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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saeid Mohammadpourkarkarragh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Hooker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mohammadpourkarkarragh might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Dictator - Mohammadpourkarkarragh Motherfucker. Hooker has chosen The Battle Hymn Of The Republic as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Joseph Hooker enters the cage!
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288 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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280 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Saeid Mohammadpourkarkarragh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Hooker!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohammadpourkarkarragh misses with a left hand
and Hooker counters with a nice uppercut.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hooker has time to react.
It looks like Joseph Hooker has been cut.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh throws a poor cross that misses
and Hooker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Saeid Mohammadpourkarkarragh has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mohammadpourkarkarragh. Hooker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh moves out of range as Hooker strikes.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh moves out of range as Hooker strikes.
Some wild striking there from Hooker.
Hooker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hooker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mohammadpourkarkarragh.
Some wild striking there from Hooker.
Saeid Mohammadpourkarkarragh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh sizes up Hooker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Mohammadpourkarkarragh.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh looks to throw the jab but Hooker is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab by Mohammadpourkarkarragh.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh lands the left hand.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Hooker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That has opened up Joseph Hooker's cut even more.
Hooker looks to land a left hand but Mohammadpourkarkarragh moved out of range nicely.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice jab there from Mohammadpourkarkarragh.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hooker's hands.
The cut above Joseph Hooker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh avoids the body shot from Hooker.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hooker looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hooker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hooker misses the jab.
Hooker throws a big shot that misses.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh scores with a one two! Hooker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh moves out of range of the strikes.
Hooker ducks right into an uppercut from Mohammadpourkarkarragh.
Joseph Hooker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hooker throws a series of punches but Mohammadpourkarkarragh moves out of range.
Hooker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Hooker misses.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hooker sprawling to the canvas! Hooker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mohammadpourkarkarragh finish him?!
Hooker is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joseph Hooker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Saeid Mohammadpourkarkarragh!
Saeid Mohammadpourkarkarragh tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dragonovish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Komissarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Dragonovish could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrei Komissarov's chin.
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Dragonovish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Komissarov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komissarov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dragonovish cracks Komissarov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dragonovish fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Komissarov to the ground. Dragonovish is now in Komissarov's guard.
Dragonovish postures up.
Dragonovish in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Komissarov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Komissarov is looking to sinch up a triangle. Dragonovish throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Komissarov's body to avoid the submission. Komissarov has instead reached around Dragonovish's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Komissarov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrei Komissarov!
After winning the bout, Andrei Komissarov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blood Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malal Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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236 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blood Bane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malal Prime!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bane thumps Prime with a low kick.
Prime walks into a left hand.
Prime shoots in for a double leg but Bane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bane keeps the fight on the outside.
Bane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Prime.
Bane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malal Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bane sprawls well. Bane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prime gets slowly back to his feet.
Prime throws a body kick that misses
and Bane counters with a low kick, right behind Prime 's knee.
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!
Prime looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bane is fending him off so far but Prime persists. Nope, Bane circles away and we're back to standing.
Blood Bane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malal Prime.
Prime closes the distance and pushes Bane back into the cage.
Bane tries to throw a body punch but Prime avoids it by throwing Bane back against the cage.
Prime throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bane blocks it with crossed arms.
Bane misses with a body punch.
Bane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Prime.
A nice left hand lands by Bane.
Bane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Prime.
Bane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prime's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Bane.
Bane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prime prevents a body shot from Bane.
Bane lands a left hand.
Prime is looking for a takedown.
Bane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Prime looks gassed!
Bane lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bane pushes Prime back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bane lands an uppercut.
Bane misses with a punch to the body.
Bane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bane tries to throw a body punch but Prime avoids it by throwing Bane back against the cage.
Bane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prime's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Prime is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bane misses with a body punch.
Prime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bane avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane misses with a punch to the body.
Prime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bane avoids it.
Bane lands a shoulder strike.
Bane tries to throw a body punch but Prime avoids it by throwing Bane back against the cage.
Bane tries to throw a body punch but Prime avoids it by throwing Bane back against the cage.
Bane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
Bane lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prime's elbow.
