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TTFC Wednesday Night Fights 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giampaolo Pietravallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Capone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Giampaolo Pietravallo!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietravallo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Capone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pietravallo.
Capone has managed to clinch.
Capone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Pietravallo - just one landing.
Pietravallo throws a sloppy head kick and Capone moves out of range easily.
Capone looks to land a combination but Pietravallo avoids it well.
Capone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Capone walks into a straight right hand from Pietravallo.
Capone wants to clinch up but Pietravallo keeps it at a distance.
Capone misses with a double jab
and Pietravallo counters with an inside leg kick.
Pietravallo lands with an uppercut that bounces Capone off the cage and back into range.
Capone darts in trying to clinch
and Pietravallo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Capone missing with punches from the bottom.
Capone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pietravallo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Capone wants to improve his position but Pietravallo is controlling well.
Pietravallo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone is staying active underneath Pietravallo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pietravallo lands with a punch from half guard.
Capone is not content to let Pietravallo control the position.
Pietravallo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pietravallo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Capone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Capone has hold of Pietravallo's hands but Pietravallo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pietravallo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Capone flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Capone punching from the bottom.
Pietravallo trying to mount his opponent but Capone defends it.
Capone flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Pietravallo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo working the head and body with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pietravallo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Capone missing with punches from the bottom.
Capone taking some punishment here, with Pietravallo in his half guard.
Capone missing with punches from the bottom.
Capone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Capone is looking to improve his position.
Pietravallo working over Capone with some ground and pound. Capone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pietravallo is pressing down on Capone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Capone is holding on for now.
Capone punching from the bottom.
Pietravallo slips a nice elbow through Capone's hands, connecting with Capone's forehead.
Pietravallo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pietravallo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Capone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Capone is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Still in half guard, Pietravallo seems content to control.
Capone misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Capone taking some punishment here, with Pietravallo in his half guard.
Pietravallo is trying to control. Capone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pietravallo winds up and cracks Capone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pietravallo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Capone misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Pietravallo there.
Capone has hold of Pietravallo's hands but Pietravallo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Capone flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Capone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pietravallo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Capone!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capone can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone is bucking up trying to escape but Pietravallo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Capone is trying to escape the mount.
Capone is working hard here to advance position.
Capone throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Pietravallo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Capone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Capone is rocked!
Pietravallo loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Capone scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Pietravallo land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Pietravallo stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giampaolo Pietravallo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leslie Harp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harp's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eternal Erection - Absolutely Free . 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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169 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leslie Harp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harp.
Harp thows a leg kick but Hopkins checks it
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Harp takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Harp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hopkins's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harp postures up in Hopkins's guard and throws a big left but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins pulls Harp in close to prevent any damage.
Hopkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hopkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harp is one step ahead there.
Harp prevents Hopkins from getting back to his feet.
Harp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hopkins wants to sweep here but Harp controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harp postures up in Hopkins's guard and throws a big left but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harp throws a big elbow that misses.
Hopkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hopkins controls Harp momentarily but Harp frees himself.
Harp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hopkins wants to stand up but Harp is controlling him.
Harp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harp throws a strike but Hopkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harp seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Hopkins is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hopkins wants to control but Harp passes into side.
Harp scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hopkins to see if he's OK.
It looks like Ryan Hopkins has been cut.
Harp in side control, throwing shots but Hopkins defends.
Harp is putting a hurting on Hopkins here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harp trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Harp in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hopkins gets back to half guard.
Hopkins tries to roll over but Harp keeps him under control.
Hopkins moves into full guard.
Harp is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hopkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harp manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins trying to control but Harp is working from the bottom.
Harp has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hopkins trying to control but Harp is working from the bottom.
Harp trying to control the position.
Hopkins throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harp pulls Hopkins in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leslie Harp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hopkins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Harp blocks the leg kick.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Harp avoids it.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Harp motions for Hopkins to come forward. Harp throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hopkins's calf.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harp lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Harp avoids the punch easily.
Harp scoring well with a low kick there.
Harp walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
Harp checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harp.
Hopkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harp looks for a takedown but Hopkins sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hopkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harp somewhat.
