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Blitzkrieg 118: Gods & Kings PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zoe Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Corrida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrida has chosen Guitar Gangsters and Cadillac Blood as his entrance music. Juan Corrida told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoe Washburn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Corrida! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice takedown defense from Corrida. No joy for Washburn on that attempt. Washburn shoots in but no luck this time. Washburn fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoe Washburn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Corrida throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Juan Corrida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Washburn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Corrida digs a good body shot into Washburn's ribs. Washburn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Washburn trying to control the action but Corrida is working from the bottom. Corrida regains half guard, as Washburn was trying to land strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Washburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corrida keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round. Washburn wants to pass to mount but Corrida is defending the position. Corrida wants to improve his position but Washburn is controlling well.
Corrida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Washburn trying to control but Corrida is working from the bottom. Washburn postures up.
Washburn throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Washburn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Corrida tries to land a sweep but no joy. Corrida keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully. Washburn is really struggling to control Corrida but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zoe Washburn just wasn't active enough. Washburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corrida paws at him with a jab and circles away. Washburn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corrida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Washburn fails in his attempt to clinch. Washburn fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Corrida lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Washburn looking to score a takedown here. Corrida is defending well but Washburn drives through and ends up in Corrida's guard. Corrida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corrida keeping full guard, as Washburn tries to pass. Washburn scoring with some ground and pound. Corrida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Washburn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Washburn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Corrida is striking from the bottom but Washburn uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Corrida is not content to let Washburn control the position. Washburn lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Washburn misses with a head shot. Corrida uses the momentum to regain guard. Washburn postures up.
Washburn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Corrida's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Corrida keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully. Corrida has his hands on Washburn's head, controlling the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Washburn stands up over Corrida, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Washburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Corrida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoe Washburn dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Corrida throws a head kick that misses. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washburn. Corrida misses with a few strikes there.
Washburn shoots in looking for a takedown but Corrida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Washburn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Washburn fails with the takedown and Corrida counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoe Washburn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Corrida throws a wild body kick that Washburn sees coming a mile off. The fight moves into the clinch position. Washburn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Washburn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Corrida scoring with some ground and pound. Washburn can't keep his opponent in guard - Corrida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Washburn is staying active underneath Corrida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Corrida tries to pass to full mount but Washburn defends it. Corrida blocks the strikes from Washburn.
The fighters are battling for position here. Washburn manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Corrida throwing strikes but missing. Corrida is in close to Washburn's body, working some short punches and elbows. Washburn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Corrida! Corrida tries to get back to half guard but can't. Zoe Washburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Washburn is landing with some decent strikes but Corrida is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Corrida tries to reverse the position but Washburn maintains control. Washburn wants to control but Corrida has made it back to half guard. Nice work. Washburn trying to control from half guard but Corrida is working away. 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! If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Washburn seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Washburn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Corrida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Washburn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Washburn's back! Washburn tries to escape but Corrida has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Corrida is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Corrida is working the ground and pound. Can Washburn escape? Corrida has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Washburn. Washburn trying to control the action but Corrida just sinks the hooks in. Corrida looking for the RNC. Washburn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Washburn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Corrida punishing his opponent with strikes. Washburn is looking to improve his position but Corrida isn't that keen on the idea. Corrida postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Washburn looks a forlorn figure.
Washburn is rocked! Corrida drops a big elbow. That's hurt Washburn! More shots from Corrida and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Corrida! After winning the bout, Juan Corrida thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bush kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Taking a Life. Marko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Unstoppable-E.S. Posthumus. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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280 lbs
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287 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Bush! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Marko! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Marko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Marko just misses with a punch to the body.
Marko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bush moves away. A big right from Marko misses. Bush slaps away a takedown attempt from Marko, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bush fails to land with a series of punches.
Bush pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bush takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Bush. Bush misses with a straight right. Cain Marko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Marko 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.
Bush lands with a nice body punch. Marko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bush to the mat! Bush manages to get full guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bush looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bush looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bush wants to get back to his feet but Marko is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bush controls Marko momentarily but Marko frees himself.
We're going to have a standup here because Harry Bush wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Marko shoots in for a takedown but Bush shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bush jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bush avoids the body shot from Marko.
Marko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bush. Marko lands a jab to Bush's midsection. Marko misses with a straight left. Bush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marko throws out the jab. Marko needs to keep his hands up - Bush had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Marko throws a hook to the side of Bush's head but Bush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bush tries to score with a low kick but Marko moves his leg out of the way. Bush dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marko. That did some damage! A slow jab from Marko misses its intended target. Marko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bush. Bush misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bush throws a big shot that misses. Harry Bush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bush scores with a jab to the head.
Bush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marko. An inside leg kick lands from Bush. Bush swings for the body but Marko moves out of range.
Bush stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marko misses with a hook. Bush ducked under it nicely. Marko throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bush throws a jab when Marko was well out of range. Bush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marko manages to avoid it. Bush punishes Marko's body with a nice straight punch. Bush throws a front kick aimed at Marko's knee but Marko avoids it well. Marko misses with a hook. Bush ducked under it nicely. Bush moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Marko moves away from the strike by Bush. Marko dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Marko connects with a body shot. Marko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Harry Bush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Marko. Bush slips a straight right by Marko.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Marko misses its intended target. Bush swings for the body but Marko moves out of range.
Bush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marko closes the distance but Bush moves to the side and Bush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Marko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bush under the eye. Marko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bush misses with a straight right. Bush moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marko. Bush sizes up Marko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Marko avoids the body shot from Bush.
An inside leg kick lands from Bush. Bush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marko moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Bush dominated that round. That's time! Bush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bush thumps Marko with a low kick. Marko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bush to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut. Marko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bush manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Bush wants to sweep here but Marko controlling him for the moment. Bush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bush wants to sweep here but Marko controlling him for the moment. Marko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Bush keeping moving, preventing Marko from controlling successfully. Bush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marko manages to get himself to full guard.
Bush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bush preventing the sweep. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cain Marko. Marko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marko throws a lazy uppercut
and Bush counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marko thinking. Bush scores with a leg kick.
