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MMM 151 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Raw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Rudolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raw comes into the arena with DMX - X Gonna Give It To Ya blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Raw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Rudolph!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raw lands a lovely overhand right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raw checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Raw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rudolph throws a head kick but Raw moves out of range.
Raw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raw dives in and scores a takedown into Rudolph's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Raw pushing down on Rudolph's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rudolph is trying to maintain the position but Raw is very close to passing his half guard.
Rudolph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raw seems to be looking for submissions.
Rudolph wants to improve his position but Raw is controlling well.
Raw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rudolph has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raw wants to work for an arm triangle but Rudolph is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Raw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rudolph keeps working.
Rudolph manages to get to full guard.
Rudolph controlling the position.
Raw with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudolph is trying to keep Raw in close.
Rudolph is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Raw is pressing down on Rudolph's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rudolphis looking to pass into half guard but Raw pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Raw is in guard.
Raw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Raw is pushing down on Rudolph's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rudolph is fighting to maintain full guard but Raw has managed to sneak the leg through.
Raw wants to control but Rudolph is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rudolph sees it coming and defends easily.
Raw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rudolph tries to roll over but Raw keeps him under control.
Raw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rudolph defending well though.
Raw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Raw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rudolph really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Raw is trying to work for a kimura but Rudolph is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rudolph is trying to maintain the position but Raw is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Raw dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Raw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rudolph counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rudolph is trying to control the action in half guard but Raw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Raw gets back to full guard.
Raw has momentary wrist control but Rudolph slips an elbow through the middle.
Rudolph looking to sit in guard and control but Raw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Raw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Raw is fighting to break Rudolph's control of his arms but Rudolph is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raw postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rudolph is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Raw, into his guard.
Raw kicks Rudolph off and gets to his feet.
Raw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rudolph was well out of range. Poor timing from Raw.
Raw ducks under a wild hook from Rudolph.
Rudolph misses the jab.
Raw throws a hook to the side of Rudolph's head but Rudolph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Raw misses.
Rudolph tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rudolph somewhat.
Raw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raw looks to land a combination. Rudolph sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Christian Rudolph 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!
Raw throws a looping overhand right but Rudolph ducks down to avoid it.
Raw shoots in but Rudolph avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rudolph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rudolph slips under a jab.
Raw throws a solid leg kick but Rudolph takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raw.
Raw shoots in looking for a takedown. Rudolph tries to sprawl out of it but Raw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rudolph manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rudolph takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Keith Raw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raw is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rudolph's half guard.
Raw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Raw 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.
Raw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rudolph is just riding it out for now. Raw eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rudolph is just riding it out for now. Raw eventually gives up the hold.
Raw wants to take a breather but Rudolph is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Raw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christian Rudolph's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raw.
Rudolph shoots for a double leg takedown but Raw sprawls well. He's pushed Rudolph's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raw feints and as Rudolph raises his hands in defense, Raw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Raw passes Rudolph's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Raw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rudolph has managed to free his arm - good work.
Raw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raw is looking for a kimura here.
Raw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raw is working for a kimura but Rudolph is defending it quite comfortably.
Raw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Raw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rudolph has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rudolph is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Raw's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Raw's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudolph is striking from the back but Raw escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Rudolph controlling the action here.
Rudolph prevents Raw from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raw actively working from the bottom here.
Raw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rudolph is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raw doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rudolph.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudolph moves into full mount! Raw won't be happy about that!
Rudolph won't let Raw get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rudolph avoids the attempt from Raw to control.
Raw really wants to buck Rudolph off and get back to his feet.
Raw slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rudolph trying to advance position but Raw counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudolph stands up over Raw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Raw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rudolph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rudolph stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raw is looking to stand up but Rudolph isn't so interested in that idea.
Keith Raw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rudolph's guard.
Keith Raw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rudolph wants to improve his position but instead Raw has moved into half guard.
Rudolph is refusing to be controlled, as Raw sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Raw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raw has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Keith Raw!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Keith Raw!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Keith Raw!
Keith Raw wins by unanimous decision!
Keith Raw seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Beau Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Earts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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25
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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25
158 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beau Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Earts!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earts fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Flores to the ground. Earts is now in Flores's guard.
Flores is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flores is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Earts pushes down on Flores's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Earts is trying to work for a kimura but Flores is defending well.