Harp shoots in looking for a takedown but Hopkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leslie Harp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Harp sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hopkins motions for Harp to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harp misses with a leg kick
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Harp misses with a low kick as Hopkins jumps back.
Hopkins tests Harp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Harp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is looking to slow Harp down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
A leg kick checked by Harp.
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harp dives in and scores a takedown into Hopkins's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harp stands up over Hopkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harp throws an elbow that misses. Hopkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harp's guard. Nice move by Hopkins!
Hopkins throws an elbow that misses. Harp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hopkins's guard. Nice move by Harp!
Hopkins trying to keep a closed guard but Harp is proving a slippery customer.
Leslie Harp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harp stands up over Hopkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins wants to sweep here but Harp controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harp won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here.
Hopkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hopkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hopkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Harp wants to control but Hopkins is keeping busy.
Hopkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harp is looking to improve his position.
Harp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hopkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hopkins lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harp wants to sweep here but Hopkins controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Harp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hopkins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Harp wants to land a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Harp throws out a leg kick but Hopkins moves out of range and Harp only half commits.
Leslie Harp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Harp shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hopkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Harp is working Hopkins over with some ground and pound from side control.
Harp working away.
Harp scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hopkins to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Hopkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Harp are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hopkins struggling a bit here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harp lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harp working the ground and pound but Hopkins is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Hopkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hopkins tries to bench press Harp off him but Harp keeps the position.
Hopkins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Harp connects with a decent elbow.
Hopkins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harp off and has taken his back!
Harp is in bad spot here.
Hopkins is trying to control but Harp is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Harp is in a horrible position here. Hopkins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hopkins with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins is landing with some decent strikes but Harp is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hopkins avoids the attempt from Harp to control.
Harp is looking to improve his position but Hopkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Hopkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hopkins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hopkins punching from mount but Harp doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hopkins raining down shots from the mount!
Harp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hopkins looking to finish with strikes here!
Hopkins breaks from Harp's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hopkins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Harp is rocked!
Harp wants to hold on but Hopkins pushes him away.
Oh Harp is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins wants to control the pace but Harp is squirming around nicely.
Hopkins breaks from Harp's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Harp is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hopkins! Harp is hurt baaadly! Hopkins is firing away with more strikes - Harp is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Hopkins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pogi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Pogi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Silva!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Pogi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pogi.
Silva wants to control but Pogi postures up.
Pogi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pogi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Pogi keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pogi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pogi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pogi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pogi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Pogi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pogi is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Silva looks calm but he's in trouble here. Pogi gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Silva is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Pogi lets go of the hold and Silva can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Pogi!
Arthur Pogi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Satanmury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (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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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Christian Satanmury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satanmury rushes Pacquiao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pacquiao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands an uppercut.
Pacquiao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Satanmury's elbow.
Satanmury landing knees to the body.
Satanmury lands an elbow inside.
Satanmury comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Satanmury with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Pacquiao.
Satanmury landing knees to the head.
Pacquiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pacquiao misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pacquiao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satanmury lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Satanmury missing with knees to the body.
Pacquiao lands a nice uppercut.
Pacquiao misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satanmury misses with an elbow strike.
Pacquiao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pacquiao trying to stall but Satanmury improves his position.
Satanmury misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacquiao.
Satanmury lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Satanmury tries a knee to the head but Pacquiao blocks it.
Pacquiao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Satanmury misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacquiao.
Satanmury tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Satanmury missing with knees to the body.
Satanmury tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Satanmury is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pacquiao is defending well for now.
Pacquiao lands a hook that snaps the head of Satanmury backwards.
Satanmury lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Manny Pacquiao's cut even more.
Satanmury misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacquiao.
Satanmury blocks a body shot from Pacquiao.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Satanmury.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satanmury tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pacquiao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Satanmury misses with a knee strike.
Satanmury with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pacquiao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Satanmury misses with a knee strike.
Satanmury misses with a knee strike.
Satanmury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pacquiao managing to block the knees to the body from Satanmury.
Pacquiao can't find room to land a body shot as Satanmury controls the action.
Pacquiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacquiao dodges an elbow strike from Satanmury.
Satanmury tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Satanmury with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pacquiao avoids the elbow strike from Satanmury, against the cage.
Pacquiao is leaning against Satanmury and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Satanmury tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pacquiao looking to stall.
