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V.59: Cooper vs. Kratorius PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raffer Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Kilbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raffer Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arnold Kilbot!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilbot looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele fakes the leg kick and cracks Kilbot in the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steele.
Steele scores with a push kick.
Steele connects with a solid leg kick.
Steele tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Steele finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilbot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Arnold Kilbot has been cut.
Kilbot takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilbot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steele.
Raffer Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele feints and then cracks Kilbot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kilbot down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilbot. That did some damage!
Steele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kilbot.
A good leg kick by Steele.
Steele scoring well with a low kick there.
Steele lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Steele.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Steele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raffer Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steele bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick misses from Steele.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steele.
A head kick misses from Steele.
Steele throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilbot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steele.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele cracks the inside of Kilbot's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffer Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Kilbot'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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steele.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilbot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steele lands with a nice body kick.
Steele connects with a high kick.
Kilbot is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Steele.
Steele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilbot can do to turn this around?
Steele circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Kilbot drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Steele follows Kilbot to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raffer Steele!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mace Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raven has chosen ... as his entrance music. 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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302 lbs
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291 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil High!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mace Raven!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raven tries to close the distance and clinch but High swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raven tries a low kick but High avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from High.
High jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
High pushes Raven up against the cage in a clinch.
Raven is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
High wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raven has him pressed against the cage.
High tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raven's elbow.
High just leaning against Raven, taking a breather.
High avoids the elbow strike from Raven, against the cage.
Raven creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
High tries to stall but Raven uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
High takes an elbow to the forehead.
High tries to work over Raven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
High is trying to stall.
High lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from High.
Raven has High pressed against the cage, preventing High from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Raven gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Phil High has been cut.
A short right from Raven on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for High.
High is trying to maintain a safe position but Raven gets an underhook and turns High into the cage.
High lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
High avoiding damage as Raven throws knees to the body.
Raven looking to slow down the pace here.
High stalling.
Raven softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
High tries to work over Raven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
High is looking to control Raven's arms but Raven gets an underhook and turns him. Now High has his back to the cage.
High blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Raven throws an elbow but misses.
Raven pushes off an throws an elbow but High leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Raven lands an elbow inside that High shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
High works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
High goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raven throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Raven throws an elbow but misses.
Raven comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven digs a right hand underneath High's ribcage. High let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
High tries to work over Raven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
High blocking some punches.
Raven has High pressed against the cage.
Raven missing with knees to the body.
Raven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
High avoiding damage as Raven throws knees to the body.
High blocks an elbow strike.
High struggles to land a body shot inside as Raven controls his hands.
Raven blocks an uppercut.
Raven stalling in the clinch.
Raven pushes off an throws an elbow but High leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
High misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raven throws an elbow but it misses.
High managing to block the knees to the body from Raven.
High blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
High managing to block the knees to the body from Raven.
Raven leaning against his opponent.
High tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raven's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
High avoids the elbow strike from Raven, against the cage.
High tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raven's elbow.
Raven tries to throw a body punch but High avoids it by throwing Raven back against the cage.
High is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Raven lands a nice elbow.
High throws a punch but it's blocked by Raven.
Raven looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
High fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
High blocks the elbow strike.
High lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raven.
High blocks an elbow strike from Raven.
High fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raven comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
High tries a body shot but Raven blocks it.
A short left from High.
Raven throws an elbow but it misses.
High misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
High is leaning against Raven and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
High stalling.
High misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by High as Raven tries to tie him up.
Raven lands an elbow inside that High shrugs off.
High misses with a punch to the body.
High digs a right hand into Raven's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raven's gas tank.
Raven creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
High blocks an elbow strike from Raven.
High tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raven's elbow.
Raven misses with an elbow strike.
Raven looks to throw an elbow but misses.
High stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from High fails to land.
High misses with some punches.
High throws a punch but it's blocked by Raven.
Raven looking to slow down the pace here.
High lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Raven throws a head punch that misses.
Raven lands with a short head shot on the inside.
High breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil High dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil High's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
High swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raven looks for the body kick but High saw that one coming.
Raven slips a jab from High.