Flores keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Earts wants to control but Flores is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores is trying to stand.
Earts is taking a breather. Flores says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Earts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flores wants to control but Earts passes into side.
Flores taking punishment in the form of punches.
Earts prevents Flores from escaping the position.
Earts is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Flores looks calm but he's in trouble here. Earts gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Flores is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Earts lets go of the hold and Flores can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Earts!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Fragoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Fragoso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Conrad!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fragoso darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Conrad tries to kick Fragoso off but Fragoso keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fragoso decides to stand and escape the position.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Conrad is trying to drag Fragoso to the mat but Fragoso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fragoso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fragoso throws a punch but it's blocked by Conrad.
Conrad drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fragoso gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fragoso pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad preventing the sweep.
Conrad looking to pass the guard.
Conrad throws an elbow that misses. Fragoso uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conrad's guard. Nice move by Fragoso!
Fragoso stops Conrad from standing up.
Fragoso lands a couple of digs.
Fragoso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Conrad pushes Fragoso off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Conrad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fragoso counters with a nice double leg into side control. Conrad won't be happy with that.
Andy Fragoso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Conrad.
Fragoso wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Conrad, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Conrad's face as Fragoso controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Conrad can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fragoso is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Conrad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fragoso controlling the position.
Conrad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fragoso is trying to get an arm triangle but Conrad is defending well.
Conrad is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fragoso asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fragoso looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Conrad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Conrad wants to get back to his feet but Fragoso drags him back down.
Fragoso is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Fragoso politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fragoso prefers to stall for the moment though.
Conrad is trying to get back to his feet.
Conrad is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Conrad looks gassed!
Fragoso is looking to take a break and control but Conrad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conrad tries to strike but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conrad takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Conrad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fragoso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Conrad tries to escape but Fragoso is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fragoso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Fragoso's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fragoso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Conrad, pushing him back against the cage.
Fragoso tries to score a body lock takedown but Conrad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Conrad turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Conrad manages to end up in side control.
Conrad laying and praying for a moment but Fragoso takes advantage and regains half guard.
Conrad blocks the strikes from Fragoso.
Fragoso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conrad pulls his head out easily.
Conrad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Conrad trying to advance position but Fragoso counters by regaining guard.
Fragoso pulls Conrad in close to his closed guard and prevents Conrad from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad throws a strike but Fragoso rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fragoso slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Conrad.
Conrad trying to control from the bottom.
Conrad is refusing to be controlled, as Fragoso sits in half guard.
Conrad wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conrad tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fragoso has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Conrad is in a horrible position here. Fragoso smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Conrad is trying to stand but he's just given Fragoso his back.
Fragoso has good solid back control here.
Conrad is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fragoso gets his way!
Conrad controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fragoso is landing with strikes from the back.
Conrad looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Fragoso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Conrad tries to roll but Fragoso sticks to his back.
Conrad is breathing heavily.
Conrad is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Conrad shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad dives in and grabs Fragoso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fragoso pushes down on Conrad's head and hops out.
Fragoso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Conrad's waist but Conrad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fragoso off to one side.
Andy Fragoso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fragoso fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Conrad to the ground. Fragoso is now in Conrad's guard.
Fragoso passes Conrad's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fragoso postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Conrad to stand up.
Fragoso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Conrad ducks under a wild hook from Fragoso.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fragoso as he avoids it easily.
Andy Fragoso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Conrad.
Fragoso gets the takedown into side control.
Conrad tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fragoso controlling the position.
Fragoso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fragoso dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andy Fragoso's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fragoso looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fragoso decides to stand and escape the position.
Conrad closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
An elbow from Conrad crashes against the mat.
Fragoso stops Conrad from passing to mount.
Fragoso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Conrad's best efforts.
Conrad tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fragoso.
Fragoso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Conrad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fragoso controls Conrad momentarily but Conrad frees himself.
Conrad wants to control from the top but Fragoso keeps moving.
Fragoso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conrad is aware though and is defending well.
Conrad wants to control from the top but Fragoso keeps moving.
Conrad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fragoso seems keen to control Conrad's posture.
Fragoso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fragoso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conrad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conrad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conrad wants to pass the guard but Fragoso is keeping the position.