Satanmury throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pacquiao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pacquiao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Satanmury connects with a knee to the head.
Pacquiao tries a body shot but Satanmury blocks it.
Pacquiao avoids a wild elbow strike from Satanmury.
Satanmury misses with a knee strike.
Pacquiao is looking to control Satanmury's arms but Satanmury gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pacquiao has his back to the cage.
Pacquiao wants to get back to striking at distance but Satanmury won't allow it.
Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Satanmury with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pacquiao takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satanmury letting Pacquiao take a breather here.
Pacquiao misses with some punches.
Pacquiao lands a shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Satanmury.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satanmury tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Satanmury tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pacquiao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pacquiao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pacquiao is looking to control Satanmury's arms but Satanmury gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pacquiao has his back to the cage.
Pacquiao misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Satanmury is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pacquiao is defending well for now.
Pacquiao lands a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Satanmury.
Pacquiao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pacquiao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pacquiao tries a body shot but Satanmury blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Satanmury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Satanmury tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pacquiao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christian Satanmury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satanmury tries to clinch up.
Satanmury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Satanmury moves in looking to clinch but Pacquiao pushes him off.
Pacquiao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pacquiao is looking to score with low kicks.
Pacquiao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Satanmury dodges the punch combination from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Satanmury.
Satanmury is looking to clinch but Pacquiao is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satanmury tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacquiao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Satanmury.
Satanmury misses the shot to the body.
Satanmury closes the distance and pushes Pacquiao back into the cage.
Pacquiao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Satanmury using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacquiao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Satanmury misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Satanmury tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Pacquiao.
Knees to the body from Satanmury.
Pacquiao managing to block the knees to the body from Satanmury.
Pacquiao managing to block the knees to the body from Satanmury.
Satanmury throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satanmury lands a nice elbow.
Satanmury pushes off an throws an elbow but Pacquiao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satanmury missing with knees to the body.
Satanmury tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Pacquiao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Satanmury lands a nice knee to the body.
Satanmury missing with knees to the body.
Pacquiao breaks from the clinch.
Pacquiao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Satanmury checks a leg kick.
Satanmury avoids a kick to the body.
Satanmury gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pacquiao lands an uppercut.
Christian Satanmury has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pacquiao struggles to land a body shot inside as Satanmury controls his hands.
Pacquiao tries a body shot but Satanmury blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pacquiao can't find room to land a body shot as Satanmury controls the action.
Pacquiao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pacquiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pacquiao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pacquiao is trying to stall.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Satanmury throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Satanmury prevents a body shot from Pacquiao.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Satanmury landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pacquiao lands with a left to the head.
Pacquiao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao takes an elbow to the temple.
Satanmury scores a nice knee to the body.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Satanmury missing with knees to the body.
Pacquiao tries to stall but Satanmury uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pacquiao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Satanmury misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao tries to throw a body punch but Satanmury avoids it by throwing Pacquiao back against the cage.
Satanmury prevents a body shot from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pacquiao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pacquiao avoids a wild elbow strike from Satanmury.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satanmury prevents a body shot from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Satanmury lands a nice knee to the body.
Satanmury throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Satanmury dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao'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. 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.
Satanmury forces Pacquiao back against the cage and clinches.
Pacquiao tries to work over Satanmury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pacquiao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pacquiao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Satanmury landing knees to the body.
Satanmury throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pacquiao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Satanmury's elbow.
Pacquiao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Satanmury throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pacquiao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pacquiao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pacquiao misses with some punches.
Satanmury tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Satanmury throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pacquiao blocks it with crossed arms.
Pacquiao can't find room to land a body shot as Satanmury controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao managing to block the knees to the body from Satanmury.
Pacquiao managing to block the knees to the body from Satanmury.
Pacquiao misses with a punch to the body.
Pacquiao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pacquiao struggles to land a body shot inside as Satanmury controls his hands.
Satanmury throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pacquiao blocks it with crossed arms.
Satanmury takes a shot to the head.
Pacquiao blocks the elbow strike.
Pacquiao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Satanmury backwards.
Pacquiao avoiding damage as Satanmury throws knees to the body.
Satanmury landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Satanmury throws an elbow that misses.