Marko is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marko 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. Bush throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marko's head. Marko throws a jab when Bush was well out of range. Good leg kick by Bush there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bush. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bush - the referee stops the clock and Marko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bush. Marko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice inside leg kick there by Bush. That's going to slow Marko down. Bush lands an overhand right. Marko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That has opened up Cain Marko's cut even more. Bush scores with a kick to the midsection. Bush lands a jab to the nose. Harry Bush is winning the standup battle so far. Marko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The cut above Cain Marko's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Bush cracks Marko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bush fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marko, pushing him back against the cage. Bush misses with a hook from the clinch. Bush lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Marko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bushs head. Bush gets through Marko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cain Marko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Bush slowing the pace effectively. Marko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bush lands with a right to the head. Bush lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Bush on the inside. Bush scores with a shot to the side of Marko's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cain Marko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harry Bush! After winning the bout, Harry Bush 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Gutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Myton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutt comes to the cage accompanied by Mnemic - Wild Boys. Myton has chosen Yoyo as his entrance music. Cedric Myton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arnold Gutt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cedric Myton! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Myton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Gutt lands a high kick!
It looks like Cedric Myton has been cut. Gutt connects with an inside leg kick. Myton swings away with a leg kick that misses. Myton throws a body punch but Gutt moves out of range. Gutt misses with a hook. Myton throws a hook but Gutt blocks it. Gutt swats away the attempt to clinch by Myton. A looping hook to the body misses from Myton. Gutt does a little dance to reset his feet. Gutt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Myton. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Donk. Myton catches Gutt right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Arnold Gutt has been cut. Myton scoring well with a low kick there.
Gutt missing with a left hand there. Myton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Myton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gutt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gutt throws a hook to the side of Myton's head but Myton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Myton misses with an uppercut. Gutt saw that one coming. Myton throws out a powerful jab. A clash of legs there as Myton blocks the low kick. Gutt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Myton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gutt manages to avoid it. Gutt misses with the combination.
Gutt checks a leg kick. Gutt thows a body shot but no joy. Gutt throws a body punch but Myton moves out of range. Gutt 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. Arnold Gutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gutt scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Myton throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gutt throws a big shot that misses. Gutt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Myton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arnold Gutt's cut is getting worse. Gutt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Myton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gutt. Myton scores with a nice head shot. That kick from Myton tenderised Gutt's leg. Gutt is trying to keep his angry face on. Gutt misses with a wild body shot. Myton looks to throw the jab but Gutt is out of range. Gutt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Myton moves out of range as Gutt strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gutt throws a sloppy head kick and Myton moves out of range easily. Myton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Gutt throws a hook but Myton avoids it easily. Myton thumps Gutt with a low kick. Gutt swings widly with a right hand
and Myton counters with a straight right hand.
Arnold Gutt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Myton 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. A clash of legs there as Myton blocks the low kick. Myton missing with a left hand there. Gutt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A head kick misses from Gutt. A jab from Myton misses. Gutt dodges the punch combination from Myton.
Myton lands a jab to Gutt's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Myton, as that shot connected.
Myton throws a looping overhand right but Gutt ducks down to avoid it. Myton blocks a head kick by Gutt.
Myton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Myton avoids a kick to the body.
Gutt throws a solid leg kick but Myton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gutt. Myton misses with a combination
and Gutt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Myton misses with a lunging right hand
and Gutt counters with a thumping low kick. Myton throws a looping overhand right but Gutt ducks down to avoid it. Myton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gutt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Myton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gutt can pounce on him.
Myton moves away from the strike by Gutt. Myton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gutt moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Myton dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Myton takes a swing at Gutt's ribcage but misses. Gutt throws out a powerful jab. Gutt misses the jab. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Myton. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Gutt thows a left - swing and a miss! Gutt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Myton under the eye. Gutt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Myton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Myton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gutt on the side of the head.
Jeez, Arnold Gutt's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gutt misses with an uppercut. Myton throws the left hand but Gutt avoids the punch easily. Gutt moves out of range as Myton strikes. Myton slips a straight right by Gutt. Gutt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Myton is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gutt scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Myton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Myton scores with a head kick.
Gutt looks to score with a jab to the body but Myton is just out of range. Myton lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gutt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Myton's sensitive parts. Gutt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Myton. Gutt scores with a jab. Gutt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gutt missing with a left hand there. Myton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gutt throws a sloppy head kick and Myton moves out of range easily. A big right from Gutt misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gutt throws a series of punches but Myton avoids them all with ease. Myton scores with a decent looking hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arnold Gutt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cedric Myton! In his post fight interview, Cedric Myton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spotted Cow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven Larsson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spotted Cow! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cow looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsson is just out of range. Cow tries to land a leg kick but Larsson saw it coming and moves away.
Larsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Larsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Larsson throws a hook to the side of Cow's head but Cow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Larsson blocks the body kick.
Cow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Larsson, pushing him back against the cage. Larsson lands with a light punch inside. Larsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Cow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Larsson stalls. Cow lands a left hand.
Larsson lands with a right to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cow looking to throw knees to the head but Larsson is blocking nicely.
Larsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Larsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Cow, before circling back to the center of the mat. Larsson throws a solid leg kick but Cow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Larsson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Larsson throws a low kick but Cow moves out of range easily. Larsson connects with a crisp jab. Cow misses with a wild body shot. Larsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cow.
Larsson scores with a nice strike. Larsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Larsson throws a sloppy head kick and Cow moves out of range easily. Larsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Larsson looks to land a right hand but Cow moved out of range. Cow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larsson as he avoids it easily. Cow fails in his attempt to clinch. Cow wants to clinch. Cow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sven Larsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Larsson connects with a single shot there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cow scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Larsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Larsson throws a sloppy head kick and Cow moves out of range easily. Cow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsson sees it coming and avoids it easily. A leg kick checked by Cow. Cow connects with a solid leg kick. Cow throws out a leg kick but Larsson moves out of range and Cow only half commits. A jab lands there for Larsson. Cow throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Larsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Larsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Cow throws a one two combo.
