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CFL 143: Determination PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casper Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Kellly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Snow- Informer. Kellly comes into a darkened arena with his song building. MDC-John Wayne Was A Nazi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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190 cm
28
212 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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195 cm
27
210 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Casper Jenkins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Kellly! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jenkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kellly counters with a stiff right hand. A decent looking cross lands there for Kellly. Kellly cracks Jenkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Kellly takes one to the chin there. Kellly scores with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Jenkins coming out on top. Kellly lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jenkins will feel that in the morning. Jenkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Kellly counters with a nice body shot. Jenkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kellly counters with a stiff right hand. Kellly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jenkins, pushing him back against the cage. Jenkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kellly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kellly lands a nice knee to the body. With the fighters up against the cage, Kellly throws an elbow but misses. Jenkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Jenkins's face as he tries to break the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Jenkins avoiding damage.
Kellly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kellly lands with a good body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kellly tries to land a front kick but Jenkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kellly lands a high kick!
Jenkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kellly. Kellly obviously looking to wear him down.
Kellly pushes Jenkins away with a front kick. Casper Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jenkins swings widly with a right hand
and Kellly counters with a low kick, right behind Jenkins 's knee. Kellly ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nice jab there from Kellly. Good shot there by Kellly. Kellly throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Kellly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Jenkins is breathing heavily. Kellly throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kellly lands a body shot.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins misses with a body shot
and Kellly counters with a leg kick. Kellly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kellly lands a jab. Jenkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kellly explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Kellly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jenkins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Kellly throws a nice head kick!
Kellly connects with a nice looking jab.
Jenkins throws an off balance right hand
and Kellly finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Kellly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Kellly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kellly keeps Jenkins at a distance using the push kick. Kellly lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A slapping leg kick lands for Kellly.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both fighters circling a little - Kellly finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Kellly moves into the clinch. Jenkins takes an elbow to the forehead. A knee to the head by Kellly.
Kellly breaks the clinch.
Jenkins needs to keep his hands up - Kellly had a free shot at his head there. Kellly keeps Jenkins at a distance using the push kick. Good standup being displayed there by Kellly as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kellly stalks Jenkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jenkins's face. Jenkins staggers backwards, shaken. A nice inside leg kick there by Kellly. That's going to slow Jenkins down. Jenkins takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kellly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jenkins's sensitive parts. Jenkins swings widly with a right hand
and Kellly counters with a nice leg kick. A kick lands to the mid section there for Kellly. Jenkins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kellly. That one must have hurt. Nice body kick from Kellly. This has been an exciting period of action! Jenkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kellly. Kellly scores with a jab to the body. Kellly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Kellly tries to clinch but Jenkins moves out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Kellly. That's going to slow Jenkins down. Jenkins walks into a straight right hand from Kellly. Jenkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Jenkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jenkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kellly lands a nice shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kellly, right into the meat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kellly. Jenkins shrugs it off though. Kellly closes the distance and clinches. Jenkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Jenkins takes an elbow to the temple. Kellly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kellly lands a nice looking body shot.
Kellly ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kellly throws a front kick that sends Jenkins stumbling back into the cage. Jenkins misses with a shot to the body and Kellly counters with a big head kick but Jenkins shrugs it off. Nice shot lands for Kellly. A jab from Kellly finds it's way through Jenkins's defenses. Kellly throws a nice outside leg kick. Kellly dips to his left and cracks Jenkins with an uppercut! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kellly lands with an overhand left. Jenkins misses with a right hand and Kellly counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Jenkins takes one to the side of the head.
Kellly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kellly dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
That kick from Kellly tenderised Jenkins's leg. Jenkins is trying to keep his angry face on. Jenkins misses with a double jab
and Kellly counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jenkins throws an off balance right hand
letting Kellly counter with a right hand. Kellly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kellly breaks the clinch.
Kellly throws a nice outside leg kick. Jenkins walks into a jab. Kellly scores with a nice body kick.
Kellly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kellly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kellly counters with a good low kick that Jenkins was not able to check. Kellly moves into range and clinches up with Jenkins. Kellly lands a damaging elbow. Jenkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kellly lands an elbow inside. Kellly unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jenkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. 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! Kellly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jenkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kellly connects with a solid leg kick. Kyle Kellly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jenkins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kellly - the referee stops the clock and Jenkins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kellly. Jenkins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Kellly scores with a spinning back kick! Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kellly - that will leave a mark!
Jenkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Casper Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Good leg kick by Kellly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kellly throws a nice outside leg kick. Kellly throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range. Kellly rushes Jenkins and presses him up against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Kellly manages to break the clinch.
Kellly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jenkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kellly can pounce on him.
