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NWO 16 Round two PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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136 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Dirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirt keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberts tries to keep at a distance but Dirt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roberts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roberts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dirt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chuck Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dirt misses with a few strikes there.
Roberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roberts tries to clinch but Dirt is having none of it.
Roberts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roberts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dirt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Dirt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roberts tries to clinch up.
Dirt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roberts pinned against the cage. Roberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Dirt does no damage.
Dirt stuffs the takedown.
Joe Dirt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Roberts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts scores with a hook to the body. Dirt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roberts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dirt tries to avoid it but Roberts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dirt to the ground. Dirt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Roberts.
Roberts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roberts is defended easily by Dirt.
Roberts looks gassed!
Dirt misses with a straight right.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dirt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.
Dirt instigates a clinch.
Dirt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roberts's waist but Roberts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dirt off to one side.
Roberts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dirt feints and as Roberts raises his hands in defense, Dirt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
Dirt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dirt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dirt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Roberts is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dirt, into his guard.
Roberts wants to get up but he can't break Dirt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts pushes down on Dirt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dirt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roberts throwing shots but Dirt is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirt is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roberts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Dirt dodges it nicely.
Roberts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Dirt uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Roberts dominated that round.
That's time! Dirt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roberts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roberts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roberts digs a good hook to Dirt's body.
Roberts connects with a right hand. Dirt shakes it off.
Roberts shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Roberts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Roberts is keen to just control but Dirt is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is taking a breather. Dirt 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.
Roberts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dirt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roberts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roberts controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chuck Roberts was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dirt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roberts.
Dirt clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Dirt won't allow it.
Dirt manages to break the clinch.
Roberts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dirt. Dirt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roberts.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dirt under the eye.
Dirt looks to throw the jab but Roberts is out of range.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dirt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe Dirt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Roberts.
A combination from Roberts does no damage.
Joe Dirt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dirt shoots in and gets a takedown into Roberts's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dirt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dirt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dirt 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirt 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.
Dirt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roberts has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dirt stopping the sweep attempt from Roberts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roberts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dirt has Roberts in his guard.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Dirt keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Roberts wants to clinch.
Jab by Roberts.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dirt tries to clinch up but Roberts circles away and keeps his distance.
Dirt keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dirt.
Roberts tries to clinch up but Dirt circles away and keeps his distance.
Dirt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dirt misses with a hook.
Roberts dives in and grabs Dirt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dirt pushes down on Roberts's head and hops out.
Roberts throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dirt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Roberts is in Dirt's guard.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts wants to stand but Dirt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dirt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberts has managed to get both his arms back between Dirt's legs - danger averted.
Chuck Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Dirt keeps moving.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
Roberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chuck Roberts hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Good shot there by Roberts.
Chuck Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roberts throws a combination. Dirt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Roberts wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Dirt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberts cracks Dirt with a good jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dirt is defended easily by Roberts.
Roberts lands a nice hook to Dirt's body. Dirt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts stuns Dirt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Roberts. Beautiful body shot.
Dirt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dirt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.
Roberts pulls Dirt in close to his closed guard and prevents Dirt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dirt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Roberts is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dirt, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Dirt is keeping the position.
Dirt looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Roberts has picked Dirt up and slammed him! Dirt can't keep hold of the triangle and Roberts manages to pass to side control!
Joe Dirt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dirt dodges the ground and pound from Roberts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Roberts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roberts winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Roberts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frodo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Austin Worner was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frodo Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Worner!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worner fails with the takedown
and Baggins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Baggins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baggins has passed into half guard!
Worner is looking to escape.
Worner won't allow Baggins to pass to mount.
Worner wants to control but Baggins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baggins connects with a nice short shot to Worner's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner wants to improve his position but Baggins is controlling well.
Baggins is looking for a kimura here.
Worner is looking for a sweep. Baggins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baggins lands a nice short elbow.
Worner tries to get to full guard but Baggins has control of the leg.
