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GAMMA Battleground#5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil NaLeans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Custer comes to the cage accompanied by History´s Stranglers by The Bronx. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
182 lbs
16 - 9 - 2 |
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177 cm
36
185 lbs
22 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Custer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil NaLeans!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Custer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Custer misses with a hook to the body
and NaLeans counters by moving into the clinch.
NaLeans looking to throw knees to the head but Custer is blocking nicely.
Custer tries to circle away but NaLeans has him pinned against the cage.
NaLeans lands a shoulder strike.
Custer is trying to push NaLeans away but NaLeans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
NaLeans throws a knee to the head but misses.
NaLeans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Custer backwards.
NaLeans throws a knee to the head but misses.
Custer tries to circle away but NaLeans has him pinned against the cage.
Custer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Custer lands with a thumping leg kick.
NaLeans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
NaLeans tries to clinch up.
NaLeans shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Custer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
NaLeans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Custer is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer has his feet on NaLeans's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jab, jab by Custer - just one landing.
Custer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Custer thows a leg kick but NaLeans checks it
so NaLeans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
NaLeans trying to control the position from guard on top but Custer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
NaLeans controlling from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NaLeans stops Custer from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
NaLeans avoids the head kick by Custer.
NaLeans decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
NaLeans is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Custer defends it well.
Custer wants to get back to his feet.
NaLeans thows a huge punch but Custer dodges it nicely.
NaLeans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Custer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
NaLeans is looking for a kimura but Custer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for NaLeans to get the leverage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. NaLeans connects with a nice short shot to Custer's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer is looking to escape.
Custer pushes NaLeans off and gets back to his feet.
Custer keeps the fight on the outside.
Custer misses with an uppercut. NaLeans saw that one coming.
Custer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from NaLeans.
NaLeans tries to clinch but Custer is having none of it.
Custer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but NaLeans was well out of range. Poor timing from Custer.
Custer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Custer fakes the leg kick and cracks NaLeans in the body.
A lazy left from Custer finds it's target.
Custer stuffs the takedown.
NaLeans feints and as Custer raises his hands in defense, NaLeans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
NaLeans prevents Custer from getting back to his feet.
Custer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NaLeans lands a couple of elbows.
Custer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. NaLeans presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
NaLeans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
NaLeans keeps control of Custer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
NaLeans is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Custer is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Custer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
NaLeans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Custer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
NaLeans wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Custer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
NaLeans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Custer is defending well.
Jesse Custer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil NaLeans.
NaLeans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Custer has had enough of the clinch but NaLeans keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neil NaLeans will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Custer. NaLeans does a little dance to reset his feet.
NaLeans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Custer.
Custer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by NaLeans.
Custer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Custer misses with a hook to the body
and NaLeans counters with a single leg into guard. Custer didn't expect that.
NaLeans landing with the ground and pound.
Custer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Custer wants to stand up but NaLeans is controlling him.
NaLeans trying to control but Custer is working from the bottom.
Custer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
NaLeans looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans stands up from Custer's guard - NaLeans perhaps looking for a knockout.
NaLeans moves in looking to clinch but Custer pushes him off.
Jesse Custer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Custer scores with a nice head shot.
Custer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but NaLeans moves away.
Neil NaLeans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Custer misses with a leg kick
and NaLeans counters with a two punch combo.
NaLeans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Custer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
NaLeans slips a straight right by Custer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans slips a straight right by Custer.
The fighters circling - Custer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Custer clobbers NaLeans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Custer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jesse Custer is winning the standup battle so far.
Custer tries to keep at a distance but NaLeans has taken the fight into the clinch.
Custer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NaLeans tries for a takedown. No joy.
A body shot lands from Custer.
NaLeans tries to land knees in the clinch but Custer avoids the damage to the body.
NaLeans has Custer pressed against the cage, preventing Custer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
NaLeans throws an elbow but it misses.
NaLeans misses with a short punch on the inside.
NaLeans looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer lands a nice uppercut.
Custer is trying to break the clinch but NaLeans has him pressed against the cage.
Custer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Custer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Custer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
NaLeans moves out of range of the leg kick from Custer.
NaLeans shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than NaLeans was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
NaLeans prevents Custer from escaping the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
NaLeans fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
NaLeans working the head and body with strikes.
Custer defending against the ground and pound.
Neil NaLeans has got the better of the ground game so far.
NaLeans controlling from side mount.
NaLeans throws a strike aimed at the side of Custer's head but Custer avoids it well.
NaLeans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NaLeans creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neil NaLeans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Custer looks to score with a jab to the body but NaLeans is just out of range.
NaLeans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Custer throws a body kick that misses.
Custer throws a leg kick but NaLeans moved away.
Custer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Custer misses the shot to the body.
Custer misses with a jab, cross combination.
NaLeans tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Custer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Custer lands a high kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Custer.
NaLeans shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Custer is trying to defend but NaLeans finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
NaLeans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans stops Custer from getting back to his feet.
NaLeans stalling away here and it's allowed Custer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
NaLeans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Custer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
NaLeans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
NaLeans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
NaLeans stops Custer from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NaLeans passes easily into side control. Nice work.
