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UPG 48: Bed Of Nails PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Kolaczkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Street (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolaczkowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem - Almost Famous. Street is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Truth. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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236 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomasz Kolaczkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Street!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Street misses with a double jab.
Kolaczkowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Street.
It looks like Tomasz Kolaczkowski has been cut.
Street tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Street swinging wildly here.
A clash of legs there as Street blocks the low kick.
Street takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Street tries to clinch up but Kolaczkowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Street slips under a jab from Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski works the jab nicely.
Kolaczkowski misses with a few strikes there.
Street avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Street uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kolaczkowski.
Street pushes Kolaczkowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Street.
Still in the clinch, Street scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Street.
Street stops a takedown attempt from Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kolaczkowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Street.
Kolaczkowski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kolaczkowski tries to stall but Street uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Street lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Street lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Street tries to land a knee to the head but Kolaczkowski blocks with his arms.
Kolaczkowski wants to break free but Street has control.
Street lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kolaczkowski backwards.
Street has Kolaczkowski pushed against the cage.
Street looking to throw knees to the head but Kolaczkowski is blocking nicely.
Street throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kolaczkowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Street has Kolaczkowski pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolaczkowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Street or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Street misses with a knee strike.
Kolaczkowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Street drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kolaczkowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kolaczkowski throws a one two combo.
Street blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kolaczkowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Kolaczkowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by Street.
Street gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Street trying to land knees to the body.
Street fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Street.
Kolaczkowski throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Street scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Street.
Street lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Street effectively controlling the action here.
Kolaczkowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolaczkowski tries to throw a body punch but Street avoids it by throwing Kolaczkowski back against the cage.
Street just leaning against Kolaczkowski, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Michael Street.
Kolaczkowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Street.
The fighters circling - Kolaczkowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Street walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Kolaczkowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kolaczkowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Street.
Street's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kolaczkowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Street scrambles back to his feet.
Kolaczkowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kolaczkowski is breathing heavily.
Kolaczkowski cracks Street with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kolaczkowski moves into range and clinches up with Street.
Street unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Street scores with a knee to the head.
Tomasz Kolaczkowski's cut is getting worse.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Street takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Street as Kolaczkowski tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolaczkowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Street landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Street dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomasz Kolaczkowski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Street goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kolaczkowski is rocked!
Street goes for a small jab and connects. Now Street goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Kolaczkowski stumbles back but Street runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Kolaczkowski to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Kolaczkowski will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Street!
Michael Street decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Luongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luongo comes into the arena with Alexisonfire - The Northern blaring out of the sound system. Francesco Luongo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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171 lbs
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172 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Luongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron James!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses the shot to the body.
Luongo looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James lands a jab to Luongo's midsection.
James rushes Luongo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Luongo has James pressed against the cage.
James misses with a punch to the body.
Luongo tries for a takedown but James manages to get underhooks.
James misses with a body punch.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
Luongo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
James is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo tries to pass to full mount but James defends it.
James trying to control from the bottom.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Luongo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James looking for submissions off his back.
Luongo is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luongo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.
James trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James looking for submissions off his back.
Luongo trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but James sees it coming and defends easily.
Luongo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Luongo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. James manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James keeping moving, preventing Luongo from controlling successfully.
Luongo stays in close to James's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luongo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luongo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Luongo trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Francesco Luongo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Luongo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Luongo persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Luongo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James thumps Luongo with a low kick.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luongo manages to avoid it.
No luck for Luongo with that takedown attempt.
Luongo blocks the body kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by James.
Luongo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
James trying to control the position but Luongo is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
Luongo tries to bench press James off him but James keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Luongo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luongo keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luongo tries to improve position but can't.
Luongo can't do much from the bottom here.
James taking a breather here.
Luongo taking a bit of punishment here - James scoring with strikes.
James wants to control but Luongo is keeping him busy.
James has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from James misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Luongo is defended easily by James.
Ron James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luongo manages to avoid it.
Francesco Luongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luongo ducks under a wild hook from James.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luongo moves away.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a jab.
James cracks a nice hook into Luongo's ribs.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and Luongo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in James's guard now.
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luongo passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luongo wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
Luongo tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
James lands a nice looking body shot.
Luongo shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luongo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
James throws out a leg kick but Luongo moves out of range and James only half commits.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Luongo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James works Luongo's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by James there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luongo shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Luongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Luongo is out of range.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luongo swivels and escapes.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luongo slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James thows a body shot but no joy.
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
James misses with a straight right.
Luongo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from James.
Luongo scores with a body shot.
James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Luongo rather than just go for the knockout.
James throws a leg kick but Luongo moved away.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Luongo's shoulder, as Luongo tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luongo doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Luongo persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James misses with the combination.
James is looking to slow Luongo down with leg kicks.
