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TTFC Binzo's World Tour PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Stefaniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin has chosen Killing In The Name as his entrance music. Karl Stefaniak 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Stefaniak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Forrest Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin scores with a hook.
Stefaniak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Griffin scores with a jab.
Forrest Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin throws a nice looking combination but Stefaniak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Stefaniak moves out of range easily.
Griffin takes one to the chin there.
Griffin throws a head kick but Stefaniak moves out of range.
Stefaniak throws a jab when Griffin was well out of range.
Griffin throws a body punch but Stefaniak moves out of range.
Stefaniak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stefaniak avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Stefaniak.
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefaniak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stefaniak doesn't seem bothered though.
Griffin catches Stefaniak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stefaniak tries to clinch up.
Stefaniak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stefaniak misses with a looping right.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefaniak manages to avoid it.
Forrest Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Stefaniak moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Griffin scores with a four punch combination!
Nice uppercut there from Griffin.
A head kick misses from Griffin.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Stefaniak moves out of range.
Griffin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin lands with a cross.
Stefaniak darts in looking for a takedown but Griffin gets double underhooks and turns Stefaniak into the cage.
Griffin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Griffin misses with a knee strike.
A right hand to the body from Griffin.
Stefaniak throws an elbow that misses.
Griffin lands an elbow just above Stefaniak 's eye.
It looks like Karl Stefaniak has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffin.
Stefaniak lands with a light punch inside.
Stefaniak misses with a body punch.
Stefaniak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Griffin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Griffin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stefaniak.
Griffin breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak throws a front kick aimed at Griffin's knee but Griffin avoids it well.
Griffin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Griffin.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffin misses with a hook. Stefaniak ducked under it nicely.
Stefaniak darts in looking for a takedown but Griffin gets double underhooks and turns Stefaniak into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Stefaniak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Stefaniak - that landed with a thud.
Griffin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stefaniak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stefaniak misses with the head strike.
Griffin slowing the pace effectively.
Griffin is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stefaniak lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefaniak tries to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling the position.
Stefaniak has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is looking to break free of the clinch but Stefaniak has double underhooks.
Stefaniak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Griffin is defending well.
Stefaniak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefaniak is trying to maintain a safe position but Griffin gets an underhook and turns Stefaniak into the cage.
Stefaniak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Griffin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stefaniak working aggressively here.
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stefaniak tries to work over Griffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffin tries to circle away but Stefaniak has him pinned against the cage.
Stefaniak turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stefaniak manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Griffin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stefaniak tries to advance to mount but can't.
Griffin tries to buck Stefaniak off but Stefaniak is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Griffin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Stefaniak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Stefaniak moves out of range easily.
Forrest Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin misses with a straight right.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stefaniak but Stefaniak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stefaniak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stefaniak cracks Griffin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
Griffin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin with a jab.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefaniak manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefaniak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Griffin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffin scores with a jab to the head.
Griffin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stefaniak on the side of the head.
Stefaniak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffin.
Stefaniak fails with a takedown attempt.
Stefaniak misses with a looping left.
A right-left combo lands from Griffin.
Griffin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griffin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stefaniak back to the cage. Griffin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stefaniak throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a low kick but Stefaniak moves out of range easily.
Griffin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stefaniak scores with a sloppy right hand. Griffin should have avoided that one.
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Stefaniak.
Griffin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stefaniak throws a big shot that misses.
Stefaniak slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Stefaniak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stefaniak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stefaniak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Griffin throws a combination. Stefaniak tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Forrest Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin scores with a jab. Stefaniak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stefaniak misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin lands with an overhand left.
Griffin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griffin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Griffin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Griffin lunges at Stefaniak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stefaniak's hand.
Stefaniak takes one to the chin there.
Stefaniak is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Griffin! Stefaniak is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Forrest Griffin!
Forrest Griffin took some time post fight to say the following; 'Do you quack? Do you quak like a duck when you suck!!! Hey after party at my place- I need a blow job!!! Gina!! I know your out there come on baby!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toa Kiuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiuga comes to the cage accompanied by Wish. Jacobs has chosen Till I Collapse as his entrance music. Toa Kiuga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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259 lbs
25 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toa Kiuga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russell Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs throws a leg kick but Kiuga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kiuga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kiuga swings for the body but Jacobs moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jacobs.
Nice body punch from Jacobs.
Kiuga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs misses with a low kick as Kiuga jumps back.
Kiuga scores with a body shot.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiuga slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Jacobs.
Kiuga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobs misses with a hook. Kiuga ducked under it nicely.
Jacobs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kiuga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobs moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jacobs blocks a head kick by Kiuga.
Jacobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiuga manages to avoid it.
Jacobs avoids the head kick by Kiuga.
Jacobs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jacobs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jacobs lands with an overhand left.
Jacobs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kiuga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jacobs is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs is trying to control. Kiuga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiuga is looking to get back to full guard here but Jacobs has managed to pass to side control instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jacobs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sloppy strikes there by Jacobs.
Jacobs is working to tighten his grip on Kiuga's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kiuga has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jacobs is really squeezing tight and eventually Kiuga passes out! Jacobs breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Russell Jacobs!
After the fight, Russell Jacobs 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by Make Smash Ya Tap!. George St Pierre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clay Thomas!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a right and a left that St Pierre avoids nicely.
