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LVC #39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Burden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Carrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Carrier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Burden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Carrier!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burden misses with a body kick.
Burden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burden closes the distance and clinches up with Carrier, looking for a takedown. Burden pushes Carrier against the cage but Carrier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carrier pinned against the cage. Carrier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carrier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burden goes for a double leg but Carrier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carrier continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Burden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burden jumps guard but Carrier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Carrier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burden missing with knees to the body.
Burden jumps guard but Carrier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Burden wants a takedown but no success here.
Burden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carrier is defending well for now.
Burden tries to break the clinch but Carrier is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burden has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carrier after a bit of a struggle.
Carrier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burden.
Carrier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carrier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carrier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carrier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrier pushes Burden off looking to stand but Burden dives back in and keeps control.
Burden controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Shane Burden just wasn't active enough.
Carrier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burden defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Burden.
Burden shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burden showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carrier is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrier is not content to let Burden control the position.
Burden postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Carrier to stand up.
Burden misses with a takedown
and Carrier counters with a series of strikes. Burden will be more careful next time no doubt.
Burden is breathing heavily.
Carrier lands with a shot to the body.
Carrier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burden as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Carrier. No joy for Burden on that attempt.
Carrier lands a big right hook! Burden looks hurt but is still standing! Carrier lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Burden falls down and Carrier dives in with a huge hammer fist! Burden's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Carrier runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Carrier!
A victorious Mike Carrier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James K Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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160 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James K Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes connects with the punch.
It looks like James K Lee has been cut.
Hughes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lee sprawling to the canvas! Lee rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hughes finish him?!
Lee is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Hughes! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Hughes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Pikachoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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179 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Pikachoo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock cracks Pikachoo with an open hand slap.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Pikachoo is out of range.
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.
Pikachoo fails to land the takedown.
Pikachoo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shamrock pinned against the cage. Shamrock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shamrock lands a right hook to the body.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Pikachoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pikachoo shoots in looking for a takedown. Shamrock tries to sprawl out of it but Pikachoo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shamrock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bobby Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Pikachoo.
Pikachoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pikachoo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pikachoo tries for a takedown but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Pikachoo tries to clinch up but Shamrock circles away and keeps his distance.
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Pikachoo.
Shamrock gets caught napping as Pikachoo dives in and scores a takedown. Shamrock manages to retain guard.
Shamrock wants to stand but Pikachoo is controlling the position.
Shamrock kicks Pikachoo off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikachoo slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock cracks Pikachoo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shamrock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shamrock misses with a lunging right hand
and Pikachoo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock is trying to stand back up but Pikachoo is controlling him
Pikachoo is keen to just control but Shamrock is a slippery customer.
Pikachoo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shamrock is trying to stand back up but Pikachoo is controlling him
Pikachoo seems to be working for a kimura but Shamrock defends the submission attempt.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock kicks off Pikachoo and gets to his feet.
Pikachoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Pikachoo shoots in and bounces Shamrock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pikachoo stops Shamrock from standing up.
Pikachoo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shamrock's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikachoo is working for a submission of some sort.
Pikachoo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pikachoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamrock keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pikachoo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pikachoo seems to be working for a kimura but Shamrock defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Pikachoo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Pikachoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Shamrock.
Pikachoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shamrock but Shamrock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Pikachoo ducked under it nicely.
Pikachoo slips a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pikachoo doesn't manage to clinch there - Shamrock circles away.
David Pikachoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Pikachoo's head back.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Bobby Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pikachoo to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shamrock with a hook.
Pikachoo slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Pikachoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Pikachoo's shoulder, as Pikachoo tries to avoid the shot.
Pikachoo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shamrock slaps away a takedown attempt from Pikachoo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Pikachoo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Pikachoo.
Pikachoo slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikachoo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bobby Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Pikachoo.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pikachoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Pikachoo ducks down to avoid it.
Pikachoo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
Shamrock swats away the attempt to clinch by Pikachoo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pikachoo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donk. Shamrock catches Pikachoo right on the button with a cross.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Pikachoo is out of range.
Pikachoo rushes Shamrock and presses him up against the cage.
Pikachoo breaks the clinch.
