducks right into an uppercut from Emu.
Emu scores with a hook to the body. Tamburello takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Emu works Tamburello's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamburello lands with a hook. Emu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emu was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
Emu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emu wants to slow Tamburello down by chopping away at his legs.
Tamburello takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamburello throws a hook but Emu avoids it easily.
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emu moves away.
Emu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Emu lands with an overhand left.
Tamburello checks the leg kick.
Emu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tamburello quickly recovers to half guard.
Tamburello is looking to improve his position.
Emu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tamburello could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Emu has cracked it and Tamburello is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Emu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Limu Emu!
Limu Emu 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Armad Bates (ranked 337 p4p, 577 weight class) and Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 47 p4p, 75 weight class). Vlad Tepes lV has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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14 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Armad Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tepes lV!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tepes lV swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bates defending well as Tepes lV loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes lV takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tepes lV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bates sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bates looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tepes lV doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tepes lV misses with a looping right.
Tepes lV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes lV smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tepes lV scores with a nice strike.
Bates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Bates on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bates moves out of range of the strikes.
Bates is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tepes lV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates misses with an uppercut. Tepes lV saw that one coming.
Tepes lV lands a nice shot to the body.
Bates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tepes lV misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tepes lV is trying to break the clinch but Bates has him pressed against the cage.
Bates jumps guard and drags Tepes lV to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes lV working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tepes lV throws a big right hand that misses.
Tepes lV looking to sit in guard and control but Bates gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tepes lV looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bates puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tepes lV wants to control but Bates passes into side.
Tepes lV struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bates throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tepes lV works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tepes lV won't allow Bates to pass to mount.
Tepes lV is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tepes lV wants to control but Bates is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bates content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tepes lV wants to control but Bates is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice sprawl there from Tepes lV as Bates shoots in.
Tepes lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Tepes lV swings for the body but Bates moves out of range.
Bates throwing a counter right hand but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV misses with a body shot
and Bates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bates throws a hook to the side of Tepes lV's head but Tepes lV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes lV takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bates has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bates.
Tepes lV manages to break the clinch.
Tepes lV tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes lV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Tepes lV is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates wants to clinch up but Tepes lV keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Tepes lV was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bates lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bates moves out of range as Tepes lV throws a body kick.
Bates cracks Tepes lV with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bates shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Tepes lV to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Armad Bates will probably get the nod.
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.
Tepes lV will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vlad Tepes lV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bates clinches.
Tepes lV manages to break the clinch.
Tepes lV misses with a wild body shot.
Bates is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tepes lV throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Tepes lV lands with a cross.
Bates takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tepes lV connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bates forces Tepes lV back against the cage and clinches.
Tepes lV is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tepes lV prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tepes lV breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tepes lV swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tepes lV swings for the body but Bates moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bates.
Bates blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Tepes lV.
Bates pushes Tepes lV up against the cage in a clinch.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tepes lV lands a shot to the body.
Tepes lV stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armad Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes lV prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tepes lV lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bates has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tepes lV is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bates is trying to pull guard but Tepes lV turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tepes lV working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Tepes lV - that landed with a thud.
Bates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tepes lV shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bates slips under a jab from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV slips under a jab from Bates.
Tepes lV throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tepes lV lands a nice shot to the body.
Tepes lV connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bates. Bates circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bates throws a sloppy body shot
and Tepes lV counters with a stiff right hand.
 Bates is rocked!
Tepes lV with a nice calf kick.
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tepes lV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tepes lV paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes lV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tepes lV drops Bates with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bates looks back up at him and smiles so Tepes lV waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bates moves into range and clinches up with Tepes lV.
Tepes lV presses Bates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tepes lV's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tepes lV walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bates drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Tepes lV swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bates's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes lV!
After winning the bout, Vlad Tepes lV thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imperial Washington (ranked 251 p4p, 1076 weight class) and Prokop Pustik (ranked 31 p4p, 120 weight class). Imperial Washington has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 30 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imperial Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prokop Pustik!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Pustik misses its intended target.
A low kick from Washington misses
and Pustik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Washington connects with a body shot that sends Pustik's belly button to the back.
Pustik lands a slapping body shot.
Pustik looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Washington misses with a leg kick.
Washington throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pustik's head.
Washington throws a head kick but Pustik moves out of range.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Washington lands with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Pustik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pustik.