Baggins controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Worner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Baggins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baggins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Worner on the ground.
Baggins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Frodo Baggins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Baggins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baggins lands in his opponent's guard.
Baggins controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins preventing the sweep.
Baggins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baggins wants to pass the guard but Worner is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Worner working for a triangle but Baggins defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baggins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frodo Baggins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baggins throws a head kick that misses.
Baggins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Worner tries to roll over but Baggins keeps him under control.
Frodo Baggins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Worner gets full guard.
Worner pushes a forearm under Baggins's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Baggins is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Austin Worner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Super Macho Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Shmizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macho Man comes to the cage accompanied by Macho Man. The key to victory for Super Macho Man has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Super Macho Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jin Shmizu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shmizu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macho Man.
Macho Man misses with an uppercut.
Macho Man throws a hook to the side of Shmizu's head but Shmizu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Macho Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Macho Man works the jab nicely.
Macho Man misses with a straight right.
Macho Man looks to throw the jab but Shmizu is out of range.
Macho Man throws a looping overhand right but Shmizu ducks down to avoid it.
Shmizu moves into the clinch.
Shmizu stalling in the clinch.
Macho Man wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shmizu manages to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shmizu pulls Macho Man in close to prevent any damage.
Macho Man wants to stand but Shmizu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shmizu has Macho Man pulled in close to control his posture.
Macho Man has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Shmizu to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Macho Man is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Shmizu pulls down on the head and he's put Macho Man to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jin Shmizu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cardio Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Mendonca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes into the arena with Skrillex - Bangarang blaring out of the sound system. Taylor Mendonca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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171 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cardio Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Mendonca!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendonca slaps away a takedown attempt from Machine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendonca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machine but Machine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendonca.
Cardio Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendonca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendonca somewhat.
Cardio Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Mendonca.
Machine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machine tries for a takedown but Mendonca sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendonca.
Mendonca wants to clinch.
Machine scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Machine is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mendonca can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine is in the full mount, landing strikes.
It looks like Taylor Mendonca has been cut.
Machine unloading with bombs!
Mendonca is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Machine is landing with some decent strikes but Mendonca is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mendonca looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mendonca's face.
Mendonca is rocked!
The cut above Taylor Mendonca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Mendonca goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Machine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cardio Machine!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cardio Machine made sure he mentioned ANABOLIC **160** LAUNDRY, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Antonio Gonzalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan has chosen Hulkamania as his entrance music. Jose Antonio Gonzalo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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298 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Antonio Gonzalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hogan .
Hogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hogan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gonzalo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hogan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonzalo is just riding it out for now. Hogan eventually gives up the hold.
Hogan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gonzalo sees it coming and defends easily.
Hogan is working for a kimura but Gonzalo is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalo is looking to improve his position.
Gonzalo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hogan on the ground.
Hogan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hogan is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalo is trying to stand up here but Hogan is controlling him well.
Hogan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hogan is looking for a kimura but Gonzalo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hogan to get the leverage.
Gonzalo won't allow Hogan to pass to mount.
Hogan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gonzalo defends it well.
Hogan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hogan looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan 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.
Gonzalo controlling the position for now.
Hogan seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hogan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gonzalo wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan is pressing down on Gonzalo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gonzalo is holding on for now.
Gonzalo is defending against the submission attempts here by Hogan .
Gonzalo tries to kick Hogan off but Hogan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzalo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gonzalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hogan leaves his chin hanging out and Gonzalo seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hogan crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Antonio Gonzalo!
After winning the bout, Jose Antonio Gonzalo 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 Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Zander Givens was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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207 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zander Givens !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Black.
Givens looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
No luck for Black with that takedown attempt.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Givens tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Givens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but Givens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Black forces Givens back against the cage and clinches.
Black decides to pull guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Givens stops Black from standing up.
Givens drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Black dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Black is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Givens is looking to stand up but Black isn't so interested in that idea.
Givens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Black controlling from the top position.