Pacquiao misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Pacquiao.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao managing to block the knees to the body from Satanmury.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satanmury looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pacquiao avoids a wild elbow strike from Satanmury.
Pacquiao lands a nice shot to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a body punch.
Pacquiao avoids the elbow strike from Satanmury, against the cage.
Pacquiao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacquiao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pacquiao avoiding damage as Satanmury throws knees to the body.
Satanmury tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pacquiao lands with a light punch inside.
Satanmury prevents a body shot from Pacquiao.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pacquiao throws a head punch that misses.
Satanmury blocks an uppercut.
Pacquiao working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to throw a body punch but Satanmury avoids it by throwing Pacquiao back against the cage.
Satanmury tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Satanmury misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Pacquiao.
Satanmury prevents a body shot from Pacquiao.
Satanmury tries to land a knee to the head but Pacquiao blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Pacquiao.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacquiao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pacquiao tries to throw a body punch but Satanmury avoids it by throwing Pacquiao back against the cage.
Pacquiao tries to work over Satanmury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pacquiao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Satanmury.
Pacquiao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Satanmury creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Satanmury is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Christian Satanmury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satanmury misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacquiao.
Manny Pacquiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Pacquiao.
Satanmury lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao can't find room to land a body shot as Satanmury controls the action.
Pacquiao has a couple of punches blocked by Satanmury.
Pacquiao tries to throw a body punch but Satanmury avoids it by throwing Pacquiao back against the cage.
Satanmury misses with an elbow strike.
Satanmury lands an elbow that stopped Pacquiao in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Manny Pacquiao's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Satanmury trying to land knees to the body.
Satanmury is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pacquiao is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao tries a body shot but Satanmury blocks it.
Satanmury trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Satanmury.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Pacquiao.
Well Satanmury has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Satanmury!
A relieved looking Christian Satanmury thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boudreaux Godeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Nieddds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godeaux comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Ready. 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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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Boudreaux Godeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Nieddds!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nieddds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Godeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
Nieddds looks to score with a jab to the body but Godeaux is just out of range.
Nice shot by Nieddds.
Godeaux misses the jab.
Godeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nieddds.
Godeaux throws a leg kick but Nieddds checks it.
Godeaux throws a shot from downtown. Nieddds moves away and avoids it.
Nieddds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Godeaux shoots in looking for a takedown but Nieddds manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Godeaux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nieddds throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Boudreaux Godeaux has been cut.
Godeaux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nieddds tries to avoid it but Godeaux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nieddds to the ground. Nieddds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Godeaux catches Nieddds right on the button with a cross.
Godeaux misses with a left hand
letting Nieddds counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godeaux wants to slow Nieddds down by chopping away at his legs.
Godeaux misses with a low kick.
Godeaux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nieddds is able to avoid easily.
Godeaux throws a hook but Nieddds blocks it.
Nieddds fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Godeaux throws a body kick that misses
and Nieddds counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Godeaux is rocked!
Nieddds drops Godeaux with a naaaaasty hook - Godeaux is in real trouble here! Nieddds dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Nieddds!
Bobby Nieddds very nearly forgot to thank Black Market Pharmacy and Laundromat amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathers comes to the cage accompanied by Superman. Madison has chosen I'm in love with a stripper as his entrance music. Jack Madison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 4, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshall Mathers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Madison!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison digs a good hook to Mathers's body.
Mathers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madison closes the distance and clinches up with Mathers, looking for a takedown. Madison pushes Mathers against the cage but Mathers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Madison misses.
Madison misses with a looping left.
Mathers takes one on the button.
Mathers blocks a jab.
Madison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jack Madison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Madison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mathers somewhat.
Madison throws an off balance right hand
and Mathers counters with a solid body kick.
Mathers lands with an uppercut that bounces Madison off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madison misses with a left hand
and Mathers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mathers.
Mathers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Madison throws an off balance right hand
and Madison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madison lands a jab to the nose.
Madison checks the leg kick.
Mathers blocks the body kick.
Mathers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Madison gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mathers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Madison's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers lands with a nice body punch.
Madison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Madison takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mathers misses with a head kick.
Mathers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Madison has time to react.
Mathers misses with a wild body shot.
Madison misses with a looping left.
