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GAMMA#368 Juste v Burrell PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferdinando Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ferdinando Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari throws a shot from downtown. Charles moves away and avoids it.
Charles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferrari swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Charles.
Charles throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferrari counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Charles's guard now.
Ferrari with a nice head shot there.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Charles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Ferrari from controlling successfully.
Ferrari looking to pass the guard.
Charles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferrari controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari with a flurry of punches that miss.
Charles 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.
Charles pulls Ferrari in close to his closed guard and prevents Ferrari from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferrari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Charles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferrari.
Charles throws an overhand right that lands on Ferrari's shoulder, as Ferrari tries to avoid the shot.
Ferrari throws a leg kick but Charles sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferrari counters with a single leg into guard. Charles didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferrari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferrari is looking to work some ground and pound but Charles has wrist control.
Ferrari working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferrari trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferrari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ferrari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferrari trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferrari lands a couple of elbows.
Charles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari landing some decent shots from guard.
Ferrari is looking to work some ground and pound but Charles has wrist control.
Ferrari postures up in Charles's guard and throws a big left but Charles blocks it.
Ferrari advances to half guard.
Ferrari wants to control but Charles is keeping him busy.
Ferrari is looking for a kimura but Charles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferrari to get the leverage.
Ferrari winds up and cracks Charles with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ferrari is trying to control. Charles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Charles is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Charles is not content to let Ferrari control the position.
Ferrari is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferrari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrari thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Charles's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinando Ferrari dominated that round.
That's time! Charles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Charles throws a nice looking combination but Ferrari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crunch! Charles slams his shin into Ferrari's torso.
Ferrari lands an overhand right.
Charles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferrari.
Charles loads up on a big right hand but Ferrari slips the punch.
Charles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ferrari looks to throw the jab but Charles is out of range.
Charles tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferrari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferrari tests Charles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Ferrari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferrari drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferrari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles regains half guard.
Ferdinando Ferrari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferrari tries to pass to full mount but Charles defends it.
Ferrari is controlling the pace.
Charles manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Charles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferrari won't allow Charles to sweep him here.
Ferrari throwing strikes from guard but Charles blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrari wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari passes Charles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Charles is looking to control Ferrari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charles avoid being mounted?
Charles tries to roll over but Ferrari keeps him under control.
Ferrari seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Charles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferrari not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to get to full guard but Ferrari has control of the leg.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ferdinando Ferrari hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Charles swinging wildly here.
Charles throws a leg kick
and Ferrari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Charles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferrari throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferrari scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferrari misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinando Ferrari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferrari connects with an inside leg kick.
Charles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferrari scores with a nice right hand.
Ferrari dives in and grabs Charles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Charles pushes down on Ferrari's head and hops out.
Charles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferrari.
Charles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferrari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Charles wants to clinch
and Ferrari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charles throws a body punch but Ferrari moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferrari.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Ferrari.
Ferrari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferrari lands with a shot to the body.
Ferrari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Charles's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ferrari scoring well with a low kick there.
Charles blocks the body kick.
Charles digs a good body shot into Ferrari's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Charles as Ferrari shoots in.
Charles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferrari.
David Charles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferrari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferrari fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
David Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferdinando Ferrari.
Ferrari looking to score a takedown here. Charles is defending well but Ferrari drives through and ends up in Charles's guard.
Ferrari controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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!
Ferrari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari throwing strikes but missing.
Ferrari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferrari throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferrari looking to pass the guard.
Charles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Ferrari from controlling successfully.
Ferdinando Ferrari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Charles controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ferdinando Ferrari was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Charles fails to land with a series of punches.
Charles misses with a hook.
Ferrari fails to land the takedown.
Ferrari with a poor takedown
letting Charles counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferrari finds it's way round the side to connect with Charles's head.
Ferrari dives in and grabs Charles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Charles pushes down on Ferrari's head and hops out.
Ferrari looks to land a left hand but Charles moved out of range nicely.
Ferrari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charles.
David Charles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferrari misses with an uppercut.
Charles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferrari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferrari darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Charles. That snapped Ferrari's head back.
Ferrari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charles.
David Charles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Ferrari.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Charles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Charles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinando Ferrari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferrari 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinando Ferrari!
Ferdinando Ferrari thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Garza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Immortal Technique- Internally Bleeding. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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161 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Garza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolfe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garza ducks under a wild hook from Wolfe.
Garza throws a low kick, looking for Wolfe's leg but Wolfe calmly moves out of range.
Wolfe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garza throws a head kick that Wolfe semi-blocks.
Garza is looking to score with low kicks.
Wolfe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wolfe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Garza - the referee stops the clock and Wolfe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Garza. Wolfe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Garza lands a head kick. Wolfe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Garza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garza misses with a low kick as Wolfe jumps back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Wolfe.
Garza throws a head kick that half lands.
Wolfe misses with a hook. Garza ducked under it nicely.
Wolfe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garza throws a wild body kick that Wolfe sees coming a mile off.
Garza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wolfe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garza lands a nice looking body shot.
Garza wants to clinch but Wolfe slips to the side
and Wolfe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pablo Garza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolfe.
Garza lands a nice shot to the body.
Garza has managed to clinch.
Wolfe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wolfe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolfe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garza backwards.
Garza throws a head punch that misses.
Wolfe is working for takedown but Garza is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garza can't find room to land a body shot as Wolfe controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Wolfe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfe throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolfe.
Garza tries a body shot but Wolfe blocks it.
Wolfe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garza's elbow.
Wolfe lands a takedown into guard.
Wolfe trying to control but Garza is working from the bottom.
Garza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolfe is aware though and is defending well.
Garza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wolfe wants to control from the top but Garza keeps moving.
Garza has his foot on Wolfe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wolfe works his way back into a safe position though.
Garza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wolfe passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe working Garza over with strikes.
Garza is trying to control but can't.
Garza gets back to full guard.
Garza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wolfe defends it easily.
Wolfe is stalling in the full guard.
Wolfe is in close to Garza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wolfe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Garza looking for a guillotine here but Wolfe defends easily.
Wolfe is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe trying to control but Garza is working from the bottom.
Garza trying to keep a closed guard but Wolfe is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wolfe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garza wants to sweep here but Wolfe controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfe trying to control the position from guard on top but Garza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolfe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wolfe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garza's guard.