Luongo leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James throws a head kick but Luongo moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Luongo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James is thwarting Luongo's attempts to control the position.
Luongo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of James's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take James's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James breaks Luongo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Luongo keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James is pushing down on Luongo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Luongo is fighting to maintain full guard but James has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron James!
Ron James decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Argo Surtr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Freedom's choice of entrance music: Star Spangled Banner. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Chip Freedom enters the cage!
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164 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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162 lbs
10 - 10 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Argo Surtr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chip Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freedom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Surtr.
Surtr throws a leg kick which misses Freedom's front leg but catches the back leg as Freedom tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Freedom.
A slapping body kick lands there for Surtr.
Freedom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Surtr throws out the jab.
Freedom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Freedom throws a series of punches but Surtr avoids them all with ease.
Freedom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Surtr is out of range and Freedom settles back down.
Surtr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Freedom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Surtr cracks Freedom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Surtr scores with a head kick.
It looks like Chip Freedom has been cut.
Surtr is looking to chop away at Freedom's legs.
Freedom throws a right and a left that Surtr avoids nicely.
Surtr blocks a head kick by Freedom.
Freedom looks gassed!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Freedom checks a leg kick.
Freedom takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Surtr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Freedom.
A head kick misses from Freedom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surtr pushes Freedom away with a front kick.
Freedom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Surtr.
Freedom is rocked!
Chip Freedom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freedom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Surtr.
Freedom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Surtr scores with a leg kick.
Freedom walks forward, straight into a front kick from Surtr.
Surtr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Surtr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Freedom avoids the head kick by Surtr.
Surtr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Surtr darts in and clinches Freedom up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Surtr lands an uppercut.
Surtr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Surtr misses with a knee to the head.
Surtr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surtr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Freedom up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Surtr.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Surtr.
Knees in the clinch landing for Surtr.
Surtr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Surtr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Freedom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Surtr slowing the pace effectively.
Freedom wants to stall.
Freedom looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surtr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Surtr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Surtr tenderised Freedom's leg. Freedom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Freedom avoids the head kick by Surtr.
Surtr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Freedom's sensitive parts.
Surtr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Freedom takes a step back to recover.
Freedom steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Surtr. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freedom blocks the body kick.
Freedom gets tackled into the cage by Surtr. Surtr maintains the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Surtr obliges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Surtr.
Knees in the clinch landing for Surtr.
Surtr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Surtr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surtr lands an uppercut.
Surtr has Freedom pressed against the cage.
Surtr with a knee to the head.
Freedom is trying to stall.
Freedom takes a shot to the head.
Freedom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Freedom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Surtr breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Surtr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Freedom walks into a jab.
Freedom is still on wobbly legs! Can Surtr finish him?
Freedom is aggressively charging in as Surtr backs up avoiding any damage. Surtr tosses out a jab and Freedom runs right into it face first! Freedom is out cold! Surtr dropped down on all fours and is barking in Freedom's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Argo Surtr!
After winning the bout, Argo Surtr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archer Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ice Ice Baby. 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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193 lbs
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archer Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson tries to clinch up.
Henderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christian.
Henderson connects with the punch.
Christian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Christian throws a low kick but Henderson avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Christian.
Christian thows a body shot but no joy.
Christian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Dan Henderson has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christian.
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!
Christian lands a nice shot that snaps Henderson's head back.
Christian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christian shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson connects with a single shot there.
Christian throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lands a nice shot that snaps Christian's head back.
Christian lands with an uppercut that bounces Henderson off the cage and back into range.
Henderson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Christian to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Christian tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
Christian kicks off Henderson and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Christian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Henderson quickly recovers to half guard.
Christian is trying to control the action in half guard but Henderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Henderson is trying to stand up here but Christian is controlling him well.
Christian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henderson trying to control here.
Henderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Christian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Christian seems content to control.
Christian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson trying to control here.
Christian is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Christian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Christian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Christian in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Christian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Christian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henderson tries to get to full guard but Christian has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Christian is keen to just control but Henderson is a slippery customer.
Christian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Henderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henderson is refusing to be controlled, as Christian sits in half guard.
Christian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christian throwing strikes but missing.
Christian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archer Christian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Henderson looks to land a body kick but Christian moved away.
Christian swinging wildly here.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christian fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Christian misses.
Henderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson.
Christian misses the jab.
Christian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
An inside leg kick from Christian misses.
Christian misses with the combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Henderson.
Henderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Christian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Henderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Christian won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Henderson is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Christian.
Henderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Christian backwards.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Christian is trying to break free.
Christian is trying to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henderson obliges.
Christian breaks the clinch.
A cross from Henderson lands.
A lazy left from Henderson finds it's target.
Christian jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Christian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Henderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's 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!
Henderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Archer Christian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson feints and then cracks Christian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christian down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson lands with a nice combination. Christian backs away looking to recover.
Dan Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Henderson slips under a jab.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Christian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian misses with a two punch combination.