Bobby Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pikachoo drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shamrock scores with a nice head shot.
Pikachoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Pikachoo dives in for a single leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shamrock has had enough of the clinch but Pikachoo keeps him there for the moment.
Pikachoo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shamrock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shamrock is trying to force a seperation but Pikachoo has the dominant position.
Pikachoo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shamrock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shamrock wants to break free but Pikachoo has control.
Shamrock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shamrock is trying to force a seperation but Pikachoo has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking to break free of the clinch but Pikachoo has double underhooks.
Pikachoo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shamrock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shamrock working hard to break the clinch.
Shamrock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pikachoo ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Pikachoo's head back.
Shamrock jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pikachoo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pikachoo.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Pikachoo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Shamrock dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Shamrock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pikachoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bobby Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Pikachoo dives in and grabs Shamrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes down on Pikachoo's head and hops out.
Pikachoo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to avoid it but Pikachoo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pikachoo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pikachoo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shamrock circles away.
Bobby Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Pikachoo.
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pikachoo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
David Pikachoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shamrock is looking to escape.
Pikachoo wants to work for an arm triangle but Shamrock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shamrock has one foot on Pikachoo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his 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!
Shamrock throws a hook but Pikachoo avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikachoo dives in and grabs Shamrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes down on Pikachoo's head and hops out.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Pikachoo seems unphased.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Pikachoo's head back.
Pikachoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pikachoo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shamrock swivels and escapes.
Shamrock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pikachoo.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Pikachoo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pikachoo walks into a jab.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pikachoo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikachoo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shamrock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Pikachoo moved out of range.
Pikachoo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Pikachoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Shamrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pikachoo moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pikachoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
and Pikachoo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pikachoo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shamrock is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pikachoo.
Shamrock tries to kick Pikachoo off but Pikachoo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pikachoo is trying to work for a kimura but Shamrock is defending well.
Pikachoo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pikachoo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock pushes Pikachoo off and gets back to his feet.
Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.
Pikachoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Pikachoo saw that one coming.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Shamrock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pikachoos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Pikachoo is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pikachoo staying out of range there.
Shamrock misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pikachoo misses with a takedown attempt - Shamrock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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 Bobby Shamrock.
I think Shamrock 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Shamrock!
Bobby Shamrock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ortiz Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ortiz Little!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan throws out a loose jab but Little uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab lands there for Little.
Sullivan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sullivan tries to clinch up.
Sullivan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sullivan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sullivan connects with a leg kick. Little looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Little throws a series of punches but Sullivan avoids them all with ease.
Sullivan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Little misses with a series of wild punches.
Sullivan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Little blocks a jab.
Little swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
Little tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Little.
Sullivan looks to land a right hand but Little moved out of range.
Little scores with a hook.
It looks like George Sullivan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Little fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Little tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan scores with a punch to the head.
Little cracks Sullivan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Little misses with the combination.
Little thuds his right hand into Sullivan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Little fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sullivan on the side of the head.
Little takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Little fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sullivan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Little.
Little avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Little. Those never looked like landing.
Little displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sullivan throws out the jab.
Sullivan jabs at Little's body.
Sullivan motions for Little to come forward. Sullivan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Little, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sullivan throws a body punch but Little moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little slips a straight right by Sullivan.
Little uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sullivan.
Little feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sullivans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sullivan connects with a nice looking jab.
Little lands a jab.
Sullivan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sullivan throws a hook but Little avoids it easily.
Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Little moves away.
Little is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sullivan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sullivan connects with a crisp jab.
Little lands with an overhand left.
Little keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Little slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Little misses with a wild combination.
Little throws a good cross that connects.
Little looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan avoids the head kick by Little.
A swing and a miss from Sullivan.
A head kick misses from Little.
Little bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sullivan's head backwards.
Little looks to land a combination but Sullivan avoids it well.
Sullivan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sullivan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Little looks to throw a body kick
and Sullivan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sullivan throws out a loose jab but Little uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sullivan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sullivan throws a body punch but Little moves out of range.
Sullivan throws a jab when Little was well out of range.
Little lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Little throws a head kick but Sullivan moves out of range.
A combination from Little does no damage.