Cow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Larsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Nice sprawl there from Larsson as Cow shoots in. Sven Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spotted Cow. Cow works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Larsson moves out of range of the body kick from Cow.
A nice combination there by Cow.
Larsson cracks Cow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Larsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Cow counters with a three punch combo that has Larsson backing up. Larsson nods at Cow to acknowledge the strikes. Larsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Larsson is rocked! Larsson misses with a low kick as Cow jumps back. Oh Larsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cow scores with a body shot.
Larsson blocks a leg kick. Larsson seems to have got his legs back now. Cow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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! Larsson throws a hook but Cow blocks it. Cow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Larsson avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larsson. Cow does a little dance to reset his feet. Larsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cow. Cow obviously looking to wear him down.
Larsson moves out of range of the body kick. A low kick from Larsson misses and Cow counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Larsson throws a looping overhand right but Cow ducks down to avoid it. Larsson checks a leg kick. Cow jabs at Larsson's body. Cow takes one to the chin there. Cow scores with a kick to the midsection. Cow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cow scores a takedown into full mount! Cow landing strikes, looking to finish! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Cow content just to control the position here. Larsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spotted Cow dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Larsson, pushing him back against the cage. Larsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Larsson scores with a shoulder strike. Larsson tries to work over Cow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Larsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Larsson looking to slow down the pace here. Cow breaks the clinch.
Cow cracks a nice hook into Larsson's ribs. Larsson moves away from the strike by Cow. Cow throws a hook but Larsson avoids it easily. Larsson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Larsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Larsson throws a head kick but Cow moves out of range.
Larsson tests Cow's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Larsson rather than just go for the knockout. Larsson misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cow misses with a low kick.
Cow moves out of range of the strikes. Larsson throws a body kick that misses. Cow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsson circles away quickly and effectively. The fighters circling - Larsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A nice inside leg kick there by Larsson. That's going to slow Cow down. Larsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cow. Larsson lands a head shot. Larsson takes a swing at Cow's ribcage but misses. Cow throws a leg kick but Larsson checks it. Cow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. An inside leg kick from Cow misses. Larsson moves out of range of the strikes. Cow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cow trying to control but he's not successful this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Larsson gets back to half guard. Cow trying to control the action but Larsson is working from the bottom. Larsson gets back to full guard.
Larsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Cow trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Larsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cow trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cow postures up.
Cow sitting in guard here, content to control. Cow trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spotted Cow has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Larsson throws a looping overhand right but Cow ducks down to avoid it. Larsson dodges the punch combination from Cow.
Cow misses with a shot to the body and Larsson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cow really felt that one! Larsson throws a hook but Cow avoids it easily. Cow closes the distance and clinches up with Larsson, looking for a takedown. Cow pushes Larsson against the cage but Larsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Larsson throws a solid leg kick but Cow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Larsson. Cow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsson throws out the jab. Larsson feints a jab promting Cow to slip. Larsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cow slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cow misses with a hook
and Larsson counters with a head kick. Larsson throws a head kick but Cow moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cow tries to work over Larsson's front leg with a kick but Larsson checks it. Larsson throws a hook but Cow blocks it. Larsson wants to slow Cow down by chopping away at his legs. A jab from Cow misses. 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 Sven Larsson will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice straight punches there by Cow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cow. Cow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cow misses with a wild body shot. Cow lands a head shot. Larsson blocks a jab. Larsson swings for the body but Cow moves out of range.
Larsson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cow's head. Cow feints and as Larsson raises his hands in defense, Cow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Cow throwing strikes but missing. Cow wants to control from the top but Larsson keeps moving. Larsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Larsson, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cow looking to sit in guard and control but Larsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Larsson trying to control but Cow is working from the bottom. Cow tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cow controls Larsson momentarily but Larsson frees himself. Cow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Larsson trying to control but Cow is working from the bottom. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sven Larsson wasn't doing enough on the ground. Larsson looks to throw the jab but Cow is out of range. Cow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Larsson. Larsson throws a sloppy head kick and Cow moves out of range easily. Larsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cow. Cow sizes up Larsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Larsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Larsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Cow. Larsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Larsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cow misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larsson avoids it really well and circles away. A telegraphed right hand from Cow misses the target. Cow checks a low kick from Larsson. Cow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Larsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nice shot by Larsson. Larsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Larsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Larsson lands with a hook. Cow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A low kick from Cow misses and Larsson counters with a straight right hand. Larsson looks to land a right hand but Cow moved out of range. Larsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cow. Cow throws a sloppy head kick and Larsson counters with a leg kick. Cow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Larsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cow. Cow misses with a takedown attempt - Larsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Larsson throws a quick inside leg kick. Cow shoots for a double leg takedown but Larsson sprawls well. He's pushed Cow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Sven Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spotted Cow. Cow on the wrong end of a nice hook. Larsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cow. Larsson does a little dance to reset his feet. Cow misses with a body shot.
Larsson connects with a solid leg kick. Larsson scores with a hook to the body. Cow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Larsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Larsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sven Larsson. I think Larsson 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sven Larsson! After winning the bout, Sven Larsson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Semenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Potemkin Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Semenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Potemkin Buster's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Semenko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Potemkin Buster! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Semenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Semenko misses. Potemkin Buster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Buster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semenko moves away. Semenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buster. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buster is defended easily by Semenko. Semenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Buster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dave Semenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Potemkin Buster. Semenko misses with a head kick.
Buster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Semenko swivels and escapes. No luck for Buster with that takedown attempt. Semenko misses with a head kick.
Buster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Semenko avoids the body shot from Buster.
That's one minute gone in the round. Buster looks to score with a jab to the body but Semenko is just out of range. Semenko throws the kick towards the body but Buster avoids it. Buster decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Semenko gets back to full guard.
Semenko pulls Buster in to control the position. Semenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Semenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Buster, into his guard. Semenko sitting in guard here, content to control. Semenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Semenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buster on the ground. Buster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Buster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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! Buster seems to be working for a kimura but Semenko defends the submission attempt. Buster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Buster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Semenko is looking for a sweep. Buster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buster is looking for a kimura but Semenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buster to get the leverage. Buster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Buster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Semenko sees it coming and defends easily. Buster trying to control the action but Semenko is working from the bottom. Buster is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Buster is trying to work for a kimura but Semenko is defending well.