NaLeans decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer thows a body shot but no joy.
Custer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
NaLeans throws a sloppy head kick and Custer moves out of range easily.
Custer tries to land a body kick
so NaLeans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Custer kicks NaLeans off and gets to his feet.
Custer motions for NaLeans to come forward. Custer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
NaLeans clinches up against the cage.
Custer is trying to break the clinch but NaLeans is controlling him.
Custer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
NaLeans checks the leg kick.
Custer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but NaLeans moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans moves out of range as Custer strikes.
Custer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
NaLeans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Custer lands a nice leg kick that just misses NaLeans's sensitive parts.
Custer connects with a nice looking jab.
Jesse Custer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
NaLeans moves out of range of the body kick from Custer.
Neil NaLeans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Custer misses with a double jab.
NaLeans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Custer can pounce on him.
A big right from Custer misses.
Custer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Custer misses with an uppercut.
NaLeans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as NaLeans blocks the leg kick.
Custer throws a leg kick but NaLeans sees it coming and moves out of range.
Custer loads up on a big right hand but NaLeans slips the punch.
NaLeans throws a sloppy head kick and Custer moves out of range easily.
Custer misses with a double jab
and NaLeans counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Custer's guard now.
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!
NaLeans showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Custer wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Custer is predictable there
and NaLeans counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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 Jesse Custer.
I think NaLeans 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil NaLeans!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Gatti III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin McArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatti III comes into the arena with Black Milk & Royce 5'9 - Losing out blaring out of the sound system. McArthur comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Breathing kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
148 lbs
29 - 13 - 1 |
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25
144 lbs
12 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Arturo Gatti III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin McArthur!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatti III throws a shot to the body.
McArthur throws a jab when Gatti III was well out of range.
McArthur fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gatti III scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gatti III with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McArthur tries to clinch but Gatti III moves out of range.
Gatti III misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Gatti III throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McArthur is rocked!
Gatti III throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
McArthur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gatti III sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gatti III turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti III takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
McArthur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gatti III lands a nice looking body kick.
Gatti III lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gatti III throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McArthur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donk. McArthur catches Gatti III right on the button with a cross.
McArthur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gatti III.
McArthur tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gatti III feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McArthur's calf.
McArthur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur blocks a jab.
Gatti III lands with a right hand.
McArthur throws a looping overhand right but Gatti III ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur moves in looking to clinch but Gatti III pushes him off.
Gatti III fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gatti III throws a leg kick but McArthur moved away.
Gatti III throws a right and a left that both miss.
McArthur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gatti III.
McArthur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gatti III.
Gatti III slips a jab and a cross from McArthur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III lands with a nice body punch.
McArthur darts in trying to clinch
and Gatti III counters with a three punch combo that has McArthur backing up. McArthur nods at Gatti III to acknowledge the strikes.
Gatti III lands a nice leg kick that just misses McArthur's sensitive parts.
McArthur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gatti III rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McArthur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McArthur throws a poor cross that misses
and Gatti III counters with a leg kick.
McArthur connects with a jab.
Gatti III fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gatti III throws a right hand that McArthur ducks under and follows up with a left that McArthur also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gatti III.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for McArthur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McArthur gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McArthur moves in looking to clinch but Gatti III pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatti III throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gatti III dominated that round.
That's time! Gatti III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gatti III lands with a right hand.
McArthur works the jab nicely.
Gatti III cracks McArthur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McArthur is still on wobbly legs! Can Gatti III finish him?
McArthur throws a poor cross that misses
and Gatti III counters with a nice kick to the body.
McArthur takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McArthur seems to have recovered his senses.
Gatti III dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gatti III swings widly with a right hand
and McArthur counters with a stiff right hand.
Gatti III lands with a kick to the temple. McArthur shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Arturo Gatti III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatti III misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti III looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
McArthur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur blocks a head kick by Gatti III.
Gatti III slips a straight right by McArthur.
Gatti III misses with a body shot
and Gatti III takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gatti III fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gatti III scores with a push kick.
McArthur thuds his right hand into Gatti III's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McArthur 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur avoids a kick to the body.
McArthur staying out of range there.
Gatti III avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gatti III uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McArthur.
McArthur throws the left hand but Gatti III avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gatti III.
Gatti III avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gatti III - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gatti III.
McArthur loads up on a big right hand but Gatti III slips the punch.
Gatti III misses with a combination
and McArthur counters with a stiff right hand.
McArthur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gatti III under the eye.
McArthur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McArthur is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some wild striking there from McArthur.
McArthur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gatti III paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gatti III feints and then cracks McArthur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McArthur down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gatti III.
McArthur has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gatti III.
McArthur defending well as Gatti III loads up on a big left hand.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick from Gatti III.
A jab from Gatti III finds it's way through McArthur's defenses.
Gatti III thumps McArthur with a low kick.
McArthur swings widly with a right hand
and Gatti III counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gatti III is looking to slow McArthur down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McArthur throws a jab but it's blocked by Gatti III.