Little tries to bum rush Sullivan with a series of wild strikes but Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A good leg kick by Sullivan.
Ortiz Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little misses with a head kick.
Sullivan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Little is out of range and Sullivan settles back down.
Sullivan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Little pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Little manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Little throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Sullivan misses the jab.
Sullivan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Little tries to score with a low kick but Sullivan moves his leg out of the way.
Little walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Little scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sullivan takes one to the chin there.
Sullivan needs to keep his hands up - Little had a free shot at his head there.
No joy there for Sullivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ortiz Little will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Sullivan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sullivan looks to throw the jab but Little is out of range.
Ortiz Little seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Little throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Little misses.
A shot to the body from Sullivan misses
and Little counters with a straight right hand.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
Little uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a shot from downtown. Little moves away and avoids it.
Sullivan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch combination from Sullivan misses.
Little misses with a wild combination.
Sullivan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Little ducks under and follows up with a left that Little also avoids with ease.
Little slips a jab and a cross from Sullivan.
Little connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sullivan. Sullivan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Little throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Little lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sullivan lands a really nice looking cross but Little seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little lands with a hook. Sullivan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Little lands a slapping body shot.
Sullivan is looking to score with low kicks.
Little lands a jab to Sullivan's midsection.
Sullivan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Little has time to react.
Little comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sullivan swings for the body but Little moves out of range.
Little takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Little lands a lovely overhand right.
Little throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Little lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Little.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little lands with a right hand.
Sullivan misses the jab.
Sullivan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Little ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan.
Little uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sullivan has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sullivan.
Little smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sullivan moves into the clinch successfully.
Little escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sullivan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Little checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Little misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Little misses with a hook.
Sullivan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Little blocks a body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Little is trying to break the clinch but Sullivan is controlling him.
Little's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Little.
Good standup being displayed there by Little as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Little throws a series of punches but Sullivan avoids them all with ease.
Sullivan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Little under the eye.
Little closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A cross from Little lands.
Little staying out of range there.
Little lands with a good body shot.
Sullivan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Little throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Little is breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Little checks a leg kick.
Little throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sullivan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Little misses.
Little defending well as Sullivan loads up on a big left hand.
Sullivan cracks Little with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Little throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan lands with an uppercut that bounces Little off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Little.
Little is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sullivan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sullivan.
Sullivan tried to score with a low kick but Little checks it.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Little swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sullivan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Littles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sullivan swings for the body but Little moves out of range.
Sullivan checks a leg kick nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Little there.
Little misses with a two punch combination.
Little ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Little swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
Little connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sullivan. Sullivan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sullivan throws a jab but it's blocked by Little.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that George Sullivan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Sullivan's cut.
That's time! Sullivan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sullivan throws a right and a left that Little avoids nicely.
Little keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Little moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sullivan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sullivan throws a solid leg kick but Little takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Little moves out of range of the strikes.
Little's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sullivan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Little steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan needs to keep his hands up - Little had a free shot at his head there.
Sullivan wants to land a leg kick but Little is out of range.
Sullivan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Little was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan.
A jab from Little does it's job there.
Sullivan blocks a head kick by Little.
Little swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Little takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sullivan throws a body punch but Little moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan.
Sullivan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Little throws a shot from downtown. Sullivan moves away and avoids it.
Little cracks Sullivan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Little throws a head kick that misses.
Little takes one to the chin there.
Sullivan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Little is looking to score with low kicks.
Little scores with a hook.
Sullivan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Sullivan misses.
Little throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Little.
Sullivan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Little sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Little bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sullivan's head.
Sullivan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan slips under a jab from Little.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Little tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan looks to land a left hand but Little moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Little, as that shot connected.
Little slips a jab from Sullivan.
Sullivan looks to throw the jab but Little is out of range.
Little tries to bum rush Sullivan with a series of wild strikes but Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Little misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a left hand
and Little counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Little moves away.
Sullivan lands a jab to the nose.
Sullivan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sullivan thuds his right hand into Little's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sullivan tries to clinch up but Little circles away and keeps his distance.
Sullivan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Little.