Andy Fragoso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fragoso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conrad defends it easily.
Fragoso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad wants to get up but he can't break Fragoso's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fragoso looking to control.
Conrad looking to sit in guard and control but Fragoso gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Conrad is looking to stand back up but Fragoso counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Conrad.
Conrad pushes Fragoso off looking to stand but Fragoso dives back in and keeps control.
Conrad is trying to escape back to his feet but Fragoso uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Conrad is trying to control Fragoso's posture but Fragoso avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fragoso wants to control but Conrad is keeping him busy.
Fragoso has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Conrad is trying to reverse the position but instead Fragoso has taken his back - oops!
Conrad looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fragoso.
Conrad has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fragoso controlling well, preventing Conrad from escaping the position.
Fragoso controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Fragoso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fragoso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Andy Fragoso!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Andy Fragoso!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Andy Fragoso!
Andy Fragoso wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Buckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McClusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McClusky's choice of entrance music: I Stand Alone. Buckley has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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29
254 lbs
43 - 17 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Buckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack McClusky!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClusky scores with a nice strike.
It looks like William Buckley has been cut.
Buckley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buckley is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClusky throws a hook but Buckley avoids it easily.
Buckley looks up at the clock. Bad move! McClusky lands a right hand from hell, dropping Buckley. McClusky pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack McClusky!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jack McClusky thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iron Chancellor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fox Mulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chancellor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Amon Tobin / El Cargo. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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26
155 lbs
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22
156 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iron Chancellor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fox Mulder!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chancellor moves away.
Nice defenses there by Chancellor.
Mulder fails to land with a series of punches.
Mulder jabs Chancellor right on the nose. Chancellor blinks but takes it well.
Mulder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mulder throws a leg kick which misses Chancellor's front leg but catches the back leg as Chancellor tries to avoid it.
Mulder drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chancellor keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
Mulder throws an elbow that misses. Chancellor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mulder's guard. Nice move by Chancellor!
Chancellor is fighting to break Mulder's control of his arms but Mulder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mulder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chancellor postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fox Mulder was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chancellor enables Mulder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chancellor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chancellor working a defensive guard here.
Chancellor keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
Mulder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chancellor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mulder.
Chancellor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chancellor is trying to control the position but Mulder postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chancellor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mulder.
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancellor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulder might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chancellor kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chancellor is looking to chop away at Mulder's legs.
Chancellor looks to throw the jab but Mulder is out of range.
Chancellor checks a leg kick nicely.
Mulder just misses with a punch to the body.
Mulder lands a jab to Chancellor's midsection.
A head kick misses from Mulder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mulder.
Mulder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mulder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chancellor throws a low kick but Mulder avoids it.
A left and a right from Mulder both land. Nice combination.
Mulder fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Chancellor.
No joy there for Mulder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mulder clinches with his opponent.
Mulder is trying to maintain a safe position but Chancellor gets an underhook and turns Mulder into the cage.
Chancellor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mulder breaks from the clinch.
Chancellor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mulder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Mulder finds it's target.
Mulder throws a poor cross that misses
and Chancellor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mulder swinging wildly here.
Fox Mulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Mulder misses.
Chancellor wants to slow Mulder down by chopping away at his legs.
Chancellor scoring well with a low kick there.
Chancellor misses with a right hand
and Mulder counters with a right hand to the body.
Chancellor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chancellor scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mulder punishes Chancellor's body with a nice straight punch.
Chancellor throws a front kick aimed at Mulder's knee but Mulder avoids it well.
Chancellor slips under a jab from Mulder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fox Mulder dominated that round.
That's time! Chancellor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chancellor avoids the body shot from Mulder.
Mulder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chancellor is trying to improve his position.
Mulder creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chancellor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Chancellor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mulder.
Mulder creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chancellor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mulder stands up.
Mulder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chancellor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mulder.
Chancellor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mulder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chancellor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mulders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mulder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Chancellor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chancellor lands a jab to the head.
Mulder clinches with his opponent.
Chancellor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mulder is looking for a takedown.
Mulder is trying to stall.
Mulder prevents a body shot from Chancellor.
Mulder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chancellor scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mulder shoots in for a takedown but Chancellor shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mulder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chancellor. Chancellor obviously looking to wear him down.