McArthur misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gatti III dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gatti III throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gatti III lands with a thumping leg kick.
McArthur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by McArthur - just one landing.
McArthur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gatti III drops McArthur with a beautiful combination! McArthur stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gatti III is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatti III with a jab.
Gatti III throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McArthur throws a series of punches but Gatti III moves out of range.
McArthur avoids the head kick by Gatti III.
Gatti III misses with a straight right.
Arturo Gatti III is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti III looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
McArthur moves out of range as Gatti III throws a body kick.
Gatti III avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gatti III fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McArthur on the side of the head.
Gatti III scores with a jab to the body.
Gatti III ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gatti III needs to keep his hands up - McArthur had a free shot at his head there.
Gatti III throws a left and a right that both miss
and McArthur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McArthur lands a really nice looking cross but Gatti III seems unphased.
Kevin McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gatti III 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III throws a solid leg kick but McArthur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gatti III.
Gatti III dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McArthur. That did some damage!
McArthur slips a straight right by Gatti III.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McArthur might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gatti III has got the better of the exchanges.
Gatti III scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gatti III lands with a shot to the body.
Gatti III throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gatti III swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gatti III fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McArthur.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur breaks the clinch.
Gatti III looks to land a combination but McArthur avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Gatti III throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gatti III avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McArthur throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gatti III counters with an inside leg kick.
Gatti III throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gatti III looks to land a body kick but McArthur moved away.
Gatti III tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatti III.
Gatti III misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gatti III.
Gatti III misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Gatti III.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatti III.
Gatti III throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McArthur avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gatti III scores with a spinning back kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Gatti III showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gatti III, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Gatti III!
Arturo Gatti III decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colin Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burton's entrance music is Trip Like I Do. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
14 - 15 - 2 |
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169 lbs
43 - 19 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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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
14 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Colin Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Herman Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton gets tackled into the cage by Pacquiao. Pacquiao maintains the clinch.
Pacquiao lands a shoulder strike.
Pacquiao tries to work over Burton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pacquiao pushes Burton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pacquiao blocking some punches.
Burton blocks an uppercut.
Burton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pacquiao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Burton blocks an uppercut.
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Burton.
Pacquiao blocks an uppercut.
Pacquiao lands a body shot.
Burton struggles to land a body shot inside as Pacquiao controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pacquiao throws an elbow but misses.
Burton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pacquiao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pacquiao cracks Burton with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pacquiao avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pacquiao is trying to break free.
Pacquiao managing to block the knees to the body from Burton.
Pacquiao throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pacquiao.
Burton trying to land knees to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a punch to the body.
Burton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burton stalling against the cage.
Pacquiao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pacquiao is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pacquiao can't find room to land a body shot as Burton controls the action.
Burton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pacquiao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Burton swings wildly with an uppercut but Pacquiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burton is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burton misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with the head strike.
Burton is working for takedown but Pacquiao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pacquiao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pacquiao tries a body shot but Burton blocks it.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pacquiao defends well and Burton ends up having to push Pacquiao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pacquiao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Burton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Burton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pacquiao to keep the fight standing.
Pacquiao trying to control the position but instead, Burton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pacquiao into the cage.
Burton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pacquiao avoids it.
Pacquiao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pacquiao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pacquiao throws a punch but it's blocked by Burton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao struggles to land a body shot inside as Burton controls his hands.
Pacquiao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burton avoids it.
Pacquiao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burton lands a damaging elbow.
Pacquiao being controlled against the cage.
Pacquiao tries to work over Burton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pacquiao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pacquiao tries a body shot but Burton blocks it.
Burton wants a takedown.
Pacquiao tries to work over Burton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burton misses with a knee to the head.
Burton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Burton blocking some punches.
Burton looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pacquiao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Burton wants a takedown but no success here.
Pacquiao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burton's elbow.
Burton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pacquiao is keeping busy.
Pacquiao misses with a knee to the head.
Burton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pacquiao prevents it.
Burton avoids a wild elbow strike from Pacquiao.
Burton lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiao tries to land knees in the clinch but Burton avoids the damage to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a body punch.
Pacquiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pacquiao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burtons head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pacquiao tries a body shot but Burton blocks it.
Burton is trying to pull guard but Pacquiao has him pressed against the cage.
Pacquiao misses with some punches.
Burton tries to pull guard but Pacquiao won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Pacquiao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A lazy left from Pacquiao finds it's target.
Pacquiao stuns Burton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Pacquiao. That snapped Burton's head back.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burton's head backwards.
Pacquiao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burton shoots in but Pacquiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burton fails to land the takedown.
Burton is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Burton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pacquiao tries to clinch but Burton is having none of it.
Pacquiao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton has Pacquiao up against the cage in a clinch.
Pacquiao digs a right hand underneath Burton's ribcage. Burton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pacquiao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burton momentarily.
Pacquiao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burton ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao.
Burton gets tackled into the cage by Pacquiao. Pacquiao maintains the clinch.
Pacquiao throws an elbow but it misses.
Pacquiao tries to work over Burton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Burton - that landed with a thud.
Pacquiao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burton is defending well for now.
