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ITFL 2 - Week 10/1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vaimaa Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Shoznes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fatu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to So Close Now. Shoznes has chosen O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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239 lbs
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264 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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vaimaa Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Shoznes!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoznes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the body from Fatu misses
and Shoznes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fatu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fatu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fatu scoring well with a low kick there.
Shoznes lunges at Fatu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fatu's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fatu throws a head kick that misses
and Shoznes counters with an outside leg kick.
Fatu tries to clinch there but Shoznes circles away.
Fatu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shoznes throws out a leg kick but Fatu moves out of range and Shoznes only half commits.
Shoznes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fatu's sensitive parts.
Shoznes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fatu walks into a left hand.
Shoznes throws a push kick but Fatu slaps the foot to one side.
Shoznes avoids the body shot from Fatu.
Fatu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shoznes throws a low kick, looking for Fatu's leg but Fatu calmly moves out of range.
Fatu thumps Shoznes with a low kick.
Fatu misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shoznes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fatu with a nice cross.
Shoznes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fatu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fatu checks a leg kick.
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!
Shoznes throws a sloppy head kick and Fatu moves out of range easily.
Shoznes defending well as Fatu loads up on a big left hand.
Shoznes walks into a left hand.
Shoznes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shoznes scores with a leg kick.
Shoznes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fatu counters with a solid body kick.
Fatu throws a jab when Shoznes was well out of range.
Fatu scores with a nice right hand.
Fatu doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoznes circles away.
Shoznes keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes cracks a nice hook into Fatu's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shoznes. That's going to slow Fatu down.
Fatu lands a nice hook to Shoznes's body. Shoznes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fatu avoids the head kick by Shoznes.
Shoznes scores with a head kick. Fatu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoznes. Fatu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoznes instigates a clinch.
Fatu is trying to break the clinch but Shoznes is controlling him.
Shoznes is pressed up against the cage. Fatu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shoznes down to the mat. Shoznes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fatu motions for Shoznes to come forward. Fatu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shoznes throws a hook but Fatu blocks it.
Shoznes tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoznes. Fatu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fatu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shoznes doesn't manage to clinch there - Fatu circles away.
Shoznes lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fatu misses with a wild body shot.
Shoznes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoznes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fatu.
Fatu blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shoznes.
Shoznes throws a head kick that misses.
Shoznes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fatu connects with a single shot there.
Fatu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fatu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fatu, as that shot connected.
Shoznes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoznes cracks the inside of Fatu's front leg.
Good leg kick by Shoznes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fatu moves out of range of the body kick.
Fatu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fatu cracks a nice hook into Shoznes's ribs.
Shoznes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fatu looks to throw the jab but Shoznes is out of range.
Shoznes wants to land a leg kick but Fatu is out of range.
Shoznes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fatu throws a jab when Shoznes was well out of range.
Fatu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoznes moves away.
Shoznes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoznes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shoznes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fatu looks to land a right hand but Shoznes moved out of range.
Fatu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shoznes scores with a body shot.
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 Vaimaa Fatu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vaimaa Fatu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A low kick from Fatu misses
and Shoznes counters by clinching up.
Fatu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fatu works on Shoznes's body with a couple of short punches.
Shoznes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fatu is working Shoznes over against the cage.
Shoznes swings wildly with an uppercut but Fatu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fatu tries to stall but Shoznes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fatu.
Fatu blocking some punches.
Shoznes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fatu is defending well for now.
Fatu just leaning against Shoznes, taking a breather.
Shoznes 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!
Fatu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fatu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fatu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shoznes working aggressively here.
Fatu is trying to push Shoznes away but Shoznes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fatu wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fatu blocks an uppercut.
Shoznes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoznes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fatu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fatu looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoznes.
Fatu tries to stall but Shoznes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shoznes tries a body shot but Fatu blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Shoznes fails to land.
Fatu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shoznes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fatu is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatu can't find room to land a body shot as Shoznes controls the action.
Shoznes throws a head punch that misses.
Shoznes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fatu prevents a body shot from Shoznes.
Shoznes swings wildly with an uppercut but Fatu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoznes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph Shoznes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fatu tries to throw a body punch but Shoznes avoids it by throwing Fatu back against the cage.
Shoznes misses with an elbow strike.
Fatu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fatu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shoznes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fatu can't find room to land a body shot as Shoznes controls the action.
Shoznes takes a shot to the head.
Fatu is pushing Shoznes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu misses with a body punch.
Fatu tries a body shot but Shoznes blocks it.
Fatu misses with a body punch.
Shoznes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fatu.
Fatu struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoznes controls his hands.
Shoznes wants to stall.
Fatu tries a body shot but Shoznes blocks it.
Shoznes working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shoznes.
Fatu struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoznes controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Fatu.
Fatu stalling in the clinch but Shoznes improves position.
Shoznes leaning against his opponent.
Shoznes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes lands a hook that snaps the head of Fatu backwards.
Shoznes working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoznes.
Shoznes stalling the fight.
Fatu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fatu manages to break the clinch.
Shoznes throws a good cross that connects.
Joseph Shoznes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fatu tries to clinch up.
Fatu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fatu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fatu counters with an inside leg kick.