A cross from Kellly lands. Kellly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Kellly slams his shin into Jenkins's torso. Jenkins looks to land a right hand but Kellly moved out of range. Jenkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kellly connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jenkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Kellly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jenkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Kellly has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jenkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kellly. Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kellly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kellly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kellly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jenkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jenkins there as he acknowledges the shot. Kellly ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kellly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jenkins. Kellly looks to land a combination. Jenkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Jenkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jenkins is rocked! Kellly scores with a kick to the midsection. A nice leg kick lands there from Kellly. Kellly lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kellly fakes the leg kick and cracks Jenkins in the body. Kellly cracks Jenkins with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kellly stuns Jenkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kellly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jenkins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kellly fakes the leg kick and cracks Jenkins in the body. Jenkins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Kellly thuds his shin into the meat of Jenkins's side. 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! Kellly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kellly throws a front kick that sends Jenkins stumbling back into the cage. Kellly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kellly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jenkins doesn't seem bothered though. Kellly dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kellly cracks Jenkins with a good jab. Kellly lands with a nice body punch. Kellly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jenkins on the side of the head. Good leg kick by Kellly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kellly lands a slapping body shot.
Kellly throws a nice head kick!
Oh Jenkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jenkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kellly. Kellly obviously looking to wear him down.
Kellly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jenkins seems to have got his legs back now. Kellly lands with a nice body punch. Kellly connects with a body shot. Nice body kick there by Kellly. Kellly tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance. Kellly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jenkins's sensitive parts. Kellly scores with a decent looking hook. Kellly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kellly lands with a nice body kick. Kellly thows a body kick. Jenkins tries to catch it but that hurt him. Kellly lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jenkins will feel that in the morning. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nice uppercut there from Kellly. Kellly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jenkins under the eye. Jenkins avoids the body shot from Kellly.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kellly was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kellly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Kellly as he connects with a hook. A solid body kick from Kellly. Kellly tries to clinch but Jenkins moves out of range. Jenkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kellly counters with a stiff right hand. Kellly scores with a sloppy right hand. Jenkins should have avoided that one. Jenkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot. Good shot there by Kellly. Kellly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kellly misses with a wild body shot. Jenkins misses with a body shot
and Kellly counters with a nice body kick. Jenkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kellly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jenkins moves forwards but Kellly connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kellly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kellly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kellly manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jenkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kellly with a hook. Kellly swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Jenkins counter with a right hand. Kellly throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Kellly lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenkins off the cage and back into rage. Jenkins swings widly with a right hand
and Kellly counters with a nice body shot. No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kellly lands a body shot.
Kellly throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A thudding body kick lands there by Kellly!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kellly. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kellly lands a nice shot that snaps Jenkins's head back.
Kellly scores with a nice head shot. Jenkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jenkins dodges the punch combination from Kellly.
Kellly thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jenkins if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jenkins on the wrong end of a nice jab. Nice jab there from Kellly. Kellly scores with a punch to the head. A good leg kick by Kellly. Kellly connects with a single shot there. A nice inside leg kick there by Kellly. That's going to slow Jenkins down. Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kellly lands a nice looking body kick. Kellly lands with a shot to the body. Kellly connects with a solid leg kick. Kellly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kellly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kellly throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Kellly thuds a left hand into Jenkins's body. Kellly scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kellly scores with a kick to the body.
Kellly lands a nice hook to Jenkins's body. Jenkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kellly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kellly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kellly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Jenkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kellly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jenkins scrambles back to his feet. Kellly scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kellly works Jenkins's body with a nice hook. Kellly lands a nice looking body kick. Jenkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kellly. Kellly obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Kellly. Kellly scores with a head kick. Jenkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Nice shot lands for Kellly. Kellly looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range. Kellly cracks a nice hook into Jenkins's ribs. Kellly cracks Jenkins with an open hand slap. Kellly lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kellly connects with a leg kick. Jenkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kellly - that will leave a mark!
Kellly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nice body kick from Kellly. Kellly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jenkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kellly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jenkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kellly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jenkins, pushing him back against the cage. Jenkins takes an elbow to the forehead. Kellly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jenkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kellly counters with a stiff right hand. Kellly gets in close and instigates a clinch. Jenkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kellly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jenkins avoids it. Kellly breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kellly. Casper Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kyle Kellly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jenkins takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jenkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight! Kyle Kellly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kellly has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kellly!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Handsome Cpw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Miike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cpw kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Steve McQueen. Takeshi Miike has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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138 lbs
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141 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Handsome Cpw! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takeshi Miike! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cpw cracks Miike with a good jab. Cpw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Miike changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Miike walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A looping hook to the body misses from Miike. Cpw does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cpw misses with a hook. Miike ducked under it nicely. Miike misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miike tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cpw swivels and escapes. Miike swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Cpw counter with a right hand. Miike shoots for a double leg takedown but Cpw sprawls well. He's pushed Miike's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Miike shoots in for a double leg but Cpw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Handsome Cpw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Miike. Cpw misses with a body shot
and Miike counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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. Cpw looks to throw the jab but Miike is out of range. Cpw misses with a jab to the body
and Miike counters with a straight right hand. Miike misses the body punch and Miike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cpw checks a leg kick. Miike misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Cpw to counter with a crisp jab. Miike misses with a body shot
and Cpw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miike misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cpw counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miike thinking. Miike is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cpw rather than just go for the knockout. Miike throws a leg kick that misses. Miike throws a sloppy body shot
and Cpw counters with a lovely shot to the body. Cpw misses with a two punch combination.