Raven attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raven takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
High moves out of range of the leg kick from Raven.
High chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raven can pounce on him.
Raven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt High.
Raven plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
High closes the distance and clinches.
Raven pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Raven just misses with a elbow thrown towards High's brow.
High digs a right hand underneath Raven's ribcage. Raven let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
High's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raven throws a head kick that misses.
Raven defending well as High loads up on a big left hand.
High takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mace Raven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
High lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raven circles away quickly and effectively.
Raven throws a jab but it's blocked by High.
High misses with a looping left.
High blocks a low kick nicely.
Raven throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and High counters with a straight right hand.
High lands a jab-cross combination.
Raven misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Raven misses.
Phil High is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven throws a leg kick that is checked
and High makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Raven ducks under a wild hook from High.
High keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raven clinches up against the cage.
Raven pushes off an throws an elbow but High leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Raven looks to throw an elbow but misses.
High lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raven or not.
High blocks an elbow strike from Raven.
Phil High has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from High.
High tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raven's elbow.
High managing to block the knees to the body from Raven.
Raven throws an elbow but it's blocked.
High managing to block the knees to the body from Raven.
High tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
High'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.
High lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raven.
Raven is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
High throws a punch but it's blocked by Raven.
High breaks from the clinch.
High scores with a jab to the head.
Raven tries to clinch but High moves out of range.
Raven throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and High counters with a right hand to the body.
Raven connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raven pivots, looking for a leg kick but High is out of range and Raven settles back down.
High scores with a nice head shot.
Raven misses with a low kick as High jumps back.
Raven scoring well with a low kick there.
Phil High is winning the standup battle so far.
Raven throws a leg kick that is checked
and High counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
High throws a jab when Raven was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raven tries to clinch but High moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raven.
A jab from High finds it's way through Raven's defenses.
A low kick from Raven misses
and High counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by High.
High fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, High creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
High lands a shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Raven just misses with a elbow thrown towards High's brow.
Raven tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and High avoids it.
High misses with a shot to the kidneys.
High goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raven letting High take a breather here.
A body shot lands from High.
Raven tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and High avoids it.
High breaks the clinch.
Raven misses with a body shot
and High counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil High dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phil High's cut.
That's time! High's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
High scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
High is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
High thuds his right hand into Raven's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raven needs to keep his hands up - High had a free shot at his head there.
High connects with a crisp jab.
High misses with a hook. Raven ducked under it nicely.
Raven throws a chopping leg kick but High manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
High clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from High.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raven misses with some punches.
High stalls.
High struggles to land a body shot inside as Raven controls his hands.
High tries to throw a body punch but Raven avoids it by throwing High back against the cage.
Raven throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
High dodges an elbow strike from Raven.
High is pushing Raven up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
High dodges an elbow strike from Raven.
High on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
High tries to throw a body punch but Raven avoids it by throwing High back against the cage.
Raven missing with knees to the body.
Raven pushes off an throws an elbow but High leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from High.
Raven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raven is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. High is defending well for now.
High takes a knee to the side of the body.
Raven lands a body shot.
High lands with a left to the head.
High misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
High lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by High.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raven creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
High working aggressively here.
High displaying some good clinch control by pressing Raven up against the cage.
Mace Raven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
High dodges an elbow strike from Raven.
High blocks the elbow strike.
Raven misses with an elbow over the top.
High stalling against the cage.
High throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from High.
High breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raven looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raven tries to work over High's front leg with a kick but High checks it.
High lands the left hand.
High takes a shot to the body in his stride.
High misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
High lands with a good body shot.
High is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Raven misses with a lunging right hand
and High counters with a stiff right hand.
High blocks a low kick nicely.
Phil High is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raven fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but High is out of range.
Raven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raven throws a leg kick
and High connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raven throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raven tries a low kick but High avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raven misses with a body punch
and Raven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
High circles away from the clinch attempt.
High throws a jab when Raven was well out of range.
A low kick from Raven is predictable there
and High counters with a stiff right hand.
Raven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raven tries to work over High's front leg with a kick but High checks it.
Raven pivots, looking for a leg kick but High is out of range and Raven settles back down.
High slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raven takes one to the side of the head.
High swings for the body but Raven moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil High showed his dominance in that final round.
Well High has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil High!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassidy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Carwin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassidy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carwin.
Jab from Carwin.
Carwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassidy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Carwin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Carwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws a push kick but Carwin slaps the foot to one side.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carwin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carwin moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Carwin counters with a nice body shot.
Shane Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassidy Jones.
Carwin throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin checks the leg kick.
Carwin misses the shot to the body.
Carwin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Carwin moves out of range easily.
Carwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones avoids the body shot from Carwin.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carwin's sensitive parts.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones keeps Carwin at a distance using the push kick.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Carwin.
Jones shoots and misses
and Carwin counters with a nice body shot.
Carwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carwin takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Carwin lands a nice looking body shot.
Carwin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carwin is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Carwin blocks nicely.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones stands and throws Carwin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Carwin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Carwin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carwin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones cracks Carwin with a big right hand but Carwin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carwin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carwin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Carwin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassidy Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
That kick from Jones tenderised Carwin's leg. Carwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones. Carwin shrugs it off though.
Carwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones thows a body kick. Carwin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That kick from Jones tenderised Carwin's leg. Carwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cassidy Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carwin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Jones tenderised Carwin's leg. Carwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carwin is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Carwin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carwin on his heels. He'll look to pass Carwin's guard now, I'm sure.
Jones postures up.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carwin!
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carwin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Carwin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Carwin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Carwin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones lands a big elbow.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Carwin takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Jones's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cassidy Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradon Inferno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inferno comes to the cage accompanied by beat it. Bradon Inferno looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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286 lbs
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300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bradon Inferno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Otto Santos!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inferno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Inferno fights it but they end up in guard.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Santos cracks Inferno with a solid left hand.
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Inferno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Inferno's legs - danger averted.
Inferno is breathing heavily.
Santos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Inferno's head.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santos distracts Inferno with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Santos works over Inferno with some ground and pound from guard.
Inferno is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Santos loads up on a big left hand. Inferno felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Santos looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Inferno can't hide his disappointment, as Santos celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zacharia Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rock You Like A Hurricane. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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25
183 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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28
182 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zacharia Steele!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Sanders moves out of range easily.
Zacharia Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele's corner calls for a 1-2. Steele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steele wants to clinch but Sanders slips to the side
enabling Sanders to counter with a crisp jab.
Steele wants to slow Sanders down by chopping away at his legs.
Steele slips under a jab from Sanders.
A leg kick checked by Sanders.
Steele misses with a hook to the body
and Sanders counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanders.
Sanders postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Steele is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanders, into his guard.
Sanders working for a triangle but Steele defends it easily.
Sanders looking for a guillotine here but Steele defends easily.
Steele passes Sanders's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele prevents Sanders from improving his position.
Sanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steele pulls his head out easily.
Steele wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanders keeps working.
Steele seems to be working for a kimura but Sanders defends the submission attempt.
Steele seems to be working for a kimura but Sanders defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steele is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanders has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steele seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanders actively working from the bottom here.
Steele trying to control the action but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steele seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanders does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanders is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steele's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steele's back!
Sanders not allowing Steele to control his hands.
Sanders has his arm under Steele's chin here. Game over son! Sanders squeezes tightly and Steele is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Sanders!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lolly Pop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen We Want The Funk by George Clinton & the P-Funk Allstars as his entrance music. Freddy James will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
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196 lbs
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lolly Pop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Freddy James!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pop steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from James. That one must have hurt.
Pop throws a body kick the misses
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pop throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James closes the distance but Pop moves to the side
and Pop counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lolly Pop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pop throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to clinch
and Pop counters with an inside leg kick.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Pop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Freddy James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Pop moves out of range easily.
Pop throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Pop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
James misses with an uppercut. Pop saw that one coming.
Pop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Pop throws a sloppy head kick
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Pop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pop is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pop defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Pop throws a quick inside leg kick.
James misses with a leg kick
and Pop counters with a low kick, right behind James 's knee.
Pop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but James checks it well.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. James catches Pop right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James avoids a kick to the body.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Pop counters with a nice double leg into guard.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pop is controlling him.