Shoznes throws a body punch but Fatu moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joseph Shoznes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vaimaa Fatu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shoznes swinging wildly here.
Fatu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fatu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shoznes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shoznes throws a low kick, looking for Fatu's leg but Fatu calmly moves out of range.
Shoznes wants to clinch up but Fatu keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Shoznes.
Fatu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatu looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoznes is just out of range.
Shoznes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shoznes misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fatu misses the target.
Fatu thows a body shot but no joy.
Shoznes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fatu's calf.
Some wild striking there from Fatu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoznes tried to score with a low kick but Fatu checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shoznes.
Fatu throws a leg kick that misses.
Shoznes staying out of range there.
Shoznes misses with a body kick.
Shoznes feints and then cracks Fatu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fatu down.
Shoznes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shoznes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fatu.
A jab from Fatu does it's job there.
Fatu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoznes was well out of range. Poor timing from Fatu.
Good standup being displayed there by Fatu as he connects with a hook.
Shoznes scores with a nice strike.
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!
Fatu looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoznes is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes takes a swing at Fatu's ribcage but misses.
Fatu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fatu throws a right hand that misses
and Shoznes counters with a good, hard body kick but Fatu shrugs it off.
Fatu moves in looking to clinch but Shoznes pushes him off.
Shoznes closes the distance and clinches.
Shoznes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fatu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shoznes gets through Fatu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vaimaa Fatu's cut is getting worse.
Shoznes blocks a body shot from Fatu.
Shoznes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fatu's elbow.
Shoznes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shoznes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fatu's defenses.
Fatu blocks an uppercut.
Fatu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Fatu.
Shoznes swings wildly with an uppercut but Fatu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fatu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes tries to stall but Fatu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Shoznes fails to land.
A short uppercut from Shoznes.
Shoznes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shoznes working aggressively here.
Shoznes tries a body shot but Fatu blocks it.
Fatu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shoznes trying to stall but Fatu improves his position.
Shoznes has a couple of punches blocked by Fatu.
Shoznes lands a good knee to the midsection. Fatu won't want to take too many of those.
Shoznes misses with a punch on the inside.
Fatu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shoznes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shoznes looks to score with a jab to the body but Fatu is just out of range.
Fatu lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fatu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fatu lands a right hook to the body.
Shoznes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shoznes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shoznes tries to clinch there but Fatu circles away.
Fatu looks to throw the jab but Shoznes is out of range.
Shoznes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fatu slips under a jab from Shoznes.
A big right from Fatu misses.
Shoznes lands with a nice body kick.
Shoznes misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fatu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fatu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shoznes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fatu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fatu misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joseph Shoznes.
I think Shoznes 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joseph Shoznes!
After the fight, Joseph Shoznes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnetic Symphony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnetic Symphony will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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211 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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Vincent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnetic Symphony!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Symphony takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vincent throws a front kick aimed at Symphony's knee but Symphony avoids it well.
Vincent explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick from Symphony lands but Vincent takes it in his stride.
Symphony stuffs the takedown attempt from Vincent. Vincent gets slowly back to his feet.
Symphony lands with a kick to the temple. Vincent shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vincent dives in and grabs Symphony's left leg, looking for a takedown. Symphony pushes down on Vincent's head and hops out.
Symphony stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Symphony wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Vincent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vincent walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vincent manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Symphony on his heels. He'll look to pass Symphony's guard now, I'm sure.
Symphony seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Symphony looking for a sweep. Not yet Symphony, not yet.
Vincent throwing strikes from guard but Symphony blocks nicely.
Vincent is fighting to break Symphony's control of his arms but Symphony is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vincent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Symphony swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symphony preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Symphony working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vincent.
Symphony keeping moving, preventing Vincent from controlling successfully.
Symphony working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vincent.
Vincent content to stall in guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vincent feints and as Symphony raises his hands in defense, Vincent changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Symphony working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vincent.
Symphony is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vincent seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Symphony works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vincent scoring with some ground and pound.
Vincent postures up.
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!
Symphony pulls Vincent in to control the position.
Vincent postures up in Symphony's guard and throws a big left but Symphony blocks it.
Vincent is looking to work some ground and pound but Symphony has wrist control.
Symphony has control of Vincent's left arm, preventing Vincent from doing any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Magnetic Symphony wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Symphony. No joy for Vincent on that attempt.
Vincent throws a front kick that sends Symphony stumbling back into the cage.
Vincent lands a slapping body shot.
Symphony misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent thows a body shot but no joy.
Vincent misses with a leg kick.
Symphony keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Symphony slaps away a takedown attempt from Vincent, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vincent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Symphony sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vincent somewhat.
Vincent throws a sloppy head kick and Symphony moves out of range easily.
Vincent blocks a head kick by Symphony.
Vincent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Symphony pinned against the cage. Symphony gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Symphony leaves Vincent with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vincent closes the distance and clinches up with Symphony, looking for a takedown. Vincent pushes Symphony against the cage but Symphony circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vincent avoids the head kick by Symphony.
Vincent looks to score with a jab to the body but Symphony is just out of range.
Vincent throws a sloppy head kick and Symphony moves out of range easily.
Vincent is looking to wear down Symphony with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symphony goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vincent fails with the takedown.
