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RFL 2 - Second Coming PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Esponosa (ranked 3807 p4p, 4620 weight class) and Jere Luokkamaki (ranked 360 p4p, 400 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Esponosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Luokkamaki!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luokkamaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luokkamaki connects with a crisp jab.
Esponosa moves into the clinch.
Luokkamaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand.
Esponosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Luokkamaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luokkamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Esponosa is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Esponosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luokkamaki breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Luokkamaki.
A big right from Esponosa misses.
Luokkamaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Luokkamaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esponosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Esponosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Esponosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esponosa moves into the clinch successfully.
Esponosa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Esponosa looking for a guillotine here but Luokkamaki defends easily.
Esponosa looking for subs off his back but Luokkamaki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Esponosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Esponosa gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luokkamaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Esponosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luokkamaki postures up.
Luokkamaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Esponosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luokkamaki has managed to get both his arms back between Esponosa's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Luokkamaki has picked Esponosa up and slammed him! Esponosa can't keep hold of the triangle and Luokkamaki manages to pass to side control!
Esponosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Luokkamaki working away.
Esponosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Luokkamaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Esponosa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Luokkamaki controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa is looking to advance position but Luokkamaki won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Esponosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Esponosa is looking for submissions but instead, Luokkamaki has regained full guard.
Esponosa wants to pass the guard but Luokkamaki is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esponosa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Luokkamaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Luokkamaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esponosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Luokkamaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Luokkamaki. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Luokkamaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Esponosa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luokkamaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luokkamaki.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Esponosa is defended easily by Luokkamaki.
Esponosa shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Esponosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esponosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luokkamaki as he avoids it easily.
Donk. Luokkamaki catches Esponosa right on the button with a cross.
Esponosa staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Luokkamaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esponosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esponosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Luokkamaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esponosa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esponosa trying to control but Luokkamaki is working from the bottom.
Luokkamaki is controlling Esponosa's posture.
Esponosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esponosa wants to control from the top but Luokkamaki keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Luokkamaki holds on and takes a little breather.
Esponosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Esponosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Esponosa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Esponosa drops back looking for a leg! Luokkamaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luokkamaki manages to kick Esponosa off! Esponosa jumps back into Luokkamaki's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Esponosa cracks Luokkamaki with an open hand slap.
Esponosa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Luokkamaki stuffs the takedown.
Luokkamaki throws the left hand but Esponosa avoids the punch easily.
Luokkamaki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Esponosa shoots in but Luokkamaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Esponosa moves in looking to clinch but Luokkamaki pushes him off.
Esponosa connects with the punch.
Luokkamaki scores with a body shot.
Luokkamaki lands a jab to Esponosa's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki jabs Esponosa right on the nose. Esponosa blinks but takes it well.
Esponosa shoots for a takedown but Luokkamaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Esponosa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Luokkamaki quickly recovers to half guard.
Luokkamaki is trying to control but can't.
Esponosa is taking a breather. Luokkamaki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Esponosa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luokkamaki's head.
Esponosa wants to take a breather but Luokkamaki is having none of it.
Esponosa tries to pass to full mount but Luokkamaki defends it.
Esponosa trying to control the action but Luokkamaki is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esponosa slips under a jab from Luokkamaki.
Esponosa goes for a double leg but Luokkamaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luokkamaki continues to drive forward.
I was talking to Esponosa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luokkamaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luokkamaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luokkamaki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Esponosa misses.
Luokkamaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Esponosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Luokkamaki.
Esponosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Luokkamaki lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Luokkamaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luokkamaki.
No luck for Esponosa with that takedown attempt.
Esponosa shoots in but Luokkamaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Esponosa shoots in for a takedown but Luokkamaki shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Esponosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esponosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luokkamaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luokkamaki lands with a nice body kick.
Luokkamaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luokkamaki lands with an overhand left.
Esponosa fails to land the takedown.
That kick from Luokkamaki tenderised Esponosa's leg. Esponosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luokkamaki throws the kick towards the body but Esponosa avoids it.
Esponosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Luokkamaki misses with a looping right.
Jere Luokkamaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luokkamaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Luokkamaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luokkamaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esponosa.
A low kick lands for Luokkamaki.
A good leg kick by Luokkamaki.
Esponosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luokkamaki circles away.
Luokkamaki scores with a hook to the body. Esponosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Esponosa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luokkamaki as he jumps to the side.
Luokkamaki flicks out a counter leg kick but Esponosa steps away.
Esponosa moves out of range of the body kick from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki scores with a spinning back kick!
Luokkamaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luokkamaki is looking to land body kicks.
Luokkamaki thows a body kick. Esponosa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Esponosa tries to clinch but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
Luokkamaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Luokkamaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Luokkamaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luokkamaki is looking to slow Esponosa down with leg kicks.
Luokkamaki lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luokkamaki lands a jab to Esponosa's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa shoots in for a takedown but Luokkamaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Luokkamaki. Beautiful body shot.
Jere Luokkamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Luokkamaki misses.
Luokkamaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Esponosa instigates a clinch.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but Luokkamaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Esponosa drops back down to his feet.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luokkamaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luokkamaki misses the shot to the body.
Esponosa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Esponosa tries for a takedown but Luokkamaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Esponosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jere Luokkamaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luokkamaki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Esponosa's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki scores with a jab to the body.
Esponosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Esponosa moves out of range as Luokkamaki throws a body kick.
Luokkamaki misses with a double jab.
Luokkamaki misses the jab.
Esponosa shoots in for a takedown but Luokkamaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luokkamaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Esponosa darts in looking for a takedown but Luokkamaki gets double underhooks and turns Esponosa into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Esponosa jumps guard and drags Luokkamaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esponosa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Esponosa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Luokkamaki passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Esponosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa tries to bench press Luokkamaki off him but Luokkamaki keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Esponosa's face as Luokkamaki controls the position.
Esponosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Luokkamaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Esponosa trying to control but Luokkamaki flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Esponosa trying to control the action but Luokkamaki just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jere Luokkamaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luokkamaki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jere Luokkamaki!
The defeated Ricardo Esponosa had this to say: 'We’ll get it next time '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between August Thibodeaux (ranked 2552 p4p, 3425 weight class) and Mabahong Tae (ranked 302 p4p, 376 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, August Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mabahong Tae!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tae.
Tae needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
Tae connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tae swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tae checks a low kick from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux with a hook.
Tae works the jab nicely.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot that snaps Tae's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Thibodeaux.
Tae takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux connects with a single shot there.
Tae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tae with a jab.
Tae lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tae doesn't seem bothered though.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Tae.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tae. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tae avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thibodeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at Final Mile that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tae moves into the clinch successfully.
Tae is trying to stall.
Tae misses with a knee to the head.
Tae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Tae.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Tae.
Tae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tae lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Tae tries to tie him up.
Thibodeaux stalling against the cage.
Thibodeaux stalling the fight.
Tae misses with some punches.
Tae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage.
A bit of stalling here from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Tae throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux throws a solid leg kick but Tae takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thibodeaux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Tae wants to counter with a clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him away.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Tae.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tae tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Thibodeaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Tae is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tae fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux throws a wild body kick that Tae sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Tae.
Tae showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tae throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Thibodeaux.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thibodeaux.
Nice shot by Tae.
Tae has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Tae controls the action.
Tae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tae lands with a light punch inside.
Tae tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Tae scores with a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux leaning against his opponent.
Thibodeaux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux cracks Tae with a good jab.
Tae walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Thibodeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Tae rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tae loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Tae steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.
Tae throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tae scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thibodeaux blocks a low kick nicely.
Thibodeaux throws a wild body kick that Tae sees coming a mile off.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Tae steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.
Tae clinches up with Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the cage.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tae blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tae misses with a knee to the head.
Tae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Tae blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Tae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tae lands a shoulder strike.
Tae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Tae throws knees to the body.
Mabahong Tae seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Come on Thibodeaux - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Thibodeaux.
 It looks like Mabahong Tae has been cut.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thibodeaux gets tackled into the cage by Tae. Tae maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Tae backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tae's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thibodeaux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tae scrambles back to his feet.
Tae misses with the combination.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thibodeaux. That's going to slow Tae down.
Thibodeaux tests Tae's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tae gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thibodeaux.
Tae looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tae throws the kick towards the body but Thibodeaux avoids it.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Tae manages to avoid it.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head.
Tae takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thibodeaux connects with the punch.
Mabahong Tae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Tae, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tae.
Thibodeaux jabs Tae to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tae ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tae wants to slow Thibodeaux down by chopping away at his legs.
Tae takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Thibodeaux.
August Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Tae was well out of range.
Tae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Tae listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tae tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Tae throws a right and a left that Thibodeaux avoids nicely.
Tae drops his hands momentarily and Thibodeaux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
Tae tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tae misses with a two punch combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Tae lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Tae slips the punch.
Tae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tae is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
It looked like Thibodeaux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Tae let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tae misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux with the inside leg kick.
Tae looks to land a combination. Thibodeaux sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Tae is out of range.
Tae has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thibodeaux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mabahong Tae'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. This is the final round!
Tae misses with a double jab
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tae bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tae. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mabahong Tae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux throws out a powerful jab.
Thibodeaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tae staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Tae steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.
Tae needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
Tae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
Tae sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tae wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
Tae lands a jab-cross combination.
Tae lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tae feints a jab promting Thibodeaux to slip. Tae then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thibodeaux slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 Thibodeaux is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tae cracks a nice hook into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux lands a front kick.
Thibodeaux seems to have got his legs back now.
Tae takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tae misses with a wild combination.
Tae keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Sloppy strikes from Tae. Those never looked like landing.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tae tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tae throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thibodeaux scoring well with a low kick there.
Thibodeaux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thibodeaux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A countering left hand to the body from Tae misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tae cracks Thibodeaux with a good jab.
A combination from Thibodeaux does no damage.
Tae moves into the clinch successfully.
Tae tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Thibodeaux - just one landing.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Tae wants to clinch but Thibodeaux slips to the side
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Tae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tae moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Tae cracks Thibodeaux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tae tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Tae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Tae moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Tae takes it in his stride.
Tae throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Tae lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thibodeaux circles away quickly and effectively.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tae.
Thibodeaux thuds his right hand into Tae's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Thibodeaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Tae off the cage and back into range.
