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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between LeBron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argivas Kerenzikov (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, LeBron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Argivas Kerenzikov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerenzikov 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.
James gets a clinch.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kerenzikov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but James pulls him back up using the underhooks.
James misses with an elbow strike.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerenzikov is defending well for now.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kerenzikov avoids it.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kerenzikov blocks it with crossed arms.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kerenzikov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kerenzikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Kerenzikov blocks with his arms.
Kerenzikov stalling in the clinch.
James throws an elbow that misses.
James landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kerenzikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kerenzikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerenzikov is looking to control James's arms but James gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kerenzikov has his back to the cage.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerenzikov avoids the damage to the body.
Kerenzikov just leaning against James, taking a breather.
Kerenzikov missing with knees to the body.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kerenzikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Kerenzikov to work.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerenzikov is defending well for now.
Kerenzikov avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
Kerenzikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kerenzikov dodges an elbow strike from James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kerenzikov managing to block the knees to the body from James.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Kerenzikov is blocking nicely.
James tries a knee to the head but Kerenzikov blocks it.
Kerenzikov avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Kerenzikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James misses with a knee to the head.
Kerenzikov avoiding damage.
A short right from Kerenzikov on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James landing knees to the head.
It looks like Argivas Kerenzikov has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kerenzikov's brow.
Kerenzikov managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Kerenzikov is pushing James up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kerenzikov is looking to control James's arms but James gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kerenzikov has his back to the cage.
Kerenzikov taking a breather.
Kerenzikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James lands an elbow that stopped Kerenzikov in his tracks for a moment.
Kerenzikov has James pressed against the cage.
James using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kerenzikov effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
James throws an elbow but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerenzikov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
Kerenzikov managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Kerenzikov takes an elbow to the temple.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerenzikov is defending well for now.
James landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
James trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerenzikov tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kerenzikov lands with a light punch inside.
James landing knees to the head.
Kerenzikov managing to block the knees to the body from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Argivas Kerenzikov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James thows a leg kick but Kerenzikov checks it
and Kerenzikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from James.
James misses with an uppercut.
James lands a head shot.
James throws a jab when Kerenzikov was well out of range.
James moves into the clinch successfully.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Kerenzikov is blocking nicely.
Kerenzikov looking to slow down the pace here.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Kerenzikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kerenzikov avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries a knee to the head but Kerenzikov blocks it.
Kerenzikov looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov slowing the pace effectively.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kerenzikov blocks an elbow strike.
Kerenzikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kerenzikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerenzikov is defending well for now.
Kerenzikov stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
Kerenzikov avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Kerenzikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
James utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for James.
Kerenzikov is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kerenzikov's brow.
Kerenzikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James dodges an elbow strike from Kerenzikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Kerenzikov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kerenzikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
LeBron James has scored more points in the clinch so far.
James scores with a knee to the head.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Kerenzikov is blocking nicely.
James scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Argivas Kerenzikov's cut even more.
Kerenzikov managing to block the knees to the body from James.
James utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kerenzikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
Kerenzikov avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James lands a good knee to the midsection. Kerenzikov won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James lands a damaging elbow.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerenzikov managing to block the knees to the body from James.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerenzikov avoids the damage to the body.
James misses with an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by James.
Kerenzikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kerenzikov avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
Kerenzikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kerenzikov avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
Kerenzikov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Argivas Kerenzikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
James clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kerenzikov's brow.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kerenzikov throws a strike but James avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kerenzikov.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kerenzikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kerenzikov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerenzikov stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Kerenzikov postures up.
Kerenzikov wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Kerenzikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBron James has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
James throws a leg kick
and Kerenzikov counters by clinching up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kerenzikov's brow.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kerenzikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kerenzikov looking to stall.
James misses with a knee strike.
Kerenzikov looking to stall.
Kerenzikov blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kerenzikov blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Kerenzikov is blocking nicely.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kerenzikov.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerenzikov avoids the damage to the body.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Kerenzikov is blocking nicely.
Argivas Kerenzikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James missing with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. James obliges.
James misses with a knee to the head.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kerenzikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Kerenzikov blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Come on Kerenzikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
James lands an elbow that stopped Kerenzikov in his tracks for a moment.
Kerenzikov managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Kerenzikov is trying to stall.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kerenzikov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBron James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kerenzikov's brow.