Prime has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bane tries to throw a body punch but Prime avoids it by throwing Bane back against the cage.
Prime is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Bane.
Bane digs a right hand underneath Prime's ribcage. Prime let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prime takes a shot to the head.
Bane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
Bane can't find room to land a body shot as Prime controls the action.
Bane pushes Prime back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prime is rocked!
Bane dips a shoulder and cracks Prime with a mighty uppercut! Prime falls back against the cage and Bane unloads with a barrage of strikes! Prime is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bane screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blood Bane!
An out of breath Blood Bane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Snake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaiden Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Skrillex / Bangarang. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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282 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dutch Snake Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaiden Speed!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snake Hunter stuns Speed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snake Hunter avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speed. Snake Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Speed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Speed.
Nice sprawl there from Speed as Snake Hunter shoots in.
Speed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snake Hunter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snake Hunter is breathing heavily.
Speed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snake Hunter. Snake Hunter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Dutch Snake Hunter has been cut.
Speed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Speed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Snake Hunter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snake Hunter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Speed defends it nicely.
Speed drops Snake Hunter with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Snake Hunter looks back up at him and smiles so Speed waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Snake Hunter is rocked!
Speed is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Speed avoids the body shot from Snake Hunter.
Snake Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speed.
Snake Hunter walks into a stiff left hand from Speed.
Speed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snake Hunter.
Speed throws a lazy head kick
and Speed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Speed swats away the attempt to clinch by Snake Hunter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snake Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Speed misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snake Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Snake Hunter.
Snake Hunter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dutch Snake Hunter's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snake Hunter closes the distance and clinches up with Speed, looking for a takedown. Snake Hunter pushes Speed against the cage but Speed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dutch Snake Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snake Hunter fails with the takedown.
Snake Hunter moves into range and clinches up with Speed.
Snake Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snake Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snake Hunter's elbow.
Speed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snake Hunter lands with a left to the head.
Snake Hunter has picked Speed up - he's going for a ride! Snake Hunter dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speed trying to control from the bottom.
Speed tries to roll over but Snake Hunter keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Speed is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake Hunter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Snake Hunter trying to control from half guard but Speed is working away.
Speed looks like he's trying to stand up.
Snake Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snake Hunter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Speed trying to control but Snake Hunter postures up.
Speed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Speed is on top in guard.
Snake Hunter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Speed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake Hunter is keeping the position for now.
Speed trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Speed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dutch Snake Hunter's cut.
That's time! Snake Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Speed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Speed lands a big head kick that sends Snake Hunter tumbling to the mat! Speed takes a step backwards and waves Snake Hunter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Snake Hunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snake Hunter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Speed's waist but Speed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snake Hunter off to one side.
Snake Hunter seems to have got his legs back now.
Snake Hunter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Snake Hunter moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Snake Hunter misses.
Speed fakes the leg kick and cracks Snake Hunter in the body.
Speed defending well as Snake Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
Speed punishes Snake Hunter's body with a nice straight punch.
Snake Hunter avoids a kick to the body.
Snake Hunter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Speed but Speed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Speed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake Hunter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A solid body kick from Speed.
Snake Hunter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dutch Snake Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Speed throws a push kick but Snake Hunter slaps the foot to one side.
Snake Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.
Speed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Snake Hunter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dutch Snake Hunter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kaiden Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snake Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Speed.
Speed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snake Hunter gets a clinch.
Snake Hunter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snake Hunter.
Speed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Speed swings wildly with an uppercut but Snake Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snake Hunter tries to land a knee to the head but Speed blocks with his arms.
Snake Hunter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Speed blocks a body shot from Snake Hunter.
Speed holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Snake Hunter tries to land knees in the clinch but Speed avoids the damage to the body.
Speed lands a nice shot to the body.
Speed holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Snake Hunter misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Speed.
Speed is stalling here.
Speed breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed scores with a kick to the midsection.
Speed takes a swing at Snake Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Speed scores with a jab. Snake Hunter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jeez, Dutch Snake Hunter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Snake Hunter gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kaiden Speed!
