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GAMMA#284 Dubbery v Grimes 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hodge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kerry Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee has chosen Superman's Worst Nightmare as his entrance music. Kerry Mcgee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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204 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Hodge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kerry Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodge fakes the leg kick and cracks Mcgee in the body.
Hodge throws out a powerful jab.
A left and a right from Hodge both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Hodge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgee finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Hodge's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Mcgee falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Hodge!
A very excited looking Frank Hodge made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Laar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Goldfire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laar's entrance music is some random 90's estonia dance song i found on youtube. A fine choice. Arvo Laar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arvo Laar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Goldfire!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laar lands with a shot to the body.
Laar lands a front kick.
Laar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goldfire's calf.
Goldfire on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Arvo Laar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldfire looks winded!
Laar throws a head kick but Goldfire moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laar. That's going to slow Goldfire down.
Goldfire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laar. Laar obviously looking to wear him down.
Laar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goldfire's hands.
It looks like Anders Goldfire has been cut.
Laar cracks the inside of Goldfire's front leg.
Laar scoring well with a low kick there.
Laar throws a head kick but Goldfire moves out of range.
Goldfire takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Laar.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laar.
Oooooh!!! Laar has knocked Goldfire down with a huge combo! Laar steps away and waves a wobbly Goldfire back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Goldfire is rocked!
A head kick by Laar - that's a beauty! Goldfire is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Laar can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arvo Laar!
Arvo Laar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bloodgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raviel Mutoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bloodgood comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodgood - What's Following the Grave. Raviel Mutoh is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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225 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Bloodgood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raviel Mutoh!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutoh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bloodgood's guard.
Bloodgood keeping moving, preventing Mutoh from controlling successfully.
Bloodgood tries to strike from the bottom.
Bloodgood throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mutoh preventing the sweep.
Mutoh landing with the ground and pound.
Bloodgood striking off his back but it's not causing Mutoh any problems.
Mutoh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mutoh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodgood flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mutoh is taking a breather. Bloodgood 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.
Bloodgood flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bloodgood misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mutoh has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bloodgood defend it? Mutoh steps over the head and cranks it - Bloodgood is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mutoh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raviel Mutoh!
Raviel Mutoh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Copley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland has chosen Avenged Sevenfold-Beast and the Harlot as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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207 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
8 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug Copley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Copley gets caught flat footed, as Copeland shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Copeland advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Copeland's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Copeland is putting a hurting on Copley here, landing some big shots from side control.
Copley is trying to control Copeland's posture but Copeland avoids it.
Copeland working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copeland working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Copley wants to get back to his feet.
Copley is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland tries to score with some ground and pound. Copley controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Copeland working the ground and pound but Copley is defending the strikes.
Copeland in side control lands a decent elbow.
Copeland throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Copeland fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Copeland wants to control but Copley is keeping him busy.
Copeland fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Copeland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Copeland in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Copley regains half guard, as Copeland was trying to land strikes.
Copeland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Copeland in particular looking to stall.
Copeland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Copley defending well though.
Copeland trying to control the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland wants to advance to full mount but Copley doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Copeland trying to control but Copley is working from the bottom.
Copeland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Copley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Copley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Copeland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Copley is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Copeland pushes down on Copley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Copeland controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Copeland there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland thows a huge punch but Copley dodges it nicely.
Copeland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Copeland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Copeland seems to be looking for submissions.
Copley is not content to let Copeland control the position.
Copeland lands strikes from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Copley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Copeland prevents Copley from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Copeland dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Copeland scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Copeland throws a strike but Copley avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Copley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Copeland.
Copley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Copeland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Copeland trying to control but Copley is working from the bottom.
Copeland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Copeland's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Copeland forces his way into half guard.
Copley taking some punishment here, with Copeland in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland wants to free his trapped foot but Copley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Copeland stops Copley from getting back to his feet.
Copeland seems to be working for a kimura but Copley defends the submission attempt.
Copley is trying to stand.
Copeland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Copley's head.
Copley looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copley is staying active underneath Copeland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Copeland wants to free his trapped foot but Copley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Copeland wants to control but Copley is keeping him busy.
Copley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Copeland.
Copeland is trying to control the action in half guard but Copley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Copeland in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Copeland was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Copley is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Copeland. Copley does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Copeland.
Copeland misses with the combination.
Copeland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Copeland jabs at Copley's body.