Buster is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Buster trying to control but Semenko is working from the bottom. Buster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Semenko is keeping the position for now. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Buster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Buster dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Semenko moves in looking to clinch but Buster pushes him off. Semenko throws the kick towards the body but Buster avoids it. Buster takes a swing at Semenko's ribcage but misses. Buster fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Semenko connects with a leg kick. Buster looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Semenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Buster shoots in for a takedown but Semenko shows good takedown defense. Buster tries for a takedown but Semenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Dave Semenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Potemkin Buster. Semenko thows a body shot but no joy. Semenko misses with a body shot.
Semenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buster. Nice sprawl there from Semenko as Buster shoots in. Semenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Buster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Semenko counters with a big head kick but Buster shrugs it off. Semenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buster swats him away and circles back towards the center. Semenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Buster. Buster gets slowly back to his feet. Semenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Semenko misses with a head kick.
Buster moves out of range as Semenko throws a body kick.
Semenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Semenko is looking to clinch but Buster is avoiding it.
Buster fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Semenko to the ground. Buster is now in Semenko's guard. Buster tries to free his leg and advance position but Semenko is retaining full guard. Buster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Buster is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Semenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Semenko has escaped and now he's on top! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Semenko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Buster keeping moving, preventing Semenko from controlling successfully. Buster is looking for a triangle but Semenko pushes his legs off easily.
Buster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Semenko is aware though and is defending well. Semenko throwing strikes from guard but Buster blocks nicely. Buster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Semenko defends it easily. Semenko wants to control from the top but Buster keeps moving. Potemkin Buster has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buster looking for a sweep. Not yet Buster, not yet. Semenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Buster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Buster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Semenko defends well. Semenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Buster keeping moving, preventing Semenko from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dave Semenko wasn't doing enough on the ground. Buster sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Buster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Semenko circles away. Buster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Semenko circles away. Semenko misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Buster cracks a nice hook into Semenko's ribs. Semenko stuffs the takedown. Dave Semenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Buster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Semenko scores with a kick to the body.
Buster is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Buster fails with a takedown attempt. Dave Semenko is winning the standup battle so far. Buster shoots in and drives through. Semenko sprawls well. Buster slips a jab from Semenko. Buster slips under a jab from Semenko. Semenko throws a body kick that misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Semenko throws a body kick that misses. Semenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Semenko pushes Buster up against the cage in a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice body kick from Semenko. Buster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Semenko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Semenko misses with a body kick. Semenko lands a jab to the head.
Semenko with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Semenko closes the distance and clinches. Buster can't get the takedown.
Buster wants a takedown but no success here.
Dave Semenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Potemkin Buster. Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Semenko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Buster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Semenko throws an elbow that misses.
Buster tries for a takedown but Semenko manages to get underhooks.
Semenko lands an elbow inside that Buster shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Buster takes an elbow to the forehead. Semenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko working Buster over with knees to the body. Buster avoids a wild elbow strike from Semenko. Buster goes for a takedown attempt but Semenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Buster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Semenko throws a push kick but Buster slaps the foot to one side. Semenko misses with a body kick. Semenko is looking to clinch but Buster is avoiding it.
Semenko connects with a body shot. Semenko scores with a push kick. 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! Semenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Semenko misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Semenko misses with a head kick.
Semenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Buster is rocked! Semenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buster.
Buster is still on wobbly legs! Can Semenko finish him? Semenko staying out of range there. Buster seems to have recovered his senses. Semenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko misses with a body kick. Semenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buster manages to avoid it. Buster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Buster gets a double leg takedown into Semenko's guard. Semenko trying to control the position here. Buster is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Semenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Semenko has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buster being controlled here, momentarily. Buster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Semenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Semenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Buster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dave Semenko just wasn't active enough. Buster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Semenko sprawls well. Semenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buster gets slowly back to his feet. Nice takedown defense from Semenko. No joy for Buster on that attempt. Semenko misses with a body kick. Buster throws a shot to the body.
Semenko looks for the body kick but Buster saw that one coming. Semenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A nice glancing elbow lands by Semenko. Buster has Semenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Semenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Semenko throws an elbow but it misses.
Buster is looking for a takedown. Semenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Buster's face.
It looks like Potemkin Buster has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Buster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Semenko walks away with a smile on his face. Buster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight! Dave Semenko showed his dominance in that final round. I think Semenko 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Semenko! A very excited looking Dave Semenko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Sarkisyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Cold. Sarkisyan has chosen George Michael - Careless Whisper as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Liddell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serge Sarkisyan! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No joy there for Sarkisyan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sarkisyan connects with a right hand. Liddell shakes it off. Liddell connects with a high kick.
It looks like Serge Sarkisyan has been cut. Liddell misses the shot to the body. Liddell misses with a hook. Sarkisyan ducked under it nicely. Sarkisyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
Liddell throws a lazy right hand but Sarkisyan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Liddell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarkisyan manages to avoid it. Sarkisyan misses with a wild combination.
Liddell lands a jab to the nose. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Liddell moves into range and clinches up with Sarkisyan. Sarkisyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liddell. Liddell prevents a body shot from Sarkisyan. Sarkisyan jumps guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Sarkisyan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liddell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Liddell won't allow Sarkisyan to sweep him here. Liddell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Sarkisyan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sarkisyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sarkisyan wants to clinch but Liddell slips to the side and Liddell counters with a right hand to the body. Sarkisyan throws a right and a left that Liddell avoids nicely. Sarkisyan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Liddell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sarkisyan's defenses. Liddell tries to break free but Sarkisyan pushes him back against the cage. Liddell misses with an elbow over the top. Liddell throws an elbow that misses.
Liddell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sarkisyan's face.
Sarkisyan is rocked!