Miike throws a sloppy body shot
and Cpw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Nice body punch from Miike. Miike comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Cpw avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Handsome Cpw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Miike is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cpw's half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Miike is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cpw is just riding it out for now. Miike eventually gives up the hold. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Handsome Cpw will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Miike misses with a body shot
and Cpw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Miike ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Takeshi Miike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miike attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Cpw leaves Miike with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miike connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cpw momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miike feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cpws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Miike tried to score with a low kick but Cpw checks it. Cpw lands a nice shot that snaps Miike's head back.
Miike changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cpw tries to avoid it but Miike manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cpw to the ground. Cpw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Cpw slips under a jab.
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. Miike throws a lazy uppercut
and Cpw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Miike misses with a hook to the body
and Cpw counters with a left to the body. Miike misses with a hook to the body
and Cpw counters with a stiff right hand. Miike looks to score with a jab to the body but Cpw is just out of range. Cpw is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Miike tried to score with a low kick but Cpw checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cpw looks to land a combination. Miike sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Miike misses with a right hand and Cpw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A shot to the body from Miike misses and Cpw counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Cpw lands a nice shot that snaps Miike's head back.
Miike stuns Cpw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Miike digs a good body shot into Cpw's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cpw misses the shot to the body. Miike closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cpw circles away. Handsome Cpw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Miike. Cpw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cpw lands with a shot to the body. Miike throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Handsome Cpw dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Miike misses with a jab to the body
and Cpw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Miike throws out a loose jab but Cpw uses good head movement to avoid it. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Miike misses with a shot to the body and Cpw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Miike misses with a low kick as Cpw jumps back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cpw avoids the body shot from Miike.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cpw.
That's one minute gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Miike. Cpw does a little dance to reset his feet. Cpw lands with a cross. Miike fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cpw avoids it really well and circles away. Miike misses with a jab to the body
and Cpw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Nice shot by Cpw.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Cpw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Cpw thows a body shot but no joy. Handsome Cpw is winning the standup battle so far. Miike comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A big right from Miike misses. Miike shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miike shoots in but Cpw avoids the takedown attempt easily. Miike misses with a body shot
and Cpw counters with a series of strikes. Miike will be more careful next time no doubt. Cpw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miike.
Miike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cpw was well out of range. Poor timing from Miike. Miike has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Cpw misses with an uppercut
and Miike counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Miike tries to work over Cpw's front leg with a kick but Cpw checks it. Miike misses with a jab to the body
and Cpw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Miike fails with the takedown and Cpw counters with a nice uppercut. Handsome Cpw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Miike. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Miike throws a combination that misses and Miike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight! Handsome Cpw showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cpw, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Handsome Cpw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas De Groote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Hosak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De Groote might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bas' Theme. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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245 lbs
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260 lbs
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bas De Groote! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Milan Hosak! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! De Groote throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hosak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. De Groote throws a head kick that misses and Hosak counters with a nice uppercut. De Groote staying out of range there. Hosak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. De Groote moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hosak throws a nice looking combination but De Groote bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. De Groote swings for the body but Hosak moves out of range.
Hosak looks to land a left hand but De Groote moved out of range nicely. De Groote moves out of range of the strikes. Hosak slips under a jab from De Groote. De Groote swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hosak lands with an overhand left. Hosak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Groote.
That's one minute gone in the round. De Groote dips to his left and cracks Hosak with an uppercut! Hosak lands a glancing blow to the side of De Groote's head. De Groote throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hosak counters with a head kick. That will keep De Groote thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! De Groote tries to close the distance and clinch but Hosak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. De Groote rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hosak moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hosak throws an off balance right hand
and De Groote counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bas De Groote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. De Groote lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Groote tries to clinch but Hosak is having none of it. De Groote lands a head kick!
It looks like Milan Hosak has been cut. De Groote blocks a head kick by Hosak.
Milan Hosak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A head kick misses from Hosak.
That's two minutes gone in the round. De Groote tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hosak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Groote somewhat. De Groote blocks a head kick by Hosak.
Hosak moves out of range of the strikes. De Groote tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hosak swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hosak looks to throw the jab but De Groote is out of range. De Groote uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hosak. De Groote moves out of range as Hosak strikes. Some bone on bone action there as Hosak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. De Groote shoots in and gets a takedown into Hosak's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hosak is looking to stand up but De Groote isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. De Groote postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. De Groote trying to control the position from guard on top but Hosak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hosak wants to stand up but De Groote is controlling him. De Groote wants to control from the top but Hosak keeps moving. De Groote throws a big right hand that misses.