Christian looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Henderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Christian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Henderson checks a leg kick.
Christian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson.
Christian scores with a leg kick.
Christian scores with a jab to the body.
Christian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Christian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Christian connects with a right hand. Henderson shakes it off.
Henderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christian looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Christian blocks an elbow strike from Henderson.
Henderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christian backwards.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Christian in his tracks for a moment.
Christian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Christian wants a takedown but no success here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christian blocks an elbow strike.
Christian tries to break free but Henderson pushes him back against the cage.
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 Archer Christian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
That's time! Christian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Christian moves out of range of the body kick.
Henderson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Christian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henderson counters with a thumping low kick.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Henderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henderson scrambles back to his feet.
Christian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Christian.
Christian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Christian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
A jab from Christian misses.
Christian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
Christian misses with a body shot.
Christian dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Christian, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Christian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Henderson is looking to chop away at Christian's legs.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christian lands an overhand right.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Henderson.
Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Christian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Christian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson clinches.
Henderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Christian controls his hands.
Christian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Christian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henderson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archer Christian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian blocks a body shot from Henderson.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Christian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Christian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Henderson up against the cage.
Christian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Christian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henderson throws out a powerful jab.
Christian throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Henderson pushes Christian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Christian wants to stall.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Christian in his tracks for a moment.
Dan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
Christian blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christian trying to stall but Henderson improves his position.
Henderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Christian 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zé Jiurgite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juancho Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
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216 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zé Jiurgite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juancho Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiurgite misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jiurgite scores with a jab. Rivera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rivera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jiurgite misses with a wild combination.
Rivera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zé Jiurgite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiurgite catches Rivera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jiurgite misses with a wild body shot.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jiurgite sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivera throws a jab but it's blocked by Jiurgite.
Jiurgite throws a leg kick
and Rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jiurgite tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiurgite.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jiurgite misses with a few strikes there.
Jiurgite throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rivera counters with a straight right hand.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiurgite moves away.
Rivera looks to land a left hand but Jiurgite moved out of range nicely.
Jiurgite waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivera.
Rivera thuds his right hand into Jiurgite's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jiurgite connects with a body shot.
Juancho Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jiurgite slips under a jab from Rivera.
A big left from Rivera misses.
Jiurgite misses with a leg kick
and Rivera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera jabs at Jiurgite's body.
Jiurgite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivera swivels and escapes.
Jiurgite shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rivera's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera trying to control the position.
Jiurgite looking to pass the guard.
Rivera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rivera is trying to keep Jiurgite in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Juancho Rivera wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rivera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rivera defending well as Jiurgite loads up on a big left hand.
Rivera throws a body punch but Jiurgite moves out of range.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiurgite moves away.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivera slips a straight right by Jiurgite.
Jiurgite tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiurgite is just out of range.
Rivera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rivera moves out of range of the strikes.
Jiurgite will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jiurgite slips a straight right by Rivera.
Jiurgite misses with a hook. Rivera ducked under it nicely.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiurgite moves away.
Jiurgite connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jiurgite misses with a body shot.
Jiurgite misses with a body shot
and Rivera counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zé Jiurgite dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jiurgite attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jiurgite shoots in looking for a takedown but Rivera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jiurgite's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jiurgite connects with a body shot.
Jiurgite ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Jiurgite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jiurgite circles away quickly and effectively.
Rivera misses with a hook
and Jiurgite counters with a good low kick that Rivera was not able to check.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Jiurgite.
Rivera throws an overhand right that lands on Jiurgite's shoulder, as Jiurgite tries to avoid the shot.
Rivera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiurgite.
A swing and a miss from Rivera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiurgite throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rivera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rivera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jiurgite misses with a wild body shot.
Jiurgite smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rivera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jiurgite doesn't seem bothered though.
Rivera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiurgite.
Jab by Jiurgite.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Jiurgite takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Jiurgite misses
and Rivera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rivera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiurgite.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivera.
Jiurgite goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiurgite blocks a jab.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Jiurgite lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jiurgite bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivera scores with a hook.
Jiurgite looks for a takedown but Rivera sprawls well.
Jiurgite throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rivera counters with a nice uppercut.
Jiurgite scores with a shot to the body.
Rivera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiurgite.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Jiurgite bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rivera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jiurgite sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jiurgite keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite lands with a nice combination. Rivera backs away looking to recover.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jiurgite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite wants to clinch.
Rivera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rivera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jiurgite throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera cracks Jiurgite with a good jab.
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivera slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivera thows a body shot but no joy.
Rivera thuds a left hand into Jiurgite's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zé Jiurgite dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rivera drops his hands momentarily and Jiurgite takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jiurgite slips under a jab.
Jiurgite throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jiurgite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivera lands a jab.
Jiurgite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera manages to avoid it.