Madison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mathers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mathers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Madison is trying to defend but Mathers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mathers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Madison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mathers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mathers's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers is having to fend off submission attempts from Madison, who is looking to sink in the choke. Madison doesn't have the hooks in though and Mathers manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Madison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mathers is controlling him.
Mathers wants to control from the top but Madison keeps moving.
Mathers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mathers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Madison wants to sweep here but Mathers controlling him for the moment.
Mathers trying to control the position from guard on top but Madison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mathers lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers wants to control from the top but Madison keeps moving.
Madison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mathers chips away with some ground and pound.
Mathers preventing the sweep.
Mathers postures up in Madison's guard and throws a big left but Madison blocks it.
Madison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mathers is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mathers lands a couple of digs.
Madison wants to get back to his feet but Mathers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mathers pushing down on Madison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mathers working over Madison with some ground and pound. Madison looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mathers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Madison with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison is looking to control Mathers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Madison avoid being mounted?
Mathers slips a nice elbow through Madison's hands, connecting with Madison's forehead.
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!
Mathers working the head and body with strikes.
Mathers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mathers throwing shots but Madison is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mathers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mathers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mathers is landing with some decent strikes but Madison is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Mathers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mathers misses with a wild body shot.
Madison swings widly with a right hand
and Mathers counters by clinching up.
Mathers has Madison pressed against the cage, preventing Madison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mathers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Mathers.
Mathers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mathers connects with a body shot.
Mathers swats away the attempt to clinch by Madison.
Madison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madison connects with the punch.
Mathers connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Mathers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathers throws a head kick that misses.
Mathers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Madison doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison misses the body punch
enabling Mathers to counter with a crisp jab.
Mathers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Madison shoots in for a takedown but Mathers shows good takedown defense.
Madison is breathing heavily.
Mathers stalks Madison and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Madison's face. Madison staggers backwards, shaken.
Madison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mathers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Madison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mathers lands a big head kick that sends Madison tumbling to the mat! Mathers takes a step backwards and waves Madison back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Madison is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mathers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Madison backs up against the cage.
Madison is still on wobbly legs! Can Mathers finish him?
Madison walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mathers.
Madison misses with a right hand
and Mathers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Madison's knee momentarily.
Mathers is stalking Madison. Madison circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Mathers, and it's lights out! Madison really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marshall Mathers!
Marshall Mathers took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Closed - Thanks for Support for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Paquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunstrom has chosen Prodigy - Spitfire as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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30
170 lbs
26 - 21 - 1 |
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160 lbs
21 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manuel Paquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lars Thunstrom!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunstrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paquiao lands a jab to the head.
Paquiao lands a jab to Thunstrom's midsection.
Paquiao throws the left hand but Thunstrom avoids the punch easily.
Lars Thunstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paquiao avoids the body shot from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thunstrom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paquiao's waist but Paquiao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thunstrom off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thunstrom is defended easily by Paquiao.
Thunstrom slips under a jab from Paquiao.
Paquiao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thunstrom looks to land a left hand but Paquiao moved out of range nicely.
Thunstrom darts in and clinches Paquiao up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Paquiao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paquiao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Thunstrom fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paquiao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thunstrom tries to pull guard but Paquiao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Manuel Paquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Thunstrom.
Paquiao is looking to break free of the clinch but Thunstrom has double underhooks.
Thunstrom drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thunstrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paquiao defends well.
Paquiao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thunstrom is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom keeping moving, preventing Paquiao from controlling successfully.
Paquiao stays in close to Thunstrom's body and controls the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Manuel Paquiao wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thunstrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thunstrom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thunstrom looks to clinch
and Paquiao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thunstrom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paquiao swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunstrom is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao lands with a hook. Thunstrom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thunstrom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paquiao.
Thunstrom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paquiao throws a body punch but Thunstrom moves out of range.
Thunstrom lands a nice looking body shot.
Paquiao is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thunstrom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paquiao lands with a shot to the body.
Thunstrom shoots in and drives through. Paquiao sprawls well.
Thunstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paquiao moves away.
Thunstrom moves out of range as Paquiao strikes.
Thunstrom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paquiao pinned against the cage. Paquiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manuel Paquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunstrom dives in and scores a takedown into Paquiao's guard.