Mulder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mulder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chancellor has time to react.
Mulder swinging wildly here.
Fox Mulder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Mulder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mulder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Iron Chancellor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chancellor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mulder 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.
Chancellor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mulder circles away quickly and effectively.
Chancellor scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chancellor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mulder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chancellor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mulder shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chancellor's guard.
Mulder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chancellor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mulder wants to control from the top but Chancellor keeps moving.
Mulder is looking to work some ground and pound but Chancellor has wrist control.
Mulder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mulder is looking to work some ground and pound but Chancellor has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chancellor keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
Mulder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mulder throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mulder scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fox Mulder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Chancellor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mulder.
A jab from Chancellor misses.
Mulder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mulder scores with a punch to the head.
Chancellor walks into a jab.
Chancellor is rocked!
Mulder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Chancellor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chancellor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chancellor seems to have got his legs back now.
Mulder misses with a hook
and Chancellor counters with a low kick, right behind Mulder 's knee.
Mulder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chancellor.
Mulder works Chancellor's body with a nice hook.
Chancellor takes a swing at Mulder's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Chancellor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chancellor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mulder just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chancellor with a nice cross.
Chancellor throws a leg kick
and Mulder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chancellor throws out a leg kick but Mulder moves out of range and Chancellor only half commits.
Chancellor misses with a hook. Mulder ducked under it nicely.
Mulder lands with a straight right. Chancellor didn't see that one coming.
No joy there for Mulder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mulder fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chancellor to the ground. Mulder is now in Chancellor's guard.
Mulder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chancellor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chancellor wants to stand and escape but Mulder is having none of it.
Mulder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mulder throwing strikes but missing.
Fox Mulder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulder stays in close to Chancellor's body and controls the position.
Well,Chancellor is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fox Mulder.
Chancellor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Fox Mulder has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Mulder scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chancellor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mulder.
Mulder closes the distance and clinches up with Chancellor, looking for a takedown. Mulder pushes Chancellor against the cage but Chancellor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mulder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iron Chancellor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mulder clinches up with Chancellor and pushes him back against the cage.
Mulder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mulder prevents a body shot from Chancellor.
Chancellor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chancellor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mulder throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulder.
Mulder throws an elbow but it misses.
Chancellor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chancellor managing to block the knees to the body from Mulder.
Mulder lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Chancellor.
That's four 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!
Mulder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mulder blocks a body shot from Chancellor.
A short right from Chancellor on the inside.
Chancellor is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mulder is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chancellor to the mat. Chancellor regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mulder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancellor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chancellor is keeping the position for now.
Chancellor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chancellor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fox Mulder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mulder 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 for Fox Mulder!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Fox Mulder!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Fox Mulder!
Fox Mulder wins by unanimous decision!
Fox Mulder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boss Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes's entrance music is Everybody Knows My Name. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
211 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
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214 lbs
14 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boss Castro!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Holmes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Castro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Holmes catches Castro right on the button with a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holmes 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 Castro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Castro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick from Castro lands but Holmes takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Holmes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Castro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Castro throws a body punch but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes swings widly with a right hand
and Castro counters with a right hand to the body.
Castro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Castro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holmes counters with a good low kick that Castro was not able to check.
Holmes misses with a kick to the body.
Castro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holmes connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Holmes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Castro lands a leg kick that knocks Holmes off balance momentarily.
Castro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Castro misses with the combination.
Holmes pushes Castro away with a front kick.
Castro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castro lands a head shot.
Castro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Holmes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Castro moves out of range as Holmes throws a body kick.
Holmes swats away the attempt to clinch by Castro.
Holmes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Castro takes the fight into the clinch.
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holmes as Castro tries to tie him up.
Holmes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Castro.
Castro tries to throw a body punch but Holmes avoids it by throwing Castro back against the cage.
Holmes blocks a body shot from Castro.
Holmes can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
Castro prevents a body shot from Holmes.
Castro slows down the pace here.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Castro avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.
Castro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Holmes - that landed with a thud.
Holmes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castro.
Holmes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Castro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch lands to the side of Holmes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Holmes thows a body shot but no joy.
Castro swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boss Castro will probably get the nod.
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.
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but Castro is just out of range.
