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ITFL - Individual Final PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Bush Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Lu Da Concei (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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211 lbs
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204 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Bush Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronaldo Lu Da Concei!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Concei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bush Jnr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Da Concei's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bush Jnr throwing strikes but missing.
Bush Jnr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bush Jnr throwing strikes from guard but Da Concei blocks nicely.
Da Concei really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bush Jnr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Da Concei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bush Jnr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bush Jnr slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush Jnr is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Da Concei is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Bush Jnr!
A victorious Harry Bush Jnr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artie DeVanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy White (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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164 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artie DeVanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy White!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVanzo delivers a nice body kick.
White checks the leg kick nicely there.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeVanzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and White counters with an inside leg kick.
White is looking to chop away at DeVanzo's legs.
White takes one to the chin there.
DeVanzo loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
White throws a solid leg kick but DeVanzo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at White.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DeVanzo misses with a shot to the body
and White counters with a nice low kick that buckles DeVanzo's knee momentarily.
White throws a leg kick which misses DeVanzo's front leg but catches the back leg as DeVanzo tries to avoid it.
DeVanzo checks the leg kick.
DeVanzo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeVanzo moves out of range of the leg kick from White.
White throws a quick head kick that skims the top of DeVanzo's head.
DeVanzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by White there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Freddy White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by White.
Nice defenses there by White.
White connects with an inside leg kick.
White throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
White walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeVanzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
White lands with a thumping leg kick.
White scores with a head kick. DeVanzo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as DeVanzo checks a leg kick.
DeVanzo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as DeVanzo blocks the low kick.
White misses with a leg kick
and DeVanzo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries a low kick but DeVanzo avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeVanzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White throws a sloppy head kick and DeVanzo moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick from White.
DeVanzo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and White counters with a good low kick that DeVanzo was not able to check.
DeVanzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
DeVanzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeVanzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeVanzo. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeVanzo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
White avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
DeVanzo blocks a head kick by White.
DeVanzo misses the shot to the body.
White feints and then cracks DeVanzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeVanzo down.
DeVanzo misses with a hook.
DeVanzo avoids the body shot from White.
White wants to land a leg kick but DeVanzo is out of range.
White fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DeVanzo checks it well.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeVanzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
DeVanzo moves out of range as White strikes.
White tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DeVanzo is able to avoid easily.
DeVanzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by White.
DeVanzo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeVanzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
A low kick from White misses
and DeVanzo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White tries to kick DeVanzo off but DeVanzo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeVanzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy White dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeVanzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and White is able to avoid easily.
White motions for DeVanzo to come forward. White throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White throws a head kick that half lands.
DeVanzo misses with a wild body shot.
White throws a leg kick which misses DeVanzo's front leg but catches the back leg as DeVanzo tries to avoid it.
Freddy White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. DeVanzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from DeVanzo misses
and White moves into the clinch.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White manages to break the clinch.
White throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
White lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeVanzo.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeVanzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo lands a jab to the nose.
White throws a sloppy head kick
and DeVanzo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DeVanzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeVanzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as DeVanzo blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by White. That's going to slow DeVanzo down.
White pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeVanzo is out of range and White settles back down.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick that is checked
and White makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DeVanzo is looking to score with low kicks.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for White. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeVanzo.
DeVanzo throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
DeVanzo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
White fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeVanzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeVanzo tries to land a front kick but White steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeVanzo tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
White connects with a leg kick. DeVanzo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A decent looking cross lands there for DeVanzo.
DeVanzo has a takedown stuffed.
White turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
DeVanzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
White lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a leg kick but DeVanzo moved away.
White connects with a leg kick. DeVanzo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeVanzo throws a sloppy body shot
and White counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeVanzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
White fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeVanzo misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from DeVanzo misses its intended target.
DeVanzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
DeVanzo avoids the head kick by White.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeVanzo. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White cracks the inside of DeVanzo's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick that misses.
White turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
White connects with a leg kick. DeVanzo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
White lands with a kick to the temple. DeVanzo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
White throws a quick head kick that skims the top of DeVanzo's head.
White throws a leg kick
and DeVanzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A good leg kick by White.