Doug Copley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Copeland connects with a looping right hand.
Copley tries to clinch there but Copeland circles away.
Copeland lands a right hook to the body.
Jay Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Copeland misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ground and pound from Copeland seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Copley is trying to control Copeland's posture but Copeland avoids it.
Copley is trying to get back to half guard.
Copley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Copeland scores with a couple of short elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Copeland throws an elbow but Copley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Copeland scores with a couple of short elbows.
Copley dodges the ground and pound from Copeland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Copeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Copley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Copeland misses with a takedown attempt - Copley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Copeland shoots for a double leg takedown but Copley sprawls well. He's pushed Copeland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Copeland throws a right hand that Copley ducks under and follows up with a left that Copley also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Copley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Copley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Copeland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Copeland throws a head kick but Copley moves out of range.
Copeland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Copley has managed to clinch.
Copeland pushes Copley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Copeland tries to throw a body punch but Copley avoids it by throwing Copeland back against the cage.
Copeland lands a good knee to the midsection. Copley won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Doug Copley has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Copeland lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copley throws an elbow but misses.
Copley throws an elbow but it misses.
Copley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Copeland breaks from the clinch.
Copley tries to clinch up but Copeland circles away and keeps his distance.
Copeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Copley is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Copeland.
Copley moves out of range as Copeland throws a body kick.
Copley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Copeland.
Doug Copley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Copeland.
Copeland does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A shot to the body from Copeland misses
and Copley counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Copeland backs up against the cage.
It looks like Jay Copeland has been cut.
Copeland throws a head kick that misses.
Copeland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Copley.
Copeland fails with a takedown attempt.
Doug Copley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Copeland shoots and misses
and Copley counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Copeland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Copeland tries to free his leg and advance position but Copley is retaining full guard.
Copley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Copley is looking to stand up but Copeland isn't so interested in that idea.
Copeland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Doug Copley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Copley is looking to stand up but Copeland isn't so interested in that idea.
Copeland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Copley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Copeland is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copley pushes Copeland off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Copley 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.
Copeland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Copeland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Copley checks it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Copeland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Copley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Copeland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Copley rather than just go for the knockout.
Copley tries to clinch up but Copeland circles away and keeps his distance.
Jay Copeland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Copeland misses with a body shot
and Copeland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Copeland.
I've got Copeland 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Copeland!
After the fight, Jay Copeland was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conrado Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrian Ashoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conrado Guerra has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conrado Guerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darrian Ashoka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashoka blocks a head kick by Guerra.
Guerra throws a head kick but Ashoka moves out of range.
Guerra darts in trying to clinch
enabling Ashoka to counter with a crisp jab.
Ashoka thows a body kick. Guerra tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ashoka punishes Guerra's body with a nice straight punch.
Ashoka lands a body shot.
Guerra tries to clinch up but Ashoka circles away and keeps his distance.
Guerra tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ashoka counters with a low kick, right behind Guerra 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerra blocks a head kick by Ashoka.
Guerra tries to clinch but Ashoka moves away
and Ashoka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ashoka - that will leave a mark!
Guerra is breathing heavily.
Ashoka scores with a nice strike.
Ashoka swats away the attempt to clinch by Guerra.
A head kick misses from Ashoka.
Guerra gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Ashoka.
Ashoka is working Guerra over against the cage.
A short right from Ashoka on the inside.
Guerra is rocked!
Ashoka dips a shoulder and cracks Guerra with a mighty uppercut! Guerra falls back against the cage and Ashoka unloads with a barrage of strikes! Guerra 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 - Ashoka screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrian Ashoka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Defoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sol Tavarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sol Tavarez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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204 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermaine Defoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sol Tavarez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavarez moves out of range as Defoe strikes.
Defoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Defoe tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tavarez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Defoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Defoe.
Tavarez wants to clinch.
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tavarez can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe connects with the punch.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Tavarez saw that one coming.
Tavarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Defoe throws a low kick but Tavarez avoids it.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tavarez dips to his left and cracks Defoe with an uppercut!
Tavarez cracks Defoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Defoe wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tavarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Defoe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tavarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Defoe.
Tavarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Defoes head.
Tavarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Tavarez can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Defoe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tavarez tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe is looking to break free of the clinch but Tavarez has double underhooks.
Tavarez presses Defoe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Defoe blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez is pushing Defoe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tavarez tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Tavarez back against the cage.
Tavarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Tavarez.
Tavarez tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Tavarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Defoe is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Tavarez as the two fighters clinch.
Tavarez stalls.
Tavarez misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe managing to block the knees to the body from Tavarez.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tavarez just leaning against Defoe, taking a breather.
Defoe avoiding damage.
Tavarez tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Defoe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tavarez is trying to trip Defoe. He has hold of a leg but Defoe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tavarez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Defoe is looking to stand up but Tavarez isn't so interested in that idea.
Tavarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Defoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Defoe. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavarez punishes Defoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Tavarez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Defoe's sensitive parts.
Tavarez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tavarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tavarez tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Defoe darts in and clinches Tavarez up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Defoe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tavarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sol Tavarez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tavarez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tavarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Defoe 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 Tavarez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tavarez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Tavarez misses.
Tavarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe.
Jermaine Defoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tavarez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tavarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Nice body punch from Defoe.
Defoe tries to clinch but Tavarez is having none of it.
Defoe misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tavarez counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Defoe blocks the leg kick.
Defoe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tavarez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Defoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tavarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe lands a really nice looking cross but Tavarez seems unphased.
Defoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Tavarez circles away.
Jermaine Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe is looking to clinch but Tavarez is avoiding it.
Tavarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Defoe moves out of range as Tavarez throws a body kick.
Defoe closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tavarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavarez can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Defoe working hard to break the clinch.
Tavarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Defoe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tavarez missing with knees to the body.
Defoe is trying to push Tavarez away but Tavarez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavarez keeps control of Defoe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavarez has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Defoe is stalling here.
Tavarez scores a nice knee to the body.
Tavarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Tavarez effectively controlling the action here.
Tavarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavarez misses with a body punch.
Tavarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Defoe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez stalling the fight.
Defoe is trying to break the clinch but Tavarez is controlling him.
Tavarez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Defoe up against the cage.
Defoe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tavarez can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Defoe just leaning against Tavarez, taking a breather.
Tavarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Defoe.
Tavarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavarez looking to stall.
Tavarez can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Sol Tavarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tavarez lands an uppercut.
Tavarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavarez prevents Defoe from breaking the clinch.
Tavarez keeps control of Defoe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tavarez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Defoe's efforts to push away.
Defoe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Tavarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sol Tavarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Defoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tavarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Defoe's head.
Defoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tavarez lands a slapping body shot.
Oooh a lovely combination from Defoe sends Tavarez down but not out. Defoe dives into side control looking to finish.
Tavarez is rocked!
It looks like Sol Tavarez has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavarez struggling a bit here.
Tavarez is still in real trouble! Can Defoe finish him?
Tavarez is looking to regain half guard here but Defoe keeps moving and retains side control.
Tavarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Tavarez tries to control but Defoe manages to take his back.
Tavarez tries to break free.
Tavarez trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
What can Tavarez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tavarez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Defoe.
Defoe lands punches and elbows.
Defoe controlling from the back.
Tavarez turns into Defoe and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez is standing up over Defoe. Defoe looks to escape but Tavarez dives into side control.
Tavarez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Defoe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Defoe stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Tavarez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Defoe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Defoe is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Tavarez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tavarez laying and praying for a moment but Defoe takes advantage and regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe is not content to let Tavarez control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Defoe kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jermaine Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavarez prevents Defoe from standing back up.
Defoe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tavarez.
Tavarez passes to side control.
Sol Tavarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe dodges the ground and pound from Tavarez.
Tavarez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tavarez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Defoe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Defoe defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Defoe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tavarez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tavarez looking to control but instead Defoe has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jermaine Defoe.
I think Tavarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sol Tavarez!
Sol Tavarez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Legion of Pain Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamalski Ramirezovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avigdor Liberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jamalski Ramirezovic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamalski Ramirezovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avigdor Liberman !
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liberman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramirezovic misses with a straight right.
Liberman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ramirezovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramirezovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Liberman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramirezovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liberman tries to clinch up
and Ramirezovic counters with a body kick.
Ramirezovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ramirezovic throws a jab when Liberman was well out of range.
Ramirezovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liberman .
Avigdor Liberman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liberman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liberman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramirezovic tries to clinch there but Liberman circles away.
Liberman slips a straight right by Ramirezovic.
Liberman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramirezovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirezovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liberman moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramirezovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liberman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Ramirezovic misses.