Castro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Castro throws a looping overhand right but Holmes ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Castro blocks the leg kick.
Castro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boss Castro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
Castro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Castro misses with an uppercut
and Holmes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Castro.
Holmes is looking to wear down Castro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Castro throws a leg kick but Holmes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Castro feints and then cracks Holmes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holmes down.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes was well out of range. Poor timing from Castro.
Castro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castro was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Holmes blocks a jab.
Castro throws a low kick, looking for Holmes's leg but Holmes calmly moves out of range.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Castro moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castro. Holmes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holmes.
Castro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holmes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castro slips under a jab.
Holmes thuds his shin into the meat of Castro's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro misses with a kick to the body.
Holmes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Castro.
Castro throws a body kick that misses.
Castro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Castro is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro misses with a low kick.
Holmes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Castro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castro avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A good leg kick by Castro.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
A swing and a miss from Castro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes misses with a low kick as Castro jumps back.
Holmes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Castro is out of range and Holmes settles back down.
Holmes checks a low kick from Castro.
Holmes throws a body kick the misses
and Castro counters with a left to the body.
Castro misses with an uppercut.
Castro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holmes thows a body shot but no joy.
Castro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holmes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holmes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Castro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Castro throws a leg kick but Holmes sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws a head kick that half lands.
Holmes throws a leg kick
and Castro counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro stalks Holmes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holmes's face. Holmes staggers backwards, shaken.
Holmes scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Holmes.
Jab by Castro.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Holmes throws a push kick but Castro slaps the foot to one side.
Castro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Holmes is predictable there
and Castro counters with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boss Castro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Holmes. That's going to slow Castro down.
Holmes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Castro blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Holmes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Castro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holmes on the side of the head.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes moves out of range easily.
Castro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holmes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes scores with a shot to the body.
Castro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holmes misses with a head kick.
Holmes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro drops his hands momentarily and Holmes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Castro is looking to land body kicks.
Holmes misses with a body kick.
Castro lunges at Holmes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holmes's hand.
Holmes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Castro misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castro moves away.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Castro moves out of range as Holmes throws a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Holmes
and Castro counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes looks to land a left hand but Castro moved out of range nicely.
Holmes checks a low kick from Castro.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Castro.
A bone on bone clash there as Holmes blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Castro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castro throws a right hand that misses
and Holmes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Castro thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castro thows a body kick. Holmes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Holmes tries to land a front kick but Castro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Castro tries to land a leg kick but Holmes saw it coming and moves away.
Holmes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Holmes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Castros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Holmes lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Holmes.
Holmes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castro instigates a clinch.
Holmes manages to break the clinch.
Holmes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a hook to the side of Holmes's head but Holmes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holmes lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Holmes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Castro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castro throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease.
Castro throws a solid leg kick but Holmes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Castro.
A slapping leg kick lands for Castro.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
Holmes takes a swing at Castro's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes lands a body shot.
Castro throws a low kick, looking for Holmes's leg but Holmes calmly moves out of range.
Holmes moves forwards but Castro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Mike Holmes!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Mike Holmes!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Mike Holmes!
Mike Holmes wins by unanimous decision!
Mike Holmes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilkka Kanerva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolai Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanerva's entrance music is Sultans of Swing. A fine choice. Zhukov has chosen Hands of a Killer as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ilkka Kanerva!
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, Nickolai Zhukov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Zhukov coming out on top.
Kanerva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhukov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kanerva connects with a right hand. Zhukov shakes it off.
Zhukov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kanerva throws out the jab.
Kanerva throws a head kick that misses.
Zhukov misses with a body kick.
Kanerva scores with a hook.
Zhukov misses with an uppercut. Kanerva saw that one coming.
Zhukov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhukov misses with an uppercut.
Zhukov keeps Kanerva at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanerva swings widly with a right hand
and Zhukov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zhukov digs a good body shot into Kanerva's ribs.
Kanerva is breathing heavily.
Kanerva tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhukov misses with a body shot.
Kanerva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kanerva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zhukov to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Ilkka Kanerva has been cut.
Zhukov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov digs a good body shot into Kanerva's ribs.
Zhukov motions for Kanerva to come forward. Zhukov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kanerva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zhukov lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanerva throws a sloppy head kick and Zhukov moves out of range easily.