White thuds his shin into the meat of DeVanzo's side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White moves out of range of the leg kick from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeVanzo working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
White connects with an inside leg kick.
White throws a leg kick but DeVanzo moved away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by White.
DeVanzo checks a leg kick.
White moves out of range as DeVanzo strikes.
White lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from White, right into the meat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
DeVanzo instigates a clinch.
White is trying to break the clinch but DeVanzo is controlling him.
DeVanzo lands a nice shot to the body.
White is trying to break the clinch but DeVanzo is controlling him.
White is trying to break the clinch but DeVanzo is controlling him.
White has had enough of the clinch but DeVanzo keeps him there for the moment.
DeVanzo prevents White from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
DeVanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White lunges at DeVanzo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeVanzo's hand.
DeVanzo checks a leg kick.
White walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeVanzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DeVanzo's calf.
DeVanzo moves out of range of the leg kick from White.
DeVanzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeVanzo has managed to clinch.
DeVanzo has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Freddy White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing DeVanzo back against the cage.
DeVanzo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite White's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeVanzo.
Good body shot from DeVanzo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeVanzo lands a body shot in the clinch.
DeVanzo wants a takedown.
DeVanzo prevents White from breaking the clinch.
DeVanzo leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeVanzo tries to pull guard but White holds him up against the cage and eventually DeVanzo drops back down to his feet.
DeVanzo goes for a takedown in the clinch but White prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artie DeVanzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeVanzo throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DeVanzo struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
DeVanzo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. White just stands there and leans against the cage.
White breaks from the clinch.
DeVanzo misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a thumping low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeVanzo is defended easily by White.
DeVanzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White throws a leg kick but DeVanzo checks it.
DeVanzo misses with a looping left.
Artie DeVanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Freddy White.
I've got White 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy White!
Freddy White decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zamora's choice of entrance music: Nirvana - Lake of Fire. 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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186 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Colon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Zamora!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamora catches Colon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zamora fakes the leg kick and cracks Colon in the body.
Zamora lands a nice leg kick that just misses Colon's sensitive parts.
Zamora takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zamora misses with a wild combination.
Colon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Colon misses with a lunging right hand
and Zamora makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zamora changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Colon tries to avoid it but Zamora manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Colon to the ground. Colon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Colon lands a leg kick that knocks Zamora off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zamora throws a leg kick that is checked
and Colon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colon misses with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zamora has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Colon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zamora tries a head kick but it misses.
Zamora comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Colon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zamora misses with a kick to the body
and Colon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zamora's knee momentarily.
Colon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colon wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colon clinches.
Zamora misses with some punches.
Colon breaks the clinch.
Colon thows a body shot but no joy.
Santiago Colon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zamora. Colon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zamora has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Colon.
Zamora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Colon tenderised Zamora's leg. Zamora is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zamora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colon.
Zamora throws out a powerful jab.
Zamora wants to slow Colon down by chopping away at his legs.
Colon takes a swing at Zamora's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Zamora misses.
Colon moves out of range of the leg kick from Zamora.
Colon lands a really nice looking cross but Zamora seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Colon tenderised Zamora's leg. Zamora is trying to keep his angry face on.
Colon is looking to score with low kicks.
Colon takes a swing at Zamora's ribcage but misses.
Zamora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colon manages to avoid it.
Colon scoring well with a low kick there.
Zamora throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Zamora blocks the low kick.
Jab, jab by Colon - just one landing.
Colon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Colon there.
Zamora throws a body kick that misses.
Zamora chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colon can pounce on him.
Zamora misses with a kick to the body.
Donk. Colon catches Zamora right on the button with a cross.
Zamora is rocked!
Colon drives through and clinches with Zamora against the cage.
Zamora is still on wobbly legs! Can Colon finish him?
A body shot lands from Colon.
Zamora seems to have recovered his senses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon tries to work over Zamora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colon lands a body punch.
Colon lands with a left to the head.
Zamora manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Colon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zamora walks straight into a right hand from Colon - that's dropped him! Colon jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Zamora from any more punishment! Zamora complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Santiago Colon!