Kaiden Speed looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Daaamn that was stupid fun!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holyfield comes into the arena with RAWR blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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225 lbs
16 - 16 - 0 |
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25
236 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield misses with a wild body shot.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Holyfield.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holyfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Holyfield back into the cage.
Holyfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Holyfield to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holyfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Holyfield.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Holyfield.
Jones looks gassed!
Holyfield pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holyfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Josh Jones has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Holyfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holyfield drops Jones onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jones is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right hook to the body lands for Holyfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holyfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Holyfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holyfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holyfield throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Holyfield lands a big right hand that sends Jones crashing to the mat! Holyfield stays standing though and waves Jones back to his feet!
Jones is rocked!
Joe Holyfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Holyfield comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Jones falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Jones was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Holyfield!
Joe Holyfield gave a mention to Amsterdam in London 95% Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Repo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Repo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane throws a low kick, looking for Repo's leg but Repo calmly moves out of range.
Repo misses with an uppercut
and Clegane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clegane catches Repo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clegane moves out of range of the strikes.
Clegane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Repo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clegane.
Clegane misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Clegane.
Repo ducks under a wild hook from Clegane.
Clegane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Repo on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Clegane as he connects with a hook.
Clegane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clegane throws a lazy body kick
and Repo counters with a straight right hand.
Repo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Repo misses its intended target.
Repo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clegane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Repo momentarily.
Repo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clegane finds it's way round the side to connect with Repo's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clegane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clegane jabs Repo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Repo tries to move into range but Clegane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Repo.
Repo walks into a straight right hand from Clegane.
A cross from Clegane lands.
Repo throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Clegane to counter with a crisp jab.
Repo digs a good hook to Clegane's body.
Clegane lands a nice shot that snaps Repo's head back.
Clegane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Repo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clegane cracks Repo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Repo looks gassed!
Repo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Repo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clegane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Repo's head.
Clegane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Repo's hands.
Clegane thuds a left hand into Repo's body.
Repo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Repo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clegane cracks Repo with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Repo tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Clegane pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Repo is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Clegane!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Guevara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Borgato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guevara comes into the arena with A Dios le Pido blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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263 lbs
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276 lbs
17 - 8 - 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
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ernesto Guevara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luca Borgato!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guevara throws the kick towards the body but Borgato avoids it.
Guevara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guevara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guevara misses with a leg kick.
Borgato defending well as Guevara loads up on a big left hand.
Guevara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Borgato circles away.
Guevara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guevara misses with a hook. Borgato ducked under it nicely.
Borgato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Guevara misses the target.
Borgato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Borgato throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Guevara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borgato.
Borgato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Borgato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Guevara misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guevara misses with a left hand
and Borgato counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Guevara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guevara looks to land a body kick but Borgato moved away.
Borgato plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Ernesto Guevara has been cut.
Borgato moves away from the strike by Guevara.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guevara.
Borgato throws a body punch but Guevara moves out of range.
Borgato throws a body kick that misses.
Guevara throws a chopping leg kick but Borgato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Borgato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borgato is looking to slow Guevara down with leg kicks.
Borgato moves away from the strike by Guevara.
Borgato slips under a jab from Guevara.
Borgato is looking to land body kicks.
Guevara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borgato throws a jab but it's blocked by Guevara.
Borgato tries to clinch but Guevara is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guevara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Borgato is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guevara swings for the body but Borgato moves out of range.
Guevara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Borgato.
Guevara on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Borgato tries to clinch but Guevara is having none of it.
Borgato cracks a nice hook into Guevara's ribs.
Guevara is breathing heavily.
Borgato lands a lovely overhand right.
Luca Borgato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borgato misses with a low kick.
Borgato takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Borgato throws a leg kick but Guevara sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Borgato.
A swing and a miss from Guevara.
Borgato wants to clinch.
Borgato clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgato lands a nice elbow.
A shot in the inside from Borgato.
Guevara is trying to break free.
Borgato working aggressively here.
Guevara swings wildly with an uppercut but Borgato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guevara takes a shot to the head.
Borgato misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guevara.
Borgato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guevara backwards.
Borgato throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guevara.
Guevara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guevara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guevara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guevara misses with a straight left.