Pacquiao gets underhooks to prevent Burton's takedown attempt.
Burton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pacquiao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton jumps into guard, dragging Pacquiao to the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Burton is looking to stand up but Pacquiao isn't so interested in that idea.
Burton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pacquiao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Pacquiao from controlling successfully.
Pacquiao gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pacquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pacquiao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pacquiao managing to block the knees to the body from Burton.
Burton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pacquiao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Burton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pacquiao is keeping busy.
Pacquiao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burton lands a nice uppercut.
Burton is looking for a takedown.
Burton blocks the elbow strike.
Pacquiao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pacquiao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pacquiao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burton.
Pacquiao tries to throw a body punch but Burton avoids it by throwing Pacquiao back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Burton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pacquiao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pacquiao tries to break the clinch but Burton is controlling the position.
Pacquiao pushes Burton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Pacquiao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquiao working aggressively here.
Pacquiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pacquiao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burton looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao can't find room to land a body shot as Burton controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burton is trying to drag Pacquiao to the mat but Pacquiao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burton blocks a body shot from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a punch to the body.
Burton working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pacquiao thuds a left hand into Burton's body.
Pacquiao wants to slow Burton down by chopping away at his legs.
Burton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pacquiao swings for the body but Burton moves out of range.
Pacquiao lands an overhand right.
Burton keeps the fight on the outside.
Pacquiao misses with a body kick.
Pacquiao lands with a shot to the body.
Burton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pacquiao has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pacquiao as Burton tries to tie him up.
Burton blocks an elbow strike from Pacquiao.
Burton lands an elbow just above Pacquiao 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries a body shot but Burton blocks it.
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pacquiao tries to work over Burton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pacquiao lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pacquiao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Burton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pacquiao prevents it.
Pacquiao swings wildly with an uppercut but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burton prevents Pacquiao from breaking the clinch.
Burton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pacquiao pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao instigates a clinch.
Herman Pacquiao 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.
Burton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Burton looking to throw knees to the head but Pacquiao is blocking nicely.
Burton blocks an uppercut.
Burton avoiding damage as Pacquiao throws knees to the body.
Pacquiao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burton blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Burton.
Pacquiao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burton.
Burton tries to score a body lock takedown but Pacquiao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pacquiao is trying to force a seperation but Burton has the dominant position.
Burton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pacquiao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Colin Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of stalling here from Burton.
Pacquiao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Burton blocks an uppercut.
Herman Pacquiao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pacquiao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pacquiao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pacquiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pacquiao tries to land knees in the clinch but Burton avoids the damage to the body.
Burton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pacquiao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burton tries to bum rush Pacquiao with a series of wild strikes but Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch.
Pacquiao throws the left hand but Burton avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao scoring well with a low kick there.
Burton moves into range and clinches up with Pacquiao.
Burton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pacquiao is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herman Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pacquiao 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herman Pacquiao!
In his post fight interview, Herman Pacquiao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leo McGarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Julio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarry's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome to the Machine. Leo McGarry has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo McGarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Julio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Julio swats away the attempt to clinch by McGarry.
McGarry misses with an uppercut.
Julio misses with a double jab.
Julio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Julio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Julio misses the jab.
Julio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGarry was well out of range. Poor timing from Julio.
McGarry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Julio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Julio keeps the fight on the outside.
Julio circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGarry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julio throws a looping overhand right but McGarry ducks down to avoid it.
McGarry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Julio throws out the jab.
Julio keeps the fight on the outside.
McGarry has Julio up against the cage in a clinch.
McGarry misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Julio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGarry.
McGarry gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGarry is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarry misses with a head shot. Julio uses the momentum to regain guard.
McGarry with a flurry of punches that miss.
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!
Julio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGarry.
McGarry throws a big elbow that misses.
McGarry looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry throwing strikes from guard but Julio blocks nicely.
McGarry throwing strikes from guard but Julio blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGarry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGarry postures up in Julio's guard and throws a big left but Julio blocks it.
McGarry throws an elbow that misses. Julio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGarry's guard. Nice move by Julio!
McGarry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Julio gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGarry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Julio misses.
Julio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGarry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Julio misses with a lunging right hand
and McGarry holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGarry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Julio backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Julio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGarry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Julio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Julio lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo McGarry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Julio throws an off balance right hand
and McGarry counters with a body kick.
McGarry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Julio.
Julio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGarry.
Julio takes a swing at McGarry's ribcage but misses.
Julio 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.
McGarry doesn't manage to clinch there - Julio circles away.
Julio fails to land with a series of punches.
Julio blocks the body kick.
McGarry shoots for a takedown but Julio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julio lands a body shot.
McGarry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Julio misses with a right hand
and McGarry counters with a straight right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Julio. No joy for McGarry on that attempt.
Julio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leo McGarry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGarry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Julio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Julio misses its intended target.
Julio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Julio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Julio swats away the attempt to clinch by McGarry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from McGarry misses.
McGarry moves into the clinch successfully.
McGarry tries to pull guard but Julio won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo McGarry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Julio gets underhooks to prevent McGarry's takedown attempt.