Black decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black scores with a shot to the body.
Black closes the distance and clinches.
Black breaks from the clinch.
Black lands a glancing blow to the side of Givens 's head.
It looks like Zander Givens has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Black duly obliges.
Black throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Givens was covering up waiting for the punch and Black finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Givens is rocked!
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Givens on the ground.
Black postures up in Givens 's guard and throws a big left but Givens blocks it.
Givens is still in real trouble! Can Black finish him?
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Black advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Black's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Black in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Givens looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Black turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Black!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hasan Hasan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hippo Maimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hasan Hasan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hasan Hasan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hippo Maimer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maimer tries to bum rush Hasan with a series of wild strikes but Hasan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hasan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maimer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Maimer does it's job there.
It looks like Hasan Hasan has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasan misses with a takedown attempt
and Maimer counters with a three punch combo that has Hasan backing up. Hasan nods at Maimer to acknowledge the strikes.
Hasan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maimer counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasan Hasan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasan is breathing heavily.
Hasan seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Maimer shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Hasan is backing up but Maimer catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Hasan covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Maimer Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hippo Maimer! Hippo Maimer retains his super heavyweight title!
Hippo Maimer made sure to mention his sponsor, New World Order Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alaskan Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beard Scallywags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assassin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Skrillex - Summit. Scallywags has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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255 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alaskan Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beard Scallywags!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scallywags drops Assassin with a beautiful combination! Assassin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Scallywags is looking for the KO!
It looks like Alaskan Assassin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assassin circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Scallywags. Assassin falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Scallywags!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beard Scallywags!
Post fight, an emotional Beard Scallywags said 'I want to thank my sponsor, New World Order Clothing. No one is touching this belt!! NO ONE!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indiana Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murilo Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Indiana Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Hartmann.
Hartmann lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Indiana Jones has been cut.
Jones is looking to clinch but Hartmann is avoiding it.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones tries for a takedown but Hartmann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hartmann throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hartmann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hartmann is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Hartmann circles away and we're back to standing.
Hartmann scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartmann lands with a shot to the body.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Hartmann counters with a straight right hand.
Jones is rocked!
Hartmann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murilo Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Indiana Jones.
Hartmann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hartmann wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hartmann finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Hartmann scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones tries to clinch
letting Hartmann counter with a right hand.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Hartmann finish him?
Jones looks gassed!
Hartmann fakes the body blow, causing Jones to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jones goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murilo Hartmann!
A victorious Murilo Hartmann 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Puzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Givens has chosen Slaughtered as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tommy Givens is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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209 lbs
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vito Puzo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Givens !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puzo tries to clinch but Givens moves away
and Puzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puzo shoots in looking for a takedown but Givens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Puzo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Puzo tries to clinch but Givens moves away
and Givens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Givens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Puzo's head.
Puzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Givens misses with a few strikes there.
Puzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Givens throws out the jab.
Puzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puzo shoots in for a takedown but Givens shows good takedown defense.
Givens scores with a decent looking hook.
Puzo misses with a takedown
and Givens counters with a series of strikes. Puzo will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Puzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Givens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Givens wants it to stay on the feet.
Puzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Givens circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puzo misses with a looping left.
Givens throws a lazy right hand but Puzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Givens . Those never looked like landing.
Tommy Givens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Givens throws a series of strikes that have Puzo backpedaling.
No joy there for Givens , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puzo tries for a takedown but Givens circles away easily
and Givens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puzo is breathing heavily.
Puzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Givens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Givens lands with a straight right. Puzo didn't see that one coming.
Nice jab there from Givens .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puzo darts in trying to clinch
and Puzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Givens .
Givens scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice jab there from Givens .
A jab lands there for Givens .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puzo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Givens might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Givens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Puzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Puzo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Puzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Givens does no damage.
Tommy Givens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Givens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Givens misses with the combination.