Guevara is looking to score with low kicks.
Guevara scores with a nice head shot.
Guevara misses with a few strikes there.
Guevara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guevara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guevara keeps Borgato at a distance using the push kick.
Guevara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Borgato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guevara.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guevara throws the left hand but Borgato avoids the punch easily.
Borgato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Guevara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Borgato throws a head kick but Guevara moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Borgato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Guevara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Guevara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Borgato. That did some damage!
Guevara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borgato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borgato throws a leg kick but Guevara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Guevara connects with the punch.
Guevara misses with the combination.
Guevara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Guevara connects with a looping right hand.
Borgato throws a leg kick but Guevara checks it.
Nice body kick from Borgato.
Guevara connects with a right hand. Borgato shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borgato slips a jab from Guevara.
Borgato slips a straight right by Guevara.
Guevara misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Guevara misses its intended target.
Guevara misses with a straight right.
Borgato is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Guevara rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgato connects with a solid leg kick.
Borgato throws a body punch but Guevara moves out of range.
Luca Borgato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borgato swings for the body but Guevara moves out of range.
A cross from Borgato lands.
Guevara swats away the attempt to clinch by Borgato.
Borgato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guevara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Borgato connects with a solid leg kick.
Borgato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Guevara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guevara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Borgato but Borgato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borgato looks for the body kick but Guevara saw that one coming.
Borgato cracks the inside of Guevara's front leg.
Borgato misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgato throws the left hand but Guevara avoids the punch easily.
Borgato tries to bum rush Guevara with a series of wild strikes but Guevara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A solid leg kick lands there for Borgato.
Guevara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Guevara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guevara.
Borgato moves in looking to clinch but Guevara pushes him off.
Guevara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borgato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guevara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Borgato. Borgato circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Borgato misses with a kick to the body.
Guevara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Borgato misses with a low kick as Guevara jumps back.
Nice uppercut lands for Borgato. That snapped Guevara's head back.
Ernesto Guevara's cut is getting worse.
Borgato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borgato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guevara throws a shot from downtown. Borgato moves away and avoids it.
Borgato cracks the inside of Guevara's front leg.
Borgato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borgato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Borgato checks a leg kick.
Guevara 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.
Borgato throws a head kick that misses.
Borgato lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guevara throws a sloppy head kick and Borgato moves out of range easily.
Guevara swats away the attempt to clinch by Borgato.
Guevara misses with a hook.
Guevara moves out of range of the leg kick from Borgato.
Borgato forces Guevara back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guevara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borgato tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guevara avoids it.
Borgato pushes Guevara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ernesto Guevara's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Borgato lands a knee to the body.
Borgato throws an elbow but it misses.
Borgato blocking some punches.
Borgato looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Borgato tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guevara avoids it.
Guevara dodges an elbow strike from Borgato.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guevara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Borgato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guevara.
Borgato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guevara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Borgato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Guevara'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. And we move into the final round!
Nice body kick from Borgato.
Borgato cracks Guevara with a good jab.
Guevara takes a swing at Borgato's ribcage but misses.
Borgato throws a front kick that sends Guevara stumbling back into the cage.
Borgato is looking to land body kicks.
Borgato misses with a jab to the body
and Guevara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Borgato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guevara's sensitive parts.
Borgato lands a head kick. Guevara smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borgato is looking to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Borgato 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 Guevara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guevara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Guevara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Borgato.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borgato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guevara moves away.
Borgato misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guevara misses the body punch
and Borgato makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Guevara throws a head kick that misses.
Borgato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Borgato lands with an overhand left.
Borgato throws a head kick but Guevara moves out of range.
Borgato has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Borgato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Borgato walks into a straight right hand from Guevara.
A slapping leg kick lands for Borgato.
Guevara throws a leg kick which misses Borgato's front leg but catches the back leg as Borgato tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Borgato.
Borgato lands a head kick!
Jeez, Ernesto Guevara's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Borgato thows a body kick. Guevara tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ernesto Guevara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgato misses with a double jab
and Guevara counters with a nice body kick.
Borgato keeps Guevara at a distance using the push kick.