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 Pablo Garza will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
That kick from Garza tenderised Wolfe's leg. Wolfe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolfe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wolfe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wolfe avoids the head kick by Garza.
A shot to the liver by Garza. Beautiful body shot.
Wolfe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garza is looking to wear down Wolfe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wolfe swings widly with a right hand
enabling Garza to counter with a crisp jab.
Wolfe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garza moves away.
Garza tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garza throws a low kick but Wolfe avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garza throws a low kick but Wolfe moves out of range easily.
Garza misses with a looping left.
Garza fakes the leg kick and cracks Wolfe in the body.
Garza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garza takes a swing at Wolfe's ribcage but misses.
Wolfe cracks Garza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garza looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolfe is just out of range.
Garza misses with a head kick.
Wolfe defending well as Garza loads up on a big left hand.
Wolfe lands the left hand.
Wolfe scores with a jab to the body.
Garza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolfe.
Wolfe misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wolfe chips away with some ground and pound.
Wolfe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfe preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wolfe defends well.
Wolfe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wolfe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wolfe wants to control from the top but Garza keeps moving.
Wolfe tries to free his leg and advance position but Garza is retaining full guard.
Wolfe 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.
Garza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wolfe defends it easily.
Wolfe working some strikes from top position.
Wolfe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jesse Wolfe has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolfe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garza looking to control.
Garza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wolfe passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Garza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garza is trying to get back to half guard.
Garza can't do much from the bottom here.
Wolfe scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Garza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garza tries to bench press Wolfe off him but Wolfe keeps the position.
Wolfe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Garza down.
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!
Wolfe working away.
Garza takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garza taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wolfe lands a few punches from side control.
Wolfe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wolfe scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Wolfe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Garza takes a swing at Wolfe's ribcage but misses.
Wolfe avoids the head kick by Garza.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolfe. That snapped Garza's head back.
A big right from Garza misses.
Garza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolfe counters with a nice body shot.
Garza just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolfe keeps the fight on the outside.
Garza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wolfe blocks a head kick by Garza.
Garza throws a head kick that misses.
Wolfe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wolfe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garza's sensitive parts.
Garza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolfe misses with a body shot.
Wolfe misses with a wild combination.
Wolfe connects with a crisp jab.
Garza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolfe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wolfe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garza.
Garza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wolfe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolfe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garza. That one must have hurt.
Garza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolfe misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garza missing with a left hand there. Wolfe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garza misses with a left hand
and Wolfe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pablo Garza is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garza motions for Wolfe to come forward. Garza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfe thows a body shot but no joy.
Wolfe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wolfe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garza doesn't seem bothered though.
Garza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garza throws a push kick but Wolfe slaps the foot to one side.
Wolfe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wolfe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wolfe checks a low kick from Garza.
Garza has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe blocks a body shot from Garza.
Garza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolfe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Wolfe.
Wolfe misses with a punch to the body.
Garza misses with a punch to the body.
Garza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolfe gets through Garza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Garza fails to land.
Wolfe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolfe.
A hook to the body from Wolfe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolfe gets through Garza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wolfe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Wolfe.
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!
Wolfe lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe lands a nice uppercut.
Garza is rocked!
Wolfe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wolfe lands with a short shot to the head.
Garza struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfe controls his hands.
Garza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Garza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Pablo Garza has been cut.
Garza throws a head punch that misses.
Wolfe is working for takedown but Garza is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garza struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfe controls his hands.
Garza seems to have got his legs back now.
Wolfe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garza.
Garza swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolfe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolfe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garza backwards.
Wolfe is pushing Garza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jesse Wolfe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolfe presses Garza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wolfe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Wolfe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wolfe 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Wolfe!
A very excited looking Jesse Wolfe 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke comes to the cage accompanied by Pillz. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Raoul Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Sin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Duke. Those never looked like landing.
Duke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sin.
Sin misses with an uppercut. Duke saw that one coming.
Sin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sin blocks a head kick by Duke.
Sin throws a looping overhand right but Duke ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sin misses the target.
Duke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick from Duke is predictable there
and Sin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some bone on bone action there as Sin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big right from Sin misses.
Sin throws a looping overhand right but Duke ducks down to avoid it.
Sin connects with a right hand. Duke shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duke.
Sin checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Duke misses the target.
Sin scores with a jab to the body.
Sin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sin jabs Duke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Duke is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duke manages to avoid it.
A jab from Duke does it's job there.
Duke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Duke misses its intended target.
Sin thuds a left hand into Duke's body.
Sin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duke's head backwards.
Sin swinging wildly here.
Sin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sin lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Sin gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Duke is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Sin!
An out of breath Tim Sin 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Die Rücksichtslos's choice of entrance music: Theme from Gilligans isle. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Die Rücksichtslos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones moves out of range as Die Rücksichtslos strikes.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Die Rücksichtslos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Die Rücksichtslos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Die Rücksichtslos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Die Rücksichtslos won't be happy with that.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Die Rücksichtslos denies him.
Jones throws a strike aimed at the side of Die Rücksichtslos's head but Die Rücksichtslos avoids it well.
Die Rücksichtslos is not content to let Jones control the position.
A lull in the action here as Jones stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Die Rücksichtslos is keeping him busy.
Die Rücksichtslos is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.
Jones throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Die Rücksichtslos works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Die Rücksichtslos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Die Rücksichtslos is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones is trying to control. Die Rücksichtslos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Die Rücksichtslos defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Die Rücksichtslos's head.
Jones 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.
Jones is trying to control. Die Rücksichtslos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Die Rücksichtslos defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Die Rücksichtslos wants to get back to his feet.
Die Rücksichtslos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones is pressing down on Die Rücksichtslos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Die Rücksichtslos is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones not doing much here.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Die Rücksichtslos defends it.
Jones working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Die Rücksichtslos's thigh. Die Rücksichtslos counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Die Rücksichtslos.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Die Rücksichtslos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Die Rücksichtslos tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Die Rücksichtslos tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a hook but Die Rücksichtslos blocks it.
Die Rücksichtslos misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones stalks Die Rücksichtslos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Die Rücksichtslos's face. Die Rücksichtslos staggers backwards, shaken.
Die Rücksichtslos thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Die Rücksichtslos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones blocks a head kick by Die Rücksichtslos.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Die Rücksichtslos - that will leave a mark!
Jones avoids the head kick by Die Rücksichtslos.