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. De Groote wants to control from the top but Hosak keeps moving. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. De Groote is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. De Groote trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. De Groote wants to pass the guard but Hosak is keeping the position. Hosak wants to stand up but De Groote is controlling him. De Groote tries to free his leg and advance position but Hosak is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bas De Groote will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Milan Hosak's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hosak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Groote. Hosak might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. De Groote pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. De Groote blocks a jab. Hosak misses with a looping right. Hosak misses with a hook. De Groote looks to land a left hand but Hosak moved out of range nicely. Hosak misses with a double jab
and De Groote counters with a stiff right hand. De Groote gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nice uppercut there from Hosak. Hosak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters circle momentarily. Hosak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. De Groote dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Hosak misses the target. De Groote looks to land a left hand but Hosak moved out of range nicely. Hosak loads up on a big right hand but De Groote slips the punch. De Groote uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hosak. De Groote with a lazy takedown attempt and Hosak counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hosak pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bas De Groote is winning the standup battle so far. De Groote thows a body shot but no joy. De Groote moves out of range of the strikes. Hosak throws a shot from downtown. De Groote moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hosak scores with a hook. De Groote paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Hosak slips under a jab. De Groote defending well as Hosak loads up on a big left hand. De Groote walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hosak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. De Groote tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hosak swats him away and circles back towards the center. De Groote throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Hosak counters with a nice uppercut. De Groote moves out of range of the strikes. A chopping leg kick lands by De Groote. De Groote misses with a hook
letting Hosak counter with a right hand. A head kick misses from Hosak.
That's three minutes gone in the round. De Groote defending well as Hosak loads up on a big left hand. De Groote slips under a jab. De Groote shoots in looking for a takedown but Hosak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Groote's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Hosak connects with a jab. A lazy left from Hosak finds it's target. De Groote gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. De Groote bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hosak's head. De Groote punishes Hosak's body with a nice straight punch. De Groote dodges the punch combination from Hosak.
Hosak scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hosak misses with a lunging right hand
and De Groote counters with a two punch combo. A head kick misses from Hosak. De Groote misses with a left hand and Hosak counters with a nice uppercut. Hosak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. De Groote slips a jab and a cross from Hosak.
Hosak scores with a punch to the head. Hosak walks into a left hand. This has been an exciting period of action! De Groote closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hosak circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas De Groote. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hosak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Groote sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hosak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bas De Groote will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Milan Hosak'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!
A jab from Hosak does it's job there. Hosak misses with a wild body shot. De Groote avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hosak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Groote has time to react. De Groote misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Hosak throws out the jab but it was never going to land. De Groote misses with a takedown attempt and Hosak counters with a stiff right hand. Hosak misses with an uppercut. De Groote saw that one coming. De Groote throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hosak counters with a straight right hand. A big left from Hosak misses. Hosak misses with an uppercut
and Hosak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. De Groote keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hosak.
That's one minute gone in the round. A jab from Hosak misses. Hosak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hosak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Groote. De Groote ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hosak moves away. De Groote misses with a head kick.
De Groote looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Hosak throws an off balance right hand
and De Groote counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hosak's knee momentarily. Hosak stuffs the takedown. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hosak throws a lazy head kick and De Groote counters with an outside leg kick.
De Groote takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hosak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. De Groote fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas De Groote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. De Groote throws a leg kick and Hosak counters with a nice uppercut. Hosak looks to score with a jab to the body but De Groote is just out of range. Hosak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hosak lands a two punch combo.
Hosak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice combination there by Hosak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hosak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. De Groote avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hosak throws a jab but it's blocked by De Groote. Hosak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hosak connects with a nice looking jab.
De Groote jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hosak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hosak cracks De Groote with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. De Groote throws a right hand that Hosak ducks under and follows up with a left that Hosak also avoids with ease. Hosak scores with a head kick.
De Groote tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hosak was well out of range. Poor timing from De Groote. De Groote doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hosak counters with a left to the body. Jab by Hosak. De Groote misses with a lunging right hand
and Hosak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. De Groote needs to keep his hands up - Hosak had a free shot at his head there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hosak checks a leg kick nicely. Hosak misses with a wild combination.
De Groote shoots in for a takedown but Hosak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Hosak misses with a looping left. Hosak lands with a cross. Bas De Groote is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. De Groote avoids the head kick by Hosak.
De Groote throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hosak sees it coming and avoids it easily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hosak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Milan Hosak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A slow jab from Hosak misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight! Milan Hosak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think De Groote 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bas De Groote!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Ivey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivey has chosen Friday as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Durden! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Ivey! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Durden throws a chopping leg kick but Ivey manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Durden tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ivey 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 Durden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Durden rushes Ivey and presses him up against the cage. Durden tries to throw a body punch but Ivey avoids it by throwing Durden back against the cage. Durden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivey lands a nice uppercut. Durden misses with a knee to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Ivey. Durden tries to throw a body punch but Ivey avoids it by throwing Durden back against the cage. A short left from Durden. Durden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Ivey scores with a hook to the body. Ivey presses Durden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Ivey looking to stall.
Durden prevents a body shot from Ivey. A right hand to the body from Ivey.
Durden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ivey avoids it. Durden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durden digs a right hand underneath Ivey's ribcage. Ivey let out a lung full of air as it connected. A left hand lands to the body for Durden.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ivey lands a shot to the body. Durden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ivey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durden digs a right hand into Ivey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivey's gas tank. Durden misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Durden is leaning against Ivey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Durden gets through Ivey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ivey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden. Ivey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Durden has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ivey is trying to keep an underhook but Durden manages to get the takedown into half guard. Durden not doing much here.
Durden wants to pass to mount but Ivey is defending the position. Durden trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ivey wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyler Durden just wasn't active enough. Ivey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden. Ivey thows a leg kick but Durden checks it and Durden counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ivey's knee momentarily. Ivey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ivey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. The fight moves into the clinch position. Ivey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ivey blocking some punches.