Little throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Little displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sullivan throws out the jab.
Sullivan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Little lands a glancing blow to the side of Sullivan's head.
Sullivan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sullivan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sullivan dodges the punch combination from Little.
Little keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan.
A leg kick checked by Little.
Sullivan missing with a left hand there. Little was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sullivan jabs at Little's body.
Little tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sullivan tries to bum rush Little with a series of wild strikes but Little uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little misses with a jab, cross combination.
Little takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Little slips a straight right by Sullivan.
Sullivan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Little works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Little throws a head kick that misses
letting Sullivan counter with a right hand.
Little misses with a wild body shot.
Sullivan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sullivan throws a looping overhand right but Little ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Sullivan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sullivan slips a straight right by Little.
Little looks for the body kick but Sullivan saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice combination there by Little.
Sullivan misses with a hook.
Little staying out of range there.
Sullivan cracks the inside of Little's front leg.
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 George Sullivan.
I think Sullivan 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... George Sullivan!
An out of breath George Sullivan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Point Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Julio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Julio will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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23
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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23
175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Point Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Julio!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fighter takes a swing at Julio's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Fighter.
Julio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fighter throws a looping overhand right but Julio ducks down to avoid it.
Julio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter.
Fighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fighter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Julio jabs at Fighter's body.
Julio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Julio jabs Fighter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Julio 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.
Fighter takes a swing at Julio's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julio throws a hook but Fighter blocks it.
Fighter connects with the punch.
A jab from Fighter misses.
Julio scores with a sloppy right hand. Fighter should have avoided that one.
Julio cracks Fighter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Julio.
Julio misses with a two punch combination.
Fighter lands with a good body shot.
Fighter misses with a lunging right hand
and Julio counters with a series of strikes. Fighter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Julio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fighter shoots in but Julio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Julio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fighter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Julio manages to avoid it.
Don Julio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Julio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter takes a swing at Julio's ribcage but misses.
Fighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Julio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Julio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter.
Julio circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julio lands a really nice looking cross but Fighter seems unphased.
Fighter slips a straight right by Julio.
Fighter tries for a takedown but Julio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Point Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Julio throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Julio manages to avoid it.
Julio ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.
Fighter throws an overhand right that lands on Julio's shoulder, as Julio tries to avoid the shot.
Fighter lands a jab to the head.
Fighter misses the jab.
Fighter misses the body punch
letting Julio counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Julio dips to his left and cracks Fighter with an uppercut!
Fighter misses with a lunging right hand
and Julio counters with a straight right hand.
Fighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fighter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fighter is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fighter is trying to control. Julio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Point Fighter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Julio scores with a jab.
Julio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Julio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fighter shoots in looking for a takedown but Julio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fighter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Julio avoids the body shot from Fighter.
Fighter throws an overhand right that lands on Julio's shoulder, as Julio tries to avoid the shot.
Julio swinging wildly here.
Julio lands a jab-cross combination.
Julio throws a right hand that Fighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Fighter also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter looks to land a right hand but Julio moved out of range.
Julio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fighter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Don Julio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Julio.
Fighter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fighter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Julio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fighter somewhat.
Fighter scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julio lands a jab to Fighter's midsection.
Julio misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Julio misses its intended target.
Julio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Julio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fighter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Julio throws a hook but Fighter blocks it.
Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Julio.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Julio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fighter.
Julio misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Julio.
Julio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Julio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fighter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fighter missing with a left hand there. Julio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Julio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Julio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fighter has time to react.
Julio throws an overhand right that lands on Fighter's shoulder, as Fighter tries to avoid the shot.
Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Julio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Fighter misses its intended target.
Julio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Point Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Julio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fighter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Julio does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Julio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Julio slips a jab from Fighter.
Fighter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Julio throws the left hand but Fighter avoids the punch easily.
Fighter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Julio.
Julio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Don Julio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Julio lands an overhand right.
Julio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Julio swivels and escapes.
Fighter throws a hook but Julio avoids it easily.
Fighter throws a hook to the side of Julio's head but Julio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Julio as Fighter shoots in.
Julio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fighter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Julio keeping full guard, as Fighter tries to pass.