Thibodeaux sizes up Tae with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
 Tae is rocked!
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Tae is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux lands a lovely overhand right.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Tae wants to counter with a clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him away.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tae seems to have recovered his senses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Tae blocks the leg kick.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Tae staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Tae misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tae is out of range and Thibodeaux settles back down.
Tae throws a body kick that misses
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tae clinches.
A shot in the inside from Tae.
Tae working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Tae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thibodeaux.
Tae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thibodeaux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tae can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Tae.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tae blocks a leg kick.
Tae scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mabahong Tae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
August Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to August Thibodeaux.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thibodeaux, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Thibodeaux!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lieutenant Nog (ranked 1492 p4p, 1481 weight class) and Bernard Krakowski (ranked 191 p4p, 189 weight class). Nog's entrance music is House of Pain - Put on Your Shit Kickers. A fine choice. Krakowski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Netherfell - Mokosz kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
205
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223
7 - 5 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lieutenant Nog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernard Krakowski!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krakowski lunges at Nog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nog's hand.
 It looks like Lieutenant Nog has been cut.
Krakowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nog.
Krakowski throws out a loose jab but Nog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krakowski sprawls and moves away.
Krakowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Krakowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krakowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Nog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krakowski.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Krakowski misses.
Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it.
Krakowski looks to land a left hand but Nog moved out of range nicely.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krakowski misses with a body shot.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Krakowski looks to land a right hand but Nog moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krakowski thuds his right hand into Nog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krakowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nog counters with a shoot takedown. Krakowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Krakowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krakowski wants to hit a sweep here but Nog passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Krakowski there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krakowski is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski tries to hold on but Nog postures up.
Krakowski is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nog is staying active.
Nog is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Nog walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krakowski misses with a body shot.
Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away.
Krakowski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nog is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nog was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski.
Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it.
Krakowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Krakowski throws a right and a left that Nog avoids nicely.
Krakowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Nog's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A cross from Krakowski lands.
Bernard Krakowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krakowski throws a hook to the side of Nog's head but Nog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krakowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Nog counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nog.
Krakowski has control of Nog's left arm, preventing Nog from doing any damage.
Krakowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nog tries to stand but Krakowski is controlling from the bottom.
Krakowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krakowski trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Krakowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Nog is just out of range.
Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it.
Krakowski misses with an uppercut.
Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Krakowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lieutenant Nog's cut.
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.
A big right from Krakowski misses.
Krakowski throws out a loose jab but Nog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bernard Krakowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Krakowski.
Krakowski throws a hook but Nog blocks it.
Nog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krakowski sprawls and moves away.
Nog ducks under a wild hook from Krakowski.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Krakowski throws a big shot that misses.
Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it.
Nog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krakowski.
Krakowski throws out a loose jab but Nog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski throws a hook but Nog blocks it.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nog.
Lieutenant Nog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nog was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nog slips a jab from Krakowski.
Nog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakowski.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Krakowski loads up on a big right hand but Nog slips the punch.
Krakowski misses with a straight left.
Krakowski misses with a hook.
Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Krakowski there.
Krakowski misses the jab.
Krakowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nog.
Nog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krakowski throws out the jab.
Krakowski misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nog slips under a jab.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Krakowski throws a hook but Nog blocks it.
Krakowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nog.
Krakowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nog.
Krakowski misses with a wild body shot.
Krakowski looks to land a right hand but Nog moved out of range.
Nog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nog dodges the punch combination from Krakowski.
Nog slips a jab from Krakowski.
Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nog.
Krakowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krakowski lands with a good body shot.
Krakowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nog.
Nog changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krakowski misses with a straight left.
Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away.
Krakowski lands with a cross.
Krakowski throws a hook to the side of Nog's head but Nog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Krakowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nog changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krakowski throws a hook but Nog blocks it.
Krakowski throws a jab when Nog was well out of range.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Krakowski throws a hook but Nog blocks it.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nog defending well as Krakowski loads up on a big left hand.
Nog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krakowski.
Krakowski throws a jab when Nog was well out of range.
Krakowski misses the shot to the body.
Nog slips a straight right by Krakowski.
Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it.
Krakowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Krakowski misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krakowski throws a lazy right hand but Nog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Krakowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lieutenant Nog's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Krakowski throws a lazy right hand but Nog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krakowski misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Nog.
Nog slips under a jab.
Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away.
Krakowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Nog.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Krakowski throws a hook to the side of Nog's head but Nog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krakowski throws a hook but Nog blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nog changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nog takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krakowski misses with a body shot.
Krakowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Krakowski misses its intended target.
Nog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krakowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Krakowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krakowski throws out the jab.
Nog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nog moves out of range as Krakowski strikes.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nog defending well as Krakowski loads up on a big left hand.
Krakowski throws an overhand right that lands on Nog's shoulder, as Nog tries to avoid the shot.
Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away.
Krakowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it.
Krakowski misses with a straight right.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Krakowski misses with a body shot.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski looks to throw the jab but Nog is out of range.
Krakowski misses with a wild body shot.
Nog blocks a jab.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Krakowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krakowski sprawls and moves away.