Pop loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James 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.
James wants to stand and escape but Pop is having none of it.
Pop throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Freddy James will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pop.
James leaves Pop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a hook.
Pop swings widly with a right hand
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by James.
Pop keeps the fight on the outside.
A clash of legs there as Pop blocks the low kick.
Pop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pop.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pop's head backwards.
Pop throws a lazy body kick
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pop misses with a leg kick
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pop, right into the meat.
James lands with a straight right. Pop didn't see that one coming.
Pop misses with a combination
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
James thows a leg kick but Pop checks it
and Pop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pop throws a head kick that misses
and James counters with a left to the body.
Pop throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Pop only half commits.
James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pop misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
James throws a lazy head kick
and Pop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Pop throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
Pop closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Pop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Pop throws a lazy body kick
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Lolly Pop has been cut.
Pop throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pop tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a left to the body.
Nice shot lands for James.
Pop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
Pop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Pop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by James.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pop.
Pop slips a straight right by James.
James drops Pop with a beautiful combination! Pop stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - James is looking for the KO!
Freddy James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pop is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
Pop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pop throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Pop misses with a combination
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy James!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Narvaez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge VonQulik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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22
181 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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26
181 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Narvaez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge VonQulik!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narvaez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
VonQulik misses with a body shot
and Narvaez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Narvaez misses with a right hand
and VonQulik counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Narvaez's guard now.
VonQulik drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Narvaez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now VonQulik has Narvaez in his guard.
VonQulik working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Narvaez has passed into half guard!
Narvaez postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for VonQulik to stand up.
VonQulik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Narvaez pushes VonQulik away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narvaez throws a leg kick but VonQulik moved away.
Narvaez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Narvaez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
VonQulik throws a big shot that misses.
Narvaez throws a big shot that misses.
Narvaez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling VonQulik to score with a decent uppercut.
VonQulik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narvaez.
VonQulik blocks a jab.
Narvaez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract VonQulik.
VonQulik shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Narvaez eats them both and turns towards VonQulik to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
VonQulik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Narvaez counters with a solid body kick.
VonQulik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Narvaez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Narvaez is working hard here to advance position.
VonQulik looking to pass the guard.
VonQulik throwing strikes from guard but Narvaez blocks nicely.
VonQulik trying to control but Narvaez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
VonQulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Narvaez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
VonQulik postures up in Narvaez's guard and throws a big left but Narvaez blocks it.
VonQulik wants to control from the top but Narvaez keeps moving.
Narvaez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
VonQulik throws a lazy uppercut
and Narvaez counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
VonQulik misses with a hook
and Narvaez counters with a solid body kick.
A head kick from Narvaez lands but VonQulik takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jorge VonQulik has been cut.
VonQulik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Narvaez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
VonQulik looks gassed!
Narvaez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
VonQulik misses with a takedown attempt
and Narvaez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
VonQulik tries for a takedown but Narvaez circles away easily
and Narvaez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rafael Narvaez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge VonQulik.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Narvaez lands a nice shot to the body.
Narvaez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Narvaez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge VonQulik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
VonQulik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Narvaez counters with a head kick that drops VonQulik to the mat! VonQulik scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Narvaez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Narvaez is looking to score with low kicks.
VonQulik throws a poor cross that misses
and Narvaez counters with a nice uppercut.
VonQulik has his takedown stuffed
and Narvaez counters with a good low kick that VonQulik was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Narvaez!
Narvaez throws a leg kick which misses VonQulik's front leg but catches the back leg as VonQulik tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Narvaez.
VonQulik is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narvaez clinches up against the cage.
Narvaez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Narvaez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a body punch.
Narvaez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Narvaez works on VonQulik's body with a couple of short punches.
Narvaez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Narvaez digs a right hand underneath VonQulik's ribcage. VonQulik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Narvaez gets through VonQulik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Narvaez lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Narvaez.
A shot in the inside from Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt VonQulik or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Narvaez.
VonQulik takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Narvaez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Narvaez lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Jorge VonQulik's cut even more.
A short right from Narvaez on the inside.