Paquiao wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paquiao misses the jab.
Thunstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paquiao.
Paquiao throws a hook to the side of Thunstrom's head but Thunstrom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Paquiao misses.
Thunstrom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thunstrom tries to pull guard but Paquiao won't allow it.
Thunstrom is trying to pull guard but Paquiao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thunstrom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paquiao smiles and moves away.
Thunstrom misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thunstrom throws a series of punches but Paquiao moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lars Thunstrom will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paquiao throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunstrom.
Thunstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paquiao moves away.
Thunstrom tries for a takedown but Paquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paquiao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thunstrom at a distance.
Thunstrom moves away from the strike by Paquiao.
Thunstrom swings for the body but Paquiao moves out of range.
No luck for Thunstrom with that takedown attempt.
Thunstrom thuds his right hand into Paquiao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paquiao connects with a jab.
Paquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Thunstrom tries for a takedown but Paquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manuel Paquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Thunstrom.
A big left from Paquiao misses.
Thunstrom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paquiao rather than just go for the knockout.
Thunstrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paquiao.
Thunstrom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Thunstrom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paquiao throws a jab when Thunstrom was well out of range.
Thunstrom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thunstrom takes a swing at Paquiao's ribcage but misses.
Paquiao's corner calls for a 1-2. Paquiao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paquiao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thunstrom closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Paquiao's guard.
Paquiao can't keep his opponent in guard - Thunstrom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paquiao tries to roll over but Thunstrom keeps him under control.
Thunstrom seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao wants to improve his position but Thunstrom is controlling well.
Paquiao regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paquiao manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thunstrom is squirming around, avoiding Paquiao's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paquiao stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Thunstrom's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thunstrom duly obliges.
Thunstrom closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Paquiao to the mat! Paquiao manages to get full guard.
Thunstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Thunstrom seems to have locked his on tight now - Paquiao screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Thunstrom, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lars Thunstrom!
A relieved looking Lars Thunstrom thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agamemnon Coon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ima Yerface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yerface is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In Flames - Like You Better Dead. On his way into the cage it seems that Agamemnon Coon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Agamemnon Coon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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32
210 lbs
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214 lbs
25 - 11 - 1 |
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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
25 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Agamemnon Coon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ima Yerface!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yerface lands a front kick.
Coon looks to throw the jab but Yerface is out of range.
Coon throws a chopping leg kick but Yerface manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Coon scores with a takedown into Yerface's guard.
Coon won't allow Yerface to sweep him here.
Coon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coon trying to control the position from guard on top but Yerface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yerface lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Coon!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yerface raining down shots from the mount!
Coon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Yerface.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yerface lands with some strikes.
Coon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coon is trying desperately to improve position.
Yerface looking to control but Coon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yerface working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yerface looking to ground and pound but Coon is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coon blocking the ground and pound.
Yerface looking to control but Coon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yerface looking to control but Coon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yerface wants to control but Coon has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Yerface throwing shots but Coon is blocking nicely.
Coon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coon.
Yerface stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coon looking for a sweep. Not yet Coon, not yet.
Yerface throws a big right hand that misses.
Yerface trying to control but Coon is working from the bottom.
Coon 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.
Coon is controlling Yerface's posture.
Yerface trying to control but Coon is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ima Yerface was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Yerface throws a leg kick but Coon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yerface stuffs the takedown attempt from Coon. Coon gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Yerface as Coon shoots in.
Coon thows a leg kick but Yerface checks it
and Yerface connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yerface scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yerface uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coon.
Coon throws a hook but Yerface avoids it easily.
Coon lands a glancing blow to the side of Yerface's head.
Coon takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coon moves out of range as Yerface throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Yerface as he connects with a hook.
Yerface fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yerface throws a leg kick but Coon moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ima Yerface dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Coon has a takedown stuffed.
Coon just misses with a punch to the body.
Coon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yerface defends it nicely.
Ima Yerface seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yerface connects with a body shot that sends Coon's belly button to the back.
Yerface throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yerface is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yerface throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Coon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agamemnon Coon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yerface sizes up Coon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yerface lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yerface misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yerface feints and then cracks Coon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coon down.