Symphony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vincent fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vincent has a takedown stuffed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Symphony checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Symphony pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vincent buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Symphony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Symphony.
Symphony blocks the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vincent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Symphony pinned against the cage. Symphony gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Symphony throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vincent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vinnie Vincent will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Symphony scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vincent comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Symphony gets caught napping as Vincent dives in and scores a takedown. Symphony manages to retain guard.
Symphony preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vincent 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.
Vincent tries to free his leg and advance position but Symphony is retaining full guard.
Symphony keeping moving, preventing Vincent from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symphony 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.
Symphony avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vincent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Symphony works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Symphony pulls Vincent in close to his closed guard and prevents Vincent from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vincent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent wants to control from the top but Symphony keeps moving.
Vincent is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Symphony is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vincent takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Symphony keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Symphony defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vincent.
Vincent cracks the inside of Symphony's front leg.
A cross from Symphony lands.
Symphony stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Symphony wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Vincent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Symphony.
Symphony wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Symphony tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vincent was well out of range. Poor timing from Symphony.
Vincent on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Symphony sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Symphony lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Symphony.
Symphony staying out of range there.
Vincent shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Symphony but Symphony pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vincent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symphony.
Magnetic Symphony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Symphony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Symphony.
Vincent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vincent takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vincent takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vincent shoots in looking for a takedown but Symphony manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vincent's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vincent shoots in but Symphony avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vincent scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vincent will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Symphony throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magnetic Symphony seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Symphony throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vincent stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Symphony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Symphony is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vincent misses with a head kick.
Symphony throws a hook to the side of Vincent's head but Vincent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Symphony misses.
Symphony tries a head kick but it misses.
Symphony throws a sloppy head kick and Vincent moves out of range easily.
Symphony jabs at Vincent's body.
Vincent cracks Symphony with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vincent checks a leg kick.
Vincent fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vincent misses the shot to the body.
Symphony has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Symphony scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vincent in his tracks.
Symphony tries a head kick but it misses.
Symphony lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vincent throws a right hand that Symphony ducks under and follows up with a left that Symphony also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symphony takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vincent with a nice cross.
Vincent misses with a looping left.
Symphony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Symphony scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vincent shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Symphony sprawls well. Symphony wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vincent gets slowly back to his feet.
Symphony uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vincent.
Vincent scores with a leg kick.
Symphony throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vincent.
Vincent misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck for Vincent with that takedown attempt.
Symphony misses with a head kick.
Symphony lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vincent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnetic Symphony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vincent shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Symphony napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Symphony wants to control but Vincent postures up.
Symphony is looking for a sweep.
Vincent misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Vincent crashes against the mat.
Vincent working away.
Vincent is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Symphony is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Symphony tries to bench press Vincent off him but Vincent keeps the position.
Vincent tries to score with some ground and pound. Symphony controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vincent throws an elbow but Symphony slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symphony is not content to let Vincent control the position.
Symphony is looking for a sweep.
Vincent tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vincent looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vincent lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Vincent working the head and body with strikes.
Vincent working the head and body with strikes.
Vincent throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vincent trying to control the action but Symphony is working from the bottom.
Symphony tries to improve position but can't.
Symphony is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Symphony wants to control but Vincent postures up.
Vincent working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symphony tries to bench press Vincent off him but Vincent keeps the position.
Vincent working the ground and pound.
Symphony managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vincent.
The ground and pound from Vincent seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Symphony tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vincent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vincent works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Symphony gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vincent thows a huge punch but Symphony dodges it nicely.
Vincent thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Symphony's head.
Vincent is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Symphony doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vincent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vincent thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vincent not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Symphony is not content to let Vincent control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Symphony is looking for a sweep. Vincent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Symphony is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Vincent showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vincent 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Vincent!
Vinnie Vincent 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sherif Fathy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitali Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fathy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eat You Alive. Kersikov has chosen Dj Nosferatu - When Angels Cry as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sherif Fathy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov cracks Fathy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fathy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fathy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy in the buildup to the fight.
Kersikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fathy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fathy checks a leg kick.
Fathy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Fathy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fathy throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Fathy slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Fathy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fathy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fathy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fathy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fathy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fathy connects with a high kick.
It looks like Vitali Kersikov has been cut.
Fathy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fathy throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Fathy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fathy will feel that in the morning.
Vitali Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fathy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Sherif Fathy has been cut.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fathy.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fathy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fathy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kersikov lands a really nice looking cross but Fathy seems unphased.
Kersikov works Fathy's body with a nice hook.
Kersikov lands with a hook. Fathy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fathy is breathing heavily.
Fathy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Fathy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Fathy's ribs.
Kersikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Fathy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looks to land a combination. Fathy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kersikov lands a jab to Fathy's midsection.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sherif Fathy's cut is getting worse.
Kersikov lands a big right hand that sends Fathy crashing to the mat! Kersikov stays standing though and waves Fathy back to his feet!
Fathy is rocked!
We've been informed that Kersikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fathy catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fathy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Fathy crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vitali Kersikov!