Zhukov misses with a straight left.
Zhukov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhukov connects with a body shot that sends Kanerva's belly button to the back.
Kanerva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zhukov throws a good cross that connects.
Kanerva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zhukov finds it's way round the side to connect with Kanerva's head.
Kanerva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhukov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kanerva.
Zhukov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kanerva checks a low kick from Zhukov.
Zhukov slips a straight right by Kanerva.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zhukov.
Kanerva is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanerva backs away from a small jab... but Zhukov lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Kanerva crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Zhukov with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Nickolai Zhukov!
Nickolai Zhukov very nearly forgot to thank D.O.A. PRESENTS: PRIME DESIGNS 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitch!'s entrance music is Ghetto Life. A fine choice. Diggler has chosen KEEP IT MOVIN as his entrance music. Dirk Diggler 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Diggler.
Bitch! takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diggler throws a body kick that misses.
Bitch! throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diggler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bitch! counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Dirk Diggler has been cut.
Diggler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bitch! moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bitch! connects with a solid leg kick.
Rick James, Bitch! seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bitch! is looking to clinch but Diggler is avoiding it.
Diggler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bitch! misses with a low kick.
Diggler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bitch!.
Diggler tries to land a front kick but Bitch! steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bitch!'s corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bitch! duly obliges.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bitch!. That's going to slow Diggler down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitch! connects with an inside leg kick.
Bitch! bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diggler swings for the body but Bitch! moves out of range.
Bitch! avoids the body shot from Diggler.
Bitch! is looking to land body kicks.
Diggler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bitch! looks to land a left hand but Diggler moved out of range nicely.
Diggler just misses with a punch to the body.
Bitch! takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bitch! is looking to clinch but Diggler is avoiding it.
Bitch! throws a lazy right hand but Diggler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diggler, right into the meat.
Bitch! lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bitch! misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Bitch! misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitch! connects with a solid leg kick.
Diggler missing with a left hand there. Bitch! was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diggler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diggler misses with a left hand
and Bitch! counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Diggler misses with a body kick.
Bitch! tries a head kick but it misses.
Diggler throws a jab when Bitch! was well out of range.
Bitch! walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bitch! misses with a wild body shot.
Diggler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bitch! clobbers Diggler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A clash of legs there as Bitch! blocks the low kick.
Bitch! blocks a head kick by Diggler.
Bitch! wants to clinch up but Diggler keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bitch!.
Bitch! takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bitch! looks for the body kick but Diggler saw that one coming.
Bitch! scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bitch! moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diggler dips to his left and cracks Bitch! with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bitch!.
Bitch! connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diggler blocks the body kick.
Diggler looks to land a left hand but Bitch! moved out of range nicely.
Diggler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bitch! was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggler.
Bitch! tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diggler is able to avoid easily.
Bitch! catches Diggler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bitch! throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diggler checks a low kick from Bitch!.
Bitch! throws a head kick that misses.
Bitch! connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bitch! jabs at Diggler's body.
Bitch! throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bitch! scores with a nice right hand.
Diggler misses with a body shot.
Diggler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bitch! moves away.
Diggler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bitch! throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bitch! has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggler throws a solid leg kick but Bitch! takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diggler.
Bitch! tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diggler missing with a left hand there. Bitch! was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick James, Bitch! dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Diggler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bitch! will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bitch! moves out of range of the body kick.
Diggler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick by Diggler misses
and Bitch! counters with a stiff right hand.
Rick James, Bitch! is winning the standup battle so far.
Diggler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bitch! lands a high kick!
Bitch! fakes the leg kick and cracks Diggler in the body.
Bitch! moves out of range of the leg kick from Diggler.
Bitch! wants to clinch.
Diggler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bitch!. Bitch! obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Diggler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler moves out of range of the strikes.
Bitch! fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diggler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Bitch! misses.
Diggler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bitch! is out of range and Diggler settles back down.
Bitch! pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bitch! misses with a straight right.
Bitch! is looking to chop away at Diggler's legs.
Good work by Diggler as he checks the leg kick.
Bitch! connects with the punch.
Bitch! throws a shot to the body.