Narvaez presses VonQulik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Narvaez digs a right hand underneath VonQulik's ribcage. VonQulik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narvaez scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Narvaez.
Narvaez lands with a short shot to the head.
Narvaez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Narvaez as the two fighters clinch.
Narvaez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Narvaez digs a right hand underneath VonQulik's ribcage. VonQulik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Narvaez lands a body shot.
Narvaez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of VonQuliks head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down VonQulik.
Narvaez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of VonQulik backwards.
Narvaez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Narvaez lands a right hand.
Narvaez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that VonQulik can do to turn this around?
Narvaez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of VonQulik backwards.
Still in the clinch, Narvaez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Narvaez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narvaez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Narvaez lands a right hand that snaps the head of VonQulik backwards.
Narvaez gets underhooks to prevent VonQulik's takedown attempt.
Rafael Narvaez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge VonQulik.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Narvaez.
Narvaez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Narvaez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Narvaez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Narvaez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of VonQulik backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Narvaez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Narvaez is working VonQulik over against the cage.
Narvaez pushes VonQulik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narvaez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Narvaez.
A right hook to the body lands for Narvaez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Narvaez.
Narvaez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left hand lands to the body for Narvaez.
Narvaez lands an uppercut.
Narvaez cracks VonQulik with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Narvaez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorge VonQulik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Narvaez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but VonQulik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy body kick from VonQulik
and Narvaez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps VonQulik thinking.
Narvaez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and VonQulik counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Narvaez!
Narvaez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
VonQulik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Narvaez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Narvaez trying to control from the bottom.
VonQulik prevents Narvaez from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
VonQulik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Narvaez wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VonQulik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Narvaez sees it coming and defends easily.
Narvaez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Narvaez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Narvaez keeping moving, preventing VonQulik from controlling successfully.
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.
Narvaez has control of VonQulik's left arm, preventing VonQulik from doing any damage.
Narvaez trying to control the position.
VonQulik won't allow Narvaez to get back to his feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Rafael Narvaez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Narvaez tries to land a front kick but VonQulik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
VonQulik with a poor takedown
and Narvaez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crunch! Narvaez slams his shin into VonQulik's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonQulik with a poor takedown
and Narvaez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Narvaez fails in his attempt to clinch.
VonQulik tries for a takedown but Narvaez circles away easily
and Narvaez counters with a nice leg kick.
Rafael Narvaez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge VonQulik.
VonQulik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
VonQulik throws a head kick that misses
and Narvaez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
VonQulik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Narvaez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Narvaez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez moves into range and clinches up with VonQulik.
Narvaez presses VonQulik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
VonQulik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Narvaez smiles and moves away.
Narvaez moves into range and clinches up with VonQulik.
VonQulik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rafael Narvaez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
VonQulik tries to pull guard but Narvaez holds him up against the cage and eventually VonQulik drops back down to his feet.
Narvaez scores with a shot to the side of VonQulik's head.
Narvaez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Narvaez stops a takedown attempt from VonQulik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Narvaez clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge VonQulik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Narvaez closes the distance and pushes VonQulik back into the cage.
Good body shot from Narvaez.
VonQulik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jorge VonQulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VonQulik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
VonQulik tries for a takedown but Narvaez circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Narvaez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Narvaez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on VonQulik if he has to take too many more of those.
VonQulik is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Narvaez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt VonQulik.
VonQulik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Narvaez lands.
Narvaez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crunch! Narvaez slams his shin into VonQulik's torso.
A decent looking cross lands there for Narvaez.
VonQulik throws a lazy uppercut
and Narvaez counters with an inside leg kick.
Narvaez fakes the leg kick and cracks VonQulik in the body.
Narvaez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with VonQulik, pushing him back against the cage.
Narvaez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narvaez works on VonQulik's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Narvaez.
Narvaez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Narvaez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Narvaez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Narvaez lands a nice shot to the body.
Narvaez pushes VonQulik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Narvaez scores with a shoulder strike.
Narvaez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Narvaez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
VonQulik is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Narvaez.
VonQulik is still on wobbly legs! Can Narvaez finish him?
VonQulik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A body shot lands from Narvaez.