Rivera looks to throw the jab but Jiurgite is out of range.
Jiurgite steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
Jiurgite swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jiurgite looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiurgite jabs Rivera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rivera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiurgite.
Rivera misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Jiurgite.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiurgite is just out of range.
Jiurgite swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rivera counters with a right hand to the body.
Jiurgite swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jiurgite.
Rivera fails to land with a series of punches.
Rivera misses with a hook. Jiurgite ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Rivera thows a body shot but no joy.
Rivera scores with a jab. Jiurgite acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jiurgite throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rivera counters with a series of strikes. Jiurgite will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rivera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jiurgite.
Rivera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jiurgite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiurgite connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rivera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiurgite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera manages to avoid it.
Zé Jiurgite is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jiurgite is looking to wear down Rivera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rivera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jiurgite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiurgite's corner calls for a 1-2. Jiurgite obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rivera lands a jab.
Juancho Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiurgite uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jiurgite slips a jab from Rivera.
Jiurgite connects with a body shot that sends Rivera's belly button to the back.
Jiurgite displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivera throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jiurgite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiurgite scores with a hook to the body. Rivera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rivera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jiurgite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivera.
Rivera misses with a right hand
and Jiurgite counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiurgite is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juancho Rivera.
Well Jiurgite has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zé Jiurgite!
In his post fight interview, Zé Jiurgite started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ulpius Traianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duran has chosen Hatebreed - Live for this as his entrance music. Umberto Duran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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273 lbs
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280 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Umberto Duran!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traianus closes the distance and pushes Duran back into the cage.
Duran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Traianus lands a hook that snaps the head of Duran backwards.
Traianus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duran misses with the head strike.
Duran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Traianus backwards.
Traianus prevents a body shot from Duran.
Traianus prevents a body shot from Duran.
Traianus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Traianus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duran tries to clinch there but Traianus circles away.
Duran throws a series of punches but Traianus moves out of range.
Traianus has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Umberto Duran has been cut.
Duran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traianus's elbow.
Traianus breaks the clinch.
Traianus clinches up against the cage.
Duran working aggressively here.
Duran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duran tries to throw a body punch but Traianus avoids it by throwing Duran back against the cage.
Traianus gets through Duran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Traianus lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Traianus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traianus works on Duran's body with a couple of short punches.
Duran looks gassed!
Duran swings wildly with an uppercut but Traianus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traianus works on Duran's body with a couple of short punches.
Traianus lands with a short shot to the head.
Traianus breaks from the clinch.
Traianus misses with a body kick.
Traianus lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traianus sends Duran crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Traianus is motioning to the referee to let Duran up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Duran is rocked!
Duran drops his hands momentarily. Traianus doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Duran staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Duran doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don The Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomislav Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vukovic has chosen Rammstein - Feuer Frei! as his entrance music. Don The Fist could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tomislav Vukovic's chin.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don The Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomislav Vukovic!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Fist gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Vukovic to counter with a crisp jab.
The Fist misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from The Fist.
The Fist misses with a head kick.
Vukovic wants to slow The Fist down by chopping away at his legs.
Vukovic misses with a straight left.
The Fist throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Fist blocks a jab.
The Fist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vukovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Vukovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vukovic dodges an elbow strike from The Fist.
The Fist tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Fist is trying to break the clinch but Vukovic has him pressed against the cage.
Vukovic lands a left hand.
The Fist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Fist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vukovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Fist jumps into guard, dragging Vukovic to the mat.
Vukovic trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Fist's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Fist wants to sweep but no luck.
Vukovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The Fist looking for a sweep. Not yet The Fist, not yet.
Vukovic tries to stand but The Fist is controlling from the bottom.
Tomislav Vukovic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The Fist scores with a head kick. Vukovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Fist feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vukovic manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vukovic.
The Fist lands a nice looking body kick.
Vukovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Tomislav Vukovic has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vukovic lands with a shot to the body.
The Fist tries for a takedown but Vukovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vukovic misses with a hook. The Fist ducked under it nicely.
The Fist goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vukovic gets a clinch.
Vukovic tries a body shot but The Fist blocks it.
The Fist tries a knee to the head but Vukovic blocks it.
A short uppercut from Vukovic.
Vukovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vukovic pushes The Fist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic scores with a shot to the side of The Fist's head.
The Fist looking for a takedown.
Vukovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Fist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vukovic.
The Fist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vukovic is defending well for now.
Vukovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Fist is breathing heavily.
Vukovic tries to throw a body punch but The Fist avoids it by throwing Vukovic back against the cage.
Vukovic avoids a wild elbow strike from The Fist.
The Fist gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Fist looking to stall.
Vukovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vukovic lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vukovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Vukovic.
Vukovic is working The Fist over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Fist avoids it.
Vukovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vukovic is stalling here.
Vukovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Vukovic misses with a punch to the body.