Diggler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bitch! wants to clinch but Diggler slips to the side
and Diggler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diggler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bitch! to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bitch! there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bitch! misses with a body shot.
Bitch! scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diggler connects with a solid leg kick.
Bitch! moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bitch! misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggler.
Diggler checks a leg kick.
Bitch! looks to land a right hand but Diggler moved out of range.
Diggler 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 bone on bone clash there as Bitch! blocks the leg kick.
Bitch! throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diggler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bitch! manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitch! fails to land with a series of punches.
Diggler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bitch!.
A good leg kick by Bitch!.
Bitch! tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bitch! fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bitch! lands a lovely overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diggler.
Bitch! comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diggler throws a body kick that misses.
Bitch! misses with a looping left.
Bitch! fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diggler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bitch! throws out the jab.
Jab from Bitch!.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bitch! 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 Diggler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diggler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler looks to land a body kick but Bitch! moved away.
Bitch! tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diggler is able to avoid easily.
Diggler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diggler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bitch!.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bitch! throws an overhand right that lands on Diggler's shoulder, as Diggler tries to avoid the shot.
Bitch! getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bitch! is looking to chop away at Diggler's legs.
Bitch! keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Diggler there.
Bitch! is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bitch! misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bitch! throws a low kick, looking for Diggler's leg but Diggler calmly moves out of range.
Bitch! gets a clinch.
Bitch! can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick James, Bitch! dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Diggler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diggler lands a body shot.
Diggler moves out of range as Bitch! strikes.
Diggler looks to land a left hand but Bitch! moved out of range nicely.
Diggler throws a chopping leg kick but Bitch! manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bitch! feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diggler's calf.
Bitch! fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diggler on the side of the head.
Diggler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bitch! pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diggler is out of range and Bitch! settles back down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diggler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bitch! misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diggler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bitch! throws a head punch that misses.
Diggler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitch! lands a right hand.
Bitch! blocks a body shot from Diggler.
Bitch! stalling in the clinch but Diggler improves position.
Diggler has had enough of the clinch but Bitch! keeps him there for the moment.
Bitch! displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diggler up against the cage.
Diggler tries to work over Bitch!'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bitch! lands with a light punch inside.
Bitch! misses with a punch on the inside.
Bitch! has a couple of punches blocked by Diggler.
Bitch! swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitch! can't break the clinch.
Bitch! misses with a punch to the body.
Diggler working aggressively here.
Bitch! is trying to maintain a safe position but Diggler gets an underhook and turns Bitch! into the cage.
Bitch! throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggler.
Diggler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bitch! is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bitch! misses with a punch on the inside.
Bitch! lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diggler slows down the pace here.
Bitch! blocks a body shot from Diggler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler is trying to break free.
Bitch! tries a body shot but Diggler blocks it.
Bitch! throws a head punch that misses.
Diggler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bitch! scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diggler as Bitch! tries to tie him up.
Bitch! prevents a body shot from Diggler.
Diggler tries a body shot but Bitch! blocks it.
Bitch! looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diggler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bitch!'s elbow.
Diggler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bitch! wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diggler misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bitch!.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitch! lands a shoulder strike.
Bitch! wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diggler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diggler avoids a wild elbow strike from Bitch!.
Bitch! has Diggler pressed against the cage, preventing Diggler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diggler prevents a body shot from Bitch!.
Diggler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bitch! misses with a punch to the body.
Bitch! creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diggler's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Bitch! - that landed with a thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggler can't find room to land a body shot as Bitch! controls the action.
Bitch! digs a right hand underneath Diggler's ribcage. Diggler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diggler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bitch! scores with a hook to the body.
Diggler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick James, Bitch! clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Diggler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diggler looks for the body kick but Bitch! saw that one coming.
Bitch! wants to clinch.
Bitch! ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggler moves away.
Diggler lands a jab to Bitch!'s midsection.
A combination from Bitch! does no damage.
Bitch! throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diggler slips a straight right by Bitch!.
Diggler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diggler avoids the body shot from Bitch!.
Nice defenses there by Diggler.
Some bone on bone action there as Diggler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diggler throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Bitch!.
Diggler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Bitch! misses.
Diggler throws a jab but it's blocked by Bitch!.
Bitch! misses with a looping right.