McGarry gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Julio regains guard.
McGarry throws a big right hand that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarry throws an elbow that misses. Julio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGarry's guard. Nice move by Julio!
Julio stopping the sweep attempt from McGarry.
McGarry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry trying to strike off his back.
McGarry looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Julio puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Leo McGarry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGarry looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGarry throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Julio tries to stand but can't do so whilst McGarry controls his leg.
McGarry tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarry tries to roll over but Julio keeps him under control.
McGarry tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Julio tries to stand but can't do so whilst McGarry controls his leg.
McGarry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGarry tries to get to full guard but Julio has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGarry is working hard here to advance position.
McGarry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Julio pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo McGarry dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Julio misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from McGarry.
Julio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGarry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Julio connects with a nice looking jab.
Julio looks to land a right hand but McGarry moved out of range.
Julio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Julio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Julio.
McGarry fails with a takedown attempt.
McGarry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julio tries to break the clinch but McGarry is controlling the position.
McGarry missing with knees to the body.
Julio is trying to push McGarry away but McGarry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Julio has had enough of the clinch but McGarry keeps him there for the moment.
McGarry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Julio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGarry fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo McGarry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGarry displaying some good clinch control by pressing Julio up against the cage.
Julio prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Julio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGarry has him pressed against the cage.
Julio breaks the clinch.
Julio throws a jab but it's blocked by McGarry.
McGarry slips a jab and a cross from Julio.
Julio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGarry throwing strikes from guard but Julio blocks nicely.
McGarry throws an elbow that misses. Julio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGarry's guard. Nice move by Julio!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McGarry looking for a triangle here. Julio is fighting it but it looks tight! McGarry pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Julio is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leo McGarry!
Leo McGarry thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ari Birmiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Dubonet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Birmiski comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Back - T.I. Dubonet has chosen Kevin Chalfant - Hold on to the vision in your eyes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Francois Dubonet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
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38
161 lbs
27 - 23 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Birmiski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Dubonet!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birmiski tries to clinch up.
Dubonet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Birmiski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dubonet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Dubonet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dubonet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Birmiski misses with a wild combination.
Dubonet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Birmiski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Birmiski darts in looking for a takedown but Dubonet gets double underhooks and turns Birmiski into the cage.
Dubonet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Birmiski.
Dubonet manages to break the clinch.
Dubonet closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dubonet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Birmiski tries to clinch there but Dubonet circles away.
Birmiski wants to clinch
and Dubonet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Birmiski clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dubonet tries a body shot but Birmiski blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet tries to break the clinch but Birmiski is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Birmiski.
Dubonet misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Birmiski lands a nice shot to the body.
Birmiski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dubonet tries to circle away but Birmiski has him pinned against the cage.
Birmiski has Dubonet pressed against the cage, preventing Dubonet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Birmiski taking a breather.
Birmiski blocks an uppercut.
Dubonet is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski wants to take the fight to the mat but Dubonet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dubonet.
Dubonet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dubonet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Birmiski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dubonet moves into range and clinches up with Birmiski.
A head punch on the inside from Dubonet fails to land.
Dubonet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dubonet blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Birmiski as the two fighters clinch.
Birmiski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dubonet tries to circle away but Birmiski has him pinned against the cage.
Dubonet throws a punch but it's blocked by Birmiski.
Birmiski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dubonet avoiding damage as Birmiski throws knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Birmiski.
Dubonet avoiding damage as Birmiski throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet misses with a punch to the body.
Dubonet working hard to break the clinch.
Birmiski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dubonet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birmiski's elbow.
Dubonet working aggressively here.
Dubonet struggles to land a body shot inside as Birmiski controls his hands.
Birmiski scores with a hook to the body.
Birmiski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dubonet up against the cage.
Dubonet breaks from the clinch.
Birmiski closes the distance and clinches.
Birmiski pushes Dubonet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dubonet.
Dubonet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birmiski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dubonet blocks it with crossed arms.
Birmiski tries for a takedown but Dubonet manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Birmiski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birmiski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet manages to break the clinch.
Dubonet misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Birmiski blocks the leg kick.
Dubonet has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Birmiski drives through and clinches with Dubonet against the cage.
Birmiski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birmiski is looking to control Dubonet's arms but Dubonet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Birmiski has his back to the cage.
Dubonet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dubonet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dubonet misses with a few strikes there.
Birmiski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dubonet lands with a kick to the temple. Birmiski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Birmiski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dubonet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Birmiski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dubonet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Birmiski darts in and clinches Dubonet up against the cage.
Birmiski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dubonet gets through Birmiski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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 Ari Birmiski 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.
Birmiski closes the distance and pushes Dubonet back into the cage.
Ari Birmiski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Birmiski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Birmiski working aggressively here.
Birmiski leaning against his opponent.
Birmiski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Birmiski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Birmiski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Birmiski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dubonet breaks from the clinch.
Dubonet tries to land a front kick but Birmiski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That kick from Birmiski tenderised Dubonet's leg. Dubonet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Birmiski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dubonet circles away from the clinch attempt
and Birmiski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Birmiski clinches up against the cage.