Guevara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Borgato connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ernesto Guevara's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luca Borgato!
Luca Borgato took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brute for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonying Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tonying Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Fowler!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Fowler.
Fowler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Legend on the side of the head.
Legend swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fowler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Legend forces Fowler back against the cage and clinches.
Legend has Fowler pressed against the cage.
Legend manages to break the clinch.
Legend scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Fowler avoids the head kick by Legend.
Fowler cracks Legend with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fowler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fowler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legend.
Fowler works over Legend's head and body with a nice combination.
Fowler throws a nice looking combination but Legend bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Legend tries to land a leg kick but Fowler saw it coming and moves away.
Legend shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fowler eats them both and turns towards Legend to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Legend moves away from the strike by Fowler.
Fowler misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Fowler misses.
A combination from Fowler does no damage.
Fowler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Legend misses with a few strikes there.
Fowler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Legend sprawls well. Legend wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fowler gets slowly back to his feet.
Fowler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Legend doesn't manage to clinch there - Fowler circles away.
Fowler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Legend counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fowler's knee momentarily.
Fowler lands with a right hand.
Legend moves into range and clinches up with Fowler.
Fowler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Legend misses with a low kick.
Legend scores with a hook.
Fowler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fowler throws a nice looking combination but Legend bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fowler throws an overhand right that lands on Legend's shoulder, as Legend tries to avoid the shot.
Fowler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fowler is looking to land body kicks.
Legend scores with a nice head shot.
Fowler looks for the body kick but Legend saw that one coming.
Legend circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Fowler. Those never looked like landing.
Legend with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fowler to score with a decent uppercut.
Legend throws a sloppy head kick and Fowler moves out of range easily.
Fowler scores with a hook to the body. Legend takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Legend.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fowler.
Legend lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fowler circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Fowler does no damage.
Fowler looks to land a combination but Legend avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legend. Fowler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legend drops his hands momentarily and Fowler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fowler stalks Legend and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Legend's face. Legend staggers backwards, shaken.
Fowler moves out of range of the body kick from Legend.
Legend avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fowler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Legend swivels and escapes.
Legend connects with a crisp jab.
Fowler looks to land a combination but Legend avoids it well.
Fowler connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legend lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fowler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Legend counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend misses with a wild body shot.
Legend blocks a head kick by Fowler.
Tonying Legend is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legend misses with a head kick.
Legend fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fowler manages to avoid it.
Legend misses with a head kick.
Legend gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Legend working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fowler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fowler.
Legend lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Isaiah Fowler has been cut.
Legend escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Fowler.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fowler doesn't manage to clinch there - Legend circles away.
Fowler looks to land a body kick but Legend moved away.
Fowler throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Fowler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tonying Legend will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Fowler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fowler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fowler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legend tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fowler was well out of range. Poor timing from Legend.
Fowler throws a series of punches but Legend avoids them all with ease.
Fowler lands a glancing blow to the side of Legend's head.
Legend throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legend moves into range and clinches up with Fowler.
Legend lands a good knee to the midsection. Fowler won't want to take too many of those.
Legend is pushing Fowler up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fowler throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legend creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legend tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Legend's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legend jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fowler blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Legend throws a looping overhand right but Fowler ducks down to avoid it.
Fowler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legend manages to avoid it.
Fowler fails to land with a series of punches.
Isaiah Fowler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fowler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fowler scores with a hook.
Fowler takes a swing at Legend's ribcage but misses.
Fowler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Legend finds it's way round the side to connect with Fowler's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Legend checks a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fowler.
Legend scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Legend fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fowler on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Legend.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fowler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler throws a right hand that Legend ducks under and follows up with a left that Legend also avoids with ease.
A big left from Fowler misses.
Fowler lunges at Legend with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Legend's hand.
Fowler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fowler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Legend.
Fowler needs to keep his hands up - Legend had a free shot at his head there.
Fowler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Fowler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fowler misses with a straight right.
Legend fails to land with a series of punches.
Legend connects with an inside leg kick.
Legend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legend takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fowler scores with a one two! Legend had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fowler looks to land a right hand but Legend moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend throws a sloppy head kick and Fowler moves out of range easily.