Die Rücksichtslos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Die Rücksichtslos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Die Rücksichtslos is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Die Rücksichtslos seems unphased.
Die Rücksichtslos takes one on the button.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Die Rücksichtslos counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Jones moves out of range as Die Rücksichtslos throws a body kick.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Jones misses.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Die Rücksichtslos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Die Rücksichtslos tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a head kick that misses.
Die Rücksichtslos lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Paul Jones has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Die Rücksichtslos circles away.
Jones blocks a head kick by Die Rücksichtslos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Die Rücksichtslos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch! Die Rücksichtslos slams his shin into Jones's torso.
Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Die Rücksichtslos.
A right-left combo lands from Die Rücksichtslos.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Good shot there by Die Rücksichtslos.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a series of punches but Die Rücksichtslos moves out of range.
Die Rücksichtslos is looking to land body kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Die Rücksichtslos. Jones shrugs it off though.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Die Rücksichtslos backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Die Rücksichtslos.
Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones misses with a hook. Die Rücksichtslos ducked under it nicely.
Die Rücksichtslos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Die Rücksichtslos fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Die Rücksichtslos moved out of range nicely.
Die Rücksichtslos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Die Rücksichtslos misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Die Rücksichtslos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Die Rücksichtslos scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Die Rücksichtslos defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Die Rücksichtslos.
Die Rücksichtslos lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Die Rücksichtslos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Die Rücksichtslos lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Die Rücksichtslos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Die Rücksichtslos needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Die Rücksichtslos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Die Rücksichtslos lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Die Rücksichtslos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones throws a body punch but Die Rücksichtslos moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Jones's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Die Rücksichtslos ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones scores with a jab. Die Rücksichtslos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Die Rücksichtslos scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Die Rücksichtslos lands a high kick!
Die Rücksichtslos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Die Rücksichtslos in a clinch.
Die Rücksichtslos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Die Rücksichtslos.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Die Rücksichtslos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Die Rücksichtslos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Die Rücksichtslos misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Die Rücksichtslos.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Die Rücksichtslos's head.
Die Rücksichtslos misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Die Rücksichtslos's guard now.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Die Rücksichtslos is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Die Rücksichtslos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Die Rücksichtslos is retaining full guard.
Die Rücksichtslos keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones passes Die Rücksichtslos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Die Rücksichtslos is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Die Rücksichtslos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
Die Rücksichtslos keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Die Rücksichtslos's head.
Die Rücksichtslos wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Die Rücksichtslos is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Die Rücksichtslos pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Die Rücksichtslos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones lands the left hand.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Die Rücksichtslos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Die Rücksichtslos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Die Rücksichtslos.
Jones takes a swing at Die Rücksichtslos's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Die Rücksichtslos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An elbow from Jones crashes against the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Jones!
After winning the bout, Paul Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raz Matazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravi Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matazz comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Eulogy. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
44 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raz Matazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ravi Singh!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matazz.
Singh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matazz can pounce on him.
Singh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matazz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Singh.
Singh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Raz Matazz has been cut.
Singh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matazz.
Singh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Singh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matazz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matazz clinches up with Singh and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Matazz.
Singh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Singh lands a nice uppercut.
Matazz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matazz misses with some punches.
Singh jumps into guard, dragging Matazz to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matazz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Singh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matazz's guard.
Matazz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Matazz 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.
Matazz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from Matazz.
Matazz is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matazz holds on and takes a little breather.
Matazz wants to stand up but Singh is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matazz is on top in guard.
Matazz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Raz Matazz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Singh swats away the attempt to clinch by Matazz.
Singh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Singh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Singh throws a looping overhand right but Matazz ducks down to avoid it.
Matazz lands with a slapping head kick.
The fighters circling - Singh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Singh scores with a jab to the body.
Singh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Matazz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Singh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Matazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matazz drives through and clinches with Singh against the cage.
Matazz tries to throw a body punch but Singh avoids it by throwing Matazz back against the cage.
Singh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Singh tries to throw a body punch but Matazz avoids it by throwing Singh back against the cage.
Singh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matazz tries to throw a body punch but Singh avoids it by throwing Matazz back against the cage.
Matazz scores with a shoulder strike.
Matazz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Singhs head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Singh avoids it.
Matazz has a couple of punches blocked by Singh.
Matazz misses with a punch to the body.
Singh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raz Matazz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raz Matazz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Crunch! Matazz slams his shin into Singh's torso.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Matazz blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Matazz is just out of range.
Ravi Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singh takes a swing at Matazz's ribcage but misses.
Matazz scores with a sloppy right hand. Singh should have avoided that one.
Matazz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matazz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matazz - that will leave a mark!
Matazz throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matazz lands a nice shot that snaps Singh's head back.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matazz manages to avoid it.
Singh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Matazz throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
Singh jabs Matazz right on the nose. Matazz blinks but takes it well.
Singh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Singh sizes up Matazz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Singh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matazz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matazz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Singh misses with an uppercut. Matazz saw that one coming.
Raz Matazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Singh throws out a loose jab but Matazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matazz moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
Singh thows a body shot but no joy.
Singh misses with a jab to the body
and Matazz counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Singh tests Matazz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matazz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matazz manages to avoid it.
Singh misses with an uppercut. Matazz saw that one coming.
Singh scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Matazz.
Singh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matazz at a distance.
Singh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Singh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matazz.
Matazz throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
Matazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh misses with a shot to the body
letting Matazz counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh misses with a hook. Matazz ducked under it nicely.
Matazz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matazz tries to clinch but Singh is having none of it.
Matazz scores with the left hand. Singh knows he should have avoided that one.
Matazz misses with a body shot
and Singh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Singh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matazz's head.
Singh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Matazz.
Matazz tries a head kick but it misses.
Matazz lands a leg kick that knocks Singh off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matazz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Singh with a jab.
Matazz misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matazz throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Singh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matazz throws a front kick that sends Singh stumbling back into the cage.
Matazz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Singh on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Singh.
Matazz avoids the body shot from Singh.
Matazz avoids the head kick by Singh.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matazz cracks Singh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matazz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Singh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Singh swats away the attempt to clinch by Matazz.
Singh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Raz Matazz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raz Matazz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Singh digs a good hook to Matazz's body.
Singh jabs Matazz right on the nose. Matazz blinks but takes it well.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Singh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matazz rather than just go for the knockout.