Thomas throws a push kick but St Pierre slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like George St Pierre has been cut.
St Pierre slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
St Pierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
St Pierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps St Pierre's head back.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas feints a jab and as St Pierre dips his head, Thomas unleashes a brutal head kick that catches St Pierre right on the jaw! Timbeeer! St Pierre falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Thomas smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Clay Thomas!
Clay Thomas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
George St Pierre was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm going back to the drawing board!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Maiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jafar Mehtmeht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maiden might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Walk. Mehtmeht has chosen shakira - ojos asi as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Maiden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jafar Mehtmeht!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maiden avoids the body shot from Mehtmeht.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht looks to score with a jab to the body but Maiden is just out of range.
Maiden checks the leg kick.
Mehtmeht throws a leg kick that misses.
Mehtmeht tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maiden defends well and Mehtmeht ends up having to push Maiden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maiden lands a right hand.
Maiden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maiden lands with a cross.
Jafar Mehtmeht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mehtmeht pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maiden connects with a right hand. Mehtmeht shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mehtmeht. Maiden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maiden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mehtmeht is looking to chop away at Maiden's legs.
Mehtmeht just misses with a punch to the body.
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick and Mehtmeht moves out of range easily.
Mehtmeht keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maiden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maiden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mehtmeht's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mehtmeht will feel that in the morning.
Maiden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maiden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mehtmeht throws a leg kick but Maiden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mehtmeht keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mehtmeht tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maiden looks to land a right hand but Mehtmeht moved out of range.
Mehtmeht connects with a solid leg kick.
Maiden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maiden is looking to slow Mehtmeht down with leg kicks.
Mehtmeht is looking to clinch.
Maiden throws a hook but Mehtmeht blocks it.
Maiden takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mehtmeht misses the shot to the body.
Maiden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Mehtmeht misses
and Maiden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mehtmeht throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mehtmeht's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mehtmeht misses with a low kick.
Maiden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mehtmeht is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maiden rather than just go for the knockout.
Mehtmeht lands a slapping body shot.
Mehtmeht 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.
Mehtmeht shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maiden sprawls well. Maiden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mehtmeht gets slowly back to his feet.
Maiden throws a series of punches but Mehtmeht moves out of range.
Maiden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maiden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mehtmeht manages to avoid it.
Maiden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mehtmeht takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mehtmeht paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maiden lands a lovely overhand right.
Mehtmeht throws a shot from downtown. Maiden moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Maiden as he checks the leg kick.
Mehtmeht looks for the body kick but Maiden saw that one coming.
Maiden throws a lazy right hand but Mehtmeht sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maiden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mehtmeht misses with a straight left.
Jab from Maiden.
Mehtmeht turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maiden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mehtmeht but Mehtmeht pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maiden walks into a jab.
Mehtmeht cracks Maiden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maiden looks to throw the jab but Mehtmeht is out of range.
Mehtmeht lands a jab.
Mehtmeht throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht thows a leg kick but Maiden checks it
and Maiden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maiden lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maiden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mehtmeht uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Maiden misses.
Maiden takes a swing at Mehtmeht's ribcage but misses.
Mehtmeht throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maiden moves out of range of the body kick from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mehtmeht misses with a shot to the body
enabling Maiden to counter with a crisp jab.
Maiden scores with a nice strike.
Maiden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maiden looks for a takedown but Mehtmeht sprawls well.
Maiden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mehtmeht tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maiden is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Mehtmeht dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mehtmeht throws a body kick that misses
and Maiden counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mehtmeht won't be happy with that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maiden postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Maiden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mehtmeht has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maiden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maiden throws a strike aimed at the side of Mehtmeht's head but Mehtmeht avoids it well.
Maiden trying to control the position but Mehtmeht is working away.
Mehtmeht parries the strikes from Maiden easily there. Maiden is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mehtmeht to escape.
You can see the frustration on Mehtmeht's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maiden is trying to get an arm triangle but Mehtmeht is defending well.
Maiden wants to control but Mehtmeht is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehtmeht tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maiden misses with the ground and pound.
Maiden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mehtmeht keeps working.
Mehtmeht tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maiden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mehtmeht sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maiden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mehtmeht's head.
Mehtmeht is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Maiden.
Maiden throwing shots but Mehtmeht is blocking nicely.
Mehtmeht wants to control but Maiden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mehtmeht is staying active underneath Maiden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mehtmeht is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maiden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maiden wants to control the pace but Mehtmeht is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maiden thowing shots but they're missing.
Maiden looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maiden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mehtmeht is desperately trying to improve his position but Maiden has a good base and remains in mount.
Maiden wants to control the pace but Mehtmeht is squirming around nicely.
Maiden looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mehtmeht is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mehtmeht is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poor strikes thrown by Maiden there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Maiden has hold of Mehtmeht's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mehtmeht manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mehtmeht really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Maiden dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mehtmeht tries to land a leg kick but Maiden saw it coming and moves away.
Mehtmeht slips a jab and a cross from Maiden.
Mehtmeht looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maiden tries to clinch up but Mehtmeht circles away and keeps his distance.
Maiden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jafar Mehtmeht seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mehtmeht steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maiden.
Mehtmeht throws a body kick that misses.