Washington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Washington lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington throws the left hand but Pustik avoids the punch easily.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Pustik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pustik! But no joy.
Pustik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington tried to score with a low kick but Pustik checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pustik! But no joy.
Washington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Washington. Beautiful body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pustik has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pustik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pustik swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Washington lands a slapping body shot.
Pustik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pustik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Pustik misses.
Pustik needs to keep his hands up - Washington had a free shot at his head there.
Pustik misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Washington counters with a good low kick that Pustik was not able to check.
Pustik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pustik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Pustik thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Washington.
Washington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pustik checks it well.
Washington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pustik avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
Washington digs a right hand into Pustik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pustik's gas tank.
Pustik looks winded!
Washington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Washington breaks the clinch.
Pustik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
A nice leg kick lands there from Washington.
Pustik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington lands with a shot to the body.
Washington clinches up against the cage.
Pustik has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Pustik working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington drops Pustik with a big knee straight up the middle! Pustik is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Prokop Pustik has been cut.
A jab lands there for Washington.
Imperial Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pustik thuds a left hand into Washington's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Washington, as that shot connected.
Pustik is rocked!
Washington drops Pustik with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Pustik! Washington dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imperial Washington!
A less than humble Imperial Washington misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Narloch (ranked 146 p4p, 474 weight class) and Jerry Short (ranked 11 p4p, 26 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Short's choice of entrance music: Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135
21 - 15 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Narloch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerry Short!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narloch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Short fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Short fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Narloch lands with an uppercut that bounces Short off the cage and back into range.
Short looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leandro Narloch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Short.
Narloch sends Short crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Narloch is motioning to the referee to let Short up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Short is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Narloch throws a pinpoint strike between Short's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Short crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Narloch scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leandro Narloch!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Leandro Narloch waved his t-shirt featuring 30th Century Beer Store's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bugsy Seigel (ranked 201 p4p, 225 weight class) and Douglas Sampson (ranked 24 p4p, 28 weight class). Seigel comes to the cage accompanied by Paradise City - Guns N' Roses. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sampson's choice of entrance music: Sunshine (ft. Anthony Hamilton) - Twista . Douglas Sampson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bugsy Seigel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sampson throws a body kick that misses
and Seigel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sampson clinches.
Sampson tries to work over Seigel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seigel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sampson tries a head kick but it misses.
Seigel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seigel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson slips under a jab.
Sampson throws a shot from downtown. Seigel moves away and avoids it.
Seigel thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seigel.
Seigel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Douglas Sampson has been cut.
Sampson closes the distance and pushes Seigel back into the cage.
Seigel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sampson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seigel crunches a lovely knee into Sampson's ribcage.
Sampson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Seigel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sampson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seigel.
Seigel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Seigel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Sampson.
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!
Sampson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson lands with a left to the head.
Seigel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seigel swings for the body but Sampson moves out of range.
Sampson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Seigel misses with a body punch
and Sampson counters with a low kick, right behind Seigel 's knee.
Seigel throws out a loose jab but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seigel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seigel is looking to counter punch.
Seigel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Sampson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Seigel.
Sampson tries to clinch but Seigel is having none of it.
Seigel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Seigel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sampson on the side of the head.
Sampson misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sampson is looking to clinch but Seigel is avoiding it.
Seigel throws a looping overhand right but Sampson ducks down to avoid it.
Sampson lunges at Seigel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Seigel's hand.
Seigel looks to score with a jab to the body but Sampson is just out of range.
It seemed like Sampson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seigel throws the kick towards the body but Sampson avoids it.
Sampson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bugsy Seigel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Sampson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sampson throws a right and a left that Seigel avoids nicely.
Sampson takes a swing at Seigel's ribcage but misses.
Bugsy Seigel is winning the standup battle so far.
Sampson moves away from the strike by Seigel.
Seigel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson fakes the leg kick and cracks Seigel in the body.
Sampson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seigel prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Seigel can't break the clinch.
Seigel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sampson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seigel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Seigel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seigel lands a big head kick that sends Sampson tumbling to the mat! Seigel takes a step backwards and waves Sampson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sampson is rocked!
Sampson is looking to clinch.
Seigel cracks Sampson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sampson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Seigel finish him?
Sampson is still on wobbly legs! Can Seigel finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson throws a lazy head kick
and Seigel counters with a left to the body.
Sampson seems to have recovered his senses.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
Seigel lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Sampson up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Seigel from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Sampson's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bugsy Seigel!