Legend uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fowler.
Fowler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legend moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fowler misses with a double jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fowler throws a looping overhand right but Legend ducks down to avoid it.
Legend cracks Fowler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fowler connects with a nice looking jab.
Legend tries to land a front kick but Fowler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Legend lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fowler circles away quickly and effectively.
Fowler looks to land a combination but Legend avoids it well.
Fowler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legend looks to land a right hand but Fowler moved out of range.
Isaiah Fowler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fowler lands a jab-cross combination.
A slow jab from Fowler misses its intended target.
Fowler tries to bum rush Legend with a series of wild strikes but Legend uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fowler swinging wildly here.
Fowler is breathing heavily.
Legend moves in looking to clinch but Fowler pushes him off.
Legend throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Legend misses its intended target.
Fowler looks to score with a jab to the body but Legend is just out of range.
Legend avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fowler tries to close the distance and clinch but Legend swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Fowler.
Tonying Legend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legend uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fowler.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Legend circles away from the clinch attempt.
Legend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fowler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legend moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legend walks into a stiff left hand from Fowler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Isaiah Fowler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Fowler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Legend scores with a jab to the body.
Fowler throws a right hand that Legend ducks under and follows up with a left that Legend also avoids with ease.
Fowler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Legend lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fowler staying out of range there.
Legend gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Legend throws a sloppy head kick and Fowler moves out of range easily.
Fowler loads up on a big right hand but Legend slips the punch.
Legend slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Legend. Beautiful body shot.
Legend looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fowler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fowler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick from Legend lands but Fowler takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legend connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Fowler.
Fowler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fowler lands in his opponent's guard.
Fowler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fowler wants to pass the guard but Legend is keeping the position.
Legend looking to control.
Fowler throwing strikes from guard but Legend blocks nicely.
Legend preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fowler throwing strikes from guard but Legend blocks nicely.
Fowler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Legend is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fowler, into his guard.
Fowler is pulling down on Legend's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler is looking to sweep but instead, Legend has passed into half guard.
Legend tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Legend prevents Fowler from improving his position.
Legend not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Legend content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fowler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend trying to control the pace.
Fowler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Legend stands up and waves to Fowler to follow him.
Legend lands with an uppercut that bounces Fowler off the cage and back into range.
Legend darts in and clinches Fowler up against the cage.
Fowler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Legend has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fowler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fowler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fowler.
Fowler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Legend scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legend.
Legend lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fowler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legend manages to break the clinch.
Legend thows a body shot but no joy.
Legend just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Fowler.
Legend connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fowler's hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Legend lands a leg kick that knocks Fowler off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Legend looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Legend.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonying Legend showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Legend has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deshawn Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick van Greeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van Greeven has chosen Tom Waits - Telephone call from Istanbul as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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284 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deshawn Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick van Greeven!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
van Greeven manages to get to full guard.
Wallace trying to control but van Greeven is working from the bottom.
Wallace tries to free his leg and advance position but van Greeven is retaining full guard.
van Greeven looking for a sweep. Not yet van Greeven, not yet.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but van Greeven is keeping the position.
Wallace is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
van Greeven trying to control the position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
van Greeven closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wallace quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Greeven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wallace sees it coming and defends easily.
Wallace makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wallace.
van Greeven trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace can't keep his opponent in guard - van Greeven advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wallace might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
van Greeven not landing any meaningful shots this time.
van Greeven throwing shots but Wallace is blocking nicely.
van Greeven lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is not content to let van Greeven control the position.
Wallace is concentrating on defense, preventing van Greeven from advancing position.
van Greeven content to control rather than advance.
van Greeven thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
van Greeven throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wallace regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from van Greeven.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
van Greeven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wallace is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
van Greeven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
van Greeven showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
van Greeven wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
van Greeven throws an elbow that misses. Wallace uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in van Greeven's guard. Nice move by Wallace!
van Greeven has his foot on Wallace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wallace works his way back into a safe position though.
Wallace looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
van Greeven controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself.
van Greeven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick van Greeven dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
van Greeven closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wallace to the mat! Wallace manages to get full guard.