Maiden looks to throw the jab but Mehtmeht is out of range.
Mehtmeht feints and then cracks Maiden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maiden down.
A telegraphed right hand from Maiden misses the target.
Mehtmeht throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maiden counters with a shoot takedown. Mehtmeht fights it but they end up in guard.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Mehtmeht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mehtmeht not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehtmeht keeping full guard, as Maiden tries to pass.
Mehtmeht looking to control.
Maiden trying to control but Mehtmeht is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mehtmeht connects with a leg kick. Maiden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mehtmeht tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maiden is able to avoid easily.
Maiden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht is looking to land body kicks.
Mehtmeht throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maiden throws a leg kick
and Mehtmeht counters with an inside leg kick.
Maiden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mehtmeht tries to land a front kick but Maiden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mehtmeht pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maiden is out of range and Mehtmeht settles back down.
Maiden shoots in looking for a takedown but Mehtmeht manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maiden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mehtmeht takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mehtmeht lands a jab to the head.
Mehtmeht pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maiden is out of range and Mehtmeht settles back down.
Maiden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mehtmeht swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mehtmeht attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maiden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mehtmeht lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mehtmeht avoids the body shot from Maiden.
A clash of legs there as Maiden blocks the low kick.
Maiden blocks the body kick.
Maiden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Mehtmeht. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mehtmeht.
Good work by Maiden as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maiden checks a leg kick.
Mehtmeht bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mehtmeht 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.
Maiden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maiden lands a leg kick that knocks Mehtmeht off balance momentarily.
Donk. Maiden catches Mehtmeht right on the button with a cross.
Maiden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maiden misses with a body shot.
Mehtmeht lands a right hook to the body.
Mehtmeht connects with a solid leg kick.
Mehtmeht avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maiden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mehtmeht tries to work over Maiden's front leg with a kick but Maiden checks it.
Mehtmeht lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maiden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maiden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maiden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mehtmeht's guard.
Maiden stopping the sweep attempt from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maiden.
Maiden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maiden is pushing down on Mehtmeht's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mehtmeht is fighting to maintain full guard but Maiden has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eddy Maiden.
I think Maiden 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Maiden!
Eddy Maiden very nearly forgot to thank Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke On Roids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denard Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On Roids comes to the cage accompanied by Duke Nukem Quotes!. On his way into the cage it seems that Duke On Roids has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Duke On Roids seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke On Roids!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denard Black!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
On Roids needs to keep his hands up - Black had a free shot at his head there.
Black shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Denard Black has been cut.
Black lands a slapping body shot.
On Roids catches Black with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
On Roids drives through with a takedown into Black's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst On Roids is controlling him.
On Roids throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
On Roids missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
On Roids connects with a couple of short punches.
On Roids drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Black manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now On Roids has Black in his guard.
On Roids is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now On Roids is on top in guard.
On Roids throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
On Roids 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.
On Roids wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
On Roids is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
On Roids postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black wants to get back to his feet but On Roids is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
On Roids has gone for a leg lock! Black slips out almost immediately though and dives into On Roids's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from On Roids.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of On Roids is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Black preventing the sweep.
On Roids has a closed guard, preventing Black from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
On Roids is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
On Roids connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Black's hands.
On Roids jabs Black right on the nose. Black blinks but takes it well.
Black slips a jab from On Roids.
On Roids cracks the inside of Black's front leg.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
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!
On Roids scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
On Roids prevents Black from escaping the position.
On Roids goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Black rolls with the submission and now he's on top in On Roids's guard! Nice work there by Black!
On Roids is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
On Roids is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Duke On Roids just wasn't active enough.
Horrible takedown by On Roids or perhaps it was just good defense by Black which made him look bad.
Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from On Roids.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Black scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Duke On Roids has been cut.
On Roids shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke On Roids dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Black slips a jab from On Roids.
On Roids tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
Duke On Roids seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
On Roids looks for a takedown but Black sprawls well.
No luck for On Roids with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke On Roids. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black wants it to stay on the feet.
On Roids fails with the takedown.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
On Roids gets a double leg takedown into Black's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as On Roids accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
On Roids trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
On Roids 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.
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
On Roids postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
On Roids working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
On Roids trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
On Roids loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black wants to stand but On Roids is controlling the position.
On Roids throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as On Roids accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
On Roids throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from On Roids.
On Roids is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
On Roids working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Black wants to get back to his feet but On Roids is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
On Roids missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
On Roids throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
On Roids trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
On Roids is in close to Black's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Black wants to stand but On Roids is controlling the position.
On Roids trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
On Roids is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
On Roids throws a big right hand that misses.
On Roids lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
On Roids throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
On Roids working some strikes from top position.
On Roids stops Black from standing up.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from On Roids.
On Roids throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
On Roids lands a couple of elbows.
On Roids is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
On Roids working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
On Roids throws a strike but Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke On Roids dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
On Roids clinches.
On Roids keeps control of Black as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
On Roids doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black wants to break the clinch but can't.
On Roids taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
On Roids is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Black stops a takedown attempt from On Roids.
On Roids leaning against his opponent.
On Roids misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black blocking some punches.
Black is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is trying to force a seperation but On Roids has the dominant position.
On Roids taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Black wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for On Roids.