That has opened up Serge Sarkisyan's cut even more. Liddell has Sarkisyan pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Sarkisyan is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Liddell - that's hurt Sarkisyan badly! Oh, another knee lands and Sarkisyan is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Sarkisyan doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Chuck Liddell! A victorious Chuck Liddell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Paroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washburn has chosen Magic Carpet Ride as his entrance music. Bill Paroni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Paroni! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Washburn moves into range and clinches up with Paroni. Washburn has Paroni pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Washburn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Paroni tumbling to the mat - Washburn dives into Paroni's guard. Washburn preventing the sweep. Paroni is adopting a defensive guard. Paroni keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully. Washburn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Washburn throws a big right hand that misses. Washburn postures up.
Paroni keeping full guard, as Washburn tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round. Washburn with a flurry of punches that miss. Paroni pulls Washburn in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bill Paroni wasn't doing enough on the ground. Washburn pushes Paroni up against the cage in a clinch. Paroni misses with an elbow strike.
Washburn blocks the elbow strike.
Paroni lands a nice elbow. Paroni lands a nice elbow. Washburn tries for a takedown but Paroni manages to get underhooks.
Paroni looks to throw an elbow but misses. Paroni lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Washburn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Paroni misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Washburn.
A left hand lands to the body for Washburn.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paroni gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. With the fighters up against the cage, Paroni throws an elbow but misses. Paroni misses with a knee to the head. Paroni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Washburn avoids it. Washburn blocks an elbow strike. Paroni gets underhooks to prevent Washburn's takedown attempt.
Bill Paroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburn. Paroni creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Washburn's defenses.
It looks like Hoban Washburn has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Paroni with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Washburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washburn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Washburn manages to end up in side control. Paroni is looking for a sweep. Washburn with the ground and pound but Paroni regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Paroni has hold of Washburn's hands but Washburn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Washburn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Paroni preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Washburn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paroni's head. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Washburn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paroni's head. Washburn throwing shots but Paroni is blocking nicely. Paroni holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Paroni is not content to let Washburn control the position. Washburn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Washburn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Washburn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Washburn is thwarting Paroni's attempts to control the position. Washburn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Paroni gets back to full guard.
Washburn wants to control from the top but Paroni keeps moving. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Washburn landing some decent shots from guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoban Washburn dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hoban Washburn'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.
Washburn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Paroni wants to control but Washburn is keeping busy.
Paroni is looking to improve his position.
Washburn wants to control but Paroni is keeping him busy. Paroni trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Paroni gets full guard. Paroni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washburn. Paroni controls Washburn momentarily but Washburn frees himself. Washburn passes Paroni's left leg - he's now in half guard. Hoban Washburn has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Washburn trying to control the action but Paroni is working from the bottom. Paroni is looking for a sweep. Washburn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Paroni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washburn. Washburn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paroni defending well though. Paroni is not content to let Washburn control the position. Washburn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Washburn not landing any meaningful shots this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Paroni trying to control here.
Washburn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paroni defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Washburn tries to pass to full mount but Paroni defends it. Washburn is thwarting Paroni's attempts to control the position. Paroni is staying active underneath Washburn, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Washburn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Washburn wants to free his trapped foot but Paroni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hoban Washburn. Paroni gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Washburn scores with an uppercut up the middle. Washburn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paroni after a bit of a struggle. Paroni gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Washburn has hold of one of Paroni's legs. Paroni is fighting the takedown attempt but Washburn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Paroni looking to control.
Paroni keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully. Washburn throws an elbow that misses. Paroni uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washburn's guard. Nice move by Paroni! Washburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Washburn keeping moving, preventing Paroni from controlling successfully. Washburn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Washburn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Paroni slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. 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! Washburn trying to control from half guard but Paroni is working away. Paroni gets back to full guard.
Paroni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Washburn's corner. There ya go! There ya go! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoban Washburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Hoban Washburn's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Paroni lands a leg kick that knocks Washburn off balance momentarily. Washburn shoots in looking for a takedown. Paroni tries to sprawl out of it but Washburn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paroni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Washburn shoots in for a takedown but Paroni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Paroni gets tackled into the cage by Washburn. Washburn maintains the clinch. Paroni lands a right hand. Washburn looking to stall.
Paroni tries a knee to the head but Washburn blocks it.
Paroni tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Washburn blocks an elbow strike from Paroni.
Washburn is trying to drag Paroni to the mat but Paroni just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bill Paroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburn.
That's one minute gone in the round. Washburn blocks an elbow strike from Paroni.
Washburn takes an elbow to the temple. Paroni creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Washburn dodges an elbow strike from Paroni.
Paroni unloads a knee to the mid-section. Washburn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Washburn has picked Paroni up - he's going for a ride! Washburn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Paroni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Washburn stalling away here and it's allowed Paroni to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Washburn is looking to work some ground and pound but Paroni has wrist control. Paroni is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Washburn postures up.
Washburn with a flurry of punches that miss. Washburn throwing strikes but missing. Paroni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washburn. Paroni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Washburn scoring with some ground and pound. Paroni is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Washburn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Paroni keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully. Paroni keeping full guard, as Washburn tries to pass. Paroni looking to control.
Paroni has control of Washburn's left arm, preventing Washburn from doing any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hoban Washburn wasn't active enough on the ground. Washburn has managed to clinch.
Washburn tightens his grip and picks Paroni up, before dumping him to the ground. Paroni manages to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Washburn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Paroni controls Washburn momentarily but Washburn frees himself. Washburn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Washburn throwing strikes from guard but Paroni blocks nicely. Washburn wants to control from the top but Paroni keeps moving. Hoban Washburn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Washburn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Hoban Washburn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Washburn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoban Washburn! A very excited looking Hoban Washburn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tota Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelito Barraquinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddel's entrance music is Ektomorf - Show your fist. A fine choice. Barraquinha is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Mamas & The Papas - Dream A Little Dream Of Me. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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192 lbs
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tota Liddel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angelito Barraquinha! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barraquinha looks for the body kick but Liddel saw that one coming. Barraquinha looks to land a combination but Liddel avoids it well. Liddel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Barraquinha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Barraquinha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Barraquinha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Barraquinha jabs at Liddel's body. Barraquinha checks a leg kick nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Barraquinha. Liddel does a little dance to reset his feet. Barraquinha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Barraquinha throws a body kick that misses. Barraquinha misses with a low kick.