A very excited looking Santiago Colon 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Palowakski (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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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
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Nelson Muntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Palowakski !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palowakski misses with a leg kick
and Muntz counters with a straight right hand.
Muntz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muntz avoids the head kick by Palowakski .
Muntz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Palowakski .
Palowakski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Palowakski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muntz.
Some bone on bone action there as Palowakski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fred Palowakski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muntz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muntz lands a nice hook to Palowakski 's body. Palowakski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been informed that Palowakski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Muntz misses with a wild body shot.
Palowakski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muntz.
Palowakski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Muntz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Palowakski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muntz.
Palowakski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muntz throws a body punch but Palowakski moves out of range.
Muntz throws a big shot that misses.
Palowakski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Muntz is looking to wear down Palowakski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Muntz moves into the clinch.
Palowakski lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palowakski .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muntz.
Palowakski misses with a punch to the body.
Muntz throws a head punch that misses.
Palowakski lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muntz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palowakski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muntz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muntz misses with a punch on the inside.
Muntz swings wildly with an uppercut but Palowakski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palowakski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muntz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muntz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palowakski can't find room to land a body shot as Muntz controls the action.
Palowakski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muntz has a couple of punches blocked by Palowakski .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palowakski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muntz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palowakski misses with the head strike.
Muntz has a couple of punches blocked by Palowakski .
Palowakski is working Muntz over against the cage.
Palowakski misses with a punch on the inside.
Muntz tries to work over Palowakski 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palowakski lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Palowakski swings wildly with an uppercut but Muntz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palowakski is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palowakski .
Palowakski lands an uppercut.
Muntz lands a shot to the body.
Palowakski blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Muntz.
Palowakski has Muntz pressed against the cage.
Muntz misses with the head strike.
Muntz has a couple of punches blocked by Palowakski .
A left hand lands to the body for Palowakski .
Muntz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palowakski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palowakski misses with some punches.
Palowakski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palowakski swings wildly with an uppercut but Muntz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palowakski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muntz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palowakski stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muntz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Palowakski fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palowakski lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Palowakski .
Muntz tries to work over Palowakski 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palowakski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palowakski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Muntz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palowakski misses with a body punch.
Palowakski blocking some punches.
Palowakski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muntz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Palowakski 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Muntz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muntz misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fred Palowakski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Muntz moves out of range of the body kick from Palowakski .
Muntz moves out of range of the strikes.
Muntz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Muntz moves out of range as Palowakski throws a body kick.
Muntz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palowakski .
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Muntz misses with an uppercut.
Muntz scores with a decent looking hook.
Muntz throws a body punch but Palowakski moves out of range.
A jab from Palowakski misses.
Palowakski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Muntz is out of range.
Palowakski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Muntz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Palowakski throws a lazy right hand but Muntz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palowakski throws a hook but Muntz blocks it.
Muntz lands a jab.
Muntz cracks the inside of Palowakski 's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muntz with a jab.
Palowakski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz thuds a left hand into Palowakski 's body.
Palowakski looks to land a left hand but Muntz moved out of range nicely.
Muntz jabs at Palowakski 's body.
Muntz defending well as Palowakski loads up on a big left hand.
Palowakski misses with a body shot.
Palowakski avoids the body shot from Muntz.
A leg kick checked by Muntz.
Muntz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Muntz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Muntz.
A slapping leg kick lands for Palowakski .
Muntz throws a leg kick but Palowakski checks it.
Palowakski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Palowakski throws a big shot that misses.
Muntz throws a right hand that Palowakski ducks under and follows up with a left that Palowakski also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Muntz.
Palowakski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muntz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski throws a jab when Muntz was well out of range.
Muntz misses with a body kick.
Muntz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Palowakski takes a swing at Muntz's ribcage but misses.
Palowakski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Muntz checks it well.
A good leg kick by Palowakski .
A good leg kick by Muntz.
Nelson Muntz is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Palowakski .
A shot to the liver by Palowakski . Beautiful body shot.
Palowakski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muntz's hands.
Palowakski tries a head kick but it misses.
Palowakski misses with a low kick.
Palowakski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Muntz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palowakski blocks a jab.
Muntz checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski scores with a kick to the body.