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 LeBron James.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeBron James!
A victorious LeBron James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Fanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pope Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kyle Fanco has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Fanco!
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, Pope Fish!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Fish misses.
Fish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fish wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fanco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fanco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Kyle Fanco has been cut.
Fish throws a head kick that half lands.
Fanco moves out of range of the body kick from Fish.
Pope Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fish fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fanco avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanco slips a jab and a cross from Fish.
Fish scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fish tries a head kick but it misses.
Fish tries a head kick but it misses.
Fanco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fish misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fish throws the kick towards the body but Fanco avoids it.
Fish with a hook.
Fish throws a nice looking combination but Fanco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fish.
Fanco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fish misses with a head kick.
Fish lands a body shot.
Fish fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fanco on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Fish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fanco blocks the body kick.
Fanco takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fanco counters with a nice body shot.
Fish fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pope Fish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fish tries a head kick but it misses.
Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fish throws a head kick but Fanco moves out of range.
Fanco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fish scores with a head kick.
Fish misses with a kick to the body.
Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fish throws a series of punches but Fanco avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fish.
Fish fails to land with a series of punches.
Fish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fanco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fish looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fish won't allow Fanco to pass to mount.
Fanco has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fanco is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fish is surviving well by controlling Fanco's body position as best he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fanco looking to ground and pound but Fish is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pope Fish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Fanco'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.
The fighters circling - Fish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope Fish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Fish.
Fanco avoids the head kick by Fish.
Fish lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fanco at a distance.
Fanco takes one on the button.
Fish looks to land a body kick but Fanco moved away.
Pope Fish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fish fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fish misses with a head kick.
Fish swinging wildly here.
Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish tries a head kick but it misses.
Fish misses with a head kick.
Fish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fanco circles away quickly and effectively.
Fanco slips a straight right by Fish.
A clash of legs there as Fanco blocks the low kick.
Fish thows a body shot but no joy.
Fish lands with a kick to the temple. Fanco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fish connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish throws a head kick but Fanco moves out of range.
Fish misses with a head kick.
Fish swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Fanco counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish lands a nice looking body shot.
Fanco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fish.
Fish misses with a wild combination.
Fish is breathing heavily.
Fish thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish misses with the body kick
and Fanco counters with a good low kick that Fish was not able to check.
Fanco avoids the head kick by Fish.
Fish is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fanco rather than just go for the knockout.
Fish thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Fish misses.
Fish swings for the body but Fanco moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Fish. Those never looked like landing.
Fish misses with a wild combination.
Fish throws a sloppy head kick and Fanco moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Fanco is just out of range.
Fish misses with a looping left.
Fish looks to land a body kick but Fanco moved away.
Fish misses with a kick to the body
and Fanco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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.
Fanco avoids the body shot from Fish.
A punch combination from Fish misses.
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fanco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pope Fish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Fanco'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. This is the final round!
Fish throws a hook to the side of Fanco's head but Fanco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fish lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fanco checks the leg kick.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fish tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fish misses with a head kick.
Fish throws a lazy head kick
and Fanco counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fanco is looking for a kimura here.
Fanco is working for an americana but Fish has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Fanco was thinking about the submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fanco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fanco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fanco drops back looking for a leg! Fish is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fish manages to kick Fanco off! Fanco jumps back into Fish's guard.
Fanco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fish is keeping the position for now.
Kyle Fanco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish pushes Fanco off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fish looks to land a combination but Fanco avoids it well.
Fish misses with a few strikes there.
Fish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fanco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fanco dodges the punch combination from Fish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish scores with a head kick.
Fish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fanco moves away.
Fanco ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fish throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fish tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fanco makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fish really felt that one!
Fish throws a sloppy head kick
and Fanco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fanco moves away.
Fish throws a lazy head kick
and Fanco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fish throws an off balance right hand
and Fanco counters with a nice leg kick.
Fish does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fanco avoids the head kick by Fish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fish misses with a head kick.
Fish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fanco counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Fanco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fish has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pope Fish!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curly Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curly Howard!
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, Russell Westbrook!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook scores with a body shot.
Westbrook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Westbrook thows a body shot but no joy.
Howard scores with a nice head shot.
A leg kick checked by Westbrook.