Dubonet is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birmiski lands a good knee to the midsection. Dubonet won't want to take too many of those.
Dubonet stalling in the clinch but Birmiski improves position.
Birmiski is working Dubonet over against the cage.
Birmiski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dubonet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dubonet manages to break the clinch.
Birmiski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dubonet to score with a decent uppercut.
Birmiski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dubonet.
Birmiski walks into a jab.
A left lands for Birmiski.
Birmiski doesn't manage to clinch there - Dubonet circles away.
Dubonet throws a leg kick which misses Birmiski's front leg but catches the back leg as Birmiski tries to avoid it.
Birmiski shoots in and gets a takedown into Dubonet's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Birmiski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dubonet is keeping the position for now.
Birmiski wants to control from the top but Dubonet keeps moving.
Dubonet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet wants to sweep but no luck.
Birmiski throwing strikes but missing.
Dubonet pulls Birmiski in to control the position.
Birmiski looking to pass the guard.
Birmiski stopping the sweep attempt from Dubonet.
Birmiski working some strikes from top position.
Birmiski 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.
Birmiski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Birmiski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Francois Dubonet.
Decent striking displayed by Dubonet there.
Dubonet fails to land with a series of punches.
Birmiski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dubonet circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dubonet counters with a nice kick to the body.
Birmiski is looking to clinch but Dubonet is avoiding it.
Birmiski tries to close the distance and clinch but Dubonet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Birmiski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dubonet.
Dubonet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Birmiski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Birmiski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Birmiski tries to clinch up.
Birmiski darts in and clinches Dubonet up against the cage.
Dubonet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Birmiski is trying to maintain a safe position but Dubonet gets an underhook and turns Birmiski into the cage.
Birmiski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dubonet is trying to break the clinch but Birmiski has him pressed against the cage.
Birmiski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dubonet avoids the body shot from Birmiski.
Birmiski checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dubonet takes a swing at Birmiski's ribcage but misses.
Birmiski throws out a loose jab but Dubonet uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Birmiski tries to clinch up.
Francois Dubonet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birmiski shoots in for a takedown but Dubonet shows good takedown defense.
Dubonet scoring well with a low kick there.
Birmiski tries to clinch but Dubonet moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Birmiski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Birmiski avoids the head kick by Dubonet.
Birmiski moves in looking to clinch but Dubonet pushes him off.
Birmiski scores with the left hand. Dubonet knows he should have avoided that one.
Birmiski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Birmiski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Birmiski tries to clinch up but Dubonet circles away and keeps his distance.
Birmiski doesn't manage to clinch there - Dubonet circles away.
Birmiski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Francois Dubonet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Birmiski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dubonet lands a nice uppercut.
Birmiski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Birmiski stalling in the clinch but Dubonet improves position.
Dubonet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Birmiski has him pressed against the cage.
Birmiski misses with a body punch.
Birmiski looking to throw knees to the head but Dubonet is blocking nicely.
Birmiski tries to throw a body punch but Dubonet avoids it by throwing Birmiski back against the cage.
Birmiski has a couple of punches blocked by Dubonet.
Dubonet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birmiski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dubonet is looking to break free of the clinch but Birmiski has double underhooks.
Birmiski is working for takedown but Dubonet is calmly controlling the position for now.
Birmiski missing with knees to the body.
Dubonet lands with a short shot to the head.
Birmiski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Birmiski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dubonet backwards.
Dubonet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dubonet pushes Birmiski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Birmiski fails to land.
Dubonet tries to work over Birmiski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dubonet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birmiski backwards.
Dubonet lands with a light punch inside.
Birmiski is pushing Dubonet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Birmiski lands with a short shot to the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Birmiski here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Birmiski misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet stops a takedown attempt from Birmiski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dubonet lands with a short shot to the head.
Dubonet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses.
Birmiski dodges the punch combination from Dubonet.
Dubonet jabs Birmiski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Birmiski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dubonet swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Birmiski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birmiski needs to keep his hands up - Dubonet had a free shot at his head there.
Francois Dubonet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Birmiski moves in looking to clinch but Dubonet pushes him off.
Birmiski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dubonet. That one must have hurt.
Birmiski misses with a wild body shot.
Dubonet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dubonet stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dubonet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dubonet slips a jab from Birmiski.
Dubonet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Birmiski manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dubonet throws a series of punches but Birmiski moves out of range.
Dubonet throws a right and a left that Birmiski avoids nicely.
Francois Dubonet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dubonet avoids the body shot from Birmiski.
Dubonet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Birmiski is looking to clinch.
Francois Dubonet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Birmiski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Dubonet.
Dubonet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Birmiski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick by Birmiski misses
and Dubonet counters with a right hand to the body.
Birmiski tries to close the distance and clinch but Dubonet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dubonet tries a low kick but Birmiski avoids it.
Ari Birmiski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dubonet has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Birmiski clinches with his opponent.
Birmiski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Birmiski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubonet swings wildly with an uppercut but Birmiski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dubonet fails to land.
Dubonet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Birmiski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dubonet.