A very excited looking Vitali Kersikov 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 Ugor Makinwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kramer's choice of entrance music: I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Ugor Makinwa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 London, Ugor Makinwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Kramer!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makinwa throws a sloppy head kick and Kramer moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makinwa.
Makinwa dips to his left and cracks Kramer with an uppercut!
Kramer tries to clinch but Makinwa is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makinwa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Diego Kramer has been cut.
Makinwa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego Kramer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kramer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makinwa is out of range and Kramer settles back down.
Makinwa cracks Kramer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makinwa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kramer tries a head kick but it misses.
Kramer throws a head kick but Makinwa moves out of range.
Makinwa misses with a wild body shot.
Makinwa lands a big head kick that sends Kramer tumbling to the mat! Makinwa takes a step backwards and waves Kramer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kramer is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Makinwa.
Kramer is still on wobbly legs! Can Makinwa finish him?
Makinwa closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Kramer out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ugor Makinwa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornel Develutian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silent Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob has chosen Jungle Love- Morris Day And The Time as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cornel Develutian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silent Bob!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Develutian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Develutian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Develutian seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Develutian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Develutian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Develutian throws a lazy uppercut
and Bob counters with a leg kick.
Develutian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Develutian.
A big right from Develutian misses.
Bob with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bob moves out of range of the body kick from Develutian.
Bob cracks Develutian with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Develutian looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bob finish him?
Develutian is rocked!
Develutian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Develutian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cornel Develutian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob misses with a straight right.
Develutian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.
Bob throws a hook to the side of Develutian's head but Develutian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Bob throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Develutian is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Silent Bob!
A very excited looking Silent Bob 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.
In defeat, Cornel Develutian stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thats right ladies and gentlemen, I am officially the shittest fighter of all time.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Garavito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeniy Malkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Garavito might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Make Them Suffer. Luis Garavito has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Garavito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evgeniy Malkin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garavito works Malkin's body with a nice hook.
Malkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garavito.
Garavito with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malkin to score with a decent uppercut.
Malkin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garavito. That one must have hurt.
Malkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garavito on the side of the head.
Malkin throws a front kick aimed at Garavito's knee but Garavito avoids it well.
Malkin throws a body kick that misses.
Malkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Garavito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body kick from Malkin.
Garavito wants to slow Malkin down by chopping away at his legs.
Garavito throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Malkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garavito swinging wildly here.
Garavito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malkin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Garavito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Malkin coming out on top.
We've been hearing reports that Garavito has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Malkin scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Garavito misses.
Garavito takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garavito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Garavito.
Garavito throws a body punch but Malkin moves out of range.
Malkin moves out of range of the body kick from Garavito.
Garavito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malkin is out of range and Garavito settles back down.
Malkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Garavito.
Malkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garavito.
Malkin connects with a leg kick. Garavito looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garavito's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Malkin blocks the leg kick.
Garavito throws an overhand right that lands on Malkin's shoulder, as Malkin tries to avoid the shot.
Malkin checks the leg kick.
Garavito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Garavito.
Malkin thows a body shot but no joy.
Malkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garavito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garavito throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkin cracks Garavito with an open hand slap.
Garavito moves forwards but Malkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garavito throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garavito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malkin.
Malkin gets a double leg takedown into Garavito's guard.
Garavito working a defensive guard here.
Malkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malkin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Garavito is trying to get back to half guard.
Malkin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Garavito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Malkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garavito has escaped the position, nice work there.
Malkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garavito keeps working.
Malkin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malkin trying to control the position but Garavito is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garavito tries to buck Malkin off but Malkin is having none of it.
Malkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Garavito is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garavito has escaped the position, nice work there.
Garavito holding on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garavito is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeniy Malkin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good leg kick by Malkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garavito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malkin moves away.
Crunch! Malkin slams his shin into Garavito's torso.
Nice uppercut lands for Malkin. That snapped Garavito's head back.
Garavito looks to land a body kick but Malkin moved away.
Luis Garavito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Garavito.
Garavito throws a body punch but Malkin moves out of range.
Malkin ducks under a wild hook from Garavito.
Malkin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garavito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garavito.
Malkin connects with a nice looking jab.
Malkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malkin clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garavito wants to get back to striking at distance but Malkin won't allow it.
Garavito is trying to break the clinch but Malkin is controlling him.
Malkin lands with a light punch inside.
Malkin lands with a short shot to the head.
Garavito has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Malkin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garavito is keeping busy.
A short right from Malkin on the inside.
Malkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garavito's efforts to push away.
Garavito is trying to push Malkin away but Malkin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garavito tries to score a body lock takedown but Malkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Malkin jumps into guard, dragging Garavito to the mat.
Malkin being controlled here, momentarily.
Garavito trying to control the position from guard on top but Malkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malkin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Garavito!
Malkin looking to secure an arm triangle but Garavito defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garavito working to try and regain half guard.
Malkin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Garavito to take his back!
Malkin is trying to stick to Garavito's back but Garavito is turning into Malkin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Malkin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Garavito.
Garavito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malkin is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garavito is aware though and is defending well.
Malkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garavito trying to control the position from guard on top but Malkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garavito wants to control from the top but Malkin keeps moving.
Garavito seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Malkin is trying to control the position but Garavito postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Luis Garavito wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Malkin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkin avoids the body shot from Garavito.