Howard tests Westbrook's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Howard scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Howard.
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howard tries to land a front kick but Westbrook steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Westbrook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Westbrook moves away from the strike by Howard.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Westbrook checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been hearing reports that Howard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook throws an off balance right hand
and Howard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Howard slips under a jab.
Westbrook throws a jab when Howard was well out of range.
Westbrook throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Howard counters with a nice leg kick.
Westbrook scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Howard staying out of range there.
Westbrook misses with a left hand
and Howard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard misses with a straight left.
Westbrook avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Westbrook with a hook.
Westbrook throws a right hand that misses
and Howard counters with a big head kick but Westbrook shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westbrook throws a shot from downtown. Howard moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Westbrook, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook misses with a wild combination.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Westbrook moves out of range easily.
Westbrook swings widly with a right hand
and Howard counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice defenses there by Howard.
Howard defending well as Westbrook loads up on a big left hand.
Westbrook throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Westbrook misses with a hook
and Howard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Westbrook misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Westbrook. Howard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Russell Westbrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westbrook misses with a combination
and Howard counters with a head kick.
Westbrook rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Howard counters with a big head kick but Westbrook shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Westbrook misses.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Westbrook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howard.
Howard moves out of range of the strikes.
Howard walks into a left hand.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Westbrook.
Westbrook throws a big shot that misses.
Howard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Westbrook.
Howard staying out of range there.
Westbrook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Howard counters with a head kick.
Westbrook stalks Howard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Howard's face. Howard staggers backwards, shaken.
Howard lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That kick from Howard tenderised Westbrook's leg. Westbrook is trying to keep his angry face on.
Howard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Howard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Westbrook is out of range and Howard settles back down.
Westbrook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howard misses with a low kick.
Howard lands a leg kick that knocks Westbrook off balance momentarily.
Westbrook throws a hook but Howard avoids it easily.
Westbrook takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Westbrook swings widly with a right hand
and Howard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Westbrook misses with a lunging right hand
and Howard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crunch! Howard slams his shin into Westbrook's torso.
Westbrook's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Howard swings for the body but Westbrook moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell Westbrook will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Westbrook misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Westbrook does no damage.
A good leg kick by Howard.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Westbrook misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by Westbrook as he connects with a hook.
Westbrook misses with a hook. Howard ducked under it nicely.
Howard blocks a jab.
Howard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Westbrook throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Howard counters with a good low kick that Westbrook was not able to check.
Westbrook misses with a double jab
and Howard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Westbrook is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Westbrook looks to land a right hand but Howard moved out of range.
Westbrook lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Westbrook misses.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Howard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Westbrook misses with an uppercut
and Howard counters with a big head kick but Westbrook shrugs it off.
Nice defenses there by Howard.
Westbrook misses with a right hand
and Howard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Westbrook throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Howard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Westbrook's knee momentarily.
Howard throws a front kick aimed at Westbrook's knee but Westbrook avoids it well.
Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Howard.
A good leg kick by Howard.
Howard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Howard, right into the meat.
Howard slips a jab from Westbrook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Westbrook takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howard slips under a jab.
Howard lands with a kick to the temple. Westbrook shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Howard misses with a low kick as Westbrook jumps back.
Westbrook moves out of range of the leg kick from Howard.
Westbrook throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howard slips under a jab.
Westbrook might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Westbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Westbrook throws a lazy uppercut
and Howard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Westbrook's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard misses with an uppercut. Westbrook saw that one coming.
Howard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Westbrook.
Westbrook throws an off balance right hand
and Howard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Howard lands a leg kick that knocks Westbrook off balance momentarily.
Howard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Howard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Westbrook misses with the combination.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Curly Howard is winning the standup battle so far.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Westbrook moves out of range easily.
Donk. Westbrook catches Howard right on the button with a cross.
Howard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Westbrook looks to land a right hand but Howard moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Howard counters with a head kick. That will keep Westbrook thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westbrook moves away from the strike by Howard.
Jab by Westbrook.
Howard is looking to slow Westbrook down with leg kicks.
Westbrook misses with an uppercut
and Howard counters with a leg kick.
Howard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westbrook.
Westbrook throws out a loose jab but Howard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howard misses with a low kick as Westbrook jumps back.