Muntz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Muntz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Muntz checks a low kick from Palowakski .
Palowakski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palowakski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Muntz throws a body punch but Palowakski moves out of range.
Palowakski lands a jab to Muntz's midsection.
Muntz throws a wild body kick that Palowakski sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palowakski .
Muntz avoids the body shot from Palowakski .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Muntz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Palowakski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muntz throws a body punch but Palowakski moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Palowakski .
Palowakski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muntz moves away.
Muntz drops his hands momentarily and Palowakski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz throws an overhand right that lands on Palowakski 's shoulder, as Palowakski tries to avoid the shot.
Palowakski throws a leg kick that misses.
Muntz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Palowakski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palowakski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Muntz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Palowakski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Muntz throws a front kick aimed at Palowakski 's knee but Palowakski avoids it well.
Muntz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Palowakski avoids a kick to the body.
Muntz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Muntz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palowakski scores with a kick to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Palowakski checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Palowakski , right into the meat.
Palowakski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Palowakski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Palowakski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palowakski tries to score with a low kick but Muntz moves his leg out of the way.
Muntz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Muntz misses with a body shot.
Muntz pushes Palowakski up against the cage in a clinch.
Palowakski misses with some punches.
Muntz has a couple of punches blocked by Palowakski .
Palowakski misses with a punch on the inside.
Palowakski tries to work over Muntz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muntz looking to stall.
Palowakski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Muntz trying to control the position but instead, Palowakski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muntz into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muntz.
Palowakski misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Palowakski .
Palowakski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palowakski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Palowakski finds it's way through Muntz's defenses.
Muntz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palowakski manages to avoid it.
Palowakski throws a low kick, looking for Muntz's leg but Muntz calmly moves out of range.
Muntz blocks a leg kick.
Muntz wants to clinch.
Palowakski throws a nice head kick!
Muntz looks to score with a jab to the body but Palowakski is just out of range.
Good shot there by Palowakski .
Muntz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palowakski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch combination from Muntz misses.
Nelson Muntz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muntz moves out of range of the body kick from Palowakski .
Palowakski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palowakski misses with a leg kick.
Muntz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Palowakski if he has to take too many more of those.
Palowakski lands with a nice body punch.
Palowakski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muntz looks to land a left hand but Palowakski moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Muntz.
Muntz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Palowakski .
A leg kick checked by Palowakski .
Palowakski lands a glancing blow to the side of Muntz's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Muntz, as that shot connected.
Palowakski throws the left hand but Muntz avoids the punch easily.
Muntz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palowakski was well out of range. Poor timing from Muntz.
Muntz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palowakski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palowakski . Muntz does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski tests Muntz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muntz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Muntz misses with a looping left.
Muntz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Palowakski misses with a kick to the body.
Palowakski looks to land a right hand but Muntz moved out of range.
Palowakski cracks Muntz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Palowakski tests Muntz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Muntz.
A slow jab from Palowakski misses its intended target.
Palowakski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muntz lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muntz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Palowakski checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski ducks under a wild hook from Muntz.
Palowakski motions for Muntz to come forward. Palowakski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muntz works the jab nicely.
Muntz throws a chopping leg kick but Palowakski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Muntz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muntz misses the shot to the body.
Palowakski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muntz.
Palowakski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Muntz misses with a leg kick.
Palowakski misses with a body shot.
Muntz scores with a leg kick.
Muntz thumps Palowakski with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palowakski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muntz stuns Palowakski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Palowakski scores with a body shot.
Palowakski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muntz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fred Palowakski .
Well Palowakski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Palowakski !
Fred Palowakski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randal Pritchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pritchard has chosen English Blood, Irish Heart - By Morrissey as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Randal Pritchard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
42 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Randal Pritchard!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pritchard is out of range.
Frank Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito cracks Pritchard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pritchard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Esposito.
Some bone on bone action there as Pritchard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Esposito tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pritchard is able to avoid easily.
Esposito scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Pritchard misses
and Esposito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pritchard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esposito.
Esposito connects with an inside leg kick.
Pritchard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Esposito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Esposito misses with an uppercut.
Pritchard avoids a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Pritchard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pritchard with a jab.