Malkin throws a head kick that Garavito semi-blocks.
Garavito blocks a head kick by Malkin.
Malkin throws a low kick, looking for Garavito's leg but Garavito calmly moves out of range.
Garavito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malkin scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garavito throws a hook but Malkin blocks it.
Good leg kick by Malkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut there from Garavito.
Garavito looks to score with a jab to the body but Malkin is just out of range.
Malkin throws a head kick that misses.
Malkin blocks the body kick.
Garavito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malkin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garavito misses the jab.
Malkin with a jab.
Garavito is looking to wear down Malkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malkin connects with a single shot there.
Malkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeniy Malkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garavito.
Garavito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malkin checks it well.
Garavito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malkin.
Malkin looks to land a body kick but Garavito moved away.
Garavito throws a big shot that misses.
Garavito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Garavito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Garavito misses
and Malkin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Garavito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malkin. Malkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Garavito misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malkin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malkin.
Evgeniy Malkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garavito cracks a nice hook into Malkin's ribs.
Malkin keeps Garavito at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garavito looks to score with a jab to the body but Malkin is just out of range.
Malkin slips under a jab from Garavito.
Malkin slips a jab from Garavito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garavito.
A clash of legs there as Malkin blocks the low kick.
Garavito takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malkin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Garavito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garavito misses the shot to the body.
Malkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garavito scores with a hook.
Malkin scores with a jab. Garavito acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Malkin throws a series of punches but Garavito avoids them all with ease.
Malkin tries to clinch up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garavito.
Malkin delivers a nice body kick.
Malkin pushes Garavito away with a front kick.
Garavito will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garavito throws a wild body kick that Malkin sees coming a mile off.
Malkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malkin scores with a spinning back kick!
Malkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luis Garavito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evgeniy Malkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garavito on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Garavito swinging wildly here.
Garavito throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malkin counters with a right hand to the body.
Garavito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garavito stuffs the takedown attempt from Malkin. Malkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Malkin moves out of range as Garavito strikes.
Garavito throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Malkin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garavito thinking.
Garavito looks to throw the jab but Malkin is out of range.
Malkin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malkin cracks Garavito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garavito shoots in but Malkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garavito looks to score with a jab to the body but Malkin is just out of range.
Garavito walks into a stiff left hand from Malkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Malkin feints and as Garavito raises his hands in defense, Malkin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malkin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garavito wants to stand and escape but Malkin is having none of it.
Malkin postures up.
Malkin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Evgeniy Malkin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Garavito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garavito jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkin thuds his right hand into Garavito's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garavito misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Malkin catches Garavito right on the button with a cross.
Malkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garavito.
Garavito throws a wild body kick that Malkin sees coming a mile off.
Garavito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garavito looks to land a left hand but Malkin moved out of range nicely.
Malkin scores with a hook to the body. Garavito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garavito misses with a shot to the body
and Malkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garavito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body punch from Malkin.
Garavito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malkin. Malkin obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garavito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Malkin.
Malkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeniy Malkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malkin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeniy Malkin!
After winning the bout, Evgeniy Malkin 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Lucania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucania is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Murder Inc. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Salvatore Lucania enters the cage!
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aloysius Martin Thesz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Salvatore Lucania!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucania throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucania lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thesz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lucania. Lucania obviously looking to wear him down.
Thesz misses with a hook.
Lucania connects with a solid leg kick.
Lucania sizes up Thesz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lucania fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thesz is out of range.
Lucania scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lucania fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thesz sprawls well initially but Lucania persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lucania wants to free his trapped foot but Thesz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lucania is still trying to improve position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thesz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lucania lands strikes from half guard.
Thesz is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucania has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucania working his ground and pound in the gym.
Thesz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lucania is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thesz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucania.
Lucania tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thesz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thesz trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is looking for a sweep. Lucania is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucania wants to pass to mount but Thesz is defending the position.
Lucania wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thesz keeps working.
Lucania throws a strike but Thesz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lucania won't allow Thesz to sweep him here.
Thesz working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucania trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Thesz wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucania tries to free his leg and advance position but Thesz is retaining full guard.
Lucania trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lucania loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thesz has control of Lucania's left arm, preventing Lucania from doing any damage.
Thesz keeping full guard, as Lucania tries to pass.
Thesz looking for a sweep. Not yet Thesz, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lucania connects with a solid leg kick.
Thesz misses the jab.
Salvatore Lucania seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucania connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Thesz. Those never looked like landing.
Thesz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lucania counters with a nice uppercut.
Thesz moves out of range as Lucania strikes.
A slow jab from Lucania misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz looks to land a right hand but Lucania moved out of range.
Lucania keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thesz.
Lucania misses with a shot to the body
and Thesz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lucania!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thesz throws an elbow but Lucania slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lucania tries to buck Thesz off but Thesz is having none of it.
Lucania gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thesz passes to side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucania is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Lucania dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lucania throws a nice looking combination but Thesz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucania connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lucania stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lucania wants it to stay on the feet.
Lucania lands a lovely overhand right.
Lucania just misses with a punch to the body.
Thesz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lucania is trying to defend but Thesz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lucania gets full guard.