VonQulik seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez gets through VonQulik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Narvaez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Narvaez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Narvaez lands a right hand.
Narvaez works on VonQulik's body with a couple of short punches.
Narvaez lands a hook that snaps the head of VonQulik backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Narvaez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Narvaez is working VonQulik over against the cage.
Narvaez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Narvaez digs a right hand underneath VonQulik's ribcage. VonQulik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Narvaez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of VonQuliks head.
A right hand to the body from Narvaez.
Narvaez is working VonQulik over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Narvaez.
Narvaez cracks VonQulik with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt VonQulik or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Narvaez.
Narvaez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Narvaez works on VonQulik's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
VonQulik takes a shot to the head.
Narvaez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Narvaez pushes VonQulik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Narvaez cracks VonQulik with a nice body shot.
Narvaez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Narvaez is leaning against VonQulik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Narvaez lands a hook that snaps the head of VonQulik backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Narvaez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Narvaez pushes VonQulik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narvaez lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Narvaez had his way with Jorge VonQulik in that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge VonQulik's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
That kick from Narvaez tenderised VonQulik's leg. VonQulik is trying to keep his angry face on.
VonQulik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Narvaez counters with a body kick that stops VonQulik in his tracks momentarily.
Narvaez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Narvaez scoring well with a low kick there.
Jorge VonQulik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Narvaez lands a lovely overhand right.
Narvaez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
VonQulik tries for a takedown but Narvaez circles away easily
and Narvaez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
VonQulik is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
VonQulik circles away from the clinch attempt.
VonQulik swats away the attempt to clinch by Narvaez.
A cross from Narvaez lands.
VonQulik fails with the takedown
and Narvaez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rafael Narvaez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Narvaez lands a nice looking kick to the body. VonQulik takes a step back to recover.
VonQulik blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VonQulik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Narvaez scores with a head kick.
Narvaez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Narvaez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Narvaez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! VonQulik crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Narvaez - the referee stops the clock and VonQulik gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Narvaez. VonQulik manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Narvaez scores with a punch to the head.
The cut above Jorge VonQulik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narvaez with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez thows a body shot but no joy.
Narvaez lands a leg kick that knocks VonQulik off balance momentarily.
Narvaez throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Narvaez.
VonQulik has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Narvaez.
VonQulik tries for a takedown but Narvaez circles away easily
and Narvaez counters with a right hand to the body.
Rafael Narvaez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge VonQulik.
Narvaez lands a big head kick that sends VonQulik tumbling to the mat! Narvaez takes a step backwards and waves VonQulik back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Narvaez lands with a slapping head kick.
Jorge VonQulik's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
VonQulik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Narvaez counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jorge VonQulik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
VonQulik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from VonQulik there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
VonQulik misses with a takedown
enabling Narvaez to counter with a crisp jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jorge VonQulik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rafael Narvaez!
Rafael Narvaez retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Kratorius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cooper might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Kratorius has chosen Coal Chamber - Big Truck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Kratorius!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kratorius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kratorius misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cooper scores with a body shot.
Cooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kratorius was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooper.
Cooper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kratorius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kratorius stuns Cooper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cooper misses with a low kick.
Cooper motions for Kratorius to come forward. Cooper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kratorius takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Wolfgang Kratorius has been cut.
Cooper scores with a leg kick.
Kratorius looks gassed!
Cooper throws a low kick but Kratorius avoids it.
Cooper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kratorius misses with a lunging right hand
and Cooper counters with a stiff right hand.
Kratorius misses with a body punch
and Cooper counters with an outside leg kick.
Cooper tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooper throws a head kick that Kratorius semi-blocks.
Cooper is looking to slow Kratorius down with leg kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cooper!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kratorius.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cooper.
A punch lands to the side of Kratorius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kratorius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooper. Cooper obviously looking to wear him down.
Cooper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kratorius misses with some punches.
Cooper'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.
Cooper digs a right hand into Kratorius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kratorius's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cooper.
Cooper scores with a shoulder strike.
Cooper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kratorius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooper pushes Kratorius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike.
Cooper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kratorius up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cooper.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cooper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cooper works on Kratorius's body with a couple of short punches.
Cooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cooper lands a body punch.
Cooper scores with a hook to the body.
Cooper stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands with a right to the head.
Cooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kratorius backwards.
Cooper is leaning against Kratorius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kratorius misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooper.
Cooper effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Cooper.
Cooper has Kratorius pressed against the cage.
Cooper lands a left hand.
Cooper cracks Kratorius with a nice body shot.
Cooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Kratorius uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kratorius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cooper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooper.
Cooper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kratorius is looking to break free of the clinch but Cooper has double underhooks.
Cooper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kratorius.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cooper lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper.
Cooper lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Cooper.
Cooper lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Cooper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Cooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Kratorius's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Cooper.
Kratorius lands with a nice combination. Cooper backs away looking to recover.
Wolfgang Kratorius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kratorius tries to keep at a distance but Cooper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cooper digs a right hand into Kratorius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kratorius's gas tank.
Cooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kratorius can do to turn this around?
Cooper pushes Kratorius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harry Cooper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cooper lands with a left to the head.
Cooper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cooper lands with a short shot to the head.
Cooper scores with a shoulder strike.
Kratorius takes a shot to the head.
Kratorius is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Cooper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Cooper.
Cooper presses Kratorius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kratorius backwards.
Cooper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cooper gets through Kratorius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cooper lands a shot to the body.
Cooper lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cooper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cooper lands with a light punch inside.
Cooper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kratorius or not.
Cooper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cooper lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Cooper.
Cooper lands an uppercut.
Cooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Cooper.
Cooper lands a left hand.
Cooper is leaning against Kratorius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cooper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kratorius backwards.
Cooper lands with a light punch inside.
Cooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cooper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kratorius working hard to break the clinch.
Cooper holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cooper lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper works on Kratorius's body with a couple of short punches.
Cooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooper.
Cooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooper scores with a shot to the side of Kratorius's head.
Cooper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cooper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper just leaning against Kratorius, taking a breather.
Cooper misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Cooper.
Cooper lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Cooper.
Kratorius is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Cooper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cooper works on Kratorius's body with a couple of short punches.
Cooper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cooper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Cooper.
Good body shot from Cooper.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cooper lands a hook that snaps the head of Kratorius backwards.
Cooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kratorius backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cooper lands a body shot.
Kratorius is trying to break the clinch but Cooper is controlling him.
Cooper pushes Kratorius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cooper scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Cooper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Kratorius's cut.
That's time! Cooper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cooper clinches with his opponent.
Cooper slowing the pace effectively.
Cooper is working Kratorius over against the cage.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kratorius's elbow.
Cooper stalling the fight.
Cooper gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Nice body punch from Cooper - that landed with a thud.
Cooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Cooper.
Cooper pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cooper cracks Kratorius with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Cooper.
Cooper scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cooper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cooper cracks Kratorius with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Cooper.
Cooper lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Cooper.
Cooper scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cooper.
Cooper stalling against the cage.
Cooper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kratorius backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Cooper.
Cooper just leaning against Kratorius, taking a breather.
Wolfgang Kratorius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cooper lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Cooper.
Cooper has Kratorius pushed against the cage.
Cooper seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kratorius stalling in the clinch but Cooper improves position.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike.
Cooper presses Kratorius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cooper lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cooper takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cooper pushes Kratorius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cooper is working Kratorius over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is working Kratorius over against the cage.
Cooper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Cooper.
A left hand lands to the body for Cooper.
Cooper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kratorius.
Cooper avoiding damage.
Kratorius has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kratorius being controlled against the cage.
Kratorius takes a shot to the head.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kratorius's elbow.
Cooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kratorius backwards.
Kratorius is trying to break the clinch but Cooper is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kratorius looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harry Cooper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooper has Kratorius pushed against the cage.
Cooper tries to throw a body punch but Kratorius avoids it by throwing Cooper back against the cage.
Kratorius wants to get back to striking at distance but Cooper won't allow it.
Kratorius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Cooper.
Cooper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kratorius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cooper counters with a straight right hand.
Kratorius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cooper counters with an outside leg kick.
Cooper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kratorius doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Cooper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cooper has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Cooper!
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