Vukovic avoids a wild elbow strike from The Fist.
The Fist tries to land knees in the clinch but Vukovic avoids the damage to the body.
Vukovic taking a breather.
The Fist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vukovic digs a right hand underneath The Fist's ribcage. The Fist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vukovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Fist avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vukovic digs a right hand underneath The Fist's ribcage. The Fist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vukovic lands a shot to the body.
Vukovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vukovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Vukovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomislav Vukovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomislav Vukovic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Fist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Fist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vukovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Don The Fist has been cut.
Vukovic connects with a body shot.
Vukovic lands with a cross.
Vukovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Fist's head.
Vukovic drives through and clinches with The Fist against the cage.
Good body shot from Vukovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vukovic lands an uppercut.
The Fist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vukovic lands with a light punch inside.
Vukovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Vukovic.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vukovic lands a body punch.
Vukovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vukovic stalls.
Vukovic tries to work over The Fist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic lands a left hand.
Vukovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Fist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vukovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tomislav Vukovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vukovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vukovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Fist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vukovic to score with a decent uppercut.
The Fist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Fist looks to land a body kick but Vukovic moved away.
The Fist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vukovic.
Vukovic looks for the body kick but The Fist saw that one coming.
Vukovic rushes The Fist and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vukovic lands a body punch.
Vukovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Fist tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic pushes The Fist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vukovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Vukovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Fist.
The Fist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Fist tries to break the clinch but Vukovic is controlling the position.
Vukovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vukovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vukovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vukovic.
Vukovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vukovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Don The Fist's cut is getting worse.
Vukovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vukovic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vukovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vukovic pushes The Fist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Fist looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Vukovic.
The Fist avoiding damage as Vukovic throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vukovic.
The Fist is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vukovic is keeping busy.
A hook to the body from Vukovic.
A right hand to the body from Vukovic.
The Fist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Vukovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Vukovic to work.
A short body shot lands from Vukovic as the two fighters clinch.
Tomislav Vukovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vukovic digs a right hand into The Fist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Fist's gas tank.
Vukovic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vukovic manages to break the clinch.
Vukovic pushes The Fist up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Vukovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Fist or not.
The Fist is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vukovic to keep the fight standing.
The Fist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The Fist is trying to force a seperation but Vukovic has the dominant position.
Vukovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Fist backwards.
Vukovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Fist.
Vukovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Vukovic struggles to land a body shot inside as The Fist controls his hands.
Vukovic digs a right hand underneath The Fist's ribcage. The Fist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vukovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Fist or not.
Vukovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vukovic scores with a hook to the body.
Vukovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomislav Vukovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vukovic throws a one two combo.
A swing and a miss from Vukovic.
The Fist misses with a head kick.
Vukovic lands a jab to the head.
The Fist shoots for a double leg takedown but Vukovic sprawls well. He's pushed The Fist's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Fist misses with a head kick.
The Fist misses with a head kick.
Vukovic instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Vukovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vukovic is working The Fist over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vukovic.
Vukovic manages to break the clinch.
Vukovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vukovic works The Fist's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vukovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Don The Fist's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The Fist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Fist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vukovic.
The Fist 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.
Vukovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Fist circles away quickly and effectively.
Vukovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Fist's hands.
Vukovic drives through and clinches with The Fist against the cage.
Vukovic is working The Fist over against the cage.
Vukovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vukovic is leaning against The Fist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vukovic manages to break the clinch.
Vukovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Fist gets tackled into the cage by Vukovic. Vukovic maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from Vukovic.
Vukovic gets through The Fist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vukovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vukovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Fist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vukovic.
A nice left hand lands by Vukovic.
Vukovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vukovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Fist.
Vukovic scores with a jab to the head.
Jeez, Don The Fist's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A jab lands there for Vukovic.
Vukovic throws a jab when The Fist was well out of range.
Vukovic cracks The Fist with an open hand slap.
The Fist tries a head kick but it misses.
Vukovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vukovic misses with a few strikes there.
Vukovic throws a hook but The Fist avoids it easily.
The Fist throws the kick towards the body but Vukovic avoids it.
Tomislav Vukovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from The Fist.
The Fist throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vukovic.
Vukovic tries to work over The Fist's front leg with a kick but The Fist checks it.
The Fist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vukovic, right into the meat.
The Fist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Don The Fist's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tomislav Vukovic!
An out of breath Tomislav Vukovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bapit Pradchapet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Callahan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Everybody Wants To Rule The World. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pradchapet's choice of entrance music: Wanted Dead or Alive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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183 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bapit Pradchapet!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callahan moves out of range of the strikes.
Callahan cracks a nice hook into Pradchapet's ribs.
Pradchapet tries to clinch but Callahan is having none of it.
Pradchapet throws out a powerful jab.
Callahan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pradchapet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Callahan.