Nog moves away from the strike by Krakowski.
Krakowski misses with an uppercut.
Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nog.
Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it.
Krakowski loads up on a big right hand but Nog slips the punch.
Nog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nog ducks under a wild hook from Krakowski.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Krakowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krakowski takes a swing at Nog's ribcage but misses.
Krakowski misses with a looping left.
Nog blocks a jab.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Krakowski throws a good cross that connects.
Krakowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Nog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krakowski stuns Nog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nog takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krakowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nog.
Nog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Krakowski.
Nog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krakowski misses with a hook. Nog ducked under it nicely.
Krakowski misses with a hook. Nog ducked under it nicely.
Krakowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krakowski throws a hook but Nog avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krakowski throws out the jab.
Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it.
Lieutenant Nog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernard Krakowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krakowski misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Krakowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krakowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard Krakowski!
Bernard Krakowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaetan Hart (ranked 2456 p4p, 1010 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 125 p4p, 122 weight class). Bunny Anstey is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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285
16 - 6 - 0 |
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12 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gaetan Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey tries a low kick but Hart avoids it.
Anstey misses the shot to the body.
Hart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anstey.
Hart misses with a jab to the body
and Anstey counters with a head kick.
Anstey scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Gaetan Hart has been cut.
Hart thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Hart backs off Anstey throws a huge counter combo but Hart manages to avoid it all.
Hart tries to clinch up.
Anstey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hart wants to stand back up but Anstey manages to pass into side control.
Anstey taking a break here but Hart is having none of it and regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hart trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hart is not content to let Anstey control the position.
Hart is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
Anstey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hart seems keen to control Anstey's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hart trying to control the position.
Hart has momentary wrist control but Anstey slips an elbow through the middle.
Hart looking for a sweep. Not yet Hart, not yet.
Anstey pushes down on Hart's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anstey controlling the action here.
Hart is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anstey in particular looking to stall.
Hart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anstey.
Nice strikes from Anstey there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hart's head.
Hart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hart pulls Anstey in close to prevent any damage.
Anstey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey misses with a wild body shot.
Anstey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anstey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hart.
Anstey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anstey misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Anstey.
Hart scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from Hart misses.
Sloppy strikes from Anstey. Those never looked like landing.
Hart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anstey finds it's way round the side to connect with Hart's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anstey.
Anstey lands with a shot to the body.
Hart throws a shot from downtown. Anstey moves away and avoids it.
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gaetan Hart's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anstey connects with the punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Anstey scores with a four punch combination!
Anstey tests Hart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bunny Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Hart misses.
Anstey tries a quick counter leg kick but Hart is wise to it.
Hart misses with a hook. Anstey ducked under it nicely.
Hart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anstey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hart somewhat.
Hart lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart misses with a hook. Anstey ducked under it nicely.
Anstey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hart to the ground. Anstey is now in Hart's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hart can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anstey controls the pace.
Anstey trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart trying to control the position.
Anstey controlling from the top position.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anstey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hart's guard.
Hart is not content to let Anstey control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Anstey working his ground and pound in the gym.
Bunny Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hart is pressing down on Anstey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hart working a defensive guard here.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Hart.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab by Anstey.
Anstey cracks Hart with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey drops his shoulder and cracks Hart with a huge uppercut! Hart goes down! Can Anstey finish him?
Hart is rocked!
Hart 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.
Oh Hart is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anstey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hart's head.
Anstey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hart seems to have got his legs back now.
Hart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Anstey throws a big elbow that misses.
Hart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Anstey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Hart is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anstey misses with a hook.
Anstey lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Anstey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hart's corner calls for a 1-2. Hart obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anstey throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
Hart throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gaetan Hart's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Anstey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hart.
Anstey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anstey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anstey.
Hart ducks under a wild hook from Anstey.
Hart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
It seemed like Anstey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anstey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hart counters with a stiff right hand.
Anstey throws a hook to the side of Hart's head but Hart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Hart.
Anstey throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Hart stumbling backwards into the cage! Hart bounces back off the cage towards Anstey, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Anstey lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Anstey celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bunny Anstey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Methodios McIntyre (ranked 1076 p4p, 2522 weight class) and Marcel Thibodeaux (ranked 134 p4p, 312 weight class). McIntyre comes to the cage accompanied by Gallantry. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Methodios McIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and McIntyre moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McIntyre.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
McIntyre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but McIntyre circles away.
Thibodeaux dips to his left and cracks McIntyre with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but McIntyre moved out of range nicely.
McIntyre is looking to counter the offense by Thibodeaux and move into the clinch.
McIntyre throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McIntyre throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thibodeaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thibodeaux clinches up against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from McIntyre.
Thibodeaux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McIntyre digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from McIntyre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
McIntyre avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McIntyre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thibodeaux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McIntyre tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McIntyre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
McIntyre lands with a short shot to the head.
McIntyre trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McIntyre backwards.
McIntyre throws a head punch that misses.
McIntyre swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
McIntyre blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McIntyre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McIntyre blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
McIntyre works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
McIntyre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McIntyre.
McIntyre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McIntyre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for McIntyre.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
McIntyre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McIntyre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands an uppercut.