Durden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivey pushes Durden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Durden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivey backwards. Durden lands with a short shot to the head. Durden lands with a left to the head. Durden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durden lands a right hand. Durden misses with a short punch on the inside. Durden takes a shot to the head. Ivey stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden. Ivey digs a right hand underneath Durden's ribcage. Durden let out a lung full of air as it connected. Ivey lands a nice uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ivey. Durden misses with a short punch on the inside. Ivey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Durden is breathing heavily. Ivey cracks Durden with a nice body shot. Ivey has Durden pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Durden working aggressively here.
Durden misses with a short punch on the inside. Ivey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Durden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ivey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ivey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivey lands with a right to the head. Durden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ivey looking to stall.
Durden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ivey is working Durden over against the cage. Ivey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land. Ivey lands with a short shot to the head. A short right from Ivey on the inside. Nice body punch from Ivey - that landed with a thud.
Ivey blocks a body shot from Durden. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Durden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ivey has Durden pressed against the cage.
Ivey blocking some punches.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivey. Ivey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durden or not. Ivey lands a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tyler Durden will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Durden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Durden moves into the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Ivey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Durden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ivey blocks it with crossed arms. Durden misses with a hook from the clinch. Ivey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Durden trying to land knees to the body.
Durden working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivey. Durden drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivey breaks from the clinch.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ivey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ivey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ivey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ivey scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Ivey with a body punch. A glancing blow. Ivey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durden. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ivey, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ivey throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Ivey keeps Durden at a distance using the push kick. Ivey dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ivey throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ivey. Durden moves into the clinch. Ivey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ivey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ivey gets through Durden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Ivey. A nice left hand lands by Ivey.
Ivey breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ivey.
Ivey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Durden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ivey can pounce on him.
Ivey scores with a kick to the body.
Ivey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Durden, pushing him back against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Ivey.
Ivey lands a nice uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Ivey.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ivey controlling the action here for a moment.
Durden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ivey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivey connects with an inside leg kick. Ivey scoring well with a low kick there.
Durden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ivey. Durden is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Ivey scores with a body shot.
Ivey misses the shot to the body. Ivey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Ivey digs a good body shot into Durden's ribs. Ivey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Durden misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivey presses Durden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A body shot lands from Ivey.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ivey. A hook to the body from Ivey.
Ivey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ivey lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ivey presses Durden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Durden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ivey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ivey lands a nice shot to the body. Ivey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durden is rocked! Ivey lands with a left to the head. Oh Durden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nice body punch from Ivey - that landed with a thud.
Ivey pushes Durden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Phil Ivey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ivey lands a big right hand that drops Durden! The killer instinct kicks in and Ivey finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ivey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Ivey!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes into the arena with Shyne blaring out of the sound system. 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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173 lbs
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182 lbs
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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
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Diaz! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy LeBeau! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from LeBeau. Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt. Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz tries to clinch up. Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LeBeau counters with a nice kick to the body. Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz throws a series of punches but LeBeau avoids them all with ease. Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LeBeau avoids it really well and circles away. LeBeau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeBeau.
That's one minute gone in the round. LeBeau scores with a head kick.
Diaz swings for the body but LeBeau moves out of range.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Diaz misses with a hook. LeBeau ducked under it nicely. Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBeau throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely. Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork. LeBeau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. LeBeau scores with a push kick. A combination from Diaz does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBeau moves away. Diaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and LeBeau counters with a nice body kick.
LeBeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it. LeBeau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Diaz swinging wildly here.
LeBeau throws a half hearted mid kick. Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBeau. LeBeau needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there. LeBeau cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg. Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and LeBeau counters with an inside leg kick. Diaz is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diaz tries to clinch but fails miserably and LeBeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. LeBeau shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Ouch! a nice leg kick from LeBeau, right into the meat.
LeBeau avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and LeBeau counters with a straight punch to the midsection. LeBeau misses with a leg kick and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Diaz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LeBeau counters with a straight right hand. Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LeBeau at a distance.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed. LeBeau moves out of range of the strikes. Diaz with a poor takedown letting LeBeau counter with a right hand. Diaz throws a head kick that LeBeau semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Diaz misses with a shot to the body and LeBeau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Diaz misses with a combination
and LeBeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LeBeau moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and LeBeau counters with a leg kick. Diaz moves out of range of the body kick. A jab from LeBeau does it's job there. Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and LeBeau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. LeBeau is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. LeBeau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy LeBeau dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as LeBeau backs up against the cage.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That kick from LeBeau tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on. Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling LeBeau to counter with a crisp jab. Diaz blocks a jab. Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LeBeau moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Diaz misses with a hook. LeBeau ducked under it nicely. LeBeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LeBeau avoids it really well and circles away. LeBeau with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diaz wants to clinch up but LeBeau keeps it at a distance. Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and LeBeau finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and LeBeau counters with an outside leg kick.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot. Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. LeBeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LeBeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A looping hook to the body misses from LeBeau. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet. LeBeau misses with a head kick.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Diaz throws a hook but LeBeau avoids it easily. LeBeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz. Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diaz shoots in for a takedown but LeBeau shows good takedown defense. LeBeau takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses. Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses LeBeau's sensitive parts. Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt and LeBeau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nice jab there from LeBeau. Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBeau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LeBeau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
LeBeau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively. Diaz misses with an uppercut
and LeBeau counters with a slapping leg kick. A slapping leg kick lands for LeBeau.