It looks like Frank Esposito has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pritchard throws a right and a left that Esposito avoids nicely.
Pritchard blocks a head kick by Esposito.
Pritchard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esposito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pritchard manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito stuffs the takedown.
Esposito lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pritchard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esposito.
Esposito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pritchard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Esposito misses with a leg kick
and Pritchard counters with a straight right hand.
Esposito throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pritchard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Esposito
and Pritchard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esposito scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pritchard lands a nice shot to the body.
Esposito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pritchard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a body shot.
Esposito throws a hook to the side of Pritchard's head but Pritchard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pritchard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Esposito checks a leg kick.
Esposito with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pritchard to score with a decent uppercut.
Pritchard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito throws a looping overhand right but Pritchard ducks down to avoid it.
Esposito looks for the body kick but Pritchard saw that one coming.
Esposito staying out of range there.
Esposito throws a lazy right hand but Pritchard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pritchard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Esposito scores with a sloppy right hand. Pritchard should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice jab there from Pritchard.
Pritchard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Esposito sprawls well initially but Pritchard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pritchard controlling the action here.
Esposito is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pritchard.
Pritchard is keen to just control but Esposito is a slippery customer.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Randal Pritchard hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pritchard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Esposito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Esposito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito tries to clinch but Pritchard moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pritchard misses with a leg kick
and Pritchard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Esposito.
Esposito scores with a hook to the body. Pritchard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randal Pritchard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Esposito'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.
Pritchard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Esposito.
Good standup being displayed there by Pritchard as he connects with a hook.
Pritchard throws a sloppy body shot
and Esposito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
Esposito misses with a jab to the body
and Pritchard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Esposito's knee momentarily.
Esposito slips under a jab.
Pritchard misses with a two punch combination.
A cross from Esposito lands.
Esposito scores with a kick to the body.
Esposito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pritchard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Esposito.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pritchard misses with a double jab
and Esposito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pritchard checks a leg kick.
Esposito 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Frank Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esposito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pritchard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pritchard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pritchard throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito.
Esposito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Esposito throws a leg kick
and Esposito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randal Pritchard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pritchard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Esposito lands with a thumping leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pritchard.
We've been told by Esposito's head coaches at Miyagi Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Esposito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pritchard on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Esposito.
Pritchard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pritchard.
Esposito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pritchard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Esposito throws a leg kick
letting Pritchard counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Esposito. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Esposito.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Pritchard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Esposito in his tracks.
Esposito is rocked!
Frank Esposito's cut is getting worse.
Pritchard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pritchard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pritchard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pritchard fails with a takedown attempt.
Pritchard tries to land a leg kick but Esposito saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a sloppy body shot
and Esposito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Esposito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Esposito 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.
Esposito seems to have got his legs back now.
Esposito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pritchard lands with a cross.
Esposito misses with a kick to the body
and Pritchard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Esposito's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lazy body kick from Esposito
and Pritchard counters with a low kick, right behind Esposito 's knee.
Pritchard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Esposito is looking to land body kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Esposito as Pritchard shoots in.
Frank Esposito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randal Pritchard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pritchard's sensitive parts.
Pritchard misses with a takedown attempt - Esposito sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pritchard slips a jab from Esposito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Esposito.
Esposito keeps Pritchard at a distance using the push kick.
Esposito checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pritchard looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
Esposito stuffs the takedown attempt from Pritchard. Pritchard gets slowly back to his feet.
Pritchard moves out of range of the strikes.
Pritchard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pritchard needs to keep his hands up - Esposito had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Esposito tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pritchard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pritchard blocks the body kick.
Pritchard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Esposito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randal Pritchard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Esposito's cut.
That's time! Esposito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pritchard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esposito.
Esposito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Esposito wants it to stay on the feet.
Pritchard shoots in but Esposito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Esposito takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Esposito lands a nice looking body shot.
Pritchard walks into a stiff left hand from Esposito.
Esposito dips to his left and cracks Pritchard with an uppercut!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pritchard.
Esposito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Esposito tries to clinch up.
Nice shot by Esposito.
Esposito lands a nice shot that snaps Pritchard's head back.