Bapit Pradchapet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Pradchapet finds it's way through Callahan's defenses.
A head kick misses from Pradchapet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pradchapet, right into the meat.
Jab, jab by Callahan - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pradchapet misses with a wild body shot.
Callahan is looking to chop away at Pradchapet's legs.
Callahan blocks a jab.
Callahan throws a jab but it's blocked by Pradchapet.
Callahan punishes Pradchapet's body with a nice straight punch.
Callahan throws a low kick but Pradchapet avoids it.
Pradchapet throws a hook to the side of Callahan's head but Callahan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan tries a low kick but Pradchapet avoids it.
A big right from Pradchapet misses.
Pradchapet throws an off balance right hand
enabling Callahan to counter with a crisp jab.
Callahan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pradchapet was well out of range. Poor timing from Callahan.
Callahan missing with a left hand there. Pradchapet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Callahan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Callahan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Callahan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pradchapet is looking to chop away at Callahan's legs.
Callahan throws a hook to the side of Pradchapet's head but Pradchapet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pradchapet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Callahan is looking to wear down Pradchapet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Callahan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Callahan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pradchapet's head.
Pradchapet is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pradchapet misses with a body kick.
Pradchapet is still on wobbly legs! Can Callahan finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan ducks right into an uppercut from Pradchapet.
Callahan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Callahan throws a right hand that Pradchapet ducks under and follows up with a left that Pradchapet also avoids with ease.
Pradchapet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Callahan does it's job there.
A leg kick checked by Callahan.
Pradchapet does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Callahan thows a leg kick but Pradchapet checks it
and Pradchapet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Callahan just misses with a punch to the body.
Pradchapet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callahan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Callahan. Pradchapet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pradchapet seems to have recovered his senses.
Pradchapet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Callahan delivers a nice body kick.
Pradchapet looks gassed!
Pradchapet takes one to the side of the head.
Pradchapet missing with a left hand there. Callahan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Callahan.
Callahan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Callahan throws a leg kick but Pradchapet sees it coming and moves out of range.
Callahan throws a nice looking combination but Pradchapet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pradchapet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Callahan ducks under a wild hook from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pradchapet misses the shot to the body.
Callahan throws a leg kick
and Pradchapet counters with a stiff right hand.
Callahan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pradchapet throws a sloppy head kick and Callahan moves out of range easily.
Callahan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Pradchapet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pradchapet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pradchapet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Callahan takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Pradchapet misses.
Callahan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pradchapet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Callahan.
Pradchapet checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pradchapet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Callahan.
Callahan misses with a hook
and Pradchapet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Callahan lands with a nice body punch.
Callahan scores with a jab.
Pradchapet drops his hands momentarily and Callahan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Callahan dominated that round.
That's time! Callahan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pradchapet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pradchapet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Callahan throws the left hand but Pradchapet avoids the punch easily.
Callahan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pradchapet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pradchapet is looking to slow Callahan down with leg kicks.
Pradchapet scores with a shot to the body.
Pradchapet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Callahan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Callahan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pradchapet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Callahan moves out of range of the strikes.
Pradchapet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pradchapet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Callahan throws a low kick but Pradchapet avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan throws a wild body kick that Pradchapet sees coming a mile off.
Pradchapet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callahan.
Callahan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pradchapet was well out of range. Poor timing from Callahan.
Callahan scores with a nice right hand.
Callahan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Pradchapet.
Pradchapet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Callahan manages to avoid it.
Callahan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Callahan.
Nice shot by Pradchapet.
A telegraphed right hand from Callahan misses the target.
Pradchapet lands a slapping body shot.
Pradchapet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan punishes Pradchapet's body with a nice straight punch.
Pradchapet is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pradchapet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callahan.
An inside leg kick lands from Pradchapet.
Callahan throws a push kick but Pradchapet slaps the foot to one side.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pradchapet in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Callahan. Pradchapet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Callahan throws a jab when Pradchapet was well out of range.
Callahan misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas Callahan is winning the standup battle so far.
Callahan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pradchapet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pradchapet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Callahan will feel that in the morning.
Callahan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pradchapet moves out of range as Callahan strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Callahan throws out a leg kick but Pradchapet moves out of range and Callahan only half commits.
Pradchapet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Callahan.
Callahan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Callahan throws out a leg kick but Pradchapet moves out of range and Callahan only half commits.
Pradchapet throws a shot to the body.
Pradchapet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pradchapet scores with a shot to the body.
Callahan scores with the left hand. Pradchapet knows he should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Pradchapet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pradchapet throws an overhand right that lands on Callahan's shoulder, as Callahan tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet misses with a series of wild punches.
Callahan feints and then cracks Pradchapet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pradchapet down.
Pradchapet blocks a head kick by Callahan.
Callahan throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Callahan connects with a single shot there.
Pradchapet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Callahan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pradchapet connects with a nice looking jab.