That's three minutes gone in the round. LeBeau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from LeBeau 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 Diaz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diaz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. LeBeau bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting LeBeau counter with a right hand. Diaz throws a sloppy body shot
and LeBeau counters with an outside leg kick.
LeBeau scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Good leg kick by LeBeau there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. LeBeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and LeBeau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. LeBeau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. LeBeau lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Diaz darts in trying to clinch and LeBeau counters with a nice kick to the body. LeBeau lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming. LeBeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Diaz misses with a looping right. Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and LeBeau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking. Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and LeBeau counters with a head kick. That will keep Diaz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Diaz wants to clinch and LeBeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. LeBeau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. LeBeau fakes the leg kick and cracks Diaz in the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy LeBeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
LeBeau scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target. Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nice defenses there by Diaz. Diaz misses with a combination
and LeBeau counters with a lovely shot to the body. LeBeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Remy LeBeau seems to be getting the better of the standup. A slow jab from LeBeau misses its intended target. Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. LeBeau lands a nice looking body shot.
LeBeau misses with a left hand and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand. Diaz thuds a left hand into LeBeau's body. LeBeau thumps Diaz with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. LeBeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and LeBeau counters with a right hand to the body. Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeBeau. LeBeau obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz connects with the punch. No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LeBeau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Diaz throws a combination that misses and LeBeau makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from LeBeau 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 Diaz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diaz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Diaz misses with a hook. Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and LeBeau counters with a lovely shot to the body. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diaz. Nick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A solid leg kick lands there for LeBeau.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBeau.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LeBeau counters with a stiff right hand. Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LeBeau can pounce on him.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and LeBeau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking. Diaz throws a nice looking combination but LeBeau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Diaz wants to clinch. Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and LeBeau counters with a slapping leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. LeBeau is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Diaz is pressing down on LeBeau's thigh, looking to free his foot. LeBeau is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. LeBeau tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control. LeBeau trying to control here.
Diaz wants to take a breather but LeBeau is having none of it. LeBeau is doing well to control the position and prevent Diaz from advancing to side control. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to LeBeau's temple.
That's four 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. Diaz controlling the action here. LeBeau trying to get back to full guard but Diaz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Diaz tries to control but LeBeau wriggling away. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Remy LeBeau just about did enough to take it. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diaz misses with an uppercut. LeBeau saw that one coming. Diaz has his takedown stuffed and LeBeau counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diaz's knee momentarily. Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss. Diaz misses the shot to the body. LeBeau throws a big shot that misses. LeBeau motions for Diaz to come forward. LeBeau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz feints a jab promting LeBeau to slip. Diaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. LeBeau slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Diaz lands with a straight right. LeBeau didn't see that one coming. Diaz throws a series of punches but LeBeau moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. LeBeau throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range. Diaz has a takedown stuffed. LeBeau moves out of range as Diaz strikes. Diaz misses the shot to the body. LeBeau defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand. LeBeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Diaz misses with a double jab
and LeBeau counters with a flying knee. Nice. Diaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LeBeau sees it coming and avoids it easily. Diaz scores with a nice strike. Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LeBeau sprawls well. LeBeau wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him. LeBeau defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand. LeBeau fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range. Nice jab there from Diaz. Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but LeBeau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. LeBeau takes a body punch but keeps moving. Diaz stuns LeBeau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Diaz tries to clinch but LeBeau moves out of range. Diaz jabs at LeBeau's body. LeBeau is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! LeBeau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. LeBeau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz misses with a hook. LeBeau ducked under it nicely. A head kick misses from Diaz. Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch. A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz. Diaz misses the shot to the body. Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LeBeau tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LeBeau to the ground. LeBeau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Remy LeBeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. LeBeau does a little dance to reset his feet. LeBeau throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it. A good leg kick by LeBeau. Diaz throws a combination that misses and LeBeau counters with a low kick, right behind Diaz 's knee. Diaz misses with a wild body shot. Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Diaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz misses the shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. LeBeau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LeBeau counters with a thumping low kick. LeBeau blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz had his way with Remy LeBeau in that round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeBeau. Diaz lands a jab to LeBeau's midsection. LeBeau misses with a low kick. Diaz tries to clinch and LeBeau counters with an outside leg kick.
Diaz tries to clinch up and LeBeau makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Diaz looks to throw a body kick and LeBeau counters with a nice body kick.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and LeBeau counters with a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from LeBeau. No joy for Diaz on that attempt. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt and LeBeau counters with a low kick, right behind Diaz 's knee. A decent looking cross lands there for LeBeau. Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeBeau. Diaz is looking to wear down LeBeau with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. LeBeau throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily. Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and LeBeau counters with a nice body kick.