Singh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matazz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh.
Matazz connects with a solid leg kick.
Matazz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Singh in his tracks.
Matazz missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Singh misses with an uppercut.
Singh jabs Matazz right on the nose. Matazz blinks but takes it well.
Singh looks to land a right hand but Matazz moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Singh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Singh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Matazz.
Matazz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Singh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matazz - the referee stops the clock and Singh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matazz. Singh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Singh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Singh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matazz catches Singh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Singh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matazz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matazz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Singh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matazz.
Singh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ravi Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Singh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Singh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Singh misses
and Matazz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matazz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matazz throws a head kick that misses.
Matazz lands with a shot to the body.
Matazz tries to keep at a distance but Singh has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matazz.
Matazz blocks a body shot from Singh.
Matazz stalling in the clinch.
Singh prevents a body shot from Matazz.
Matazz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matazz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singh.
Singh tries a body shot but Matazz blocks it.
Matazz stalling.
Ravi Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matazz seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Singh misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matazz fails to land.
Matazz lands an elbow inside that Singh shrugs off.
Matazz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matazz is struggling to control the position.
Singh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Singh's elbow.
Singh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Singh breaks from the clinch.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Matazz throws a leg kick that misses.
Raz Matazz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Singh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Singh throws a hook but Matazz blocks it.
Matazz connects with a high kick.
Singh needs to keep his hands up - Matazz had a free shot at his head there.
Matazz doesn't manage to clinch there - Singh circles away.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Singh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Singh misses its intended target.
Singh missing with a left hand there. Matazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matazz moves away.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh lands a nice hook to Matazz's body. Matazz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ravi Singh.
I think Matazz 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raz Matazz!
During a confident post fight interview, Raz Matazz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaws Talltree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilpatrick comes to the cage accompanied by Parkway Drive - Dark Days. Talltree has chosen Mötley Crüe - Dr. Feelgood as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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280 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Kilpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaws Talltree!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick throws a series of punches but Talltree avoids them all with ease.
Kilpatrick drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Talltree pulls Kilpatrick in close to his closed guard and prevents Kilpatrick from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kilpatrick stopping the sweep attempt from Talltree.
Kilpatrick throws a big right hand that misses.
Kilpatrick wants to control from the top but Talltree keeps moving.
Kilpatrick looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Talltree holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talltree avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Talltree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kilpatrick cracks Talltree with a right hand to the side of the head.
Talltree throws a leg kick
and Kilpatrick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Talltree won't be happy with that.
Kilpatrick throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Talltree trying to control but Kilpatrick flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kilpatrick has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Talltree's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talltree is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talltree is in bad spot here.
Kilpatrick is trying to stick to Talltree's back but Talltree is turning into Kilpatrick. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kilpatrick's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Talltree.
Kilpatrick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Talltree is looking for a sweep. Kilpatrick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Talltree trying to hold on to Kilpatrick's head to control him but Kilpatrick postures up.
Kilpatrick looks to land a strike but Talltree avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kilpatrick chips away with some ground and pound.
Talltree keeping full guard, as Kilpatrick tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick is in close to Talltree's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Talltree lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kilpatrick!
Talltree is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kilpatrick is surviving well by controlling Talltree's body position as best he can.
Kilpatrick tries to hold on but Talltree postures up.
Kilpatrick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Talltree trying to control the pace.
Talltree wants to stand up but Kilpatrick is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talltree stalling.
Talltree is pressing down on Kilpatrick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kilpatrick is holding on for now.
It looks like Talltree is going to stand back up.
Kilpatrick wants to improve his position but Talltree is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Talltree is trying to control the action in half guard but Kilpatrick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jaws Talltree wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kilpatrick misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Kilpatrick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kilpatrick connects with a looping right hand.
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Talltree avoids the body shot from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick misses with a jab to the body
and Talltree counters with a straight right hand.
Kilpatrick throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Talltree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Luke Kilpatrick has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilpatrick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kilpatrick keeps Talltree at a distance using the push kick.
Kilpatrick shoots for a double leg takedown but Talltree sprawls well. He's pushed Kilpatrick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kilpatrick with a hook.
Kilpatrick slips under a jab from Talltree.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talltree misses with a hook.
Talltree misses with a low kick.
Kilpatrick lands a body shot.
Kilpatrick cracks Talltree with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kilpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Talltree at a distance.
Talltree takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talltree takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kilpatrick throws out a loose jab but Talltree uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kilpatrick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Kilpatrick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Talltree throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilpatrick throws a right and a left that Talltree avoids nicely.
Kilpatrick shoots in for a takedown but Talltree shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kilpatrick throws out a leg kick but Talltree moves out of range and Kilpatrick only half commits.
Kilpatrick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jaws Talltree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Talltree rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kilpatrick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Talltree sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talltree.
Talltree pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilpatrick misses with a two punch combination.
Nice cross by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Talltree counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A right-left combo lands from Kilpatrick.
A jab from Kilpatrick finds it's way through Talltree's defenses.
Luke Kilpatrick is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talltree moves out of range as Kilpatrick strikes.
Talltree throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kilpatrick's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick misses with a right hand
enabling Talltree to counter with a crisp jab.
Luke Kilpatrick's cut is getting worse.
Talltree slips a jab and a cross from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick digs a good hook to Talltree's body.
Kilpatrick misses with a left hand
and Talltree counters with a two punch combo.
Kilpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Talltree lands a big uppercut and Kilpatrick crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kilpatrick looks OK. Talltree waves Kilpatrick back to his feet!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Talltree keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilpatrick.
Talltree walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jaws Talltree will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Luke Kilpatrick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kilpatrick looks to land a right hand but Talltree moved out of range.
Talltree uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kilpatrick jabs Talltree to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kilpatrick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kilpatrick closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kilpatrick cracks Talltree with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Talltree tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kilpatrick pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Talltree is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Kilpatrick!
Our winner, Luke Kilpatrick, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sellus Gravius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yrjo Jarvinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gravius might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Morrowind. Jarvinen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ini Kamoze- Here comes the hotstepper. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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300 lbs
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253 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sellus Gravius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yrjo Jarvinen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravius works Jarvinen's body with a nice hook.
Gravius throws a sloppy head kick and Jarvinen moves out of range easily.
Jarvinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gravius throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jarvinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Gravius blocks a jab.
Jarvinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gravius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gravius.