Pradchapet throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pradchapet misses with a leg kick.
Callahan works Pradchapet's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Pradchapet.
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 Thomas Callahan 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Callahan tries a head kick but it misses.
Callahan checks a leg kick.
Callahan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pradchapet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Callahan is looking to land body kicks.
Callahan lands with a shot to the body.
Pradchapet throws a head kick that Callahan semi-blocks.
Callahan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Callahan.
Callahan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Callahan blocks a leg kick.
Pradchapet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Callahan wants to slow Pradchapet down by chopping away at his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pradchapet avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pradchapet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Callahan manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Pradchapet.
A clash of legs there as Callahan blocks the low kick.
That kick from Pradchapet tenderised Callahan's leg. Callahan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pradchapet throws a leg kick that misses.
Pradchapet gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Callahan counter with a right hand.
Callahan misses with a head kick.
Callahan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pradchapet moves in looking to clinch but Callahan pushes him off.
Callahan is looking to land body kicks.
Pradchapet slips a straight right by Callahan.
Callahan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas Callahan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pradchapet looks for the body kick but Callahan saw that one coming.
Callahan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Callahan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pradchapet was well out of range. Poor timing from Callahan.
Pradchapet blocks a jab.
Pradchapet blocks a low kick nicely.
Pradchapet throws a leg kick but Callahan moved away.
Pradchapet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Callahan's hands.
Callahan takes a swing at Pradchapet's ribcage but misses.
Callahan scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callahan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pradchapet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Callahan is out of range and Pradchapet settles back down.
Pradchapet thumps Callahan with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pradchapet manages to avoid it.
Pradchapet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Callahan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet moves in looking to clinch but Callahan pushes him off.
Callahan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Callahan ducks under a wild hook from Pradchapet.
Bapit Pradchapet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pradchapet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Callahan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pradchapet avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Callahan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pradchapet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Callahan avoids the body shot from Pradchapet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Pradchapet misses.
Callahan lands with a cross.
Callahan thows a leg kick but Pradchapet checks it
and Pradchapet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Callahan's knee momentarily.
Pradchapet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Callahan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Callahan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pradchapet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Callahan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pradchapet thuds his shin into the meat of Callahan's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pradchapet connects with a right hand. Callahan shakes it off.
Callahan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Callahan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pradchapet misses with a jab to the body
and Callahan counters with a nice uppercut.
Callahan throws a leg kick
and Pradchapet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bapit Pradchapet.
Well Callahan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Callahan!
An out of breath Thomas Callahan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Holder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mexico comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I want war kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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188 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Holder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Mexico!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mexico takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mexico looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mexico stuns Holder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Mexico misses.
Holder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mexico has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mexico throws a body punch but Holder moves out of range.
Mexico scores with a jab. Holder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holder tries a head kick but it misses.
Holder dodges the punch combination from Mexico.
Mexico with a hook.
Mexico chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holder can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mexico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holder.
Mexico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mexico thows a big elbow that misses.
Holder keeping moving, preventing Mexico from controlling successfully.
Mexico trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holder working for a triangle but Mexico defends it easily.
Mexico lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mexico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mexico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mexico postures up in Holder's guard and throws a big left but Holder blocks it.
Mexico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holder is keeping the position for now.
Mexico advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mexico throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mexico off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mexico just trying to survive but Holder is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mexico can't escape the position.
Holder tries to get the hooks in deep but Mexico pushed the leg off.
I would not like to be Mexico right now.
Holder doesn't have the hooks in and Mexico manages to turn into his guard.
Holder manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mexico wants to hold on but Holder pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holder working for a submission but Mexico is keeping him at bay.
Mexico is trying desperately to improve position.
Holder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Holder tries to control but Mexico wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holder landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Mexico dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mexico uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mexico throws a lazy right hand but Holder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mexico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holder connects with a body shot that sends Mexico's belly button to the back.
Mexico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mexico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holder scores with a kick to the body.
Holder lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mexico will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holder, right into the meat.
Holder scores with a nice head shot.
Mexico sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Holder lands a really nice looking cross but Mexico seems unphased.
Holder feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mexico sprawling to the canvas! Mexico rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Holder finish him?!
Mexico is rocked!
It looks like Ron Mexico has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holder.
Mexico is still on wobbly legs! Can Holder finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mexico is breathing heavily.
Holder cracks Mexico with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mexico falls to his knees and Holder doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Holder!
Luke Holder retains his middleweight title!
Luke Holder really struggled to get his t-shirt was on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggums comes to the cage accompanied by ThunderStruck. Bauer has chosen Europe's "The Final Countdown" as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vic Bauer!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauer jabs at Biggums's body.
Biggums has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Biggums there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Tyrone Biggums has been cut.
Biggums tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bauer was well out of range. Poor timing from Biggums.
Biggums showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bauer.
Biggums lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bauer misses with a looping left.