Lucania has his foot on Thesz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thesz works his way back into a safe position though.
Lucania keeping moving, preventing Thesz from controlling successfully.
Lucania 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania trying to control the position.
Lucania looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thesz stands and throws Lucania's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thesz wants to control for a moment but Lucania uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Thesz is trying to control the action in half guard but Lucania is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thesz passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucania is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aloysius Martin Thesz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thesz landing strikes from the mount.
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lucania keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thesz landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucania regains half guard.
Thesz is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz drops an elbow to the side of Lucania's head.
Thesz controlling the pace.
Thesz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lucania looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucania is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucania escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thesz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thesz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lucania controls Thesz momentarily but Thesz frees himself.
Thesz looking to sit in guard and control but Lucania gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucania wants to pass the guard but Thesz is keeping the position.
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 Aloysius Martin Thesz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lucania punishes Thesz's body with a nice straight punch.
Thesz scores with a head kick.
Lucania throws a poor cross that misses
and Thesz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lucania moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucania is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz preventing the sweep.
Thesz tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucania is retaining full guard.
Lucania is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thesz is aware though and is defending well.
Thesz stands and throws Lucania's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lucania is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz landing strikes.
Thesz trying to control the action but Lucania is working from the bottom.
Lucania takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thesz scoring with punches and elbows.
Lucania dodges the ground and pound from Thesz.
Thesz trying to control the action but Lucania is working from the bottom.
Lucania being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz misses with the ground and pound.
Lucania is trying to get back to half guard.
Lucania keeps trying to improve his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lucania manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thesz trying to control but Lucania postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lucania is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lucania prevents Thesz from improving his position.
Lucania is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thesz sees it coming and defends easily.
Lucania is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thesz defends it well.
Lucania is trying to work for a kimura but Thesz is defending well.
Thesz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Thesz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lucania is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thesz defends it well.
Thesz gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thesz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aloysius Martin Thesz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thesz 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aloysius Martin Thesz!
A very excited looking Aloysius Martin Thesz 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Pintos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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284 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
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, El Pintos!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen slips a straight right by Pintos.
Pintos tries to land a body kick
and Allen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Allen.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pintos trying to control the position.
Allen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pintos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
Allen trying to control but Pintos is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pintos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Allen works Pintos's body with a nice hook.
Pintos moves out of range of the body kick.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Pintos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
A jab from Pintos misses.
Pintos thows a body shot but no joy.
Pintos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Allen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pintos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Pintos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Pintos misses.
Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pintos misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Pintos misses the jab.
Allen moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
A low kick from Pintos misses
and Allen counters by clinching up.
Allen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pintos throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Pintos.
Allen tries a body shot but Pintos blocks it.
Pintos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pintos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
Allen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pintos wants to land a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
Pintos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pintos lands a jab to Allen's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Pintos.
Pintos tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pintos, right into the meat.
Allen scores with a hook to the body. Pintos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Allen punishes Pintos's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pintos takes one to the side of the head.
Allen swings for the body but Pintos moves out of range.
Pintos lands a leg kick that knocks Allen off balance momentarily.
Pintos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Allen lands the left hand.
Pintos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pintos.
Allen misses with a straight left.
Pintos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pintos blocks the body kick.
Allen is looking to slow Pintos down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pintos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Pintos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Pintos saw that one coming.
Pintos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Allen digs a good hook to Pintos's body.
Pintos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pintos looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pintos's hands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Allen.
Allen stuns Pintos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pintos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Allen.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Pintos's head but Pintos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allen throws a shot to the body.
Pintos wants to slow Allen down by chopping away at his legs.
Allen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Allen.
Pintos moves forwards but Allen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Allen lands a lovely overhand right.
Allen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Allen, as that shot connected.
A jab from Pintos does it's job there.
Allen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Allen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Allen lands with a right hand.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pintos.
Allen scores with a jab. Pintos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Pintos.
Allen connects with a single shot there.
Pintos digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Allen staying out of range there.
Pintos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Pintos.
Allen is looking to slow Pintos down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
Pintos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Allen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pintos. That did some damage!
Pintos cracks Allen with a good jab.
Pintos jabs at Allen's body.
Allen misses with a hook
and Pintos counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pintos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Pintos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Allen.
Allen lands a leg kick that knocks Pintos off balance momentarily.
Pintos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Allen cracks Pintos with a good jab.
Allen jabs Pintos right on the nose. Pintos blinks but takes it well.
Pintos avoids the body shot from Allen.
Pintos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
A big right from Pintos misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Allen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pintos with a jab.
Pintos misses with an uppercut. Allen saw that one coming.
Pintos drops his hands momentarily and Allen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a series of punches but Pintos moves out of range.
Allen lands a nice shot that snaps Pintos's head back.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
Allen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pintos.
Allen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut there from Allen.
Pintos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Allen.
Pintos misses with a straight right.
A big left from Allen misses.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pintos.
Pintos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by Pintos.
Allen slips under a jab.
Pintos throws a lazy head kick
and Allen counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Allen as the two fighters clinch.
Pintos is breathing heavily.
Pintos misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Allen.
Allen fails to pull guard.