Gravius misses with a punch to the body.
Jarvinen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jarvinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gravius is concentrating on defense, preventing Jarvinen from advancing position.
Jarvinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravius is trying to control but can't.
Gravius is trying to get back to full guard.
Gravius is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gravius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jarvinen is working away from the top position though.
Sellus Gravius has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gravius throws a combination that misses
and Jarvinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jarvinen jabs Gravius to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jarvinen misses.
Jarvinen lands a really nice looking cross but Gravius seems unphased.
Jarvinen throws a hook to the side of Gravius's head but Gravius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jarvinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Jarvinen misses its intended target.
Sellus Gravius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gravius doesn't manage to clinch there - Jarvinen circles away.
Jarvinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gravius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarvinen. Gravius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Jarvinen.
Gravius forces Jarvinen back against the cage and clinches.
Gravius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jarvinen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gravius after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, Gravius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jarvinen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jarvinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Gravius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gravius manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jarvinen's best efforts.
Gravius is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gravius is trying to control but can't.
Gravius has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gravius gets back to full guard.
Gravius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gravius working a defensive guard but Jarvinen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jarvinen cracks Gravius with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jarvinen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gravius is trying to improve his position.
Gravius is not content to let Jarvinen control the position.
Jarvinen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravius manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gravius prevents Jarvinen from improving his position.
Gravius is keen to just control but Jarvinen is a slippery customer.
Gravius misses with a head shot. Jarvinen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gravius sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sellus Gravius.
Gravius misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravius lands with a right hand.
Gravius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jarvinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Gravius tries to sprawl out of it but Jarvinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gravius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gravius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jarvinen throws a low kick but Gravius avoids it.
Gravius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarvinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab lands there for Gravius.
It looks like Yrjo Jarvinen has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Jarvinen.
Gravius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gravius tries to work over Jarvinen's front leg with a kick but Jarvinen checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sellus Gravius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yrjo Jarvinen's cut.
That's time! Gravius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jarvinen throws a body punch but Gravius moves out of range.
Jarvinen misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Jarvinen.
Both fighters circling a little - Gravius finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good work by Jarvinen as he checks the leg kick.
Gravius scores with a shot to the body.
Yrjo Jarvinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravius lands a big head kick that sends Jarvinen to the canvas! Gravius follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sellus Gravius!
Sellus Gravius seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Galt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ender Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galt comes to the cage accompanied by State of the Union by Rise Against. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Galt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ender Wiggin!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wiggin.
Galt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Ender Wiggin has been cut.
Galt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wiggin misses with a leg kick
and Galt counters with a series of strikes that sends Wiggin to the canvas! Galt follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Wiggin is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galt passes Wiggin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wiggin is still in real trouble! Can Galt finish him?
Galt seems to be looking for submissions.
Wiggin is trying to control but can't.
Wiggin is looking for a sweep. Galt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wiggin seems to have recovered his senses.
Wiggin is still trying to improve position.
Galt wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Wiggin uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Galt tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiggin is retaining full guard.
Galt trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin controls Galt momentarily but Galt frees himself.
Galt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wiggin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Galt has Wiggin in his guard.
Wiggin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ender Wiggin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch but Galt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Galt swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiggin.
Galt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wiggin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galt.
Galt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Galt slips a jab from Wiggin.
Wiggin tries to clinch there but Galt circles away.
Wiggin checks a leg kick nicely.
Galt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wiggin.
Galt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Galt, right into the meat.
Galt throws a jab when Wiggin was well out of range.
A combination from Wiggin does no damage.
Wiggin cracks Galt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Galt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galt lands a nice hook to Wiggin's body. Wiggin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wiggin tries to clinch but Galt moves out of range.
Galt lands a jab.
Galt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galt looks to land a body kick but Wiggin moved away.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Galt and Wiggin goes tumbling to the canvas! Galt follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Galt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wiggin sees it coming and defends easily.
Wiggin controlling the position well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Galt is trying to control the action in half guard but Wiggin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Galt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ender Wiggin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wiggin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wiggin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galt backwards.
Galt leaning his opponent against the cage.
I was talking to Galt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Galt takes an elbow to the temple.
Galt takes an elbow to the temple.
Galt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wiggin smiles and moves away.
Galt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wiggin throws out the jab.
Galt throws the left hand but Wiggin avoids the punch easily.
Wiggin tries to clinch but Galt is having none of it.
Galt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
John Galt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiggin swings for the body but Galt moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Galt. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Galt pushes off an throws an elbow but Wiggin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wiggin fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wiggin.
Wiggin misses with an elbow strike.
Galt 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.
Galt blocks an elbow strike.
Galt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wiggin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Galt gets through Wiggin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galt tries to throw a body punch but Wiggin avoids it by throwing Galt back against the cage.
Galt wants to break free but Wiggin has control.
Galt is trying to pull guard but Wiggin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Galt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wiggin misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiggin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Galt's brow.
Galt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wiggin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Galt backwards.
Wiggin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Galt's defenses.
Wiggin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galt tries to pull guard but Wiggin holds him up against the cage and eventually Galt drops back down to his feet.
Wiggin misses with some punches.
Galt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ender Wiggin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wiggin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Galt backwards.
Wiggin lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galt tries to pull guard but Wiggin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wiggin throws an elbow but misses.
Galt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Galt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wiggin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wiggin lands an elbow inside.
Wiggin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wiggin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wiggin crunches a lovely knee into Galt's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Wiggin - that landed with a thud.
Wiggin scores with a shoulder strike.
Wiggin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wiggin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wiggin lands a hook that snaps the head of Galt backwards.
Wiggin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wiggin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Galt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Galt is rocked!
Wiggin lands a left hand.
Oh Galt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wiggin lands a vicious elbow to the side of Galt's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Wiggin tries to finish him with strikes but Galt still seems able to defend himself so Wiggin steps back and lets Galt get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiggin has Galt up against the cage in a clinch.
Wiggin lands an elbow just above Galt 's eye.
Wiggin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wiggin connects with a knee to the head.
Wiggin lands a damaging elbow.
Wiggin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wiggin creates a bit of distance for himself, with Galt pressed up against the cage and cracks Galt with a massive uppercut! Galt goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Wiggin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ender Wiggin!
A victorious Ender Wiggin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arvydas Sabonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferson Davis Hogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogg has chosen Last Ones Standing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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327 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arvydas Sabonis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jefferson Davis Hogg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabonis thows a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Sabonis. Beautiful body shot.