Bitch! rushes Diggler and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bitch!.
Bitch!'s corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diggler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bitch! is out of range.
Bitch! throws a low kick, looking for Diggler's leg but Diggler calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Diggler misses.
Bitch! throws a leg kick which misses Diggler's front leg but catches the back leg as Diggler tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitch! throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diggler.
Bitch! shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diggler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bitch! throws a one two combo.
Diggler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bitch!.
Bitch! ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggler moves away.
Diggler tries to land a front kick but Bitch! steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diggler looks to land a right hand but Bitch! moved out of range.
Diggler staying out of range there.
Diggler throws a low kick, looking for Bitch!'s leg but Bitch! calmly moves out of range.
Bitch! dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diggler. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitch! is looking to clinch but Diggler is avoiding it.
Bitch! closes the distance and clinches.
Diggler blocks a body shot from Bitch!.
Bitch! throws a head punch that misses.
Bitch! tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggler's elbow.
Diggler tries to break free but Bitch! pushes him back against the cage.
Diggler lands a left hand.
Diggler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diggler missing with knees to the body.
Come on Diggler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bitch! goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bitch! fails to land.
Rick James, Bitch! has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bitch! lands a shoulder strike.
Diggler tries to break the clinch but Bitch! is controlling the position.
Bitch! throws a head punch that misses.
Bitch! gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bitch! keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diggler's efforts to push away.
Diggler throws a head punch that misses.
Bitch! lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Dirk Diggler's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bitch! slowing the pace effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bitch!'s efforts to push away.
Bitch! doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick James, Bitch! had his way with Dirk Diggler in that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Diggler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bitch! throws a hook but Diggler avoids it easily.
Bitch! dodges the punch combination from Diggler.
Diggler slips under a jab.
Diggler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bitch!.
Bitch! closes the distance and clinches.
Diggler looking to slow down the pace here.
Diggler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bitch! looks to land a right hand but Diggler moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bitch!.
Diggler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bitch!.
Diggler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bitch! throws out the jab.
Diggler misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler missing with a left hand there. Bitch! was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bitch! throws a head kick that misses.
Bitch! is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diggler can do to turn this around?
Bitch! looks to land a left hand but Diggler moved out of range nicely.
Diggler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch lands to the side of Diggler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bitch!.
Bitch! dips to his left and cracks Diggler with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggler. Bitch! does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bitch! has managed to clinch.
Diggler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diggler tries a body shot but Bitch! blocks it.
Bitch! lands a body punch.
Dirk Diggler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler lands a nice shot to the body.
Bitch! tries to throw a body punch but Diggler avoids it by throwing Bitch! back against the cage.
Diggler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bitch!.
Diggler prevents a body shot from Bitch!.
Bitch! avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Diggler.
Bitch! just leaning against Diggler, taking a breather.
Bitch! blocks a body shot from Diggler.
Bitch! tries a body shot but Diggler blocks it.
Bitch! trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bitch!.
Bitch! on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitch! tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diggler blocks an elbow strike from Bitch!.
Bitch! lands a nice uppercut.
Bitch! managing to block the knees to the body from Diggler.
Diggler is trying to break the clinch but Bitch! is controlling him.
Bitch! scores with a shoulder strike.
The cut above Dirk Diggler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bitch! just leaning against Diggler, taking a breather.
Diggler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Bitch! tenderised Diggler's leg. Diggler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bitch! throws a leg kick which misses Diggler's front leg but catches the back leg as Diggler tries to avoid it.
Diggler misses with a low kick as Bitch! jumps back.
Bitch! cracks Diggler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler misses with a two punch combination.
Diggler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bitch! blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bitch!.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bitch! lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bitch! looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bitch! throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diggler staying out of range there.
Bitch! motions for Diggler to come forward. Bitch! throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bitch!'s hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diggler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bitch! scrambles back to his feet.
Diggler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diggler cracks Bitch! with a good jab.
Diggler takes a swing at Bitch!'s ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick James, Bitch! showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bitch! has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Rick James, Bitch!!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Rick James, Bitch!!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Rick James, Bitch!!
Rick James, Bitch! wins by unanimous decision!
Rick James, Bitch! retains his light heavyweight title!
Rick James, Bitch! really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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