On Roids lands with a left to the head.
On Roids looking to stall.
Come on On Roids - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Black wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but On Roids has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to break the clinch but On Roids has him pressed against the cage.
Black wants to get back to striking at distance but On Roids won't allow it.
Black wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Denard Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black prevents a body shot from On Roids.
On Roids misses with a hook from the clinch.
Black's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by On Roids there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
On Roids connects with a right hand. Black shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
On Roids moves into the clinch.
Black is pressed up against the cage. On Roids has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Black down to the mat. Black avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
On Roids tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
On Roids throws an overhand right that drops Black like a sack of potatoes! On Roids dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke On Roids!
Duke On Roids took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ultra Fight Gear(Launder 85%) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asher Asher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richtor Schkayle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schkayle has chosen Fast Lane as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Richtor Schkayle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Asher Asher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Richtor Schkayle!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schkayle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asher throws the kick towards the body but Schkayle avoids it.
Asher plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Richtor Schkayle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schkayle scores with a leg kick.
Asher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sheep Shaggers of Aberdeen in the buildup to the fight.
Asher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asher!
Asher 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.
Schkayle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schkayle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asher throws a head kick that misses.
Asher moves out of range as Schkayle throws a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asher throws a low kick but Schkayle moves out of range easily.
Asher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schkayle.
Asher tries a head kick but it misses.
Asher throws out a loose jab but Schkayle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schkayle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schkayle misses with a low kick.
Asher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schkayle's calf.
Schkayle clobbers Asher with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schkayle misses with a head kick.
Asher on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Schkayle connects with an inside leg kick.
Asher tried to score with a low kick but Schkayle checks it.
Schkayle is looking to slow Asher down with leg kicks.
Asher throws a sloppy head kick and Schkayle moves out of range easily.
Asher avoids the body shot from Schkayle.
Schkayle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Schkayle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asher.
Schkayle throws out a leg kick but Asher moves out of range and Schkayle only half commits.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asher lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Schkayle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schkayle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asher misses with a hook. Schkayle ducked under it nicely.
Asher misses with a head kick.
Schkayle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Good work by Schkayle as he checks the leg kick.
Schkayle throws out a loose jab but Asher uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schkayle feints and then cracks Asher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asher down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schkayle misses with a body punch
and Asher counters with a body kick.
Schkayle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schkayle takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Schkayle tries to land a leg kick but Asher saw it coming and moves away.
Asher scores with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Asher blocks the leg kick.
Asher takes a kick to the side of the head.
Asher takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asher misses with a straight left.
Asher connects with the punch.
Good leg kick by Schkayle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Asher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schkayle throws a leg kick but Asher checks it.
Asher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asher throws a chopping leg kick but Schkayle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Schkayle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Schkayle.
Schkayle scoring well with a low kick there.
Asher swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Asher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schkayle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asher momentarily.
Asher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schkayle misses with an uppercut
and Asher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asher scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schkayle tries a low kick but Asher avoids it.
Schkayle throws a push kick but Asher slaps the foot to one side.
Schkayle throws a front kick that sends Asher stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Schkayle.
Schkayle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schkayle throws a leg kick but Asher sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Schkayle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Asher's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schkayle throws a head kick that misses.
Schkayle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schkayle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schkayle misses with a leg kick.
Schkayle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asher moves away.
Asher throws a head kick that misses.
Asher connects with the punch.
Asher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schkayle motions for Asher to come forward. Schkayle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schkayle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asher is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schkayle misses with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Schkayle.
Asher throws a leg kick but Schkayle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schkayle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richtor Schkayle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schkayle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schkayle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schkayle scrambles back to his feet.
Asher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asher is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Schkayle blocks the body kick.
Schkayle throws a low kick, looking for Asher's leg but Asher calmly moves out of range.
Richtor Schkayle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asher avoids the head kick by Schkayle.
Asher ducks under a wild hook from Schkayle.
Asher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schkayle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schkayle lands a head shot.
Asher slips a straight right by Schkayle.
Schkayle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good work by Asher as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy body kick from Asher
and Schkayle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Asher's knee momentarily.
Asher checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Schkayle.
A head kick misses from Asher.
Asher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schkayle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schkayle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asher takes a step back to recover.
Schkayle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Schkayle scores with a spinning back kick!
Asher moves out of range of the leg kick from Schkayle.
A clash of legs there as Asher blocks the low kick.
Asher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sloppy strikes from Schkayle. Those never looked like landing.
Schkayle cracks Asher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schkayle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schkayle misses with an uppercut.
Schkayle takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schkayle scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Schkayle does it's job there.
Asher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schkayle scores with a decent looking hook.
Schkayle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schkayle moves out of range of the body kick.
Asher checks a low kick from Schkayle.
Schkayle is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Schkayle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asher avoids a kick to the body.
Schkayle has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Asher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schkayle.
Schkayle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asher.
Schkayle wants to land a leg kick but Asher is out of range.
Schkayle thuds his right hand into Asher's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Asher throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schkayle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asher is out of range and Schkayle settles back down.
Schkayle throws a body punch but Asher moves out of range.
Schkayle scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from Asher.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schkayle.
Schkayle avoids a kick to the body.
Schkayle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schkayle throws a sloppy head kick and Asher moves out of range easily.