Hogg takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Jefferson Davis Hogg has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabonis throws a head kick but Hogg moves out of range.
Sabonis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hogg.
Sabonis throws a leg kick
and Hogg counters with a low kick, right behind Sabonis 's knee.
Hogg throws a jab when Sabonis was well out of range.
Hogg moves into the clinch successfully.
Sabonis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hogg tries a knee to the head but Sabonis blocks it.
Hogg blocks an uppercut.
Sabonis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hogg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sabonis throws a punch but it's blocked by Hogg.
Hogg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sabonis backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabonis is looking to control Hogg's arms but Hogg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sabonis has his back to the cage.
Hogg trying to land knees to the body.
Sabonis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hogg blocking some punches.
Hogg misses with a knee strike.
Hogg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabonis backwards.
Hogg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sabonis blocks it with crossed arms.
Hogg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hogg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sabonis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sabonis is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabonis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabonis digs a right hand underneath Hogg's ribcage. Hogg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sabonis misses with a body punch.
Hogg missing with knees to the body.
Hogg looking to throw knees to the head but Sabonis is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabonis.
Hogg scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabonis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sabonis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sabonis presses Hogg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sabonis tries to work over Hogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hogg tries to land knees in the clinch but Sabonis avoids the damage to the body.
Hogg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabonis taking a breather.
Hogg missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Sabonis - that landed with a thud.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sabonis avoids it.
Hogg misses with a body punch.
Sabonis struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogg controls his hands.
Hogg has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hogg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Hogg.
It looks like Arvydas Sabonis has been cut.
Hogg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sabonis.
Hogg misses with a body punch.
Hogg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabonis.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the head but Sabonis blocks with his arms.
Hogg looking to throw knees to the head but Sabonis is blocking nicely.
Hogg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sabonis's face.
Sabonis wants to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hogg obliges.
Hogg working Sabonis over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogg lands a body shot.
Sabonis is trying to stall.
Sabonis lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sabonis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sabonis tries to work over Hogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hogg lands a nice knee to the body.
Hogg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hogg.
Hogg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabonis backwards.
Sabonis avoiding damage as Hogg throws knees to the body.
Hogg scores with a knee to the head.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sabonis avoids it.
Hogg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogg tries to land knees in the clinch but Sabonis avoids the damage to the body.
Hogg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hogg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sabonis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogg scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jefferson Davis Hogg dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Hogg connects with a leg kick. Sabonis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A bone on bone clash there as Sabonis blocks the leg kick.
Arvydas Sabonis is winning the standup battle so far.
Hogg throws a leg kick
and Sabonis counters with a left to the body.
Hogg ducks right into an uppercut from Sabonis.
Hogg has closed the distance and engaged Sabonis in a clinch.
Sabonis slowing the pace effectively.
Hogg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabonis blocks an elbow strike from Hogg.
Hogg lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabonis tries a body shot but Hogg blocks it.
Hogg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabonis backwards.
Hogg tries a body shot but Sabonis blocks it.
Sabonis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hogg backwards.
Sabonis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the head but Sabonis blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabonis tries to work over Hogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hogg misses with a knee to the head.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Hogg.
Sabonis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabonis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sabonis can't find room to land a body shot as Hogg controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sabonis.
Hogg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sabonis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hogg working Sabonis over with knees to the body.
Sabonis lands a shoulder strike.
Hogg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogg lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hogg.
Hogg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabonis backwards.
Hogg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sabonis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sabonis misses with a punch to the body.
Hogg missing with knees to the body.
Hogg misses with a knee strike.
Hogg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hogg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hogg tries a knee to the head but Sabonis blocks it.
Hogg tries a knee to the head but Sabonis blocks it.
Hogg being controlled against the cage.
Sabonis managing to block the knees to the body from Hogg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabonis trying to stall but Hogg improves his position.
Sabonis blocks an uppercut.
Hogg tries to land knees in the clinch but Sabonis avoids the damage to the body.
Sabonis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sabonis.
Hogg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sabonis's elbow.
Sabonis blocks an uppercut.
Hogg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hogg.
Sabonis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sabonis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hogg scores with a knee to the head.
Hogg tries a knee to the head but Sabonis blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sabonis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabonis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hogg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabonis backwards.
Hogg scores with a knee to the head.
Sabonis tries to stall but Hogg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabonis working aggressively here.
Sabonis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabonis throws a punch but it's blocked by Hogg.
Still in the clinch, Sabonis scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hogg crunches a lovely knee into Sabonis's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hogg obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jefferson Davis Hogg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Hogg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sabonis tries to keep at a distance but Hogg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hogg blocks an uppercut.
Sabonis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hogg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hogg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sabonis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hogg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hogg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hogg obliges.
Hogg lands a knee to the body.
Hogg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sabonis's face.
Hogg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sabonis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogg throws an elbow that misses.
Sabonis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hogg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sabonis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogg misses with a knee to the head.
Hogg throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabonis.
Hogg lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sabonis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hogg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabonis backwards.
Hogg looking to throw knees to the head but Sabonis is blocking nicely.
Sabonis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hogg lands with a short shot to the head.
Arvydas Sabonis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogg lands a knee to the body.
Hogg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hogg.
Sabonis stalling the fight.
Sabonis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hogg misses with a knee strike.
Hogg scores with a shoulder strike.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the head but Sabonis blocks with his arms.
Hogg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sabonis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hogg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hogg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hogg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hogg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hogg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hogg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hogg obliges.
Hogg scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hogg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sabonis is rocked!
Hogg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sabonis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogg tries to throw a body punch but Sabonis avoids it by throwing Hogg back against the cage.
Hogg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sabonis or not.
Hogg tries to throw a body punch but Sabonis avoids it by throwing Hogg back against the cage.
Hogg looking to throw knees to the head but Sabonis is blocking nicely.
Hogg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sabonis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sabonis avoids it.
Sabonis trying to stall but Hogg improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabonis throws a head punch that misses.
Sabonis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Hogg.
Hogg works on Sabonis's body with a couple of short punches.
Hogg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sabonis is defending well for now.
Hogg misses with a knee strike.
Hogg tries a knee to the head but Sabonis blocks it.
Jefferson Davis Hogg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sabonis misses with a body punch.
Sabonis takes a shot to the head.
Sabonis misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabonis.
Hogg connects with a knee to the head.