Some wild striking there from Pritchard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pritchard lands a big right hand that sends Esposito crashing to the mat! Pritchard stays standing though and waves Esposito back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito stuffs the takedown.
Frank Esposito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randal Pritchard.
Jab from Esposito.
Esposito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Esposito throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Pritchard misses the target.
Pritchard tried to score with a low kick but Esposito checks it.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Pritchard checks it.
Esposito tries to clinch up but Pritchard circles away and keeps his distance.
Esposito is looking to clinch.
Esposito moves away from the strike by Pritchard.
Frank Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pritchard's head backwards.
Esposito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pritchard manages to avoid it.
Pritchard checks a leg kick.
Pritchard digs a good hook to Esposito's body.
Pritchard fails with a takedown attempt.
Pritchard scores with a nice right hand.
Pritchard throws the left hand but Esposito avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle, before Pritchard throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Esposito's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Pritchard lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Randal Pritchard!
A very excited looking Randal Pritchard 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tweedle Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Sebastien Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Chumbawamba - Tubthumping. Veron has chosen The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tweedle Dee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Sebastien Veron!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee walks into a straight right hand from Veron.
Dee lands a nice shot that snaps Veron's head back.
Dee misses with a body shot.
Veron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veron lands with a hook. Dee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Veron misses with an uppercut
and Dee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Veron.
That kick from Veron tenderised Dee's leg. Dee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dee misses with a wild body shot.
Dee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dee. That's going to slow Veron down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dee avoids the head kick by Veron.
Dee misses with a looping left.
Veron looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Veron throws a front kick that sends Dee stumbling back into the cage.
Veron lands the left hand.
Dee misses with a right hand
so Veron counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Veron got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Veron has managed to get both his arms back between Dee's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Veron gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron throwing strikes but missing.
Dee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Veron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron advances position into side control!
Veron fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Veron creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Veron working away.
Veron wants to control but Dee is keeping him busy.
Dee managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Veron.
Veron happy to just control the position for now.
Veron working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Veron tries to score with some ground and pound. Dee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Veron scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dee is looking to regain half guard here but Veron keeps moving and retains side control.
Veron is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Veron crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dee keeping his opponent close.
Dee is looking for a sweep.
Veron working the ground and pound.
Dee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dee is looking to regain half guard here but Veron keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Sebastien Veron dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Veron's sensitive parts.
Dee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Veron is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Veron working for a triangle but Dee defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Veron keeping moving, preventing Dee from controlling successfully.
Dee is stalling in the full guard.
Veron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veron works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Veron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dee working some strikes from top position.
Dee throws a big elbow that misses.
Veron is pulling down on Dee's head. It's preventing any offense from Dee, at least for the moment.
Veron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Veron working for a triangle but Dee defends it easily.
Dee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Veron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dee.
Dee scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dee stopping the sweep attempt from Veron.
Veron has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dee distracts Veron with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Veron pulls Dee in close to prevent any damage.
Veron working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dee preventing the sweep.
Veron looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dee postures up in Veron's guard and throws a big left but Veron blocks it.
Dee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Veron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dee postures up.
Veron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dee.
Dee is stalling in the full guard.
Dee trying to control the position from guard on top but Veron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veron escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Veron is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dee is in close to Veron's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dee slips nicely into half guard.
Veron trying to control from the bottom.
Dee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Veron keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tweedle Dee dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dee throws the left hand but Veron avoids the punch easily.
Veron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dee moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dee. Veron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Veron checks it well.
Dee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dee throws a wild body kick that Veron sees coming a mile off.
Dee checks a leg kick.
Veron cracks Dee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dee tries to land a front kick but Veron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dee works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by Veron.
Dee misses with a hook. Veron ducked under it nicely.
Dee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Veron is out of range.
Dee takes one to the side of the head.
Veron has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A low kick from Dee misses
and Veron counters with a shoot takedown. Dee fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
Dee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Veron defends it easily.
Juan Sebastien Veron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dee looking for a sweep. Not yet Dee, not yet.
Dee keeping moving, preventing Veron from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee has Veron pulled in close to control his posture.