Asher on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Schkayle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asher throws a lazy right hand but Schkayle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Schkayle misses.
Schkayle throws a head kick that misses.
Asher is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schkayle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asher moves away from the strike by Schkayle.
Schkayle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asher misses with a kick to the body.
Schkayle misses with a straight right.
Schkayle misses with a low kick as Asher jumps back.
Schkayle throws a low kick but Asher moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Asher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schkayle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asher's hands.
Schkayle throws a hook to the side of Asher's head but Asher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schkayle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Schkayle tries to work over Asher's front leg with a kick but Asher checks it.
A solid body kick from Schkayle.
Asher scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richtor Schkayle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Asher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schkayle.
Asher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asher will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Schkayle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by Schkayle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Asher scores with a push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asher.
Asher throws out a leg kick but Schkayle moves out of range and Asher only half commits.
Schkayle throws a leg kick but Asher checks it.
Schkayle connects with a leg kick. Asher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Asher throws a head kick that misses.
Schkayle keeps Asher at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schkayle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asher misses with a body kick.
Schkayle takes a swing at Asher's ribcage but misses.
Asher throws a lazy body kick
and Schkayle counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asher misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schkayle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asher misses with a low kick.
Asher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schkayle is out of range and Asher settles back down.
Asher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asher takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Schkayle throws a leg kick but Asher sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schkayle throws an overhand right that lands on Asher's shoulder, as Asher tries to avoid the shot.
Schkayle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schkayle throws a head kick but Asher moves out of range.
Asher connects with an inside leg kick.
Schkayle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asher throws a leg kick but Schkayle moved away.
Schkayle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schkayle.
Schkayle checks the leg kick.
Schkayle looks to land a combination but Asher avoids it well.
Schkayle 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schkayle throws a lazy right hand but Asher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schkayle is looking to slow Asher down with leg kicks.
Asher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asher blocks a leg kick.
Schkayle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asher feints and then cracks Schkayle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schkayle down.
Schkayle connects with an inside leg kick.
Schkayle misses with a head kick.
Asher has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Schkayle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Schkayle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schkayle goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Asher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schkayle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asher can pounce on him.
Asher lands a nice looking kick to the body. Schkayle takes a step back to recover.
Schkayle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asher.
Asher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schkayle is able to avoid easily.
Schkayle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asher is out of range.
Schkayle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asher.
Schkayle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asher.
Asher blocks the body kick.
Asher Asher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schkayle just misses with a punch to the body.
Schkayle blocks a head kick by Asher.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asher.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schkayle looks for the body kick but Asher saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Schkayle.
Asher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asher wants to land a leg kick but Schkayle is out of range.
Asher takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Richtor Schkayle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schkayle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Schkayle.
Schkayle motions for Asher to come forward. Schkayle throws a leg 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!
Asher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Schkayle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Schkayle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asher.
Schkayle moves out of range of the body kick.
Asher throws the kick towards the body but Schkayle avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richtor Schkayle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schkayle 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richtor Schkayle!
A relieved looking Richtor Schkayle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chase Utley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joeli Babitu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Utley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joeli Babitu!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Utley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Babitu wants to land a leg kick but Utley is out of range.
Babitu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Babitu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Utley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babitu moves away.
Utley misses with an uppercut. Babitu saw that one coming.
Babitu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babitu throws a right hand that Utley ducks under and follows up with a left that Utley also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Babitu.
Babitu blocks a head kick by Utley.
Babitu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Babitu misses with a leg kick.
Babitu tries to land a leg kick but Utley saw it coming and moves away.
Babitu 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.
Babitu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Utley's head.
Utley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Babitu blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babitu manages to avoid it.
Utley misses with a body shot.
Utley misses with a wild combination.
Utley checks a leg kick.
Babitu with a nice cross.
Babitu lands with a slapping head kick.
The fighters circling - Utley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babitu scoring well with a low kick there.
Utley thows a body shot but no joy.
Babitu throws the left hand but Utley avoids the punch easily.
Babitu throws a series of punches but Utley avoids them all with ease.
Babitu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Utley checks a low kick from Babitu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babitu throws a body kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Babitu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Babitu misses with a low kick.
Utley checks a low kick from Babitu.
We've been told by Utley's head coaches at Philly Dawgz MMA - PIT Inc that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Utley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Babitu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Babitu throws a jab but it's blocked by Utley.
Utley looks to land a right hand but Babitu moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Utley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big right from Babitu misses.
Babitu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Utley.
Babitu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Utley avoids the body shot from Babitu.
Babitu connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Babitu scores with a nice head shot.
Utley blocks a head kick by Babitu.
Babitu connects with a solid leg kick.
Babitu throws a sloppy head kick and Utley moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Utley checks a leg kick.
Utley cracks Babitu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick from Babitu is predictable there
and Utley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Babitu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Babitu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Utley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babitu misses with a lunging right hand
and Utley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Utley avoids the head kick by Babitu.
Utley looks to land a left hand but Babitu moved out of range nicely.
Babitu tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babitu slips under a jab.
That kick from Babitu tenderised Utley's leg. Utley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Utley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Babitu tries a head kick but it misses.
Babitu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Utley looks to score with a jab to the body but Babitu is just out of range.
Babitu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Utley.
Utley works the jab nicely.