Liddel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barraquinha's calf. Barraquinha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Barraquinha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Liddel.
Liddel misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barraquinha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A slow jab from Barraquinha misses its intended target. A cross from Barraquinha lands. Liddel checks a leg kick nicely. Liddel wants to slow Barraquinha down by chopping away at his legs. Liddel blocks a low kick nicely. Barraquinha throws a head kick but Liddel moves out of range.
Liddel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Barraquinha tries to close the distance and clinch but Liddel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Liddel slips under a jab. Liddel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barraquinha. Barraquinha throws a quick inside leg kick. Liddel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Liddel lands with a right hand. Liddel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Liddel moves out of range as Barraquinha strikes. Barraquinha fails to land with a series of punches.
Liddel gets tackled into the cage by Barraquinha. Barraquinha maintains the 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! Barraquinha prevents a body shot from Liddel. Barraquinha lands an elbow that stopped Liddel in his tracks for a moment. A right hand to the body from Liddel.
Barraquinha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Tota Liddel has been cut. Barraquinha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liddel is defending well for now. Barraquinha lands a body shot. Liddel tries to throw a body punch but Barraquinha avoids it by throwing Liddel back against the cage. Barraquinha trying to control the position but instead, Liddel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barraquinha into the cage. Liddel effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short left from Liddel. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Nice elbow from Barraquinha. Barraquinha looking to throw knees to the head but Liddel is blocking nicely.
Barraquinha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Liddel misses with a short punch on the inside. A left hand lands to the body for Liddel.
Liddel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Barraquinha tries a body shot but Liddel blocks it.
Barraquinha tries to throw a body punch but Liddel avoids it by throwing Barraquinha back against the cage. Barraquinha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barraquinha misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Liddel wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Liddel fails to land. Liddel blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liddel. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Liddel avoiding damage as Barraquinha throws knees to the body.
Liddel cracks Barraquinha with a nice body shot. Liddel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barraquinha misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liddel. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Liddel tries to work over Barraquinha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Barraquinha looking to throw knees to the head but Liddel is blocking nicely.
Barraquinha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelito Barraquinha dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tota Liddel'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.
Barraquinha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Liddel if he has to take too many more of those.
Angelito Barraquinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barraquinha tries to score with a low kick but Liddel moves his leg out of the way. Liddel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Liddel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barraquinha can pounce on him.
Barraquinha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liddel moves away. Liddel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barraquinha manages to avoid it. Liddel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barraquinha connects with a high kick. Liddel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Barraquinha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Liddel. This has been an exciting period of action! Barraquinha throws a low kick but Liddel moves out of range easily. Barraquinha takes a swing at Liddel's ribcage but misses. Barraquinha looks to score with a jab to the body but Liddel is just out of range. Liddel connects with the punch. Barraquinha misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Liddel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liddel connects with a single shot there. A bone on bone clash there as Liddel blocks the leg kick.
Barraquinha scoring well with a low kick there.
Barraquinha sizes up Liddel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Liddel checks a leg kick nicely. Barraquinha darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Barraquinha misses the shot to the body. Barraquinha staying out of range there. Liddel throws a quick inside leg kick. Liddel looks to land a right hand but Barraquinha moved out of range. Angelito Barraquinha seems to be getting the better of the standup. Barraquinha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liddel looks to throw the jab but Barraquinha is out of range. Barraquinha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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! Liddel slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Liddel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The fight stays on the outside here - Barraquinha looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Liddel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barraquinha fails in his attempt to clinch. Liddel wants to slow Barraquinha down by chopping away at his legs. Barraquinha lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Liddel checks a leg kick. Liddel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Liddel throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Liddel checks the leg kick. Liddel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barraquinha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Barraquinha is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Barraquinha throws a poor cross that misses
letting Liddel counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Liddel misses with a low kick. Barraquinha misses with a low kick. Barraquinha tries to score with a low kick but Liddel moves his leg out of the way. Barraquinha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barraquinha looks for the body kick but Liddel saw that one coming. Barraquinha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Liddel tries a head kick but it misses.
Barraquinha looks for the body kick but Liddel saw that one coming. Liddel lands a jab to the head.
Liddel throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Barraquinha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Barraquinha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liddel. That did some damage! Liddel throws a looping overhand right but Barraquinha ducks down to avoid it. Liddel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barraquinha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Liddel. Barraquinha ducks under a wild hook from Liddel. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! That kick from Barraquinha tenderised Liddel's leg. Liddel is trying to keep his angry face on. Barraquinha tests Liddel's chin there with a solid looking shot. Barraquinha tries to score with a low kick but Liddel moves his leg out of the way. Barraquinha avoids the head kick by Liddel.
Liddel tries to land a leg kick but Barraquinha saw it coming and moves away.
Barraquinha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Barraquinha looks for the body kick but Liddel saw that one coming. Barraquinha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Barraquinha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Liddel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Barraquinha throws a low kick, looking for Liddel's leg but Liddel calmly moves out of range. Barraquinha throws the kick towards the body but Liddel avoids it. Barraquinha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liddel is able to avoid easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelito Barraquinha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Tota Liddel's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Liddel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barraquinha. Liddel throws a jab but it's blocked by Barraquinha. Liddel slips under a jab from Barraquinha. Liddel misses with a body kick. Barraquinha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liddel swats him away and circles back towards the center. Barraquinha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Barraquinha throws a leg kick that misses. Liddel checks the leg kick. Liddel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Liddel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Barraquinha throws a low kick, looking for Liddel's leg but Liddel calmly moves out of range. Barraquinha misses with a low kick.
Barraquinha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Barraquinha blocks a low kick nicely. Barraquinha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Liddel throws a push kick but Barraquinha slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barraquinha sizes up Liddel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Liddel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barraquinha throws a quick inside leg kick. Liddel swats away the attempt to clinch by Barraquinha. Barraquinha throws a lazy head kick enabling Liddel to counter with a crisp jab. Barraquinha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Liddel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Liddel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barraquinha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Liddel jabbing away but nothing is landing. This has been an exciting period of action! Barraquinha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barraquinha lands a nice shot that snaps Liddel's head back.