Wallace trying to keep a closed guard but van Greeven is proving a slippery customer.
van Greeven looking to pass the guard.
Wallace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from van Greeven.
van Greeven is fighting to break Wallace's control of his arms but Wallace is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
van Greeven throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Greeven throwing strikes but missing.
van Greeven trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace is trying to keep van Greeven in close.
Wallace keeping full guard, as van Greeven tries to pass.
Deshawn Wallace has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wallace looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
van Greeven is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wallace's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wallace's back!
van Greeven gets his hands free as Wallace looks to control.
van Greeven misses with an elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wallace manages to reverse the position and now he's in van Greeven's guard. Nice work there by Wallace.
van Greeven pulls Wallace in close to his closed guard and prevents Wallace from doing any damage or advancing position.
van Greeven trying to control the position.
Wallace postures up in van Greeven's guard and throws a big left but van Greeven blocks it.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but van Greeven is keeping the position.
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!
van Greeven trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace wants to control from the top but van Greeven keeps moving.
Dick van Greeven has got the better of the ground game so far.
van Greeven is trying to control the position but Wallace postures up.
Dick van Greeven has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wallace slips a jab from van Greeven.
Wallace throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. van Greeven tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wallace is in van Greeven's guard.
Wallace lands a couple of elbows.
van Greeven working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wallace.
Wallace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wallace won't allow van Greeven to sweep him here.
Wallace postures up.
Wallace looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wallace's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven looking to control.
Wallace passes into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
van Greeven is not content to let Wallace control the position.
Well, if Wallace is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
van Greeven is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace trying to pass the guard but van Greeven defending well.
van Greeven wants to improve his position but Wallace is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deshawn Wallace dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from van Greeven.
van Greeven throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wallace bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wallace misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wallace taking a breather here.
van Greeven looking for a sweep but Wallace has passed into full mount! Oh no!
BOOM! Wallace connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wallace lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace scoring with strikes but van Greeven is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace scoring with strikes but van Greeven is staying in there.
Wallace trying to control but van Greeven is having none of it.
Wallace with shots to the head and body - van Greeven looks very uncomfortable down there.
van Greeven tries to hold on but Wallace postures up.
van Greeven is bucking up trying to escape but Wallace cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace lands with some strikes.
Wallace with a couple of short strikes.
van Greeven is rocked!
Wallace trying to control but van Greeven is having none of it.
Wallace landing strikes from the mount and van Greeven is in trouble!
van Greeven is still in real trouble! Can Wallace finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace loads up with a big shot that hurts van Greeven! He's pulled Wallace in close but Wallace has postured up and lands more strikes. Can van Greeven survive? More strikes from Wallace and van Greeven is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Deshawn Wallace!
An out of breath Deshawn Wallace thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruiner Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnett comes to the cage accompanied by canceled forever 125. Kush has chosen I'M T.N.T as his entrance music. Barnett is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Ruiner Barnett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dutch Kush's chin.
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280 lbs
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255 lbs
18 - 15 - 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
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruiner Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dutch Kush!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett moves out of range as Kush strikes.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
Barnett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kush.
The fighters circling - Kush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Kush misses.
Kush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnett connects with an inside leg kick.
Kush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnett slips a jab from Kush.
Kush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnett.
Kush looks to land a right hand but Barnett moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Kush.
Kush with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kush looks to land a right hand but Barnett moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Barnett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kush.
Nice defenses there by Barnett.
Kush throws a series of punches but Barnett moves out of range.
Kush throws out a loose jab but Barnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kush throws out a powerful jab.
Barnett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick from Kush misses.
Barnett slips a jab from Kush.
Kush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnett.
Kush throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnett.
Kush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnett.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kush. That's going to slow Barnett down.
Kush fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnett is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush throws a shot to the body.
Barnett moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnett ducks right into an uppercut from Kush.
Barnett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kush scores with a jab to the body.
Kush connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett slips under a jab from Kush.
Kush throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kush misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kush.