Pintos has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Pintos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen lands a shoulder strike.
Pintos misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen has Pintos pressed against the cage, preventing Pintos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Allen misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pintos backwards.
Allen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Pintos as the two fighters clinch.
Allen is trying to maintain a safe position but Pintos gets an underhook and turns Allen into the cage.
Pintos throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Pintos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen lands a right hand.
A short right from Pintos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pintos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pintos tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Pintos back against the cage.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Pintos misses with the head strike.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pintos up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Pintos lands a hook that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Pintos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pintos pushes Allen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Pintos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pintos misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen stalling in the clinch but Pintos improves position.
Pintos blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Allen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Allen. Pintos shrugs it off though.
Pintos tries a head kick but it misses.
Pintos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Pintos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pintos lands a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Allen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pintos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pintos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Pintos.
Allen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pintos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pintos walks into a jab.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Allen. That's going to slow Pintos down.
Allen scores with a hook to the body. Pintos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pintos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Allen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pintos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pintos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pintos can do to turn this around?
Pintos misses with a wild body shot.
Allen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Allen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pintos momentarily.
Allen lands with a shot to the body.
Allen lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Allen lands with a right hand.
Allen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pintos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Allen - just one landing.
Jab from Allen.
Pintos thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a leg kick
and Pintos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barry Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Allen cracks the inside of Pintos's front leg.
Pintos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Allen throws a nice looking combination but Pintos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pintos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pintos throws out the jab.
Allen fakes the leg kick and cracks Pintos in the body.
Allen scores with a nice right hand.
Pintos drops his hands momentarily and Allen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pintos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Allen wants to clinch.
Allen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barry Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to clinch but Pintos is having none of it.
Allen cracks Pintos with a good jab.
Allen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
El Pintos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pintos lands a nice shot to the body.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pintos.
Allen throws a solid leg kick but Pintos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Allen.
Pintos looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Pintos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Allen lands with a slapping head kick.
Pintos throws a leg kick which misses Allen's front leg but catches the back leg as Allen tries to avoid it.
Allen scores with a hook.
Allen lands a two punch combo.
Allen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pintos throws a shot from downtown. Allen moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Allen.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pintos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Allen - the referee stops the clock and Pintos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Allen. Pintos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pintos looks for the body kick but Allen saw that one coming.
Pintos misses with a leg kick
and Allen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pintos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pintos is working Allen over against the cage.
Barry Allen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pintos misses with a punch to the body.
Allen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pintos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen is pushing Pintos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pintos's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pintos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Allen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Allen!
Barry Allen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zell Griever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griever comes to the cage accompanied by X-Files Theme. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zell Griever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Knight!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight dodges the punch combination from Griever.
A jab lands there for Knight.
Knight connects with a high kick.
Griever has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ninjin no Tamanegi in the buildup to the fight.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knight shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griever defends it nicely.
Griever avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Knight blocks the body kick.
Griever catches Knight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Griever lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griever throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griever dodges the punch combination from Knight.
Griever misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
Griever closes the distance and clinches.
Knight scores with a hook to the body.
Griever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Knight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griever blocks a body shot from Knight.
Griever scores with a shoulder strike.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Griever.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Knight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griever working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griever.
Griever cracks Knight with a nice body shot.
Knight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griever backwards.
Knight prevents a body shot from Griever.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griever tries to break the clinch but Knight is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Griever.
Knight prevents a body shot from Griever.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knight prevents a body shot from Griever.
Griever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griever blocking some punches.
Griever stops a takedown attempt from Knight.
Zell Griever has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Knight.
Knight misses with some punches.
Griever takes a shot to the head.
Knight is working Griever over against the cage.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griever is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Griever.
Knight tries for a takedown but Griever manages to get underhooks.
Griever has Knight pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Griever.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Knight.
Griever trying to stall but Knight improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Griever as the two fighters clinch.
Griever is looking to break free of the clinch but Knight has double underhooks.
Knight presses Griever against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Griever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griever lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knight as Griever tries to tie him up.
Knight working aggressively here.
Griever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
Griever tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Griever back against the cage.
Knight has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Griever avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knight lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griever swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griever blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knight looking for a takedown.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griever lands a right hand.
Knight misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Knight dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Griever dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Griever misses.
Griever steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Griever tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knight gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Griever.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griever.
Knight takes one on the button.
It looks like Julian Knight has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Griever slips the punch.
Knight is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Griever Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Knight is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zell Griever!
A victorious Zell Griever thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Croft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bawit Daba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Croft comes to the cage accompanied by Break Stuff - Limp Bizkit. Daba has chosen Kid Rock - Bawitdaba as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colin Croft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bawit Daba!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Croft throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daba.
Daba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Croft throws a front kick aimed at Daba's knee but Daba avoids it well.
Croft misses with a looping left.
Croft checks a leg kick.
Croft misses with a hook.
Daba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daba throws a front kick that sends Croft stumbling back into the cage.
Croft pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daba is out of range and Croft settles back down.
Daba misses with a wild body shot.
Croft throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Croft swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Daba lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Croft looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Croft keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Croft throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been informed that Daba has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Croft.
Croft takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Croft looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Croft avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daba checks a leg kick.