Barraquinha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A telegraphed right hand from Liddel misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Liddel misses with a head kick.
Liddel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barraquinha. Barraquinha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barraquinha slips under a jab. Liddel delivers a nice body kick. An inside leg kick from Barraquinha misses. Liddel misses with a low kick. Barraquinha connects with an inside leg kick. Liddel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Barraquinha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Barraquinha scores with a kick to the body.
Barraquinha ducks right into an uppercut from Liddel. Liddel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Barraquinha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Tota Liddel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barraquinha looks to land a right hand but Liddel moved out of range. Barraquinha misses with an uppercut
and Liddel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Liddel thumps Barraquinha with a low kick. Barraquinha blocks the body kick.
Barraquinha tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A low kick from Barraquinha is predictable there and Liddel counters with a nice uppercut. Liddel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Barraquinha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Barraquinha throws a low kick but Liddel avoids it. A nice inside leg kick there by Barraquinha. That's going to slow Liddel down. Barraquinha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barraquinha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liddel moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Barraquinha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liddel is out of range and Barraquinha settles back down. Liddel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barraquinha counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barraquinha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liddel. 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! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liddel. A thudding body kick lands there by Barraquinha!
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Barraquinha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Barraquinha is looking to clinch but Liddel is avoiding it.
Angelito Barraquinha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Liddel misses with a head kick.
Barraquinha scores with a nice right hand.
Barraquinha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Liddel's calf. Barraquinha connects with a crisp jab. Barraquinha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liddel's sensitive parts. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Barraquinha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Barraquinha pushes Liddel away with a front kick. Liddel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Barraquinha.
And that's the end of the fight! Angelito Barraquinha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Barraquinha 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelito Barraquinha! Angelito Barraquinha very nearly forgot to thank [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aloha Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Budo Rei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hoi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rock You Like A Hurricane. Rei has chosen Alice in Chains - No Excuses as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aloha Hoi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Budo Rei! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rei throws a nice inside leg kick. Hoi misses with a kick to the body.
Rei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hoi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Hoi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Hoi is trying to get an arm triangle but Rei is defending well. Rei sneaks back into half guard. Hoi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rei wants to get back to full guard. Hoi is trying to control the action in half guard but Rei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Hoi wants to pass the guard but Rei is defending well. Hoi wants to take a breather but Rei is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rei trying to control from the bottom.
Hoi is just content to waste time from the top position. Rei takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Rei tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rei trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aloha Hoi. Rei tries to land a body kick and Hoi counters with a right hand to the body. Hoi looks to land a left hand but Rei moved out of range nicely. Rei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Budo Rei has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rei looks to land a left hand but Hoi moved out of range nicely. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rei. Rei is looking to slow Hoi down with leg kicks. Budo Rei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hoi scores with a nice head shot. Rei misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hoi connects with a right hand. Rei shakes it off. Rei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoi in his tracks. The fighters circling - Rei throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hoi waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Rei. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Rei to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Rei is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rei is on top in guard.
Rei preventing the sweep. Rei wanted to stand there but Hoi had control of the position. Rei postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hoi controlling Rei's posture. Hoi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rei controls the pace. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Rei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoi. Hoi cracks Rei with an uppercut from hell and Rei crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Hoi's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hoi forces his way into half guard. Rei makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rei. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aloha Hoi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Budo Rei's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rei walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hoi. Hoi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Hoi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rei as he jumps to the side. Rei scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Rei throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hoi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Hoi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horrible takedown by Hoi or perhaps it was just good defense by Rei which made him look bad. Hoi keeps Rei at a distance using the push kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rei with a nice cross. Rei throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Hoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hoi checks the leg kick. Hoi dips to his left and cracks Rei with an uppercut!
That has opened up Budo Rei's cut even more. Hoi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aloha Hoi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hoi walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice combo by Hoi! Oh, that's hurt him - Rei falls to the canvas and Hoi follows him into side control. Rei is still in real trouble! Can Hoi finish him? The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hoi trying to control the position but Rei is working away. Rei manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Rei seems to have recovered his senses. Hoi is thwarting Rei's attempts to control the position. Hoi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Rei is trying to control but can't.
Rei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoi.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hoi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Hoi is looking for a kimura but Rei is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoi to get the leverage. Hoi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rei keeps working. Hoi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rei sees it coming and defends easily. Hoi moves into full mount! Rei won't be happy about that! Rei is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rei is bucking up trying to escape but Hoi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The cut above Budo Rei's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Budo Rei's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aloha Hoi! Aloha Hoi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paco Da Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba KillsInWater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Man comes to the cage accompanied by Tenacious D - Beelzeboss. Paco Da Man has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paco Da Man! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
33 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba KillsInWater! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! KillsInWater moves out of range of the body kick from Da Man.
Da Man avoids the head kick by KillsInWater.
Da Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. KillsInWater scores with a kick to the midsection. KillsInWater pulls out of a head kick attempt.
KillsInWater throws a nice outside leg kick. KillsInWater's corner calls for a 1-2. KillsInWater obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Paco Da Man has been cut. 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! Da Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but KillsInWater paws at him with a jab and circles away. KillsInWater takes a swing at Da Man's ribcage but misses. Da Man moves out of range of the body kick. Da Man moves out of range of the body kick. Da Man jabs KillsInWater to the body, keeping him at a distance. KillsInWater lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A nice inside leg kick there by Da Man. That's going to slow KillsInWater down. KillsInWater looks to land a combination but Da Man avoids it well. Da Man avoids a kick to the body.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses and Da Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Da Man lands a head kick. KillsInWater smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Bubba KillsInWater has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. KillsInWater misses with a body shot.
Da Man misses with a body shot.
Da Man jabs KillsInWater right on the nose. KillsInWater blinks but takes it well. A big head kick from Da Man and KillsInWater is sent sprawling to the canvas!