Ramirezovic throws a looping overhand right but Liberman ducks down to avoid it.
Liberman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramirezovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Ramirezovic trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ramirezovic throws an elbow but misses.
Ramirezovic breaks the clinch.
Ramirezovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Liberman .
Ramirezovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liberman closes the distance and clinches.
Liberman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ramirezovic after a bit of a struggle.
Liberman goes for a takedown attempt but Ramirezovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Liberman drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Liberman is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirezovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirezovic, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirezovic is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirezovic keeping full guard, as Liberman tries to pass.
Liberman preventing the sweep.
Liberman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Liberman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ramirezovic 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Liberman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ramirezovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Liberman is looking to clinch but Ramirezovic is avoiding it.
Jamalski Ramirezovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirezovic throws a hook to the side of Liberman 's head but Liberman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramirezovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Liberman tries to clinch there but Ramirezovic circles away.
Ramirezovic drives through and clinches with Liberman against the cage.
Liberman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramirezovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Liberman avoiding damage as Ramirezovic throws knees to the body.
Liberman managing to block the knees to the body from Ramirezovic.
Liberman avoids a wild elbow strike from Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liberman avoids it.
Liberman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ramirezovic wants to stand but Liberman is controlling the position.
Ramirezovic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liberman stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirezovic.
Liberman trying to control but Ramirezovic is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramirezovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirezovic, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Liberman 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liberman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ramirezovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirezovic is trying to escape the position but Liberman is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramirezovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirezovic trying to remain calm as Liberman controls from the top position.
Liberman landing strikes.
Liberman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Avigdor Liberman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Liberman moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramirezovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ramirezovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Liberman wants a takedown but no success here.
Ramirezovic misses with an elbow strike.
Ramirezovic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Ramirezovic.
A frustrated look appears on Liberman 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Liberman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramirezovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Liberman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramirezovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Liberman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Liberman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Liberman managing to block the knees to the body from Ramirezovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirezovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liberman .
Ramirezovic is fighting off a takedown attempt but Liberman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ramirezovic to the mat. Ramirezovic regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Liberman won't allow Ramirezovic to sweep him here.
Liberman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Liberman stops Ramirezovic from standing up.
Liberman slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Liberman seems content to control.
Liberman trying to control the action but Ramirezovic is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirezovic is looking to improve his position.
Liberman is taking a breather. Ramirezovic 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Avigdor Liberman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ramirezovic missing with a left hand there. Liberman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirezovic tries to score with a low kick but Liberman moves his leg out of the way.
Ramirezovic leaves Liberman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jamalski Ramirezovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avigdor Liberman .
Ramirezovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ramirezovic.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirezovic misses the target.
Liberman checks a leg kick.
Ramirezovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramirezovic throws a leg kick but Liberman moved away.
Liberman wants to clinch
and Ramirezovic counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirezovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Liberman doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirezovic circles away.
Ramirezovic tests Liberman 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramirezovic moves into the clinch.
Liberman managing to block the knees to the body from Ramirezovic.
Liberman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramirezovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Liberman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ramirezovic after a bit of a struggle.
Ramirezovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ramirezovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ramirezovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramirezovic scores with a knee to the head.
Ramirezovic lands an elbow inside.
Ramirezovic looking to throw knees to the head but Liberman is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirezovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liberman avoids it.
Liberman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramirezovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramirezovic, right into the meat.
Ramirezovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Liberman .
Ramirezovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Liberman on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirezovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Ramirezovic.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ramirezovic tries to land a knee to the head but Liberman blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liberman wants a takedown.
Ramirezovic tries a knee to the head but Liberman blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamalski Ramirezovic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Liberman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ramirezovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liberman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirezovic throws a head kick that misses.
Liberman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirezovic throws out the jab.
Ramirezovic wants to land a leg kick but Liberman is out of range.
Ramirezovic throws out a leg kick but Liberman moves out of range and Ramirezovic only half commits.
Liberman cracks Ramirezovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramirezovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liberman 's head.
Ramirezovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liberman manages to avoid it.
Ramirezovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramirezovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ramirezovic misses with a hook.
Liberman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramirezovic.
Liberman is looking to clinch.
Liberman wants to clinch
and Ramirezovic counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liberman has managed to clinch.
Ramirezovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramirezovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Liberman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ramirezovic after a bit of a struggle.
Ramirezovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jamalski Ramirezovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avigdor Liberman .
Ramirezovic landing knees to the body.
Ramirezovic missing with knees to the body.
Ramirezovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Liberman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic connects with a knee to the head.
Ramirezovic lands a good knee to the midsection. Liberman won't want to take too many of those.
Liberman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liberman is trying to drag Ramirezovic to the mat but Ramirezovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Liberman keeps control of Ramirezovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramirezovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liberman has hold of one of Ramirezovic's legs. Ramirezovic is fighting the takedown attempt but Liberman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Avigdor Liberman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramirezovic 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.
Liberman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramirezovic's head.
Ramirezovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Liberman is one step ahead there.
Ramirezovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liberman won't allow Ramirezovic to sweep him here.
Liberman is stalling in the full guard.
Liberman stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirezovic.
Liberman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Avigdor Liberman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Liberman moves into the clinch.
Liberman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ramirezovic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liberman wants to take a breather but Ramirezovic is having none of it.
Ramirezovic tries to get to full guard but Liberman has control of the leg.
Liberman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Liberman 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Avigdor Liberman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ramirezovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Liberman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramirezovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liberman 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ramirezovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Liberman scrambles back to his feet.
Ramirezovic tries to clinch but Liberman is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Ramirezovic as Liberman shoots in.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Liberman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liberman tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramirezovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liberman throws the left hand but Ramirezovic avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jamalski Ramirezovic.
I think Ramirezovic 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamalski Ramirezovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Livingston Barclay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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255 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Livingston Barclay!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barclay avoids the head kick by Rajantakaa.
Rajantakaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barclay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rajantakaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Rajantakaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rajantakaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rajantakaa throws a chopping leg kick but Barclay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rajantakaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Rajantakaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barclay.
Barclay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rajantakaa in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rajantakaa tries to work over Barclay's front leg with a kick but Barclay checks it.
Rajantakaa blocks a head kick by Barclay.
Rajantakaa throws a lazy right hand but Barclay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rajantakaa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barclay cracks the inside of Rajantakaa's front leg.
Rajantakaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rajantakaa misses with the combination.
Livingston Barclay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rajantakaa shoots in but no luck this time.
Rajantakaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Barclay misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barclay throws a wild body kick that Rajantakaa sees coming a mile off.
Rajantakaa throws a hook but Barclay avoids it easily.
Barclay scoring well with a low kick there.
Barclay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rajantakaa connects with the punch.
Rajantakaa digs a good hook to Barclay's body.
Rajantakaa scores with a jab to the head.
Rajantakaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barclay connects with a solid leg kick.
Rajantakaa connects with a body shot.
Barclay lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Barclay.
Barclay defending well as Rajantakaa loads up on a big left hand.
Rajantakaa is looking to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rajantakaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajantakaa looks for the body kick but Barclay saw that one coming.
Barclay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Rajantakaa blocks the leg kick.
Barclay checks the leg kick nicely there.
Livingston Barclay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barclay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rajantakaa tries to clinch but Barclay moves out of range.
Rajantakaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barclay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barclay missing with a left hand there. Rajantakaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rajantakaa checks a low kick from Barclay.
Barclay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rajantakaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Rajantakaa defending well as Barclay loads up on a big left hand.
Barclay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rajantakaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rajantakaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barclay throws a good cross that connects.
Barclay feints a jab promting Rajantakaa to slip. Barclay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rajantakaa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rajantakaa blocks a head kick by Barclay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barclay throws a shot from downtown. Rajantakaa moves away and avoids it.
Rajantakaa throws a hook but Barclay blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barclay.
Barclay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rajantakaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Barclay takes one to the chin there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rajantakaa.
Barclay looks to land a left hand but Rajantakaa moved out of range nicely.
Rajantakaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rajantakaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rajantakaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barclay.
Rajantakaa moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Barclay.
Rajantakaa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barclay as he jumps to the side.
Rajantakaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barclay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rajantakaa at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajantakaa throws a series of punches but Barclay avoids them all with ease.
Barclay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rajantakaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barclay checks it well.
Rajantakaa throws a body punch but Barclay moves out of range.
Barclay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rajantakaa.
Barclay swings for the body but Rajantakaa moves out of range.
Barclay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barclay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rajantakaa throws a head kick but Barclay moves out of range.
Rajantakaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Rajantakaa ducks under a wild hook from Barclay.
Rajantakaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barclay throws a body punch but Rajantakaa moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barclay checks a leg kick.
Rajantakaa tries to clinch but Barclay is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Barclay. Those never looked like landing.
Barclay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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 Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rajantakaa defending well as Barclay loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Rajantakaa misses.
Rajantakaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rajantakaa avoids the body shot from Barclay.
Rajantakaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barclay manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Barclay.
Rajantakaa avoids a kick to the body.
Barclay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barclay, right into the meat.
Barclay throws a right and a left that Rajantakaa avoids nicely.
Rajantakaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rajantakaa dives in and scores a takedown into Barclay's guard.
Rajantakaa stands up over Barclay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barclay keeping full guard, as Rajantakaa tries to pass.
Rajantakaa postures up.
Rajantakaa wants to control from the top but Barclay keeps moving.
Barclay has his hands on Rajantakaa's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajantakaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rajantakaa being controlled here momentarily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Livingston Barclay hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rajantakaa throws an overhand right that lands on Barclay's shoulder, as Barclay tries to avoid the shot.
Rajantakaa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rajantakaa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rajantakaa unloading with bombs!
Rajantakaa landing strikes from the mount and Barclay is in trouble!
Rajantakaa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rajantakaa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rajantakaa working for a submission but Barclay is keeping him at bay.
Rajantakaa with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barclay tries to hold on but Rajantakaa postures up.
Rajantakaa controlling his opponent.
Barclay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barclay sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rajantakaa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rajantakaa is looking to take a break and control but Barclay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barclay controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajantakaa not doing much here.
Rajantakaa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barclay's head.
Rajantakaa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rajantakaa in particular looking to stall.
Barclay has hold of Rajantakaa's hands but Rajantakaa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barclay trying to control but Rajantakaa postures up.
Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rajantakaa is nestled in close to Barclay, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Rajantakaa 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajantakaa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rajantakaa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barclay keeps working.
Barclay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Rajantakaa connects with a nice short shot to Barclay's temple.
Rajantakaa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barclay tries to roll over but Rajantakaa keeps him under control.
Rajantakaa trying to control the pace.
Rajantakaa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rajantakaa is thwarting Barclay's attempts to control the position.
Rajantakaa wants to take a breather but Barclay is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Barclay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rajantakaa can pounce on him.
Rajantakaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rajantakaa staying out of range there.
A low kick from Barclay misses
and Barclay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barclay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rajantakaa is out of range and Barclay settles back down.
Barclay throws a right hand that Rajantakaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Rajantakaa also avoids with ease.
Barclay scores with a leg kick.
Rajantakaa misses with the combination.
Rajantakaa cracks Barclay with a good jab.
Barclay tries to score with a low kick but Rajantakaa moves his leg out of the way.
Barclay misses the shot to the body.
Rajantakaa ducks under a wild hook from Barclay.
Rajantakaa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barclay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rajantakaa throwing strikes but missing.
Barclay trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajantakaa wants to control from the top but Barclay keeps moving.
Barclay controlling Rajantakaa's posture.
Livingston Barclay has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rajantakaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rajantakaa scores with a nice strike.
Barclay thuds a left hand into Rajantakaa's body.
Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barclay.
Rajantakaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Barclay is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rajantakaa jabs at Barclay's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barclay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rajantakaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Barclay tenderised Rajantakaa's leg. Rajantakaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Barclay misses.
Barclay lands a leg kick that knocks Rajantakaa off balance momentarily.
Rajantakaa tries to land a front kick but Barclay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barclay throws a big shot that misses.
Barclay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rajantakaa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rajantakaa scores with a head kick. Barclay tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rajantakaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barclay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rajantakaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rajantakaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barclay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Livingston Barclay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barclay throws a leg kick that misses.
Rajantakaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barclay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rajantakaa fails with the takedown.
Barclay feints and then cracks Rajantakaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rajantakaa down.
Rajantakaa throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Rajantakaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barclay throws a sloppy head kick and Rajantakaa moves out of range easily.
Rajantakaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rajantakaa avoids the body shot from Barclay.
Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barclay tries a low kick but Rajantakaa avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rajantakaa.
Barclay throws the left hand but Rajantakaa avoids the punch easily.
Rajantakaa misses with a leg kick
and Barclay counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barclay throws a front kick aimed at Rajantakaa's knee but Rajantakaa avoids it well.
Rajantakaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Barclay off the cage and back into range.
Barclay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rajantakaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barclay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rajantakaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rajantakaa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barclay controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barclay is not content to let Rajantakaa control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rajantakaa lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Livingston Barclay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rajantakaa 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Duberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duberry kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pass Out - Tinie Tempah. Grimes has chosen THE JOKER as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Duberry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duberry thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Duberry misses.
Duberry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duberry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Grimes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grimes thumps Duberry with a low kick.
Duberry scores with a body shot.
Duberry checks a low kick from Grimes.
Good leg kick by Duberry there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duberry cracks Grimes with an open hand slap.
Grimes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duberry checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duberry misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duberry checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duberry swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grimes. That's going to slow Duberry down.
Duberry misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes checks a leg kick.
Duberry cracks Grimes with an open hand slap.
A big right from Grimes misses.
Duberry tries a low kick but Grimes avoids it.
Grimes blocks the body kick.
Duberry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Duberry tests Grimes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes looks for the body kick but Duberry saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Grimes as he checks the leg kick.
Grimes moves forwards but Duberry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grimes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duberry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grimes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duberry, right into the meat.
Duberry throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
Fidel Duberry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes ducks right into an uppercut from Duberry.
Grimes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Duberry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duberry moves out of range as Grimes throws a body kick.
Grimes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes tries to land a front kick but Duberry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Duberry.
Grimes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duberry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Duberry does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grimes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Duberry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grimes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grimes defending well as Duberry loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Grimes misses its intended target.
Grimes lands a really nice looking cross but Duberry seems unphased.
It looks like Fidel Duberry has been cut.
Grimes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duberry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duberry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duberry misses with a low kick.
Duberry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duberry there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grimes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimes looks for the body kick but Duberry saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Grimes blocks the low kick.
Grimes lands with a nice body kick.
Grimes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Grimes!
Duberry staying out of range there.
Grimes misses with a body kick.
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 Fidel Duberry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fidel Duberry's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Duberry tests Grimes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duberry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grimes is able to avoid easily.
Duberry is looking to land body kicks.
Duberry looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
Duberry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duberry has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grimes.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Duberry is out of range.
Duberry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Nice body punch from Duberry.
Duberry has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duberry moves out of range of the body kick from Grimes.
Grimes misses with a body kick.
Duberry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duberry missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fidel Duberry is winning the standup battle so far.
Duberry misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Duberry lands a front kick.
Duberry throws a poor cross that misses
and Grimes counters with a nice body shot.
A solid body kick from Grimes.
Duberry lands a leg kick that knocks Grimes off balance momentarily.
Grimes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grimes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Duberry is able to avoid easily.
Grimes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes feints a jab promting Duberry to slip. Grimes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Duberry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duberry avoids a kick to the body.
Duberry swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
Duberry thows a leg kick but Grimes checks it
and Grimes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duberry tries to score with a low kick but Grimes moves his leg out of the way.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Duberry checks it.
Duberry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimes throws the kick towards the body but Duberry avoids it.
Grimes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duberry.
Duberry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grimes misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grimes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grimes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duberry at a distance.
Grimes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duberry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duberry throws a leg kick but Grimes moved away.
A clash of legs there as Grimes blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by Grimes.
Grimes misses with a kick to the body.
Grimes lands a lovely overhand right.
Grimes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grimes misses with a wild body shot.
Duberry throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duberry throws a right hand that misses
and Grimes counters with a good, hard body kick but Duberry shrugs it off.
Grimes checks the leg kick.
Grimes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Duberry.
Duberry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grimes. Grimes obviously looking to wear him down.
Grimes throws a leg kick which misses Duberry's front leg but catches the back leg as Duberry tries to avoid it.
Donk. Grimes catches Duberry right on the button with a cross.
Grimes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimes.
Grimes misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Duberry is predictable there
and Grimes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Grimes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fidel Duberry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grimes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duberry's head.
A leg kick checked by Duberry.
A jab from Duberry finds it's way through Grimes's defenses.
Grimes moves out of range as Duberry strikes.
Duberry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duberry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grimes lands a body shot.
Grimes works Duberry's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duberry takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grimes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Grimes finds it's way through Duberry's defenses.
Grimes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duberry.
Grimes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grimes scores with the left hand. Duberry knows he should have avoided that one.
Grimes digs a good body shot into Duberry's ribs.