Babitu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Utley is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Utley misses with a two punch combination.
Babitu throws a low kick but Utley avoids it.
Utley thuds his right hand into Babitu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Babitu tries a low kick but Utley avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joeli Babitu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Babitu throws a low kick but Utley moves out of range easily.
Babitu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babitu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Babitu throws a wild body kick that Utley sees coming a mile off.
Babitu throws a wild body kick that Utley sees coming a mile off.
Babitu misses with a leg kick
and Utley counters with a stiff right hand.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Utley avoids the head kick by Babitu.
Joeli Babitu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babitu throws a push kick but Utley slaps the foot to one side.
Babitu cracks Utley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Babitu thows a leg kick but Utley checks it
letting Utley counter with a right hand.
Babitu moves forwards but Utley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Babitu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Utley moves out of range of the leg kick from Babitu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utley blocks a head kick by Babitu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Utley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Utley lands a lovely overhand right.
Babitu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Utley is able to avoid easily.
Utley works Babitu's body with a nice hook.
Babitu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Babitu tries a head kick but it misses.
Babitu looks to land a right hand but Utley moved out of range.
Utley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Babitu's calf.
Babitu cracks the inside of Utley's front leg.
A head kick from Babitu lands but Utley takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babitu throws a leg kick
and Utley counters with a left to the body.
Utley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babitu tries a low kick but Utley avoids it.
Babitu fails to land with a series of punches.
Babitu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Utley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Babitu.
Utley tests Babitu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Babitu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Babitu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Utley.
A head kick misses from Babitu.
Utley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Utley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Babitu doesn't seem bothered though.
Joeli Babitu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babitu throws a leg kick
and Utley counters with a leg kick.
Utley thuds a left hand into Babitu's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Utley blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babitu tries to land a front kick but Utley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Utley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Babitu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Utley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Babitu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Utley throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Babitu to counter with a crisp jab.
Babitu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Utley.
Utley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Babitu misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Babitu is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babitu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Utley lands with a kick to the temple. Babitu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utley lands a right hook to the body.
Utley blocks a jab.
Babitu throws a sloppy head kick and Utley moves out of range easily.
Utley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Utley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Babitu.
A telegraphed right hand from Babitu misses the target.
Utley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Utley lands a jab to the head.
Utley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babitu.
Babitu throws a lazy body kick
and Utley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Utley misses with a few strikes there.
Utley misses with a double jab.
Babitu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Utley. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Utley dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Babitu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babitu. Utley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Utley throws a body punch but Babitu moves out of range.
Utley swings for the body but Babitu moves out of range.
Babitu misses with a low kick.
Babitu throws a sloppy head kick and Utley moves out of range easily.
Babitu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Utley counters with a low kick, right behind Babitu 's knee.
Babitu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babitu looks for the body kick but Utley saw that one coming.
Babitu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Utley finds it's target.
Babitu misses with a low kick as Utley jumps back.
Utley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu wants to land a leg kick but Utley is out of range.
Utley blocks a low kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Utley checks a leg kick.
Babitu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Utley lands a nice looking body shot.
Babitu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Utley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Babitu is rocked!
Utley digs a good body shot into Babitu's ribs.
Babitu is still on wobbly legs! Can Utley finish him?
Babitu is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Utley moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chase Utley!
Chase Utley managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Binzo Binzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Binzo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hair of the Dog by Nazareth. Bundy has chosen Bad to The Bone 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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212 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Binzo Binzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binzo 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.
Bundy throws a looping overhand right but Binzo ducks down to avoid it.
Bundy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bundy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Binzo.
Binzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Binzo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Binzo misses with a shot to the body
and Bundy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Binzo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Binzo parries the strikes from Bundy easily there. Bundy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Binzo to escape.
Binzo is looking for a sweep.
Bundy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Binzo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bundy trying to control the action but Binzo is working from the bottom.
Binzo is trying to control Bundy's posture but Bundy avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Binzo is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Binzo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bundy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Binzo wants to control but Bundy postures up.
Binzo trying to control but Bundy flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Bundy lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bundy.
Binzo rolls, trying to escape but Bundy keeps control of the position.
Bundy scores with punches to the body.
Binzo wants to control his opponent's hands but Bundy gets his hands free.
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!
Binzo turns into Bundy and is now in his guard.
Bundy trying to keep a closed guard but Binzo is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is adopting a defensive guard.
Bundy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Binzo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Binzo trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bundy misses with a low kick.
Bundy tries to clinch up
and Binzo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bundy's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bundy holds on and takes a little breather.
Bundy working a defensive guard here.
Binzo wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.
Bundy wants to sweep here but Binzo controlling him for the moment.
Bundy is trying to keep Binzo in close.
Binzo chips away with some ground and pound.
Binzo looking to sit in guard and control but Bundy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Binzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bundy is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binzo keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bundy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bundy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Binzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bundy cracks Binzo with a solid left hand.
Bundy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Binzo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bundy throws a big elbow that misses.
Binzo has his foot on Bundy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bundy works his way back into a safe position though.
Bundy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Al Bundy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bundy shoots in for a double leg but Binzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Binzo walks into a left hand.
Binzo checks the leg kick.
Binzo misses with a wild body shot.
Binzo throws a shot from downtown. Bundy moves away and avoids it.
Binzo is looking to slow Bundy down with leg kicks.