Givens is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Puzo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Givens jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Puzo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Givens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Puzo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A good leg kick by Givens .
Puzo with a poor takedown
and Givens counters with a stiff right hand.
Puzo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Puzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givens misses with an uppercut
and Puzo counters with a two punch combo.
Givens misses with a straight left.
Puzo tries for a takedown but Givens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Givens missing with a left hand there. Puzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Givens .
Nice shot lands for Givens .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Givens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puzo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Givens scores with the left hand. Puzo knows he should have avoided that one.
Puzo misses with a takedown attempt - Givens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Givens throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Givens dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Givens lands with an overhand left.
Givens cracks Puzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vito Puzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puzo shoots and misses
and Puzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tommy Givens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puzo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Puzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Givens throws the left hand but Puzo avoids the punch easily.
Puzo misses with a takedown attempt - Givens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Givens throws a right hand that Puzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Puzo also avoids with ease.
Puzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Puzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Givens throws a hook but Puzo avoids it easily.
Puzo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Givens counters with a nice low kick that buckles Puzo's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Givens .
Givens throws a hook to the side of Puzo's head but Puzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puzo tries to clinch but Givens moves away
and Givens counters with a straight right hand.
Givens scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Givens is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Puzo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puzo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Puzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Givens . Givens obviously looking to wear him down.
Puzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Givens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Puzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Givens scores with a sloppy right hand. Puzo should have avoided that one.
Donk. Givens catches Puzo right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Givens finds it's way through Puzo's defenses.
No joy there for Givens , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Givens throws a jab when Puzo was well out of range.
Puzo defending well as Givens loads up on a big left hand.
Puzo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Givens lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Puzo backs up against the cage.
Puzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Givens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Givens .
Givens misses with an uppercut. Puzo saw that one coming.
Puzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Givens counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens scores with a jab.
Givens throws out a loose jab but Puzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Givens works the jab nicely.
Givens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Givens counters with a low kick, right behind Puzo 's knee.
Puzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Givens counter with a right hand.
Puzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Givens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Puzo slips a jab from Givens .
Givens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Puzo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Puzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Givens lands with a nice combination. Puzo backs away looking to recover.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Puzo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Givens clobbers Puzo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puzo with a poor takedown
and Givens counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Givens . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Givens .
Givens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Puzo back to the cage. Givens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Givens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Givens lands a two punch combo.
Puzo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Givens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Givens .
Puzo tries to clinch but Givens is having none of it.
Puzo moves in looking to clinch but Givens pushes him off.
Givens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puzo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Givens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Givens counters with a straight right hand.
Puzo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens misses with a straight left.
Puzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Givens .
Givens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Puzo tries to clinch
and Givens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Givens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Puzo on the side of the head.
Givens throws a hook but Puzo avoids it easily.
Givens misses the jab.
Givens connects with a nice looking jab.
Puzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Givens scores with a four punch combination!
Puzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puzo shoots and misses
and Givens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Givens lands with an overhand left.
Givens cracks Puzo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Givens misses with a hook. Puzo ducked under it nicely.
Puzo darts in trying to clinch
and Givens counters with a three punch combo that has Puzo backing up. Puzo nods at Givens to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Puzo shoots and misses
and Givens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Puzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Givens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Puzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Givens circles away.
Puzo shoots and misses
and Givens counters with a straight right hand.
Tommy Givens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Givens .
Givens connects with a crisp jab.
Givens scores with a jab. Puzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Puzo walks into a straight right hand from Givens .
Givens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice combination there by Givens .
Puzo with a poor takedown
and Givens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Givens closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Givens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Givens .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givens misses with a few strikes there.
Puzo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Givens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Puzo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Givens scores with a decent looking hook.
Givens looks to land a combination. Puzo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Givens 's waist but Givens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puzo off to one side.
Givens throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Givens clobbers Puzo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Puzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vito Puzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puzo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Givens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Givens 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Givens ! Tommy Givens retains his light heavyweight title!
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