Veron trying to control the position from guard on top but Dee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veron postures up in Dee's guard and throws a big left but Dee blocks it.
Juan Sebastien Veron has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Veron eats them both and turns towards Dee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
Veron slips a straight right by Dee.
A cross from Veron lands.
Tweedle Dee is winning the standup battle so far.
Veron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dee.
Dee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dee cracks Veron with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Veron keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Veron. That one must have hurt.
Dee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veron was well out of range. Poor timing from Dee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Veron.
Dee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Veron finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dee swings for the body but Veron moves out of range.
Dee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Veron.
Jab from Veron.
Dee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veron manages to avoid it.
Veron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Veron.
A telegraphed right hand from Veron misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veron moves out of range as Dee strikes.
Dee misses the shot to the body.
Dee lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dee. That's going to slow Veron down.
Dee connects with a single shot there.
Dee lands a nice shot to the body.
Veron misses with a looping left.
Dee jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Veron delivers a nice body kick.
Dee misses with a hook
and Veron counters with a shoot takedown. Dee fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Veron is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Juan Sebastien Veron just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron'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.
Veron throws a push kick but Dee slaps the foot to one side.
Veron ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Veron shoots in for a double leg but Dee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dee moves out of range as Veron strikes.
Dee throws a leg kick but Veron moved away.
Dee connects with a body shot.
Veron takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Veron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dee was well out of range. Poor timing from Veron.
Dee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Veron.
Veron fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dee avoids it really well and circles away.
Dee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veron.
Veron gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Veron with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dee counters with a good, hard body kick but Veron shrugs it off.
Tweedle Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Sebastien Veron.
Dee slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Veron misses.
Veron walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dee throws a low kick but Veron moves out of range easily.
Veron connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Veron takes a step back to recover.
Dee misses with a straight right.
Dee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Veron moves out of range of the body kick from Dee.
Dee punishes Veron's body with a nice straight punch.
Veron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dee takes one to the chin there.
Veron shoots in and bounces Dee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Veron keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dee's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Veron defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Veron stands and throws Dee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dee tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Veron connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dee some visible discomfort.
Veron creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Veron scoring with punches and elbows.
Dee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Veron creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Veron's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Veron is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Veron moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Veron trying to control the action but Dee is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Veron wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Sebastien Veron dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dee - that will leave a mark!
Veron takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Veron. Beautiful body shot.
Veron looks to land a left hand but Dee moved out of range nicely.
Dee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Veron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veron. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dee. Veron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veron ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Veron takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dee thows a body shot but no joy.
Dee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Veron blocks a jab.
Veron lands with a nice combination. Dee backs away looking to recover.
Dee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A good leg kick by Veron.
Dee misses the shot to the body.
Veron goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dee moves out of range of the leg kick from Veron.
Dee looks for the body kick but Veron saw that one coming.
Dee throws a leg kick but Veron sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Dee is predictable there
and Veron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Dee tenderised Veron's leg. Veron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Veron walks into a left hand.
Veron uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dee has time to react.
Veron scores with a shot to the body.
Dee throws the kick towards the body but Veron avoids it.
Dee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Veron's hands.
Tweedle Dee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron lands a nice shot to the body.
Dee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Veron getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dee misses with a body shot.
Dee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Veron blocks a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Veron.
Veron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dee.
Dee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Veron momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Veron checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dee throws a front kick aimed at Veron's knee but Veron avoids it well.
Veron scores with a decent looking hook.
Dee throws a body punch but Veron moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Dee.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dee throws a leg kick but Veron sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Veron lands with a slapping head kick.
Veron lands a nice shot that snaps Dee's head back.
Dee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veron.
Veron lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Veron looking to score a takedown here. Dee is defending well but Veron drives through and ends up in Dee's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veron postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dee looking to control.
Dee is really struggling to control Veron but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veron throws a big elbow that misses.
Dee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Veron defends it easily.
Veron is stalling in the full guard.
Juan Sebastien Veron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dee has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Veron is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dee.
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 Tweedle Dee.
I think Veron 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Sebastien Veron!
Juan Sebastien Veron is the new middleweight champion!
Juan Sebastien Veron thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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