Fighter throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julio wants to get back to his feet but Fighter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Julio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fighter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fighter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fighter postures up in Julio's guard and throws a big left but Julio blocks it.
Fighter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fighter 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fighter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fighter trying to control the action but Julio is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter wants to free his trapped foot but Julio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fighter trying to control from half guard but Julio is working away.
Fighter is just content to waste time from the top position. Julio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fighter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fighter trying to control but Julio is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fighter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter throws an elbow that misses. Julio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fighter's guard. Nice move by Julio!
And that's the end of the fight!
Point Fighter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fighter 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Point Fighter!
A very excited looking Point Fighter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Rahapussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Permitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rahapussi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Caged in A Rage . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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26
190 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Rahapussi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Permitis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahapussi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahapussi connects with a body shot.
Rahapussi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Permitis momentarily.
Rahapussi throws a head kick but Permitis moves out of range.
Permitis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahapussi lands a leg kick that knocks Permitis off balance momentarily.
Rahapussi works the jab nicely.
Permitis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Permitis seems to be working for a kimura but Rahapussi defends the submission attempt.
Permitis is working for a kimura but Rahapussi is defending it quite comfortably.
Rahapussi is defending against the submission attempts here by Permitis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis thows a huge punch but Rahapussi dodges it nicely.
Permitis is working for a submission of some sort.
Rahapussi is trying to maintain the position but Permitis is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Permitis trying to control from half guard but Rahapussi is working away.
Rahapussi trying to control from the bottom.
Permitis is looking for a kimura but Rahapussi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Permitis to get the leverage.
Permitis prevents Rahapussi from improving his position.
Permitis is keen to just control but Rahapussi is a slippery customer.
Permitis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rahapussi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Permitis.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahapussi wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi is defending against the submission attempts here by Permitis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahapussi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Permitis.
Permitis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rahapussi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahapussi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Permitis pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Permitis escapes and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Rahapussi misses.
Permitis has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rahapussi connects with a solid leg kick.
Rahapussi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Permitis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rahapussi throws a lazy uppercut
and Permitis counters with a single leg into guard. Rahapussi didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Permitis trying to control but Rahapussi is working from the bottom.
Rahapussi working for a triangle but Permitis defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Permitis wants to control from the top but Rahapussi keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Permitis dominated that round.
That's time! Rahapussi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Permitis avoids the body shot from Rahapussi.
Permitis avoids the head kick by Rahapussi.
Permitis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rahapussi.
Permitis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahapussi misses with a straight right.
Rahapussi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Permitis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rahapussi as he avoids it easily.
Rahapussi scores with a body shot.
Permitis ducks under a wild hook from Rahapussi.
Rahapussi throws a good cross that connects.
Nice straight punches there by Rahapussi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rahapussi.
Permitis shoots for a double leg takedown but Rahapussi sprawls well. He's pushed Permitis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Permitis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rahapussi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Permitis 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.
Rahapussi throws the left hand but Permitis avoids the punch easily.
Rahapussi throws a looping overhand right but Permitis ducks down to avoid it.
Rahapussi misses with a kick to the body.
Rahapussi throws a jab when Permitis was well out of range.
Rahapussi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahapussi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Permitis counters with a series of strikes. Rahapussi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rahapussi misses the jab.
Rahapussi misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Rahapussi. That snapped Permitis's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rahapussi.
Taisto Rahapussi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Rahapussi misses.
Rahapussi lands the left hand.
Rahapussi misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahapussi throws a combination that misses
and Permitis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rahapussi swings widly with a right hand
and Permitis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Permitis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Permitis is thwarting Rahapussi's attempts to control the position.
Permitis is working for a kimura but Rahapussi is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi is looking to improve his position.
Permitis thows a huge punch but Rahapussi dodges it nicely.
Permitis is trying to control. Rahapussi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Permitis is looking for a kimura but Rahapussi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Permitis to get the leverage.
Rahapussi tries to roll over but Permitis keeps him under control.
Permitis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Permitis lands a nice short elbow.
Permitis has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Rahapussi works to full guard.
Rahapussi is looking for a triangle here but Permitis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Permitis swings around for an armbar but Rahapussi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Permitis's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rahapussi trying to control but Permitis is working from the bottom.