Kush throws an overhand right that lands on Barnett's shoulder, as Barnett tries to avoid the shot.
Barnett slips under a jab from Kush.
Kush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barnett blocks a jab.
Kush throws a lazy right hand but Barnett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dutch Kush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dutch Kush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kush fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Kush misses.
Kush cracks Barnett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kush.
Kush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Kush finds it's way through Barnett's defenses.
Kush is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barnett blocks a leg kick.
Barnett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kush throws out a loose jab but Barnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnett moves away from the strike by Kush.
Barnett blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Kush.
Barnett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kush dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnett. That did some damage!
Kush attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kush fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnett is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kush missing with a left hand there. Barnett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kush lands a leg kick that knocks Barnett off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Kush dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kush getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dutch Kush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kush fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnett checks it well.
Kush scores with a jab to the body.
Kush stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kush misses with an uppercut.
Barnett moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnett slips a jab from Kush.
Kush scores with a jab.
Kush tried to score with a low kick but Barnett checks it.
A slow jab from Kush misses its intended target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barnett might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Kush misses its intended target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kush throws out the jab.
Kush misses with a low kick as Barnett jumps back.
Kush lunges at Barnett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnett's hand.
Jab by Kush.
Kush throws a hook to the side of Barnett's head but Barnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kush lands a jab.
Kush lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnett off the cage and back into range.
A punch lands to the side of Barnett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kush fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kush finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kush tries to work over Barnett's front leg with a kick but Barnett checks it.
Kush misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kush scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Kush misses.
Barnett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kush.
Kush tries to score with a low kick but Barnett moves his leg out of the way.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kush. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kush finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kush connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnett. Barnett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kush bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Kush misses.
Kush throws a shot from downtown. Barnett moves away and avoids it.
Kush throws a shot from downtown. Barnett moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kush.
Kush dips to his left and cracks Barnett with an uppercut!
Barnett defending well as Kush loads up on a big left hand.
Kush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kush misses the target.
Kush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kush misses with a wild combination.
Kush throws out a loose jab but Barnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnett slips under a jab from Kush.
Barnett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kush.
Barnett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kush connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnett. Barnett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Kush coming out on top.
Kush scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barnett blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kush, right into the meat.
Kush misses with a low kick.
Kush misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnett slips under a jab from Kush.
Barnett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kush misses with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kush connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnett scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Kush misses.
Barnett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Kush 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kush fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kush misses with an uppercut.
Kush thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Kush.
Kush throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnett.
Kush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kush.
Kush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kush throws a hook to the side of Barnett's head but Barnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kush.
Kush misses with a straight left.
Kush throws a looping overhand right but Barnett ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kush loads up on a big right hand but Barnett slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Kush.
Kush connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Kush.
A telegraphed right hand from Kush misses the target.
Kush connects with a right hand. Barnett shakes it off.
Kush missing with a left hand there. Barnett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kush connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kush.
Kush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett moves out of range as Kush strikes.
Kush works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kush throws out a loose jab but Barnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kush tests Barnett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kush bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kush misses with a hook. Barnett ducked under it nicely.
Barnett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Barnett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barnett moves away from the strike by Kush.
Barnett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush tries to work over Barnett's front leg with a kick but Barnett checks it.
Kush throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnett.
Kush connects with a right hand. Barnett shakes it off.
Good exchange - Kush coming out on top.
Barnett moves out of range of the strikes.
Kush misses with a low kick.
Kush throws a hook but Barnett blocks it.
Barnett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kush. Kush obviously looking to wear him down.
Kush misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Kush catches Barnett right on the button with a cross.
Barnett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kush motions for Barnett to come forward. Kush throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Kush.
Barnett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kush throws a shot from downtown. Barnett moves away and avoids it.
Kush lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kush loads up on a big right hand but Barnett slips the punch.
Kush throws a hook to the side of Barnett's head but Barnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kush.
Barnett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kush misses with a straight left.
Barnett moves out of range as Kush strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett blocks a jab.
Barnett tries to move into range but Kush moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barnett moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dutch Kush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kush 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dutch Kush!
Dutch Kush decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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