Westbrook misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Howard defending well as Westbrook loads up on a big left hand.
Westbrook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Russell Westbrook will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Howard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Westbrook crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Howard - the referee stops the clock and Westbrook gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Howard. Westbrook manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Westbrook throws a hook to the side of Howard's head but Howard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Westbrook throws a poor cross that misses
and Howard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Howard moves out of range as Westbrook strikes.
A head kick from Howard lands but Westbrook takes it in his stride.
Westbrook misses with a hook
and Howard counters with a low kick, right behind Westbrook 's knee.
Westbrook misses with a lunging right hand
and Howard counters with a good, hard body kick but Westbrook shrugs it off.
Westbrook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Westbrook tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Westbrook misses with a lunging right hand
and Howard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Westbrook's knee momentarily.
Howard misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook avoids the head kick by Howard.
Westbrook misses with an uppercut
and Howard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Westbrook's knee momentarily.
Westbrook lands a head shot.
Westbrook swings widly with a right hand
and Howard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Howard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Westbrook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Westbrook throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howard counters with a head kick.
Howard misses with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Westbrook 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Westbrook.
Westbrook throws a lazy uppercut
and Howard counters with a low kick, right behind Westbrook 's knee.
Howard dodges the punch combination from Westbrook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howard manages to avoid it.
Howard misses with a body kick.
Westbrook throws a poor cross that misses
and Howard counters with a nice leg kick.
Westbrook blocks a head kick by Howard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Westbrook misses with a looping right.
Howard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Westbrook throws a series of punches but Howard avoids them all with ease.
Westbrook throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Howard counter with a right hand.
Westbrook avoids the head kick by Howard.
Howard ducks under a wild hook from Westbrook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Westbrook.
Westbrook misses with a hook
and Howard counters with a big head kick but Westbrook shrugs it off.
Westbrook looks to land a right hand but Howard moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Howard.
Westbrook throws an off balance right hand
and Howard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Westbrook lands a glancing blow to the side of Howard's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Howard.
Westbrook throws a right hand that misses
and Howard counters with a good low kick that Westbrook was not able to check.
Howard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Howard throws a leg kick but Westbrook sees it coming and moves out of range.
A left lands for Westbrook.
Westbrook throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Howard counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Westbrook throws a body punch but Howard moves out of range.
Westbrook stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Howard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westbrook avoids the head kick by Howard.
Howard ducks under a wild hook from Westbrook.
A good leg kick by Howard.
Westbrook throws the left hand but Howard avoids the punch easily.
Westbrook connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Westbrook checks the leg kick nicely there.
Westbrook throws a poor cross that misses
and Howard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Curly Howard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russell Westbrook is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Westbrook lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russell Westbrook.
Well Westbrook 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is pressing down on Tyson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tyson won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Tyson preventing the sweep.
Tyson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tyson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now.
Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into side control.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tyson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tyson's coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $175 fee) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tyson wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Tyson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Johnson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyson is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johnson trying to control but Tyson is having none of it.
Johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Tyson wants to escape the position.
Johnson scores with strikes from the back.
Tyson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tyson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Johnson's arms.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson punches Tyson on the ear.
Tyson trying to get back to his feet but Johnson is in full control for now.
Johnson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tyson is defending well though. Johnson let's go of the attempt for now.
Johnson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Tyson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Johnson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tyson is defending well though. Johnson let's go of the attempt for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson wants to control but Tyson is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tyson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tyson is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to control Tyson's posture but Tyson avoids it.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson is looking to control Tyson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has a hand on Tyson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tyson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Johnson wants to control but Tyson is having none of it.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson tries to hold on but Tyson postures up.
Chris Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to stand up but Johnson had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Tyson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to control. Tyson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Tyson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson prevents Tyson from getting the reversal.
Johnson trying to control but Tyson is having none of it.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tyson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tyson is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyson is looking to escape.
Johnson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tyson is holding on tight.
Tyson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tyson?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! 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.
Tyson clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tyson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to keep Johnson in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sloppy strikes from Tyson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Tyson misses.
Tyson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Tyson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is pressing down on Tyson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tyson is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyson defends it well.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Tyson is defending well.
Tyson works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands and throws Tyson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
An elbow from Johnson crashes against the mat.
Johnson decides to stand back up.