KillsInWater is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Da Man throws a big elbow that misses. KillsInWater is still in real trouble! Can Da Man finish him? Da Man trying to control but KillsInWater is working from the bottom. KillsInWater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. KillsInWater seems to have recovered his senses. KillsInWater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Man is one step ahead there. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Da Man is fighting to break KillsInWater's control of his arms but KillsInWater is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Da Man is looking to work some ground and pound but KillsInWater has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. KillsInWater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. KillsInWater seems keen to control Da Man's posture. Da Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. KillsInWater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. KillsInWater is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Da Man trying to control but KillsInWater is working from the bottom. KillsInWater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Man is one step ahead there. KillsInWater working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba KillsInWater has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. KillsInWater listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Da Man looking to score a takedown here. KillsInWater is defending well but Da Man drives through and ends up in KillsInWater's guard. Da Man trying to control but KillsInWater is working from the bottom. Da Man landing with the ground and pound. KillsInWater lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Da Man! Da Man tries to hold on but KillsInWater postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. KillsInWater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Da Man tries to get back to half guard but can't. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Da Man slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. KillsInWater stops Da Man from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! KillsInWater wants to take a breather but Da Man is having none of it. Da Man won't allow KillsInWater to pass to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Da Man dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Da Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Da Man lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and KillsInWater has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from KillsInWater and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Da Man lands with a straight right. KillsInWater didn't see that one coming. Paco Da Man is winning the standup battle so far. Da Man tries to clinch there but KillsInWater circles away.
Da Man takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
KillsInWater moves out of range of the strikes. An inside leg kick from Da Man misses. Da Man misses with a looping right. KillsInWater gets a clinch. Da Man tries a body shot but KillsInWater blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! KillsInWater lands a shoulder strike. The referee calls for Da Man to work.
Da Man can't find room to land a body shot as KillsInWater controls the action.
Da Man lands a nice uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from KillsInWater. KillsInWater lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. KillsInWater creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Da Man's defenses. Da Man can't find room to land a body shot as KillsInWater controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Da Man fails to land. KillsInWater can't find room to land a body shot as Da Man controls the action.
Da Man tries to work over KillsInWater's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. KillsInWater blocks a body shot from Da Man. Da Man dodges an elbow strike from KillsInWater.
Da Man misses with a short punch on the inside. KillsInWater misses with a knee strike.
Da Man misses with a short punch on the inside. Da Man throws a punch but it's blocked by KillsInWater. Da Man throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
KillsInWater is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Da Man takes an elbow to the forehead.
Paco Da Man's cut is getting worse. Da Man cracks KillsInWater with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short left from Da Man. KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Da Man blocks the body kick.
KillsInWater looks to land a right hand but Da Man moved out of range. Da Man feints a jab promting KillsInWater to slip. Da Man then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. KillsInWater slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Da Man looks to score with a jab to the body but KillsInWater is just out of range. A swing and a miss from KillsInWater. Da Man looks to throw the jab but KillsInWater is out of range. Da Man gets off balance looking for a body kick and KillsInWater counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. KillsInWater has taken the fight to the clinch.
KillsInWater lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice elbow from KillsInWater. Da Man lands a body shot. Da Man can't find room to land a body shot as KillsInWater controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round. KillsInWater is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Da Man is defending well for now. KillsInWater lands a shot to the body. KillsInWater makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. KillsInWater misses with a hook from the clinch. Da Man misses with a hook from the clinch. KillsInWater misses with a short punch on the inside. Da Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Da Man blocks a body shot from KillsInWater. KillsInWater lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Da Man misses with an elbow strike.
KillsInWater lands a good knee to the midsection. Da Man won't want to take too many of those. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! KillsInWater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
KillsInWater misses with a hook from the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, KillsInWater just misses with a elbow thrown towards Da Man's brow. Da Man looks to throw an elbow but misses. KillsInWater creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. KillsInWater tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Da Man scores a nice knee to the body.
KillsInWater is breathing heavily. Da Man has a couple of punches blocked by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater tries a knee to the head but Da Man blocks it.
Da Man struggles to land a body shot inside as KillsInWater controls his hands.
Da Man tries a body shot but KillsInWater blocks it.
KillsInWater misses with a hook from the clinch. KillsInWater comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Da Man. Da Man takes an elbow to the forehead. KillsInWater blocks a body shot from Da Man. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! KillsInWater misses with a hook from the clinch. KillsInWater struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Man controls his hands.
KillsInWater misses with a short punch on the inside. KillsInWater is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bubba KillsInWater will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
KillsInWater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from KillsInWater. Da Man connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed KillsInWater momentarily.
KillsInWater explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Da Man moves out of range as KillsInWater throws a body kick.
Da Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Man misses with a leg kick. Jab by KillsInWater.
Paco Da Man's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Da Man misses with a leg kick. KillsInWater throws a chopping leg kick but Da Man manages to avoid taking any serious damage. KillsInWater wants to slow Da Man down by chopping away at his legs. KillsInWater scores with a kick to the midsection. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. KillsInWater connects with the punch. A slow jab from Da Man misses its intended target. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Da Man - that will leave a mark!
KillsInWater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Man moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. KillsInWater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
KillsInWater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Man. Da Man misses with a looping right. Da Man connects with a crisp jab. Da Man connects with a single shot there. KillsInWater fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Da Man on the side of the head. Da Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
KillsInWater looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. KillsInWater throws a wild combination but nothing lands. KillsInWater lands with a slapping head kick.
Jeez, Paco Da Man's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Da Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. KillsInWater looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. KillsInWater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Da Man checks a leg kick. Da Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by KillsInWater. KillsInWater with a hook. KillsInWater looks for the body kick but Da Man saw that one coming. KillsInWater has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Da Man is looking to score with low kicks. Da Man scores with a nice body kick.
KillsInWater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Man.
KillsInWater moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. KillsInWater scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Da Man doesn't seem bothered though. Da Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. KillsInWater loads up on a big right hand but Da Man slips the punch. Da Man misses with a looping left. Da Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paco Da Man's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bubba KillsInWater! An out of breath Bubba KillsInWater 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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