Birmiski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dubonet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Birmiski has him pressed against the cage.
Dubonet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dubonet wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dubonet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dubonet pushes Birmiski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Birmiski is rocked!
Dubonet is leaning against Birmiski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Birmiski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dubonet misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francois Dubonet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Birmiski 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Birmiski!
An out of breath Ari Birmiski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Narvaez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jenkins might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mary Jane. Narvaez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Soca Warriors Anthem. 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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190 lbs
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200 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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thurgood Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Narvaez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Narvaez counters with a one-two to the body.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Narvaez ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Narvaez.
Nice body punch from Narvaez.
Good shot there by Narvaez.
Narvaez shoots in looking for a takedown. Jenkins tries to sprawl out of it but Narvaez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jenkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jenkins looking to score a takedown here. Narvaez is defending well but Jenkins drives through and ends up in Narvaez's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Narvaez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Narvaez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jenkins is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narvaez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Narvaez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Narvaez wants to hit a switch here but Jenkins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Narvaez there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Narvaez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Narvaez's head.
Narvaez actively working from the bottom here.
Narvaez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Narvaez trying to control but Jenkins postures up.
Narvaez wants to get back to full guard.
Narvaez trying to control but Jenkins postures up.
Narvaez is looking to improve his position.
Narvaez is not content to let Jenkins control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins lands a couple of digs.
We've been hearing good reports from Jenkins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jenkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Narvaez keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Narvaez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jenkins stops Narvaez from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins content to stall in guard here.
Narvaez looking for a guillotine here but Jenkins defends easily.
Narvaez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Narvaez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Narvaez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Narvaez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jenkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Narvaez on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Narvaez.
Jenkins looks for the body kick but Narvaez saw that one coming.
Jenkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Narvaez takes one to the chin there.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Narvaez throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Narvaez checks a leg kick.
Narvaez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins lands with an overhand left.
Jenkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Narvaez is able to avoid easily.
Narvaez just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Narvaez has time to react.
Jenkins walks into a left hand.
Narvaez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Narvaez avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins swings for the body but Narvaez moves out of range.
Jenkins throws a jab when Narvaez was well out of range.
Narvaez lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenkins off the cage and back into range.
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Narvaez on that attempt.
Narvaez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rafael Narvaez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Narvaez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Narvaez fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jenkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Narvaez's guard.
Narvaez working for a triangle but Jenkins defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Narvaez trying to control the position.
Jenkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Narvaez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jenkins looking to sit in guard and control but Narvaez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Narvaez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jenkins controlling Narvaez's posture.
Jenkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Narvaez manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throwing strikes from guard but Narvaez blocks nicely.
Narvaez controlling the position.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Narvaez keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jenkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Narvaez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Narvaez.
Narvaez tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Narvaez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins checks a leg kick.
Thurgood Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Narvaez counters with a two punch combo.
A left and a right from Narvaez both land. Nice combination.
Narvaez throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins sizes up Narvaez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Narvaez moves away.
Narvaez throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Narvaez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Narvaez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins scores with a shot to the body.
Narvaez shoots in looking for a takedown. Jenkins tries to sprawl out of it but Narvaez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jenkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Narvaez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jenkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Narvaez thinking.
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Narvaez avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Narvaez misses the jab.
Narvaez blocks the body kick.
Narvaez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Narvaez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Narvaez has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
Narvaez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Narvaez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins wants to break free but Narvaez has control.
Jenkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Narvaez digs a right hand into Jenkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jenkins's gas tank.
Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Narvaez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Narvaez is still on wobbly legs! Can Jenkins finish him?
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narvaez blocks an uppercut.
Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by Narvaez.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jenkins as Narvaez tries to tie him up.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Narvaez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narvaez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jenkins gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Narvaez regains guard.
Jenkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jenkins loads up on a big left hand. Narvaez felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jenkins looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Narvaez can't hide his disappointment, as Jenkins celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thurgood Jenkins!
A very excited looking Thurgood Jenkins 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues's entrance music is New Order Blue Monday. A fine choice. Marshall comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Shot the Sheriff by Eric Clapton kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Riley Marshall was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riley Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Sloppy strikes from Marshall. Those never looked like landing.
Marshall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Leandro Rodrigues has been cut.
Marshall lands a nice looking body shot.
Marshall moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been hearing reports that Rodrigues has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marshall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Marshall leaves Rodrigues with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Marshall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marshall quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Rodrigues is controlling well.
Rodrigues winds up and cracks Marshall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Rodrigues is controlling well.
Rodrigues trying to mount his opponent but Marshall defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues prevents Marshall from improving his position.
Marshall trying to control but Rodrigues postures up.
Marshall actively working from the bottom here.
Rodrigues slips a nice elbow through Marshall's hands, connecting with Marshall's forehead.
Rodrigues prevents Marshall from improving his position.
Rodrigues not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marshall tries to get to full guard but Rodrigues has control of the leg.
Marshall told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rodrigues throwing shots but Marshall is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues wants to free his trapped foot but Marshall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marshall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodrigues postures up.
Rodrigues scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marshall trying to control the position.
Marshall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marshall trying to control the position.