Sabonis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jefferson Davis Hogg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hogg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jefferson Davis Hogg!
A relieved looking Jefferson Davis Hogg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renan St Juste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Burrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Burrell 's choice of entrance music: Can't Touch This. Renan St Juste could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stanley Burrell 's chin.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Renan St Juste!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Stanley Burrell !
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burrell misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Burrell misses the target.
Burrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Juste manages to avoid it.
Burrell throws a chopping leg kick but St Juste manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
St Juste takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
St Juste feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burrell 's calf.
Burrell lands a slapping body shot.
St Juste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrell .
A lazy body kick from Burrell
and St Juste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St Juste uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burrell checks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! St Juste crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burrell - the referee stops the clock and St Juste gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burrell . St Juste manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
St Juste definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burrell throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Juste avoids the body shot from Burrell .
Burrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Juste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burrell needs to keep his hands up - St Juste had a free shot at his head there.
St Juste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burrell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down St Juste rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Juste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Juste throws a shot from downtown. Burrell moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Burrell misses.
A jab from St Juste finds it's way through Burrell 's defenses.
St Juste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St Juste throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burrell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
St Juste misses with a hook
and Burrell counters with an inside leg kick.
St Juste misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - St Juste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St Juste dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burrell . That did some damage!
St Juste connects with a crisp jab.
Burrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Juste dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Juste dodges the punch combination from Burrell .
St Juste throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Juste swats away the attempt to clinch by Burrell .
Burrell connects with a right hand. St Juste shakes it off.
St Juste throws a right hand that misses
and Burrell counters with an inside leg kick.
St Juste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Juste.
Burrell stuns St Juste with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
St Juste feints and then cracks Burrell 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burrell down.
Burrell connects with a solid leg kick.
St Juste misses with a hook.
St Juste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Juste connects with the punch.
St Juste lands a nice shot that snaps Burrell 's head back.
St Juste bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burrell 's head.
St Juste finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Juste.
Burrell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
St Juste scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
St Juste throws a lazy uppercut
and Burrell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
St Juste scores with the left hand. Burrell knows he should have avoided that one.
St Juste checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burrell feints and then cracks St Juste's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow St Juste down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burrell . That's going to slow St Juste down.
Burrell feints and then cracks St Juste's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow St Juste down.
St Juste tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burrell is able to avoid easily.
Burrell lands a leg kick that knocks St Juste off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Juste throws a looping overhand right but Burrell ducks down to avoid it.
Burrell ducks under a wild hook from St Juste.
St Juste throws out a loose jab but Burrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrell tries to work over St Juste's front leg with a kick but St Juste checks it.
Burrell throws a leg kick but St Juste checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Juste has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burrell .
Burrell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from St Juste. That one must have hurt.
Burrell lets loose with a powerful body kick. St Juste will feel that in the morning.
Burrell lunges at St Juste with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by St Juste's hand.
The fighters circling - St Juste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St Juste bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
St Juste misses with a kick to the body.
Burrell wants to clinch.
St Juste misses with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St Juste throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
St Juste misses with a body shot.
St Juste looks to land a right hand but Burrell moved out of range.
Burrell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 Renan St Juste will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burrell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
St Juste misses the shot to the body.
St Juste goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
St Juste stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burrell .
St Juste misses with a hook
letting Burrell counter with a right hand.
It looks like Renan St Juste has been cut.
Burrell looks to land a body kick but St Juste moved away.
St Juste missing with a left hand there. Burrell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burrell looks to land a body kick but St Juste moved away.
St Juste looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Burrell misses.
A jab from Burrell does it's job there.
St Juste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
St Juste turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burrell 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from St Juste is predictable there
and Burrell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Juste.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrell thows a body shot but no joy.
Burrell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St Juste.
St Juste waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrell .
Burrell checks a leg kick.
St Juste throws a hook to the side of Burrell 's head but Burrell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Burrell . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burrell .
St Juste throws a hook to the side of Burrell 's head but Burrell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burrell moves in looking to clinch but St Juste pushes him off.
St Juste waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrell .
Burrell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
St Juste blocks a leg kick.
St Juste takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burrell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
St Juste checks a low kick from Burrell .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Juste gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrell swings for the body but St Juste moves out of range.
Stanley Burrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St Juste chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burrell can pounce on him.
Burrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Juste.
St Juste buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burrell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Juste.
St Juste moves out of range of the body kick from Burrell .
St Juste on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Juste.
Burrell misses with a body kick.
St Juste throws a leg kick but Burrell sees it coming and moves out of range.
St Juste cracks Burrell with an open hand slap.
Burrell lands an overhand right.
St Juste checks a low kick from Burrell .
St Juste throws a lazy uppercut
and Burrell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Juste cracks Burrell with a right hand to the side of the head.
St Juste slips a straight right by Burrell .
Burrell scores with a three punch combo!
Burrell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burrell throws a front kick aimed at St Juste's knee but St Juste avoids it well.
Burrell cracks the inside of St Juste's front leg.
St Juste throws out a loose jab but Burrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Juste moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burrell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burrell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrell dips to his left and cracks St Juste with an uppercut!
A slapping leg kick lands for Burrell .
A bone on bone clash there as Burrell blocks the leg kick.
Burrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Juste.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Juste throws a low kick but Burrell moves out of range easily.
Burrell moves into range and clinches up with St Juste.
A body shot lands from St Juste.
St Juste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burrell tries to work over St Juste's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Juste lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burrell .
Burrell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
St Juste is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burrell is keeping busy.
Burrell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from St Juste.
Burrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Juste backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St Juste throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burrell s head.
Burrell can't find room to land a body shot as St Juste controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burrell .
St Juste tries to stall but Burrell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Burrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Renan St Juste's cut.
That's time! St Juste's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burrell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrell connects with a body shot that sends St Juste's belly button to the back.
Burrell tries to clinch up but St Juste circles away and keeps his distance.
Burrell tries to clinch there but St Juste circles away.
Burrell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Juste misses with a body shot.
St Juste rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burrell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps St Juste thinking.
St Juste throws a jab when Burrell was well out of range.
Burrell scores with a leg kick.
Burrell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St Juste swats away the attempt to clinch by Burrell .
The fighters circle momentarily. St Juste darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burrell throws a half hearted mid kick.
St Juste takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrell just misses with a punch to the body.
St Juste throws a leg kick
and Burrell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burrell defending well as St Juste loads up on a big left hand.