Biggums avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bauer scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggums misses with a head kick.
Bauer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Bauer.
Biggums fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bauer manages to avoid it.
Bauer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bauer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A leg kick checked by Bauer.
Bauer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bauer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Biggums checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer throws a low kick, looking for Biggums's leg but Biggums calmly moves out of range.
A combination from Bauer does no damage.
Vic Bauer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bauer misses with a body shot.
Biggums looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bauer looks to score with a jab to the body but Biggums is just out of range.
Bauer misses the shot to the body.
Bauer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bauer throws a jab when Biggums was well out of range.
Bauer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biggums will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Bauer misses.
Bauer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bauer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biggums looks for a takedown but Bauer sprawls well.
Bauer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums dodges the punch combination from Bauer.
Biggums lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggums throws a leg kick but Bauer checks it.
Bauer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Biggums to score with a decent uppercut.
Bauer throws a series of punches but Biggums avoids them all with ease.
Biggums looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bauer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Biggums.
Vic Bauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggums fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bauer on the side of the head.
Biggums dodges the punch combination from Bauer.
Biggums throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bauer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Biggums throws a sloppy head kick and Bauer moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bauer. Biggums does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biggums blocks a jab.
Bauer looks to land a left hand but Biggums moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Bauer misses.
Bauer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Biggums counters with a straight right hand.
Biggums avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bauer throws an off balance right hand
and Biggums counters with a series of strikes. Bauer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bauer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Biggums scoring well with a low kick there.
Bauer looks gassed!
Bauer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Biggums. Biggums obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bauer misses with a hook. Biggums ducked under it nicely.
Biggums throws a quick inside leg kick.
Biggums throws a head kick that misses.
Biggums is looking to clinch but Bauer is avoiding it.
Biggums scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bauer throws a front kick aimed at Biggums's knee but Biggums avoids it well.
Bauer avoids the body shot from Biggums.
Biggums scores with a punch to the head.
Biggums looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bauer!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Biggums looking to ground and pound but Bauer is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums unloads with some shots from mount but Bauer bucks and avoids them well.
Biggums looking to finish with strikes here!
Bauer tries to hold on but Biggums postures up.
Bauer is in a horrible position here. Biggums smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biggums is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bauer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggums dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Biggums'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.
Bauer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Biggums.
Bauer misses with a few strikes there.
Tyrone Biggums is winning the standup battle so far.
Bauer moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Biggums.
Biggums connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bauer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bauer throws a looping overhand right but Biggums ducks down to avoid it.
Bauer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Biggums cracks Bauer with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Biggums lands.
Bauer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bauer misses with a left hand
and Biggums counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Biggums are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bauer is breathing heavily.
Biggums moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
An elbow from Biggums crashes against the mat.
Biggums is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bauer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bauer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Biggums's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Biggums not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Biggums 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biggums.
Bauer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biggums.
Biggums is taking a breather. Bauer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Biggums seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Biggums looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Biggums tries to pass to full mount but Bauer defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biggums thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bauer to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums wants to control from the top but Bauer keeps moving.
Biggums throws a strike but Bauer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Biggums looking for a sweep. Not yet Biggums, not yet.
Biggums working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bauer has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggums looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Biggums manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggums dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Biggums's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Biggums avoids a punch combination nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bauer checks a leg kick.
Donk. Biggums catches Bauer right on the button with a cross.
Biggums lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bauer's sensitive parts.
Bauer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggums moves away.
Biggums cracks the inside of Bauer's front leg.
Bauer loads up on a big right hand but Biggums slips the punch.
Biggums pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bauer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Biggums moves away from the strike by Bauer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Biggums.
Biggums misses with a takedown attempt - Bauer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggums wants to clinch up but Bauer keeps it at a distance.
Biggums bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bauer's head.
Biggums fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums punishes Bauer's body with a nice straight punch.
Bauer slips under a jab from Biggums.
Biggums connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bauer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bauer stuffs the takedown attempt from Biggums. Biggums gets slowly back to his feet.
Biggums fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bauer manages to avoid it.
Biggums lands with a kick to the temple. Bauer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Biggums looking to score a takedown here. Bauer is defending well but Biggums drives through and ends up in Bauer's guard.
Bauer looking for a sweep. Not yet Bauer, not yet.
Biggums thows a big elbow that misses.
Biggums trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggums loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Biggums!
Biggums is working to get back to half guard.
Biggums tries to hold on but Bauer postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums can't escape the position.
Biggums tries to lock up and control but Bauer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Biggums keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Biggums wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bauer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vic Bauer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums is wriggling around trying to escape.
Biggums tries to lock up and control but Bauer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bauer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biggums with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bauer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Biggums tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bauer is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Biggums showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Biggums has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Biggums!
A pretty intense looking Tyrone Biggums took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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