Yerface misses with a double jab
and Coon counters with a nice body shot.
Yerface closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yerface thuds his shin into the meat of Coon's side.
Yerface rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yerface shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yerface has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coon is staying active underneath Yerface, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yerface throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yerface wants to take a breather but Coon is having none of it.
Yerface stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Yerface connects with a nice short shot to Coon's temple.
Yerface lands strikes from half guard.
Coon tries to roll over but Yerface keeps him under control.
Yerface sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coon defending well though.
Yerface thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Coon's head.
Yerface slows the pace down in half guard.
Yerface is keen to just control but Coon is a slippery customer.
Coon has his hands clasped together around Yerface's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yerface throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yerface working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yerface in particular looking to stall.
Yerface seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yerface.
Coon wants to get back to full guard.
Yerface is looking to take a break and control but Coon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ima Yerface.
Yerface connects with a crisp jab.
Yerface has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yerface there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coon connects with a looping right hand.
Coon swings for the body but Yerface moves out of range.
Coon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yerface shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coon as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coon wants to land a leg kick but Yerface is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yerface darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Coon working over Yerface with some ground and pound. Yerface looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Yerface manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yerface holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yerface controls Coon momentarily but Coon frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ima Yerface showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Yerface stuffs the takedown attempt from Coon. Coon gets slowly back to his feet.
Yerface takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yerface scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yerface finds it's way round the side to connect with Coon's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yerface.
Yerface connects with a nice looking jab.
Coon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yerface.
Yerface stuffs the takedown attempt from Coon. Coon gets slowly back to his feet.
Coon throws a hook but Yerface avoids it easily.
Coon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coon wants it to stay on the feet.
Coon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon dodges the punch combination from Yerface.
Yerface thumps Coon with a low kick.
Coon digs a good hook to Yerface's body.
Yerface lands the left hand.
Yerface swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Coon.
Yerface lands a slapping body shot.
Yerface just misses with a punch to the body.
Yerface throws a low kick but Coon moves out of range easily.
Coon shoots in for a takedown but Yerface shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agamemnon Coon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Coon misses.
Coon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Yerface misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coon fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yerface tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coon swivels and escapes.
Yerface throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yerface's waist but Yerface gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coon off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yerface scores with a jab to the head.
Coon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yerface swivels and escapes.
Yerface misses with a series of wild punches.
Yerface throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Yerface.
No luck for Coon with that takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Yerface.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yerface throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coon.
Yerface lands a leg kick that knocks Coon off balance momentarily.
Jab from Yerface.
Yerface digs a good hook to Coon's body.
Coon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yerface.
Danga de danga de dang - Yerface scores with a four punch combination!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yerface, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yerface fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coon shoots for a takedown but Yerface saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Agamemnon Coon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yerface lands with a kick to the ribs.
Coon shoots in for a double leg but Yerface sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yerface to score with a decent uppercut.
Ima Yerface is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coon is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Yerface lands a beautiful left hook that drops Coon. Coon tries to recover but Yerface is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Coon lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ima Yerface!
During a confident post fight interview, Ima Yerface thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busta Rhymes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhymes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Winter Warz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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223 lbs
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217 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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Busta Rhymes!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhymes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rhymes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Chavez. Those never looked like landing.
Chavez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Busta Rhymes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez swings for the body but Rhymes moves out of range.
Chavez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhymes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chavez counters with a left to the body.
Rhymes throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Rhymes misses with the body kick
enabling Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez tries to clinch but Rhymes is having none of it.
Rhymes throws a head kick that misses
and Chavez counters with a series of strikes. Rhymes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rhymes misses with a body kick.
Chavez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rhymes. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Chavez.
Rhymes looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
Rhymes throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily.
Hugo Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chavez lands a big uppercut and Rhymes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rhymes looks OK. Chavez waves Rhymes back to his feet!
Rhymes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BAM! Chavez delivers a spinning backfist that drops Rhymes like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Hugo Chavez!
A relieved looking Hugo Chavez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Bowtie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Corleone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Graham Bowtie!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Bowtie lands but Corleone takes it in his stride.
It looks like Sonny Corleone has been cut.
Corleone blocks a low kick nicely.
Corleone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bowtie avoids a kick to the body.