Bugsy Seigel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Douglas Sampson was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing goes over my head… my reflexes are too fast, but my famously huge turd pre fight left me feeling dizzy and I was seeing double vision the whole fight'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adan Puno (ranked 83 p4p, 465 weight class) and Alexander Rozhkov (ranked 8 p4p, 54 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class 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 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adan Puno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rozhkov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rozhkov.
Puno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rozhkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rozhkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puno is fending him off so far but Rozhkov persists. Nope, Puno circles away and we're back to standing.
Puno appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rozhkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Puno manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Puno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Puno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rozhkov trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rozhkov throwing strikes from guard but Puno blocks nicely.
Rozhkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rozhkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rozhkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puno looking to control.
Rozhkov throws a strike but Puno rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rozhkov is trying to keep Puno in close.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Rozhkov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Puno is stalling in the full guard.
Rozhkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puno is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rozhkov looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Puno misses with a body kick.
Puno throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rozhkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Rozhkov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rozhkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Puno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Puno defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Puno down.
It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Sloppy strikes there by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puno tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rozhkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Rozhkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rozhkov working the ground and pound.
Rozhkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rozhkov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov throws a strike aimed at the side of Puno's head but Puno avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adan Puno'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.
Rozhkov checks the leg kick.
Puno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rozhkov throws a series of punches but Puno avoids them all with ease.
Puno appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Puno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Puno dodges the punch combination from Rozhkov.
Puno misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Rozhkov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rozhkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rozhkov showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rozhkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puno defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno is not content to let Rozhkov control the position.
Rozhkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Puno tries to roll over but Rozhkov keeps him under control.
Puno is doing well to control the position and prevent Rozhkov from advancing to side control.
Rozhkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puno defending well though.
Rozhkov looks to land a strike but Puno avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rozhkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rozhkov trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puno keeping full guard, as Rozhkov tries to pass.
Puno is controlling Rozhkov's posture.
Rozhkov postures up in Puno's guard and throws a big left but Puno blocks it.
Puno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rozhkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rozhkov with a jab.
Rozhkov with a nice cross.
Rozhkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov closes the distance and clinches up with Puno, looking for a takedown. Rozhkov pushes Puno against the cage but Puno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Puno fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rozhkov just manages to avoid it.
Rozhkov dives in and grabs Puno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Puno pushes down on Rozhkov's head and hops out.
Rozhkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rozhkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rozhkov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Puno counters with a big head kick but Rozhkov shrugs it off.
Puno does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Puno misses with a hook. Rozhkov ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Puno - just one landing.
Puno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rozhkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Puno's head.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno walks into a jab.
Rozhkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Puno sprawls well. He's pushed Rozhkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adan Puno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rozhkov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rozhkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rozhkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Rozhkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rozhkov.
Puno takes one on the button.
Rozhkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Rozhkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rozhkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rozhkov throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adan Puno's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Puno throws an off balance right hand
and Rozhkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Rozhkov lands a nice forearm strike.
Rozhkov tries to score with some ground and pound. Puno controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rozhkov misses with the ground and pound.
Rozhkov swings around for an armbar but Puno sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rozhkov's guard.
Rozhkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rozhkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Puno tries to get to full guard but Rozhkov has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno trying to hold on to Rozhkov's head to control him but Rozhkov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rozhkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adan Puno's cut is getting worse.
Rozhkov working the head and body with strikes.
Rozhkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alexander Rozhkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rozhkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Rozhkov.
Adan Puno's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rozhkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Rozhkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puno's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov slows the pace down in half guard.
Rozhkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rozhkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rozhkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Puno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rozhkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rozhkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to get back to full guard.
Puno wants to control but Rozhkov is keeping busy.
Alexander Rozhkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jeez, Adan Puno's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adan Puno's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Rozhkov!
A victorious Alexander Rozhkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Winston Todd (ranked 21 p4p, 28 weight class) and Willie Diggs (ranked 2 p4p, 4 weight class). Todd comes into the arena with Piano Man blaring out of the sound system. Diggs has chosen CHOSEN 1 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Winston Todd could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Willie Diggs's chin.
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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 44 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Todd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Todd throws a jab when Diggs was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Diggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd misses with a body punch
and Diggs counters with a solid body kick.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diggs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diggs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diggs.
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Diggs gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Todd is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs is the new middleweight champion!
Willie Diggs decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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