Binzo scores with a nice body kick.
Binzo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bundy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bundy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Binzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Binzo!
Bundy with shots to the head and body - Binzo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bundy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Binzo is looking to escape.
Binzo tries to lock up and control but Bundy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bundy controlling the pace for now.
Bundy is landing with some decent strikes but Binzo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bundy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Binzo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is keen to just control but Binzo is a slippery customer.
Binzo is trying to get back to full guard.
Bundy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Binzo's head.
Bundy working over Binzo with some ground and pound. Binzo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bundy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Binzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Binzo wants to improve his position but Bundy is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Binzo wants to control but Bundy is keeping busy.
Al Bundy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bundy is trying to control. Binzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bundy is looking to stall here but Binzo recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy working some strikes from top position.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Binzo keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Binzo is looking for a triangle but Bundy pushes his legs off easily.
Binzo wants to sweep here but Bundy controlling him for the moment.
Binzo is working hard here to advance position.
Binzo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bundy defends well.
Bundy pushing down on Binzo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Bundy.
Binzo wants to improve his position but Bundy is controlling well.
Bundy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Binzo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this 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!
Binzo trying to control but Bundy postures up.
Bundy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bundy slips a nice elbow through Binzo's hands, connecting with Binzo's forehead.
Binzo is defending against the submission attempts here by Bundy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bundy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bundy 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!
Binzo looks to land a body kick but Bundy moved away.
Bundy misses with a low kick.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Binzo misses with a shot to the body
and Bundy counters with a single leg into guard. Binzo didn't expect that.
Binzo trying to keep a closed guard but Bundy is proving a slippery customer.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Binzo keeps moving.
Bundy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bundy advances position into side control!
Binzo tries to bench press Bundy off him but Bundy keeps the position.
Bundy working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy throws a strike aimed at the side of Binzo's head but Binzo avoids it well.
Binzo is not content to let Bundy control the position.
Bundy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Binzo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bundy landing a few strikes.
Bundy 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.
Binzo wants to control but Bundy postures up.
Binzo tries to bench press Bundy off him but Bundy keeps the position.
Bundy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bundy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bundy working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binzo is looking to regain half guard here but Bundy keeps moving and retains side control.
Bundy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundy working for a submission but Binzo is keeping him at bay.
Bundy landing punches.
Bundy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Binzo is looking to escape.
Bundy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy with shots to the head and body - Binzo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Binzo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bundy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bundy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Binzo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bundy jumps into side control!
Bundy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Binzo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Binzo is not content to let Bundy control the position.
Binzo is trying to control Bundy's posture but Bundy avoids it.
Binzo Binzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Binzo is not content to let Bundy control the position.
Binzo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bundy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Binzo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bundy but great work by Binzo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bundy is looking for a sweep.
Bundy is trying to control Binzo's posture but Binzo avoids it.
Binzo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Bundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bundy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Bundy!
A victorious Al Bundy 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Unkind Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artist comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya. Holmes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Everybody Knows My Name kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
196 lbs
31 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Unkind Artist!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Unkind Artist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Artist tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Artist misses with the body kick
and Holmes counters with a body kick.
Holmes throws a hook but Artist avoids it easily.
Holmes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Artist will feel that in the morning.
Holmes lands a front kick.
Artist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holmes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artist.
Artist moves out of range of the body kick.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Holmes avoids a kick to the body.
Artist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Artist.
Artist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holmes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Artist on the side of the head.
Artist explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Artist lets loose with a powerful body kick. Holmes will feel that in the morning.
Holmes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Artist avoids the head kick by Holmes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Holmes is looking to land body kicks.
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but Artist is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Artist - that will leave a mark!
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Holmes tries to land a front kick but Artist steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Artist connects with a crisp jab.
Artist clinches with his opponent.
Holmes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holmes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Artist backwards.
Holmes avoiding damage as Artist throws knees to the body.
Holmes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holmes.
Artist is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Unkind Artist has been cut.
Holmes scores with a knee to the head.
Holmes drops Artist with a big knee straight up the middle! Artist is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Artist is rocked!
Holmes keeps Artist at a distance using the push kick.
Oh Artist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holmes lunges at Artist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Artist's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
and Holmes counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Artist! He's just covering up as Holmes starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Holmes!
Mike Holmes is the new middleweight champion!
Mike Holmes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathers is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Superman. Marshall Mathers will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 4, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshall Mathers!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox just misses with a punch to the body.
Maddox connects with a body shot that sends Mathers's belly button to the back.
Maddox looks to score with a jab to the body but Mathers is just out of range.
Maddox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maddox avoids a kick to the body.
Maddox lands an overhand right.
Maddox drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maddox lands a couple of digs.
Mathers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maddox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maddox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mathers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maddox stopping the sweep attempt from Mathers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maddox works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maddox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mathers defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox prevents Mathers from standing back up.
Mathers is looking for a sweep. Maddox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mathers is holding on to half guard well.
Mathers moves into full guard.
Maddox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maddox really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Maddox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mathers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mathers has Maddox pulled in close to control his posture.
Mathers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maddox's guard.
Mathers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maddox is trying to keep Mathers in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox pulls Mathers in to control the position.
Maddox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maddox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall Mathers has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mathers dodges the punch combination from Maddox.