Corleone throws a sloppy head kick and Bowtie moves out of range easily.
Corleone throws a head kick that misses.
Bowtie moves in looking to clinch but Corleone pushes him off.
Corleone connects with a body shot.
Bowtie wants to clinch.
Corleone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bowtie checks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corleone swings for the body but Bowtie moves out of range.
Corleone connects with a crisp jab.
Bowtie tries to clinch up but Corleone circles away and keeps his distance.
Corleone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowtie throws a body kick that misses
and Corleone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Corleone.
Corleone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowtie manages to avoid it.
Bowtie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bowtie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bowtie tries to clinch up.
Corleone swats away the attempt to clinch by Bowtie.
Corleone throws a leg kick which misses Bowtie's front leg but catches the back leg as Bowtie tries to avoid it.
Corleone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graham Bowtie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowtie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bowtie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bowtie takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Graham Bowtie has been cut.
Corleone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bowtie. Bowtie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bowtie is looking to clinch but Corleone is avoiding it.
Corleone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corleone throws the left hand but Bowtie avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corleone. That's going to slow Bowtie down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corleone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bowtie can pounce on him.
Bowtie checks a low kick from Corleone.
Bowtie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Corleone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bowtie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corleone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bowtie throws a body kick that misses.
Corleone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bowtie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bowtie trying to land knees to the body.
Bowtie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corleone or not.
Corleone managing to block the knees to the body from Bowtie.
A left hand lands to the body for Corleone.
Corleone avoids the elbow strike from Bowtie, against the cage.
Corleone manages to break the clinch.
Bowtie lands a leg kick that knocks Corleone off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowtie throws a shot to the body.
Corleone tries to work over Bowtie's front leg with a kick but Bowtie checks it.
Corleone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Corleone misses the shot to the body.
Bowtie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corleone can pounce on him.
Corleone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowtie cracks Corleone with a good jab.
Corleone lands a high kick!
Corleone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bowtie misses with a leg kick
and Corleone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Corleone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowtie moves away.
Corleone blocks a low kick nicely.
Bowtie misses with a wild body shot.
Corleone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corleone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bowtie if he has to take too many more of those.
Corleone is looking to wear down Bowtie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowtie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Corleone counters with a leg kick.
Bowtie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corleone can pounce on him.
Bowtie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corleone swats away the attempt to clinch by Bowtie.
Corleone closes the distance and pushes Bowtie back into the cage.
Bowtie digs a right hand into Corleone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corleone's gas tank.
Corleone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bowtie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corleone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bowtie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bowtie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corleone tries to land a knee to the head but Bowtie blocks with his arms.
Bowtie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corleone looking to throw knees to the head but Bowtie is blocking nicely.
Corleone presses Bowtie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bowtie tries to work over Corleone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Corleone dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bowtie wants to clinch but Corleone slips to the side
and Corleone counters with a head kick.
Bowtie feints and then cracks Corleone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corleone down.
Corleone lands with a good body shot.
Corleone lands with a nice body punch.
Bowtie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowtie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corleone cracks a nice hook into Bowtie's ribs.
Bowtie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corleone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corleone lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corleone throws a head kick that misses.
Corleone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowtie.
A low kick from Bowtie is predictable there
and Corleone counters with a nice uppercut.
Bowtie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corleone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bowtie is rocked!
Bowtie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bowtie is looking to clinch but Corleone is avoiding it.
Bowtie is still on wobbly legs! Can Corleone finish him?
Sonny Corleone is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone avoids a kick to the body.
Bowtie seems to have recovered his senses.
Corleone throws a body punch but Bowtie moves out of range.
Bowtie avoids the body shot from Corleone.
Bowtie tries to clinch there but Corleone circles away.
Corleone swings for the body but Bowtie moves out of range.
Bowtie blocks the body kick.
Bowtie tries to clinch but Corleone moves out of range.
Corleone lands a slapping body shot.
Bowtie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corleone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bowtie misses with a body kick.
Corleone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Corleone lands with a nice body kick.
Bowtie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Corleone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bowtie's head backwards.
Corleone misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowtie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Corleone lands a brutal head kick. Bowtie looks out on his feet and Corleone throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sonny Corleone!
Sonny Corleone is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Sonny Corleone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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