Rahapussi advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Rahapussi 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!
Rahapussi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Permitis under the eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rahapussi.
Rahapussi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rahapussi looks to land a body kick but Permitis moved away.
Rahapussi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Permitis ducks under a wild hook from Rahapussi.
Taisto Rahapussi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahapussi thows a body shot but no joy.
Rahapussi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Permitis moves away.
Rahapussi lands a really nice looking cross but Permitis seems unphased.
Rahapussi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Permitis moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi catches Permitis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Francois Permitis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rahapussi scores with a jab. Permitis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donk. Rahapussi catches Permitis right on the button with a cross.
Rahapussi sizes up Permitis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rahapussi with a nice cross.
Rahapussi throws a head kick but Permitis moves out of range.
Rahapussi throws a low kick, looking for Permitis's leg but Permitis calmly moves out of range.
Permitis blocks a head kick by Rahapussi.
Rahapussi connects with a crisp jab.
Permitis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Permitis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rahapussi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Permitis manages to avoid it.
Rahapussi swings widly with a right hand
and Permitis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahapussi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rahapussi misses with a straight left.
Rahapussi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Permitis slips a straight right by Rahapussi.
Rahapussi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Permitis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rahapussi's guard now.
Permitis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Permitis throwing strikes but missing.
Permitis trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahapussi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Permitis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rahapussi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rahapussi keeping moving, preventing Permitis from controlling successfully.
Rahapussi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Permitis defends it easily.
Francois Permitis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Permitis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Permitis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahapussi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Permitis throwing strikes from guard but Rahapussi blocks nicely.
Rahapussi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rahapussi keeping moving, preventing Permitis from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taisto Rahapussi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rahapussi 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taisto Rahapussi!
After winning the bout, Taisto Rahapussi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiny Tim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Sergienko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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238 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiny Tim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Sergienko!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tim looks to score with a jab to the body but Sergienko is just out of range.
Sergienko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A swing and a miss from Tim.
Tim misses with a double jab.
Tim is looking to slow Sergienko down with leg kicks.
Sergienko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sergienko throws a strike but Tim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've been hearing good reports from Tim's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tim being controlled here momentarily.
Tim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergienko keeping moving, preventing Tim from controlling successfully.
Tim stopping the sweep attempt from Sergienko.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sergienko shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tim looks to land a right hand but Sergienko moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tim.
Sergienko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tiny Tim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Sergienko.
Sergienko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tim to the ground. Sergienko is now in Tim's guard.
Tim controls Sergienko momentarily but Sergienko frees himself.
Tim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sergienko.
Sergienko wants to control from the top but Tim keeps moving.
Tim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tim has his hands on Sergienko's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tiny Tim just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed right hand from Tim misses the target.
Tim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sergienko.
Sergienko fails with a takedown attempt.
Tim misses with a combination
and Sergienko counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tim jabs at Sergienko's body.
Sergienko misses with a body shot.
Tim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tim misses with a looping left.
Tim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sergienko manages to avoid it.
Tim misses with an uppercut. Sergienko saw that one coming.
Tim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sergienko moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tim misses the shot to the body.
Tim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sergienko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tim. Tim obviously looking to wear him down.
Tim misses with a looping right.
Tim throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sergienko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tim takes a swing at Sergienko's ribcage but misses.
Tim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tiny Tim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Sergienko with that takedown attempt.
Tim throws the left hand but Sergienko avoids the punch easily.
Sergienko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sergienko somewhat.
Sergienko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tim to the ground. Sergienko is now in Tim's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sergienko looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tiny Tim will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tim throws a jab when Sergienko was well out of range.
Sergienko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Andrei Sergienko has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Tim.
Nice body kick from Tim.
Sergienko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tim.
Tim tests Sergienko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tim jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tim throws a leg kick but Sergienko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sergienko dives in for a single leg takedown but Tim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tim lands a body punch.
Tim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tim just misses with a punch to the body.
Tim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sergienko.
Tim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sergienko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergienko shoots in for a double leg but Tim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice defenses there by Sergienko.