Grimes looks to land a body kick but Duberry moved away.
Grimes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duberry will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Grimes misses with a body kick.
Grimes works over Duberry's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes tried to score with a low kick but Duberry checks it.
A shot to the liver by Duberry. Beautiful body shot.
Duberry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Duberry misses.
A jab from Duberry misses.
Grimes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Duberry with a jab.
Grimes is looking to land body kicks.
Duberry misses with a body shot.
Duberry throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Duberry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimes misses with a two punch combination.
Grimes misses the shot to the body.
Duberry with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes misses with a low kick as Duberry jumps back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grimes 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 Duberry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duberry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Duberry is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grimes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Duberry.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Duberry there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Duberry lands a jab to Grimes's midsection.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Duberry.
Duberry motions for Grimes to come forward. Duberry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Duberry.
Grimes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grimes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duberry with a nice cross.
Grimes misses with a head kick.
Duberry throws the left hand but Grimes avoids the punch easily.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duberry lands with a hook. Grimes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duberry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duberry misses with a low kick as Grimes jumps back.
Duberry lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Grimes really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Duberry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grimes misses with a hook. Duberry ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Duberry misses.
Grimes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duberry connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Grimes misses.
Duberry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Duberry throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
Duberry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grimes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Duberry throws the kick towards the body but Grimes avoids it.
Duberry scores with the left hand. Grimes knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duberry, right into the meat.
Duberry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grimes's calf.
Duberry lands a nice shot to the body.
Grimes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duberry cracks the inside of Grimes's front leg.
Grimes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Duberry lands a glancing blow to the side of Grimes's head.
Duberry scores with a sloppy right hand. Grimes should have avoided that one.
Duberry scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Duberry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Duberry is able to avoid easily.
Grimes checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duberry cracks the inside of Grimes's front leg.
Duberry misses with a straight right.
Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duberry.
Duberry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duberry scores with a shot to the body.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Duberry checks it.
Duberry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Duberry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duberry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Grimes blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes thows a body shot but no joy.
Grimes tries to score with a low kick but Duberry moves his leg out of the way.
Duberry thows a body shot but no joy.
Grimes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duberry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Duberry throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimes counters with an inside leg kick.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Duberry is just out of range.
Duberry lands a really nice looking cross but Grimes seems unphased.
Grimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duberry manages to avoid it.
Grimes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duberry checks a low kick from Grimes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes misses with a low kick.
Duberry moves out of range of the leg kick from Grimes.
Duberry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Duberry finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Grimes staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Duberry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes misses with a head kick.
Duberry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grimes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Duberry misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Grimes tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Duberry had his way with Buster Grimes in that round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Duberry's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Duberry lands a jab to the nose.
Duberry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duberry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grimes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duberry circles away quickly and effectively.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Grimes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duberry.
Duberry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grimes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duberry.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duberry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duberry misses with a body kick.
Duberry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grimes is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Duberry moves out of range of the leg kick from Grimes.
Grimes thows a body shot but no joy.
Duberry looks to throw the jab but Grimes is out of range.
Duberry throws a hook to the side of Grimes's head but Grimes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Duberry checks it.
Grimes tries to land a front kick but Duberry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grimes throws a push kick but Duberry slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Duberry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grimes is looking to chop away at Duberry's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duberry misses with a head kick.
Duberry throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes moves out of range as Duberry throws a body kick.
Duberry connects with an inside leg kick.
Duberry throws a chopping leg kick but Grimes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Duberry throws a leg kick but Grimes checks it.
Duberry checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duberry throws a hook to the side of Grimes's head but Grimes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Duberry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duberry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duberry bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grimes's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duberry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duberry.
Duberry scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grimes in his tracks.
An inside leg kick from Duberry misses.
Duberry moves out of range of the body kick from Grimes.
Grimes lands a really nice looking cross but Duberry seems unphased.
Grimes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Duberry looks to land a body kick but Grimes moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duberry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duberry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duberry.
Duberry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duberry misses with a low kick.
Duberry throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grimes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Duberry really felt that one!
Grimes lands a glancing blow to the side of Duberry's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duberry.
Grimes wants to land a leg kick but Duberry is out of range.
Duberry throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grimes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duberry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimes.
Duberry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Duberry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duberry 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fidel Duberry!
Fidel Duberry retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Fidel Duberry, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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