Rodrigues might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Marshall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodrigues gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodrigues throwing strikes from guard but Marshall blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marshall trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigues is proving a slippery customer.
Marshall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodrigues can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marshall controls Rodrigues momentarily but Rodrigues frees himself.
Marshall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall is looking for a triangle but Rodrigues pushes his legs off easily.
Rodrigues avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marshall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rodrigues has passed into half guard!
Rodrigues winds up and cracks Marshall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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.
Marshall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marshall taking some punishment here, with Rodrigues in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Marshall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leandro Rodrigues'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.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodrigues takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marshall looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Marshall lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marshall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marshall throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues misses with a left hand
and Marshall counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
Marshall throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall.
Leandro Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Marshall.
Marshall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marshall as he avoids it easily.
Riley Marshall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodrigues shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall lands a big head kick that sends Rodrigues tumbling to the mat! Marshall takes a step backwards and waves Rodrigues back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rodrigues is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigues.
Marshall sends Rodrigues crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marshall is motioning to the referee to let Rodrigues up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Rodrigues is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leandro Rodrigues's cut is getting worse.
Marshall tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodrigues.
Marshall gets back to half guard.
Rodrigues seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marshall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riley Marshall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marshall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigues pulls his head out easily.
Marshall wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping busy.
Marshall is staying active underneath Rodrigues, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rodrigues missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marshall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodrigues is trying to control. Marshall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marshall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigues pulls his head out easily.
Marshall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigues pulls his head out easily.
Rodrigues prevents Marshall from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall manages to get to full guard.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rodrigues uses it to pass to side control.
Rodrigues tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marshall is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Marshall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rodrigues's best efforts.
Marshall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigues pulls his head out easily.
Marshall moves into full guard.
Marshall is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rodrigues rolls with it to try and escape but Marshall cranks on the arm and Rodrigues is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riley Marshall!
A victorious Riley Marshall 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grease St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellenberger's entrance music is Soldier. A fine choice. St Pierre has chosen Jag - Worst Nightmare as his entrance music. Grease St Pierre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
184 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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25
175 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adolf Ellenberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Grease St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ellenberger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St Pierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts St Pierre, as that shot connected.
Ellenberger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ellenberger.
St Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ellenberger swivels and escapes.
St Pierre throws an off balance right hand
and Ellenberger counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
St Pierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ellenberger lands a leg kick that knocks St Pierre off balance momentarily.
We've been told by Ellenberger's head coaches at River's Edge Gym, LOP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
St Pierre checks a low kick from Ellenberger.
St Pierre slips under a jab from Ellenberger.
St Pierre loads up on a big right hand but Ellenberger slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Ellenberger misses the target.
Ellenberger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of St Pierre's head.
St Pierre swings for the body but Ellenberger moves out of range.
St Pierre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ellenberger counters with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ellenberger, right into the meat.
Ellenberger throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheers as Ellenberger lands an impressive looking overhand right. St Pierre doesn't seem phased though.
St Pierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ellenberger counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellenberger thows a body shot but no joy.
St Pierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ellenberger pinned against the cage. Ellenberger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adolf Ellenberger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grease St Pierre.
St Pierre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ellenberger can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre moves out of range as Ellenberger strikes.
Ellenberger looks to land a right hand but St Pierre moved out of range.
St Pierre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
St Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ellenberger connects with an inside leg kick.
Ellenberger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ellenberger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Pierre.
Ellenberger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
St Pierre takes a swing at Ellenberger's ribcage but misses.
Ellenberger throws a wild body kick that St Pierre sees coming a mile off.
Ellenberger throws an overhand right that lands on St Pierre's shoulder, as St Pierre tries to avoid the shot.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Ellenberger circles away easily
and Ellenberger counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ellenberger.
St Pierre misses with a left hand
and Ellenberger counters with a good low kick that St Pierre was not able to check.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as St Pierre checks a leg kick.
Ellenberger pushes St Pierre away with a front kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by St Pierre.
Ellenberger can't do much from the bottom here.
Ellenberger tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to control but Ellenberger wriggling away.
Ellenberger tries to hold on but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
St Pierre throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ellenberger because St Pierre loaded up on that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellenberger blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St Pierre goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ellenberger turns into him and now he's in St Pierre's guard.
St Pierre is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Ellenberger dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ellenberger throws a sloppy body shot
and St Pierre counters with a single leg into guard. Ellenberger didn't expect that.
St Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ellenberger looking for a sweep. Not yet Ellenberger, not yet.
Ellenberger is pulling down on St Pierre's head. It's preventing any offense from St Pierre, at least for the moment.
Ellenberger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for St Pierre!
Ellenberger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ellenberger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
St Pierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
St Pierre is trying to reverse the position but instead Ellenberger has taken his back - oops!
St Pierre tries to escape the position.
St Pierre looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ellenberger.
St Pierre is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ellenberger's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ellenberger is cranking St Pierre's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for St Pierre! He's tightened the choke and St Pierre is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adolf Ellenberger!
Adolf Ellenberger gave a mention to Cripplers Corner in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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