Diaz shoots and misses enabling LeBeau to counter with a crisp jab. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. LeBeau scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Diaz throws a jab when LeBeau was well out of range. LeBeau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. LeBeau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LeBeau finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. LeBeau lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head. Diaz misses with a right hand and LeBeau counters with a nice body kick.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeBeau. LeBeau obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Diaz throws a head kick that misses and LeBeau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. LeBeau with a jab. LeBeau scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Both fighters circling a little - LeBeau finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. LeBeau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. LeBeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Remy LeBeau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. LeBeau 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. The fighters are battling for position here. LeBeau manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Diaz looking to pass the guard. LeBeau pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage. Nick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diaz throwing strikes but missing. Diaz throwing strikes but missing. Diaz wants to control from the top but LeBeau keeps moving. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. LeBeau is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Remy LeBeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think LeBeau has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:49 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy LeBeau! Remy LeBeau is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uolevi Kaipainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominguez comes into the arena with Sublime's Doin' Time blaring out of the sound system. Kaipainen has chosen Fredi - Puhu hiljaa rakkaudesta as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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270 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Dominguez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uolevi Kaipainen! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dominguez walks into a jab.
It looks like Pablo Dominguez has been cut. A momentary lapse in concentration from Kaipainen enables Dominguez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kaipainen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Kaipainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kaipainen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kaipainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dominguez counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kaipainen misses with a left hand and Dominguez moves into the clinch. Dominguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaipainen. Dominguez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dominguez tries to throw a body punch but Kaipainen avoids it by throwing Dominguez back against the cage. Kaipainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Dominguez is leaning against Kaipainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kaipainen looks gassed! Still in the clinch, Dominguez scores with a nice short uppercut. Dominguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaipainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Dominguez.
Kaipainen blocks an uppercut.
Kaipainen managing to block the knees to the body from Dominguez.
Kaipainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaipainen tries to pull guard but Dominguez won't allow it.
Dominguez lands a nice shot to the body. A short body shot lands from Dominguez as the two fighters clinch.
Dominguez gets through Kaipainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Dominguez fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dominguez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaipainen. A left hand lands to the body for Dominguez.
Good body shot from Dominguez.
A hook to the body from Dominguez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dominguez. Dominguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaipainen uses good head movement to avoid it. Dominguez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaipainen backwards. Dominguez misses with a knee to the head. Kaipainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dominguez lands with a light punch inside. Still in the clinch, Dominguez scores with a nice short uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dominguez. Kaipainen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dominguez lands a nice uppercut. Dominguez digs a right hand underneath Kaipainen's ribcage. Kaipainen let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kaipainen takes a shot to the head. Dominguez lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dominguez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Dominguez.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dominguez lands a shoulder strike. A head punch on the inside from Dominguez fails to land. Dominguez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dominguez lands with a left to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dominguez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Dominguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaipainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dominguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dominguez. Dominguez misses with a short punch on the inside. Dominguez misses with some punches.
Dominguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kaipainen avoiding damage as Dominguez throws knees to the body.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaipainen is defending well for now. Dominguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Dominguez gets through Kaipainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dominguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaipainen. Dominguez tries to score a body lock takedown but Kaipainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dominguez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dominguez misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dominguez throws a head punch that misses. Dominguez working aggressively here.
Kaipainen blocks the elbow strike.
Dominguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Dominguez misses with a hook from the clinch. Dominguez looking to throw knees to the head but Kaipainen is blocking nicely.
Dominguez gets through Kaipainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kaipainen dodges an elbow strike from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a head punch that misses. Kaipainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Dominguez has double underhooks. Kaipainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Kaipainen wants to get back to his feet but Dominguez passes into half guard.
Dominguez stops Kaipainen from getting back to his feet.
Dominguez 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. Dominguez moves nicely into side control. Kaipainen wants to get back to his feet but Dominguez drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dominguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaipainen, who protects the arm well. Kaipainen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dominguez has just dragged him back down to the mat. Dominguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kaipainen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dominguez connects with a decent elbow. Kaipainen is trying to get back to his feet. Dominguez moves into full mount! Kaipainen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dominguez working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kaipainen turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Dominguez off and cradles Kaipainen's limp body as Dominguez celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Pablo Dominguez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patterson comes to the cage accompanied by "I'm Too Sexy". Griffin has chosen Bag of Weed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Patterson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Griffin! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab from Patterson finds it's way through Griffin's defenses. Patterson misses with a body shot
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Patterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patterson throws a leg kick and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Patterson throws a leg kick that is checked and Griffin counters with a straight right hand. Patterson looks to land a right hand but Griffin moved out of range. Pete Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Griffin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Patterson throws a hook but Griffin avoids it easily. Patterson throws a right hand that misses
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Patterson won't be happy with that. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Patterson gets back to half guard. Patterson wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.
Patterson is trying to control but Griffin passes into side control!
Patterson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round. Patterson is trying to get back to half guard. Griffin is looking to take a break and control but Patterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Griffin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Patterson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Patterson tries to bench press Griffin off him but Griffin keeps the position. Griffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patterson keeps working. Patterson is trying to improve his position. Patterson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two 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. Griffin controlling the position from side mount. Patterson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Patterson regains full guard. Nicely done. Griffin prevents Patterson from getting back to his feet. Patterson wants to improve his position but instead Griffin has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Patterson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Patterson is staying active underneath Griffin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Patterson gets full guard. Patterson is looking for a triangle but Griffin pushes his legs off easily.