McIntyre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McIntyre landing knees to the head.
McIntyre works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a left hand.
McIntyre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
McIntyre landing knees to the head.
McIntyre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McIntyre digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Nice body punch from McIntyre - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from McIntyre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
McIntyre scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
McIntyre scores with a hook to the body.
McIntyre lands a right hand.
A short left from McIntyre.
McIntyre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McIntyre lands a shot to the body.
McIntyre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McIntyre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McIntyre.
A body shot lands from McIntyre.
A knee to the head by McIntyre.
McIntyre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Methodios McIntyre dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McIntyre thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body.
McIntyre lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for McIntyre.
Thibodeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - McIntyre circles away.
McIntyre is looking to counter the offense by Thibodeaux and move into the clinch.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. McIntyre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux seems unphased.
McIntyre throws a powerful right kick. Thibodeaux tried to block low but the kick was high! Thibodeaux was taken right off of his feet! McIntyre jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Methodios McIntyre!
Methodios McIntyre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axton Burgess (ranked 638 p4p, 1818 weight class) and Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski (ranked 88 p4p, 237 weight class). Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Meet Fran. Axton Burgess could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axton Burgess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thuds his right hand into Burgess's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burgess.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burgess looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burgess gets tackled into the cage by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Burgess.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski working Burgess over with knees to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burgess backwards.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushes Burgess back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgess's elbow.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to land a knee to the head but Burgess blocks with his arms.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski prevents a body shot from Burgess.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgess.
A short right from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook
and Burgess cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws the left hand but Burgess avoids the punch easily.
Burgess avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess misses with a jab to the body
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've been informed that Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Burgess jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to counter with a clinch but Burgess shakes him off and moves away.
Burgess lands the left hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Burgess takes a step back to recover.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a nice calf kick.
Burgess swings for the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good exchange - Burgess coming out on top.
Burgess misses with a body shot.
Burgess walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess throws a jab but it's blocked by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burgess tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgess checks a leg kick nicely.
We've been told by Burgess's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burgess misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Burgess to counter with a crisp jab.
Burgess throws a body punch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a low kick but Burgess avoids it.
Burgess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an off balance right hand
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski darts in trying to clinch
and Burgess counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a head kick that misses
and Burgess counters with a nice body shot.
Burgess scores with a punch to the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is rocked!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a left hand
and Burgess counters with a nice right hand that sends Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski toppling to the canvas! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Burgess finish him?!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgess finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgess swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a stiff right hand.
Burgess throws a hook but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it easily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a big shot that misses.
Burgess is looking to counter punch.
Burgess cracks Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a left hook right on the temple and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Burgess lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axton Burgess!
Our winner, Axton Burgess, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ameen Robertson (ranked 1180 p4p, 2247 weight class) and Rudi Kardi (ranked 153 p4p, 258 weight class). Robertson comes to the cage accompanied by Regulate - Nate Dogg & Warren G. 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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ameen Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Rudi Kardi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kardi.
Robertson misses with a jab to the body
and Kardi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Robertson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Kardi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kardi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robertson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kardi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ameen Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Robertson breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Robertson. That snapped Kardi's head back.
We've been told by Robertson's head coaches at Final Mile that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kardi goes for a double leg but Robertson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robertson continues to drive forward.
Robertson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robertson swings widly with a right hand
and Kardi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Robertson is retaining full guard.
Kardi distracts Robertson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kardi drops back looking for a leg! Robertson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robertson manages to kick Kardi off! Kardi jumps back into Robertson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardi stands and throws Robertson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Robertson tries to buck Kardi off but Kardi is having none of it.
Robertson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kardi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Robertson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kardi but great work by Robertson.
Robertson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Robertson connects with a body shot that sends Kardi's belly button to the back.
Robertson lands a jab to the nose.
Kardi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robertson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Robertson falls off balance throwing a combination
so Kardi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kardi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kardi swings around for an armbar but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kardi's guard.
Kardi has his foot on Robertson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robertson works his way back into a safe position though.
Kardi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson wanted to stand there but Kardi had control of the position.
Kardi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robertson won't allow Kardi to sweep him here.
Kardi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kardi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robertson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kardi moves away from the strike by Robertson.
Robertson tries to sprawl but Kardi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robertson is just riding it out for now. Kardi eventually gives up the hold.
Robertson is looking to escape.
Kardi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robertson sees it coming and defends easily.
Kardi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Robertson pushes Kardi off looking to stand but Kardi dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kardi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robertson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kardi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robertson's head.
Kardi blocks the strikes from Robertson.
Kardi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kardi is trying to work for a kimura but Robertson is defending well.
Kardi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robertson defending well though.
Robertson wants to improve his position but Kardi is controlling well.
Kardi is working for a kimura but Robertson is defending it quite comfortably.
Robertson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Ameen Robertson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi'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.
Kardi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robertson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kardi is defended easily by Robertson.
Robertson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson misses with a looping left.
Robertson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robertson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kardi can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Robertson.
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kardi manages to avoid it.
Robertson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Robertson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kardi was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Kardi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Robertson connects with a body shot.
Kardi avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Kardi with the counter takedown but Robertson avoids it easily.