Croft tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daba is able to avoid easily.
Daba just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Daba misses.
Daba pushes Croft away with a front kick.
Daba throws a body kick that misses.
Croft throws a hook to the side of Daba's head but Daba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Daba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Croft has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Croft misses.
Daba's corner calls for a 1-2. Daba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Croft throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Croft misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Croft gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Croft dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daba. That did some damage!
Croft checks a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Daba
and Croft counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Croft.
Croft pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daba is keeping the position for now.
Croft is standing up over Daba. Daba looks to escape but Croft dives into side control.
Daba is looking to regain half guard here but Croft keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Croft is looking to take a break and control but Daba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daba manages to work his way to half guard, despite Croft's best efforts.
Croft is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daba defends it well.
Croft trying to pass the guard but Daba defending well.
Daba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Croft wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daba keeps working.
Daba wants to control but Croft is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Daba is not content to let Croft control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Colin Croft.
Croft with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Croft is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Daba's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Croft uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daba.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daba. Croft does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Colin Croft will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daba bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Daba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Daba blocks a low kick nicely.
Croft moves into range and connects with a jab.
Croft uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daba.
Croft is looking to slow Daba down with leg kicks.
Croft swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Croft.
Daba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daba throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daba works Croft's body with a nice hook.
Croft dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daba. Croft does a little dance to reset his feet.
Croft throws a low kick but Daba moves out of range easily.
Croft scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Croft scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daba wants to land a leg kick but Croft is out of range.
Croft misses with a hook. Daba ducked under it nicely.
Daba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daba throws a body punch but Croft moves out of range.
Daba throws a leg kick
letting Croft counter with a right hand.
Croft keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Croft rather than just go for the knockout.
Croft misses with a body shot.
Daba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Croft is looking to slow Daba down with leg kicks.
Croft blocks a head kick by Daba.
A lazy left from Daba finds it's target.
Daba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Daba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Croft was well out of range. Poor timing from Daba.
Daba misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daba lands a lovely overhand right.
Daba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daba scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Croft.
Nice cross by Croft.
Daba tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Croft checks a leg kick.
Croft misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daba.
Croft lands the left hand.
Croft tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daba is able to avoid easily.
Daba scores with a spinning back kick!
Daba scores with the left hand. Croft knows he should have avoided that one.
Daba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Croft connects with a jab.
Bawit Daba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daba avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Croft's head.
Daba misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daba.
Croft blocks a leg kick.
Daba misses the shot to the body.
Daba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Croft misses with a low kick.
Croft takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Croft.
Croft steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daba.
A good leg kick by Croft.
Croft cracks Daba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Croft ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daba throws a wild body kick that Croft sees coming a mile off.
Daba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daba throws a push kick but Croft slaps the foot to one side.
Croft bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Croft thumps Daba with a low kick.
Croft moves away from the strike by Daba.
Croft throws a lazy body kick
and Daba counters with a low kick, right behind Croft 's knee.
Croft throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Croft blocks the body kick.
Croft throws a looping overhand right but Daba ducks down to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Croft.
Daba is breathing heavily.
Croft throws a quick inside leg kick.
Croft throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Croft catches Daba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Croft lands a nice shot that snaps Daba's head back.
Daba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Croft.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Croft dominated that second round.
That's time! Croft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Croft.
An inside leg kick from Daba misses.
Croft misses with an uppercut.
Croft misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daba.
Daba slips under a jab.
Croft tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Daba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Croft cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daba misses with a body shot
and Croft connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daba throws a nice looking combination but Croft bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daba thows a leg kick but Croft checks it
and Croft counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daba's knee momentarily.
Daba throws a leg kick but Croft sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Daba as he checks the leg kick.
Daba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Croft.
Daba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Croft.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Croft misses with a hook.
Daba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daba misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Croft connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daba. Daba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Daba wants to land a leg kick but Croft is out of range.
Daba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Croft misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Croft.
A bone on bone clash there as Croft blocks the leg kick.
Croft feints and then cracks Daba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daba down.
Nice cross by Daba.
Jab from Croft.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Croft scoring well with a low kick there.
Good shot there by Croft.
Croft walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Croft misses.
Daba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bawit Daba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daba fakes the leg kick and cracks Croft in the body.
Colin Croft is winning the standup battle so far.
Daba looks for the body kick but Croft saw that one coming.
Daba swings widly with a right hand
and Croft counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Croft trying to mount his opponent but Daba defends it.
Daba is staying active underneath Croft, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Colin Croft is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daba is trying to maintain the position but Croft is very close to passing his half guard.
Croft keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Colin Croft wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Daba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Croft's head backwards.
Daba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Croft.
Croft will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Croft throws a chopping leg kick but Daba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Croft throws a leg kick which misses Daba's front leg but catches the back leg as Daba tries to avoid it.
Croft keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daba does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Daba just misses with a punch to the body.
Croft lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Daba tries to land a body kick
and Croft counters with a takedown into side control.
Croft is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daba is trying to work for a sweep but Croft has mounted him!
Croft controlling his opponent.
Daba tries to reverse the position but Croft maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Croft showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Croft has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Croft!
A very excited looking Colin Croft 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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