Griffin wants to get up but he can't break Patterson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Patterson is looking to stand up but Griffin isn't so interested in that idea. Griffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Patterson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Patterson scores with a nice body kick.
Griffin lands a jab to Patterson's midsection. Patterson misses with a body punch
and Griffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Patterson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Griffin's head. Griffin works the jab nicely. Patterson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Patterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffin throws out the jab. Patterson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Patterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Pete Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Patterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Patterson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Griffin throws a punch but it's blocked by Patterson. Nice elbow from Patterson. Patterson lands a nice elbow. Patterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Griffin is defending well for now. Griffin takes a knee to the side of the body. Griffin looks gassed! Patterson lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Brian Griffin has been cut. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Patterson misses with an elbow over the top. Patterson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Patterson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Griffin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Patterson breaks from the clinch.
Patterson throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Griffin will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Brian Griffin's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Patterson scores with a body shot.
Griffin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Patterson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Patterson scores with a head kick. Griffin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Griffin throws a looping overhand right but Patterson ducks down to avoid it. A good leg kick by Patterson. Patterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand. Patterson misses with a right hand and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Patterson scores with a kick to the body.
Patterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Patterson wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance. Patterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Patterson scores with a hook to the body. Griffin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Pete Patterson is winning the standup battle so far. Patterson lunges at Griffin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griffin's hand. Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Griffin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Patterson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Griffin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Griffin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Patterson lands a head kick!
Patterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patterson lands a high kick!
Patterson throws a body kick that misses. Griffin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Patterson. Patterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Griffin is able to avoid easily. Patterson scores with a kick to the midsection. Patterson lands a right hook to the body.
Griffin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Patterson scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Griffin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Patterson - the referee stops the clock and Griffin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Patterson. Griffin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Griffin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Patterson. Nice body kick from Patterson. Patterson dips to his left and cracks Griffin with an uppercut! Patterson closes the distance looking to clinch and Griffin counters with an outside leg kick.
Patterson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Patterson with a nice cross. Griffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Griffin throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Patterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nice body kick there by Patterson. Patterson lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Patterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Patterson is looking to wear down Griffin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Patterson thuds his shin into the meat of Griffin's side. Patterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffin's calf. Patterson drives through and clinches with Griffin against the cage.
Patterson breaks the clinch.
Patterson lands a head shot. A solid body kick from Patterson. Patterson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffin. That did some damage! Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Patterson punishes Griffin's body with a nice straight punch. Patterson throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range. Patterson throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease. Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Patterson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. 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! Patterson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Griffin if he has to take too many more of those.
Good leg kick by Patterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Patterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Griffin throws a lazy uppercut
and Patterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Patterson thuds his shin into the meat of Griffin's side. Patterson misses the shot to the body. Griffin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice cross by Patterson. Patterson misses with a body kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Patterson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A jab from Patterson finds it's way through Griffin's defenses. Griffin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Patterson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Brian Griffin's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A jab lands there for Patterson. Patterson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Griffin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Patterson. Griffin walks into a straight right hand from Patterson. Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Patterson scores with a leg kick.
Patterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griffin on the side of the head. Griffin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Griffin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Patterson. A decent looking cross lands there for Patterson. An inside leg kick lands from Patterson. Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A head kick from Patterson lands but Griffin takes it in his stride. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Patterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Patterson throws a front kick aimed at Griffin's knee but Griffin avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Griffin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Patterson. Griffin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Griffin thows a left - swing and a miss! Griffin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Patterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griffin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Patterson scores with a leg kick.
Patterson swings away with a leg kick that misses. Patterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Patterson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Patterson!
Griffin takes a kick to the side of the head. Patterson throws a combination that misses and Griffin counters with a straight right hand. Some bone on bone action there as Griffin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Patterson looks to land a body kick but Griffin moved away. Patterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Patterson lands a head kick. Griffin smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Patterson is looking to clinch. Patterson closes the distance and clinches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Griffin misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Patterson. Griffin blocks an elbow strike. Patterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Patterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson thows a leg kick but Griffin checks it and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A slapping body kick lands there for Patterson. Patterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Patterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griffin doesn't seem bothered though. Patterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Patterson throws a leg kick but Griffin sees it coming and checks it nicely. Patterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Patterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Griffin throws a poor cross that misses
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand. Patterson takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses. Patterson scores with a nice head shot. Griffin swinging wildly here.
Patterson delivers a nice body kick. Griffin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Patterson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Patterson throws a low kick but Griffin moves out of range easily. A good leg kick by Patterson. A solid body kick from Patterson. Griffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patterson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Patterson misses the body punch and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Patterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around? Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Patterson throws a leg kick that is checked and Griffin counters with a good low kick that Patterson was not able to check. Griffin misses with a low kick as Patterson jumps back. Patterson throws a push kick but Griffin slaps the foot to one side. Griffin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt. Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Patterson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffin manages to avoid it. An inside leg kick lands from Patterson.
And that's the end of the fight! Pete Patterson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Patterson 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:26 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:26 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Patterson!
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