Maddox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mathers ducks under a wild hook from Maddox.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maddox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maddox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mathers throws a hook to the side of Maddox's head but Maddox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mathers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maddox is out of range and Mathers settles back down.
Mathers misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox looks to land a right hand but Mathers moved out of range.
Maddox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mathers takes one to the side of the head.
Maddox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mathers throws out a loose jab but Maddox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maddox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mathers misses the target.
Mathers tries to keep at a distance but Maddox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mathers misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maddox.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathers.
Mathers manages to break the clinch.
Maddox misses with a looping left.
Mathers throws a hook to the side of Maddox's head but Maddox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox tries to land a leg kick but Mathers saw it coming and moves away.
Maddox swings for the body but Mathers moves out of range.
Maddox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mathers defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Mathers. No joy for Maddox on that attempt.
Brian Maddox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maddox thows a body shot but no joy.
Mathers throws a big shot that misses.
Maddox scores with a jab to the head.
Mathers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maddox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mathers connects with an inside leg kick.
Mathers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Maddox dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maddox misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Maddox misses its intended target.
Mathers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mathers misses with a hook. Maddox ducked under it nicely.
Mathers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mathers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Maddox misses.
Maddox misses the shot to the body.
Maddox fails to land the takedown.
Maddox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maddox just misses with a punch to the body.
Maddox digs a good body shot into Mathers's ribs.
Maddox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mathers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maddox lands a nice hook to Mathers's body. Mathers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mathers checks a leg kick.
Mathers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maddox. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Maddox.
Mathers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mathers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maddox is able to avoid easily.
Mathers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maddox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maddox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maddox throws a lazy uppercut
and Mathers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox instigates a clinch.
Mathers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mathers lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maddox prevents Mathers from breaking the clinch.
Maddox can't find room to land a body shot as Mathers controls the action.
Maddox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mathers backwards.
A right hand to the body from Maddox.
Mathers blocks an uppercut.
Mathers wants to break free but Maddox has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathers.
Maddox lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Maddox.
Mathers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mathers moves away.
Maddox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall Mathers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mathers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maddox.
Mathers misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers moves out of range of the strikes.
Maddox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mathers throws out a powerful jab.
Maddox lands a nice looking body shot.
Maddox rushes Mathers and presses him up against the cage.
Maddox throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathers.
Good body shot from Mathers.
Maddox is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mathers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathers breaks the clinch.
A jab from Mathers finds it's way through Maddox's defenses.
Mathers needs to keep his hands up - Maddox had a free shot at his head there.
A shot to the liver by Maddox. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maddox is out of range and Mathers settles back down.
Maddox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers defending well as Maddox loads up on a big left hand.
Brian Maddox is winning the standup battle so far.
Maddox scores with a shot to the body.
Maddox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mathers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maddox somewhat.
Maddox fails with a takedown attempt.
Mathers throws an off balance right hand
and Maddox counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mathers trying to control from the bottom.
Mathers looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maddox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mathers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brian Maddox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maddox won't allow Mathers to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Maddox dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maddox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mathers throws out the jab.
Maddox tries to land a front kick but Mathers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maddox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mathers is out of range.
Maddox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mathers.
Mathers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maddox throws a nice looking combination but Mathers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Mathers misses.
Mathers dips to his left and cracks Maddox with an uppercut!
Maddox lands a jab to the head.
Mathers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maddox punishes Mathers's body with a nice straight punch.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown but Mathers shows good takedown defense.
Maddox attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers blocks a jab.
Maddox misses with a lunging right hand
and Mathers counters with an outside leg kick.
Maddox throws a leg kick that misses.
Maddox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mathers looks to score with a jab to the body but Maddox is just out of range.
Mathers avoids the body shot from Maddox.
Maddox lands a jab to the nose.
Mathers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maddox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathers manages to avoid it.
Maddox walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mathers.
Mathers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maddox misses with a straight left.
Brian Maddox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox misses with a wild body shot.
Maddox tries to clinch up.
Maddox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mathers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maddox's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathers takes a swing at Maddox's ribcage but misses.
Maddox throws a looping overhand right but Mathers ducks down to avoid it.
Maddox connects with a body shot that sends Mathers's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Mathers.
Mathers loads up on a big right hand but Maddox slips the punch.
Mathers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maddox.
That kick from Mathers tenderised Maddox's leg. Maddox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mathers throws a sloppy head kick and Maddox moves out of range easily.
Maddox misses with a hook.
Marshall Mathers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mathers.
Maddox just misses with a punch to the body.
Mathers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mathers throws a sloppy head kick and Maddox moves out of range easily.
Mathers throws a head kick that half lands.
Mathers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mathers avoids the body shot from Maddox.
Maddox clobbers Mathers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maddox lands a nice shot that snaps Mathers's head back.
Maddox tries to clinch but Mathers moves out of range.
Mathers avoids the body shot from Maddox.
Maddox lands a leg kick that knocks Mathers off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers ducks right into an uppercut from Maddox.
A left lands for Maddox.
Mathers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mathers misses with an uppercut.
Mathers lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Maddox. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mathers.
Maddox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maddox scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maddox slips a jab from Mathers.
Maddox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maddox thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Maddox.
Well Maddox 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Maddox!
Our winner, Brian Maddox, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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