A cross from Robertson lands.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown but Robertson shows good takedown defense.
Kardi shoots in looking for a takedown. Robertson tries to sprawl out of it but Kardi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robertson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Robertson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ameen Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Kardi dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
Kardi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robertson.
Kardi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ameen Robertson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ameen Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kardi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kardi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kardi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robertson.
Robertson misses with a double jab
and Kardi counters with a shoot takedown. Robertson fights it but they end up in guard.
Robertson kicks Kardi off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson with a jab.
Robertson looks to land a combination. Kardi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Robertson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kardi doesn't seem bothered though.
Robertson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kardi is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardi avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Robertson misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Kardi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robertson misses with a body shot.
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt - Robertson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kardi avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robertson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Robertson lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Kardi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robertson misses with a straight left.
Kardi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Robertson throws a hook to the side of Kardi's head but Kardi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robertson sets himself, and Kardi steps forward looking for the clinch! Robertson avoids it this time.
Kardi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kardi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That has opened up Rudi Kardi's cut even more.
Kardi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertson throws out the jab.
And Kardi tries to counter it with a takedown but Robertson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kardi manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ameen Robertson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi'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.
Robertson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Robertson is looking to wear down Kardi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robertson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kardi.
Kardi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kardi manages to avoid it.
Kardi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Robertson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kardi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown but Robertson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robertson misses with a double jab
and Kardi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kardi there.
Kardi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kardi is trying to work for a kimura but Robertson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kardi stands and throws Robertson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Robertson tries to buck Kardi off but Kardi is having none of it.
Kardi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kardi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robertson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rudi Kardi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robertson gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardi is looking for a kimura here.
Kardi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robertson is just riding it out for now. Kardi eventually gives up the hold.
Kardi is working for a submission of some sort.
Robertson wants to control but Kardi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Kardi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robertson defends it well.
Kardi seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Robertson has recovered full guard.
Kardi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robertson trying to control the position.
Kardi lands a couple of elbows.
Kardi throws a big elbow that misses.
Kardi stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.
Kardi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Robertson pushes Kardi off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kardi was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Robertson scores with a hook to the body. Kardi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robertson sprawls well. Robertson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kardi gets slowly back to his feet.
Robertson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kardi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kardi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robertson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKardi.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robertson sprawls well. Robertson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kardi gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ameen Robertson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robertson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ameen Robertson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Handerson (ranked 673 p4p, 1639 weight class) and Panagiotis Nikolau (ranked 76 p4p, 201 weight class). Handerson comes to the cage accompanied by America - A Horse With No Name. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Handerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Panagiotis Nikolau!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolau throws a body punch but Handerson moves out of range.
Nikolau throws a jab when Handerson was well out of range.
Nikolau throws a lazy body kick
and Handerson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Handerson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Handerson misses with a jab to the body
and Nikolau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handerson walks into a left hand.
Handerson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nikolau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Handerson scores with a punch to the head.
Nikolau looks to throw the jab but Handerson is out of range.
Handerson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nikolau as he avoids it easily.
Handerson lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handerson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikolau throws a jab when Handerson was well out of range.
Handerson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikolau manages to avoid it.
Handerson feints a jab promting Nikolau to slip. Handerson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nikolau slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nikolau swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Handerson counter with a right hand.
Handerson throws an off balance right hand
and Nikolau counters with a straight right hand.
Nikolau lands a nice hook to Handerson's body. Handerson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nikolau blocks a jab.
Handerson lands with a shot to the body.
Handerson scores with a punch to the head.
Nikolau looks to land a left hand but Handerson moved out of range nicely.
Handerson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handerson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nikolau. Nikolau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Handerson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dave Handerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with a hook. Handerson ducked under it nicely.
Handerson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikolau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nikolau wants it to stay on the feet.
Nikolau takes one to the chin there.
Handerson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Handerson with a jab.
Handerson tries for a takedown but Nikolau circles away easily
and Nikolau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Handerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolau throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handerson throws a looping overhand right but Nikolau ducks down to avoid it.
Handerson swinging wildly here.
Handerson backing away here, and Nikolau unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nikolau slips under a jab.
Handerson drives through with a takedown into Nikolau's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nikolau scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nikolau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Handerson connects with a body shot.
Handerson throws a lazy right hand but Nikolau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handerson throws a body punch but Nikolau moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Nikolau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Handerson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nikolau is fending him off so far but Handerson persists. Nope, Nikolau circles away and we're back to standing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nikolau lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Handerson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Handerson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Handerson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikolau is just out of range.
Nikolau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handerson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Handerson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Handerson lands a nice hook to Nikolau's body. Nikolau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Handerson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nikolau manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nikolau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Handerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Handerson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Handerson closes the distance and clinches up with Nikolau, looking for a takedown. Handerson pushes Nikolau against the cage but Nikolau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Handerson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikolau.
Nikolau ducks under a wild hook from Handerson.
Handerson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nikolau's head.
Handerson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikolau moves away.
Handerson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Handerson.
Handerson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch lands to the side of Nikolau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson slips under a jab.
Nikolau throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Handerson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nikolau as he avoids it easily.
Nikolau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handerson slips under a jab from Nikolau.