St Juste avoids a kick to the body.
Burrell motions for St Juste to come forward. Burrell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burrell defending well as St Juste loads up on a big left hand.
Burrell throws a series of punches but St Juste avoids them all with ease.
Burrell moves out of range of the strikes.
St Juste buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
St Juste motions for Burrell to come forward. St Juste throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St Juste lands a jab to the head.
St Juste lands a jab to the nose.
Burrell throws a lazy uppercut
and St Juste connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by St Juste.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Juste misses with an uppercut.
Burrell thows a body shot but no joy.
St Juste misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Burrell .
Burrell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Juste throws out the jab.
St Juste avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burrell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burrell slips a straight right by St Juste.
St Juste goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burrell throws a push kick but St Juste slaps the foot to one side.
St Juste scores with a sloppy right hand. Burrell should have avoided that one.
Burrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Juste moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Juste lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burrell 's sensitive parts.
St Juste thuds his shin into the meat of Burrell 's side.
St Juste uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burrell has time to react.
Burrell lands a really nice looking cross but St Juste seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from St Juste.
Burrell checks a low kick from St Juste.
St Juste lands with a right hand.
Burrell lands a nice shot to the body.
Burrell with a hook.
St Juste missing with a left hand there. Burrell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burrell walks into a jab.
Burrell lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Juste misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burrell .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Juste moves away.
Burrell lands an overhand right.
Burrell slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - St Juste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burrell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burrell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Juste's corner calls for a 1-2. St Juste obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burrell throws a leg kick
and St Juste counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burrell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St Justes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
St Juste finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burrell .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burrell swings for the body but St Juste moves out of range.
Burrell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burrell misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Renan St Juste did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Renan St Juste's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burrell .
Burrell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
St Juste scores with the left hand. Burrell knows he should have avoided that one.
Burrell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burrell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burrell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
St Juste has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burrell .
St Juste fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burrell connects with a leg kick. St Juste looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Juste was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrell .
St Juste tries a head kick but it misses.
St Juste works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burrell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Juste.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Burrell .
Burrell lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrell misses with a body punch
and St Juste counters with a straight right hand.
St Juste moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burrell lands a head shot.
Burrell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by St Juste.
St Juste lands with a hook. Burrell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
St Juste has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burrell .
St Juste scoring well with a low kick there.
St Juste finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burrell works St Juste's body with a nice hook.
Burrell staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Burrell coming out on top.
Burrell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrell lands a lovely overhand right.
Burrell thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrell tries to clinch but St Juste moves out of range.
St Juste throws a big shot that misses.
Burrell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St Juste looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burrell tries to clinch but St Juste is having none of it.
The fighters circling - St Juste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burrell looks to land a left hand but St Juste moved out of range nicely.
Burrell thows a leg kick but St Juste checks it
and St Juste connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St Juste jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Juste lands a leg kick that knocks Burrell off balance momentarily.
St Juste takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burrell swings for the body but St Juste moves out of range.
Burrell cracks St Juste with an open hand slap.
Burrell walks into a left hand.
St Juste tried to score with a low kick but Burrell checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Burrell . Beautiful body shot.
Burrell is looking to land body kicks.
Burrell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burrell misses with a wild body shot.
St Juste misses with a hook
and St Juste takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from St Juste.
St Juste slips under a jab.
Burrell rushes St Juste and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Burrell wants to stall.
Burrell throws a head punch that misses.
St Juste throws a punch but it's blocked by Burrell .
St Juste is trying to break the clinch but Burrell is controlling him.
Burrell lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Burrell .
St Juste misses with some punches.
Burrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Juste backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrell misses with a body punch.
Burrell tries to land knees in the clinch but St Juste avoids the damage to the body.
Burrell lands with a right to the head.
St Juste avoiding damage as Burrell throws knees to the body.
Burrell prevents a body shot from St Juste.
St Juste tries to work over Burrell 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burrell lands a nice uppercut.
Burrell tries a body shot but St Juste blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burrell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Burrell 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burrell lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Burrell dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Renan St Juste's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
St Juste lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burrell 's sensitive parts.
Burrell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St Juste.
Good body shot from St Juste.
Burrell prevents St Juste from breaking the clinch.
Stanley Burrell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burrell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Juste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St Juste throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burrell s head.
Burrell working aggressively here.
St Juste tries a body shot but Burrell blocks it.
Burrell tries a body shot but St Juste blocks it.
St Juste working aggressively here.
Burrell can't find room to land a body shot as St Juste controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrell trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Burrell - that landed with a thud.
St Juste wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from St Juste as the two fighters clinch.
Burrell struggles to land a body shot inside as St Juste controls his hands.
St Juste swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burrell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St Juste avoids it.
St Juste misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Juste lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
St Juste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burrell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burrell scores with a shoulder strike.
St Juste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Juste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burrell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
St Juste wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burrell has a couple of punches blocked by St Juste.
Burrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burrell .
Burrell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Juste.
St Juste is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burrell lands a nice uppercut.
Burrell lands with a light punch inside.
Burrell tries to work over St Juste's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burrell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St Juste backwards.
Burrell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
St Juste misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Juste lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St Juste prevents a body shot from Burrell .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Juste throws a head punch that misses.
Burrell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
St Juste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burrell swings wildly with an uppercut but St Juste uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Juste tries a body shot but Burrell blocks it.
Burrell misses with a body punch.
Burrell misses with a punch on the inside.
St Juste throws a head punch that misses.
St Juste blocks a body shot from Burrell .
Burrell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Juste struggles to land a body shot inside as Burrell controls his hands.
St Juste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Juste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Juste misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Juste blocks an uppercut.
St Juste lands with a short shot to the head.
Burrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Burrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burrell looking to throw knees to the head but St Juste is blocking nicely.
St Juste misses with some punches.
St Juste scores with a shot to the side of Burrell 's head.
Burrell is rocked!
St Juste scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burrell is still on wobbly legs! Can St Juste finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Juste stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burrell letting St Juste take a breather here.
Burrell swings wildly with an uppercut but St Juste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrell lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Juste.
A hook to the body from St Juste.
Burrell throws a punch but it's blocked by St Juste.
A head punch on the inside from Burrell fails to land.
Burrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burrell lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stanley Burrell .
Well Burrell 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stanley Burrell !
Stanley Burrell is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Stanley Burrell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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