Tyson lands a jab.
Michael Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Tyson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Tyson tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson pulls Tyson into guard.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Tyson is proving a slippery customer.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson pulls Tyson in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Johnson.
I've got Johnson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Johnson!
Chris Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Horizon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Turnbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turnbull comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Haka" kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mark Turnbull has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Evan Horizon's chin.
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Horizon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Turnbull!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horizon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turnbull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evan Horizon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull tries to clinch but Horizon is having none of it.
Horizon keeps the fight on the outside.
Horizon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turnbull lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Horizon swats away the attempt to clinch by Turnbull.
Turnbull has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Horizon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Turnbull misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horizon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turnbull slips under a jab.
Horizon connects with a right hand. Turnbull shakes it off.
It looks like Mark Turnbull has been cut.
Turnbull pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Horizon back to the cage. Turnbull follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Horizon looks to land a left hand but Turnbull moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Horizon misses.
Turnbull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horizon.
Horizon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Horizon.
Turnbull tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Horizon counters with a stiff right hand.
Turnbull connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horizon misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Turnbull.
Horizon throws a shot from downtown. Turnbull moves away and avoids it.
Horizon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horizon keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Turnbull misses.
Turnbull throws a series of punches but Horizon moves out of range.
Turnbull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turnbull lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Horizon at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull throws a looping overhand right but Horizon ducks down to avoid it.
Horizon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnbull.
Horizon circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Horizon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Horizon misses with a straight left.
Turnbull looks to land a combination but Horizon avoids it well.
Turnbull has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Horizon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Horizon misses with the head strike.
Turnbull gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Horizon.
A head punch on the inside from Horizon fails to land.
Horizon struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Horizon wants to take the fight to the mat but Turnbull manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Turnbull takes a shot to the head.
Horizon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Horizon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horizon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Horizon.
Horizon stalling in the clinch.
Horizon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Turnbull - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Horizon slowing the pace effectively.
Horizon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turnbull just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horizon.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Horizon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horizon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Horizon misses with some punches.
Horizon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Horizon backwards.
Horizon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Horizon.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Horizon.
Still in the clinch, Horizon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Horizon.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Horizon.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Horizon blocks it.
Horizon lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Horizon lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Horizon.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Evan Horizon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Turnbull's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horizon scores with a sloppy right hand. Turnbull should have avoided that one.
Turnbull takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Horizon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horizon throws a solid leg kick but Turnbull takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horizon.
Turnbull doesn't manage to clinch there - Horizon circles away.
Horizon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turnbull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turnbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horizon moves away.
Turnbull walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horizon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turnbull throws an overhand right that lands on Horizon's shoulder, as Horizon tries to avoid the shot.
Horizon throws a jab when Turnbull was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Turnbull misses
and Turnbull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turnbull moves away from the strike by Horizon.
Turnbull tries to clinch up but Horizon circles away and keeps his distance.
Horizon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbull.
Turnbull throws out a loose jab but Horizon uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turnbull avoids the body shot from Horizon.
Turnbull tries to close the distance and clinch but Horizon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horizon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Horizon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horizon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnbull.
Horizon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horizon moves out of range as Turnbull strikes.
Horizon swings for the body but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull connects with a right hand. Horizon shakes it off.
Turnbull on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turnbull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turnbull is looking to clinch but Horizon is avoiding it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turnbull tries to clinch up but Horizon circles away and keeps his distance.
Horizon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbull.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horizon wants to land a leg kick but Turnbull is out of range.
Horizon connects with a body shot that sends Turnbull's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull instigates a clinch.
Horizon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turnbull.
Turnbull is breathing heavily.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Horizon breaks the clinch.
Horizon slips under a jab from Turnbull.
Horizon misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Horizon, as that shot connected.
Turnbull moves out of range of the strikes.
Turnbull's corner calls for a 1-2. Turnbull obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turnbull takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horizon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turnbull moves away.
Horizon scores with a jab to the body.
Horizon connects with a body shot.
Horizon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horizon misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turnbull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turnbull misses the jab.
Turnbull tries to clinch up
and Horizon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turnbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horizon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horizon misses with a looping right.
Horizon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horizon.
Horizon slips under a jab.
Turnbull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horizon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Horizon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turnbull fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horizon misses with a straight right.