Handerson looks to land a right hand but Nikolau moved out of range.
Nikolau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Handerson scores with a nice right hand.
Handerson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nikolau counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Handerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handerson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikolau momentarily.
Handerson throws a lazy uppercut
and Nikolau counters with a left to the body.
Nikolau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nikolau throws a leg kick which misses Handerson's front leg but catches the back leg as Handerson tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nikolau. Handerson shrugs it off though.
Handerson misses with a lunging right hand
and Nikolau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handerson gets a double leg takedown into Nikolau's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handerson.
Handerson throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikolau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikolau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Handerson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Handerson is working Nikolau over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Handerson wants to control from the top but Nikolau keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handerson throwing strikes but missing.
Dave Handerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Handerson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nikolau keeping moving, preventing Handerson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handerson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Handerson postures up in Nikolau's guard and throws a big left but Nikolau blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Handerson postures up.
Handerson throwing strikes but missing.
Handerson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Handerson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Handerson cracks Nikolau with a good jab.
Handerson lands with a cross.
Nikolau throws a leg kick which misses Handerson's front leg but catches the back leg as Handerson tries to avoid it.
Handerson throws an overhand right that lands on Nikolau's shoulder, as Nikolau tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Handerson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Handerson slips a jab from Nikolau.
Nikolau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Handerson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikolau.
Nikolau was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Handerson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nikolau sprawls well initially but Handerson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nikolau has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Handerson is on him like a limpet, forcing Nikolau back against the cage.
Handerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Handerson lands a jab.
Nikolau blocks a jab.
Nikolau ducks under a wild hook from Handerson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolau throws a body kick that misses
and Handerson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nikolau won't be happy with that.
Handerson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nikolau takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handerson works to advance to full mount. Nikolau defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Handerson lands a couple of good shots and Nikolau has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Handerson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Handerson is landing with strikes from the back.
Handerson is hanging on to Nikolau's back as he tries to escape.
Handerson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikolau can do to turn this around?
Handerson trying to control momentarily.
Handerson looking for the choke but no joy.
Handerson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nikolau knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nikolau for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handerson is landing with strikes. Nikolau can't take much more of this.
Handerson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Nikolau won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Handerson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Handerson!
Dave Handerson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit (ranked 368 p4p, 202 weight class) and Mark Rapheal (ranked 51 p4p, 25 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Rapheal!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Rapheal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Rapheal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rapheal checks the leg kick.
Rapheal throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rapheal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rapheal avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Rapheal throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Rapheal throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Rapheal walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rapheal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Rapheal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rapheal moves into the clinch.
Rapheal misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
Good body shot from Rapheal.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Rapheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Rapheal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rapheal fails to land.
Rapheal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapheal throws a head punch that misses.
Rapheal lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapheal working aggressively here.
Rapheal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Rapheal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapheal gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rapheal fails to land.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Rapheal.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Rapheal scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Rapheal blocks it.
Rapheal misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Rapheal avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit motions for Rapheal to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rapheal throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Rapheal moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Rapheal avoids it easily.
Rapheal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rapheal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rapheal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rapheal throws a big counter head kick but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Rapheal does it's job there.
Rapheal takes one on the button.
Rapheal looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rapheal throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Rapheal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rapheal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Rapheal's head.
Rapheal throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Rapheal misses with a body shot.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rapheal.
Rapheal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rapheal misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Rapheal.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rapheal.
Rapheal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rapheal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rapheal misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Rapheal's leg. Rapheal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rapheal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rapheal counters with a nice body shot.
Rapheal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rapheal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Rapheal's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rapheal can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Rapheal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Rapheal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit looks to throw a body kick
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapheal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Rapheal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rapheal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapheal checks a leg kick nicely.
Rapheal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rapheal throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Rapheal throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rapheal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Rapheal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rapheal lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
A slow jab from Rapheal misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rapheal in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the 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!
Rapheal takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit clobbers Rapheal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Rapheal takes one on the button.
Rapheal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapheal scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapheal misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Rapheal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rapheal misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Rapheal scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapheal works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapheal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit cracks Rapheal with a nice body shot.
Mark Rapheal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapheal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapheal.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Rapheal throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to striking at distance but Rapheal won't allow it.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rapheal.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapheal lands a nice shot to the body.
Rapheal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Rapheal.
Rapheal digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rapheal misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Rapheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Rapheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rapheal swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapheal.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rapheal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Rapheal avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Rapheal misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rapheal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit pushes Rapheal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Rapheal.
Rapheal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rapheal misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapheal.
Rapheal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rapheal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Rapheal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Rapheal moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Rapheal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Rapheal.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Rapheal misses the target.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Rapheal right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rapheal wants to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him away.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Rapheal strikes.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Rapheal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rapheal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Rapheal's midsection.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapheal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Rapheal blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Rapheal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rapheal. That did some damage!
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rapheal doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rapheal is able to avoid easily.
Rapheal throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Rapheal's body.
Rapheal loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Rapheal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rapheal misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rapheal's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Rapheal looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Rapheal lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapheal.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick by Sitsongrit misses
and Rapheal counters with a stiff right hand.