Horizon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
Turnbull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horizon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horizon moves out of range as Turnbull strikes.
Horizon connects with a crisp jab.
Turnbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horizon.
A big right from Horizon misses.
Horizon swats away the attempt to clinch by Turnbull.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turnbull throws the left hand but Horizon avoids the punch easily.
Turnbull has managed to clinch.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Horizon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Turnbull's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Horizon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Horizon.
Turnbull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turnbull lands a right hook to the body.
Turnbull throws a hook to the side of Horizon's head but Horizon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turnbull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Turnbull misses the target.
Horizon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnbull throws out the jab.
Horizon throws a jab when Turnbull was well out of range.
Turnbull connects with a jab.
Turnbull closes the distance but Horizon moves to the side
and Horizon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turnbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horizon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turnbull finds it's way round the side to connect with Horizon's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnbull moves in looking to clinch but Horizon pushes him off.
Turnbull fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull misses with a body shot.
Horizon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horizon misses the jab.
Turnbull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horizon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turnbull dodges the punch combination from Horizon.
Horizon throws an overhand right that lands on Turnbull's shoulder, as Turnbull tries to avoid the shot.
Turnbull misses with an uppercut.
Turnbull wants to clinch but Horizon slips to the side
and Horizon counters with a nice uppercut.
Horizon looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
Horizon loads up on a big right hand but Turnbull slips the punch.
Turnbull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horizon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horizon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turnbull.
Turnbull swings for the body but Horizon moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horizon misses with a hook to the body
and Turnbull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turnbull ducks under a wild hook from Horizon.
Sloppy strikes from Turnbull. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Horizon.
Horizon misses with a body shot
and Turnbull counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horizon just misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull throws a body punch but Horizon moves out of range.
Horizon ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
Turnbull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turnbull misses with a hook. Horizon ducked under it nicely.
Turnbull moves forwards but Horizon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mark Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horizon lands with an uppercut that bounces Turnbull off the cage and back into range.
That has opened up Mark Turnbull's cut even more.
Horizon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horizon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Horizon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horizon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turnbull throws out a loose jab but Horizon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull tries to clinch up.
A big left from Horizon misses.
Turnbull wants to clinch up but Horizon keeps it at a distance.
Turnbull takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horizon misses the shot to the body.
Horizon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
Horizon connects with the punch.
Turnbull ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turnbull misses with a double jab.
Turnbull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horizon. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull tries to clinch but Horizon is having none of it.
Turnbull wants to clinch up but Horizon keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Horizon, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turnbull takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Horizon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turnbull.
Horizon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turnbull moves forwards but Horizon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horizon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull slips under a jab.
Turnbull throws a looping overhand right but Horizon ducks down to avoid it.
Evan Horizon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A cross from Turnbull lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turnbull tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Horizon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horizon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horizon jabs at Turnbull's body.
Turnbull misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Turnbull.
I think Horizon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Evan Horizon!
In his post fight interview, Evan Horizon gave a big smile as he said 'This is only the beginning...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Hu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Deacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Deacon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ricky Hu's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Hu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Deacon!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deacon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hu.
Deacon misses the jab.
Hu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deacon throws out the jab.
Deacon tests Hu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 11th Planet Fitness ($100/wk) in the buildup to the fight.
Hu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deacon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hu loads up on a big right hand but Deacon slips the punch.
Hu swings for the body but Deacon moves out of range.
Deacon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hu.
A jab from Hu misses.
Deacon drives through and clinches with Hu against the cage.
Hu takes a shot to the head.
Deacon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hu throws a jab but it's blocked by Deacon.
Deacon throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hu to counter with a crisp jab.
Hu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deacon lands with a shot to the body.
Hu throws a body punch but Deacon moves out of range.
Hu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Deacon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Hu misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deacon.
Hu misses with a lunging right hand
letting Deacon counter with a right hand.
Deacon scores with a jab to the body.
Hu looks to score with a jab to the body but Deacon is just out of range.
Deacon thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Hu.
Ricky Hu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deacon defending well as Hu loads up on a big left hand.
Hu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deacon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Deacon has closed the distance and engaged Hu in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hu breaks the clinch.
Deacon moves out of range of the leg kick from Hu.