Rapheal throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rapheal is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Rapheal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rapheal on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Rapheal blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Rapheal's shoulder, as Rapheal tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rapheal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rapheal throws a lazy uppercut
and Rapheal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Rapheal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rapheal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Rapheal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Rapheal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rapheal throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to throw a body kick
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rapheal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Rapheal misses the jab.
Rapheal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rapheal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Rapheal with a jab.
Rapheal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Duran (ranked 160 p4p, 424 weight class) and Jeff Spicoli (ranked 23 p4p, 60 weight class). Spicoli has chosen Money Buy Drugs as his entrance music. Jeff Spicoli has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bo Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Spicoli!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spicoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Duran counters with a nice leg kick.
Spicoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duran.
Spicoli misses with a right hand
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spicoli misses with a straight right.
Duran feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spicoli misses with a head kick.
Duran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spicoli.
Spicoli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Bo Duran has been cut.
Spicoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Duran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli throws a head kick but Duran moves out of range.
Duran defending well as Spicoli loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Duran misses its target.
Spicoli misses with a hook. Duran ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spicoli. Duran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duran.
Duran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duran misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Spicoli fails to land.
Spicoli lands a nice uppercut.
Spicoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duran is leaning against Spicoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duran lands a shoulder strike.
Duran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spicoli is looking to break free of the clinch but Duran has double underhooks.
Duran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duran tries to work over Spicoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spicoli misses with a knee to the head.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spicoli lands a body shot.
Spicoli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duran lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Duran is leaning against Spicoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Spicoli controls the action.
Spicoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Duran controls his hands.
Spicoli missing with knees to the body.
Spicoli lands a left hand.
Spicoli digs a right hand into Duran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duran's gas tank.
Duran struggles to land a body shot inside as Spicoli controls his hands.
Spicoli misses with a knee strike.
Spicoli tries a body shot but Duran blocks it.
Spicoli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spicoli misses the body punch
and Duran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spicoli digs a good hook to Duran's body.
Duran lands a head shot.
It looks like Jeff Spicoli has been cut.
Duran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spicoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Spicoli.
A low kick from Spicoli is predictable there
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.
Spicoli missing with a left hand there. Duran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Spicoli manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spicoli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duran with a body shot.
Spicoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spicoli slips a jab from Duran.
A slow jab from Spicoli misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Duran misses its target.
Spicoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duran quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Spicoli misses with a jab to the body
and Duran counters with a crisp right hand that drops Spicoli! Duran lets Spicoli back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Duran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spicoli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duran misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Spicoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duran slips a straight right by Spicoli.
Duran feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Duran throws a combination. Spicoli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Duran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spicoli.
Spicoli throws a lazy head kick
and Duran counters by clinching up.
Duran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spicoli trying to land knees to the body.
Duran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duran misses with a punch to the body.
Spicoli misses with a knee strike.
Spicoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Duran controls his hands.
Spicoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duran's elbow.
Spicoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spicoli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duran has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Duran dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Spicoli is looking to land body kicks.
Duran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duran lands a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Spicoli blocks the low kick.
Spicoli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spicoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spicoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duran.
Duran fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spicoli just manages to avoid it.
Spicoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran catches Spicoli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spicoli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duran.
Nice defenses there by Spicoli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran with a nice calf kick.
Spicoli avoids the body shot from Duran.
Spicoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duran throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spicoli avoids it.
Spicoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duran.
Spicoli throws a leg kick
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeff Spicoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran with a nice calf kick.
Spicoli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duran at a distance.
Duran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spicoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Duran counters with a crisp right hand that drops Spicoli! Duran lets Spicoli back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Spicoli is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spicoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Spicoli is still on wobbly legs! Can Duran finish him?
Duran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spicoli can do to turn this around?
Duran scores with a nice body kick.
Duran just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Spicoli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spicoli seems to have recovered his senses.
Spicoli cracks a nice hook into Duran's ribs.
Spicoli misses with a body shot.
Duran misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spicoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Spicoli loads up on a big right hand but Duran slips the punch.
Duran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Duran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spicoli loads up on a big right hand but Duran slips the punch.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Spicoli.
Duran is looking for a counter combo.
Duran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duran has Spicoli up against the cage in a clinch.
Duran working aggressively here.
Duran working aggressively here.
A short right from Spicoli.
Duran tries a body shot but Spicoli blocks it.
Spicoli misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spicoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spicoli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spicoli tries to work over Duran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spicoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duran slips under a jab.
Good work by Duran as he checks the leg kick.
Duran feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Spicoli sprawling to the canvas! Spicoli rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Duran finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spicoli throws a lazy head kick
and Duran counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spicoli thinking.
Spicoli is breathing heavily.
Spicoli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spicoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duran.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, jab by Duran - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Duran dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A solid body kick from Duran.
Bo Duran is winning the standup battle so far.
Spicoli misses with a body punch
and Duran counters with a nice body kick.
Duran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spicoli misses with a hook
and Duran scores with a counter punch that sends Spicoli to the canvas! Duran smells blood - he's punishing Spicoli with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Spicoli has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Duran!
Our winner, Bo Duran, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Jeff Spicoli stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dinkleburg!!!!!!'.
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