Hu lands a nice hook to Deacon's body. Deacon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hu misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hu. Deacon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hu misses with an uppercut.
Deacon lands a jab to the nose.
Deacon throws a shot to the body.
Hu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deacon.
Hu scores with a sloppy right hand. Deacon should have avoided that one.
Hu throws a leg kick but Deacon moved away.
Hu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deacon.
Deacon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deacon lands a nice shot to the body.
Hu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Deacon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hu staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Deacon.
Hu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deacon avoids the body shot from Hu.
Hu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deacon.
Hu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deacon.
Hu throws a leg kick that misses.
Hu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Deacon lands a jab to Hu's midsection.
Hu looks to land a combination. Deacon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Deacon checks a low kick from Hu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deacon scores with a sloppy right hand. Hu should have avoided that one.
Deacon staying out of range there.
Hu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Hu misses the target.
Deacon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deacon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deacon moves away from the strike by Hu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hu avoids the body shot from Deacon.
Deacon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Deacon is out of range and Hu settles back down.
Hu swings for the body but Deacon moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Hu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hu misses the shot to the body.
Ricky Hu is winning the standup battle so far.
Deacon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hu.
Hu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hu looks to score with a jab to the body but Deacon is just out of range.
Deacon lunges at Hu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hu's hand.
Hu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Deacon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hu throws a hook to the side of Deacon's head but Deacon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deacon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deacon thuds a left hand into Hu's body.
Deacon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deacon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hu throws a poor cross that misses
and Deacon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Deacon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deacon.
Deacon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deacon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Deacon is out of range and Hu settles back down.
Hu looks to score with a jab to the body but Deacon is just out of range.
Hu lands with a nice combination. Deacon backs away looking to recover.
Hu looks to throw the jab but Deacon is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deacon checks a leg kick.
Hu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deacon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hu.
Hu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deacon. Deacon obviously looking to wear him down.
Hu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hu misses with a kick to the body.
Deacon throws a right and a left that Hu avoids nicely.
Deacon's corner calls for a 1-2. Deacon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deacon.
Hu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deacon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Deacon scores with a body shot.
Deacon avoids the body shot from Hu.
Hu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deacon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hu scoring well with a low kick there.
Hu throws a jab when Deacon was well out of range.
Deacon lands a really nice looking cross but Hu seems unphased.
Hu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Deacon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deacon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deacon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deacon throws a front kick aimed at Hu's knee but Hu avoids it well.
Hu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deacon moves away.
Hu is looking to chop away at Deacon's legs.
Hu swings for the body but Deacon moves out of range.
Hu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deacon.
Hu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deacon on the side of the head.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Deacon! Hu is backing up but he can't get away as Deacon lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Hu and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Deacon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Christofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ben Jackson enters the cage!
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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
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Christofi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson leaves Christofi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Christofi is defended easily by Jackson.
Christofi instigates a clinch.
Jackson tries to work over Christofi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christofi.
Christofi wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Christofi blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Christofi avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Christofi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jackson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jackson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christofi is hanging on to Jackson's back as he tries to escape.
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.
Christofi avoiding Jackson 's attempts to control his hands.
Christofi struggling to land strikes to the head as Jackson covers up.
Christofi is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jackson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Christofi 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.
Christofi throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Christofi punches Jackson on the ear.
Christofi throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Even with his hooks in, Christofi manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Jackson turns into Christofi and is now in his guard.
Christofi wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Christofi is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Christofi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Christofi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christofi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Christofi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Christofi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Christofi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Christofi pulls Jackson in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christofi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've been told by Christofi's head coaches at LOD: Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christofi tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Christofi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christofi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Christofi somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christofi wants to clinch.
Christofi moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a head kick but Christofi moves out of range.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christofi.
Christofi shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Christofi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Christofi looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Christofi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Christofi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Christofi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Christofi throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Donk. Jackson catches Christofi right on the button with a cross.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Christofi on that attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Christofi shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Christofi misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Christofi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christofi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chris Christofi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson tests Christofi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christofi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Christofi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson fakes the leg kick and cracks Christofi in the body.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christofi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Christofi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Christofi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson lands a big uppercut and Christofi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Christofi looks OK. Jackson waves Christofi back to his feet!
Christofi is rocked!
Christofi circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Jackson. Christofi falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Jackson!
Ben Jackson 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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