Sergienko dives in for a single leg takedown but Tim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tiny Tim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Sergienko.
Sergienko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tim pulls his leg out and moves away.
A punch combination from Tim misses.
Tim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tim stuffs the takedown attempt from Sergienko. Sergienko gets slowly back to his feet.
Tim throws a leg kick but Sergienko checks it.
Sergienko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tim.
Tim scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tim. Sergienko does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sergienko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sergienko manages to avoid it.
Sergienko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tim's waist but Tim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sergienko off to one side.
Sergienko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tim.
Tim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sergienko is able to avoid easily.
Tiny Tim is winning the standup battle so far.
Sergienko tries a head kick but it misses.
Tim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tim is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sergienko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sergienko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sergienko.
Tim scores with a jab. Sergienko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiny Tim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sergienko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sergienko shoots for a double leg takedown but Tim sprawls well. He's pushed Sergienko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tim throws a hook to the side of Sergienko's head but Sergienko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tim lands a lovely overhand right.
Tim cracks Sergienko with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sergienko tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tim pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sergienko is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiny Tim!
Tiny Tim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curly Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonka has chosen Mr Rotten Treats - Insane Clown Posse as his entrance music. Willy Wonka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curly Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Wonka!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard throws a solid leg kick but Wonka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Howard.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Willy Wonka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonka blocks a head kick by Howard.
Wonka shoots in and bounces Howard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Howard working a defensive guard here.
Howard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wonka controls the pace.
Wonka advances to half guard.
Wonka is nestled in close to Howard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Howard tries to get to full guard but Wonka has control of the leg.
Wonka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wonka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wonka content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka works his way into side control.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wonka on the ground.
Wonka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Howard parries the strikes from Wonka easily there. Wonka is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Howard to escape.
Howard stops Wonka from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wonka thows a huge punch but Howard dodges it nicely.
Wonka wants to work for an arm triangle but Howard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wonka.
Howard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wonka is working away from the top position though.
Wonka not doing much here.
Howard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Howard tries to get out of the position.
Howard trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Howard tries to get to full guard but Wonka has control of the leg.
Wonka is looking to advance position but Howard won't allow it.
Howard gets back to full guard.
Wonka postures up in Howard's guard and throws a big left but Howard blocks it.
Wonka trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Wonka won't allow Howard to sweep him here.
Wonka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wonka looking to pass the guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Willy Wonka wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wonka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wonka is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wonka passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Wonka 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.
Howard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Howard misses with a low kick.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Wonka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wonka shoots in looking for a takedown. Howard tries to sprawl out of it but Wonka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Howard.
Wonka throws a right hand that misses
and Howard counters with an outside leg kick.
Wonka moves out of range of the leg kick from Howard.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Wonka moves out of range easily.
Wonka moves into the clinch.
Howard is pressed up against the cage. Wonka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Howard down to the mat. Howard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard lands a lovely overhand right.
Wonka swings for the body but Howard moves out of range.
Wonka closes the distance and pushes Howard back into the cage.
Wonka dodges an elbow strike from Howard.
A short left from Wonka.
Howard takes a shot to the head.
Howard just leaning against Wonka, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Howard.
Wonka turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wonka trying to control the position but Howard is working away.
Howard tries to buck Wonka off but Wonka is having none of it.
Howard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Howard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wonka staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard struggling a bit here.
Wonka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Howard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wonka is looking to take a break and control but Howard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Howard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wonka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Howard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wonka but great work by Howard.
Wonka being controlled for a moment.
Wonka wants to control but Howard postures up.
Wonka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Wonka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wonka managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Howard.
Howard wants to control but Wonka is keeping him busy.
Wonka is trying to control Howard's posture but Howard avoids it.
Howard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wonka's shoulder. That is not cool.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard working away.
Wonka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wonka actively working from the bottom here.
Howard wants to take a breather but Wonka is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Wonka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A lazy left from Wonka finds it's target.
Wonka connects with a right hand. Howard shakes it off.
Wonka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Howard sprawls well initially but Wonka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wonka is looking to advance position but Howard won't allow it.
Wonka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howard keeps working.
Howard is trying to control but can't.
Howard is defending against the submission attempts here by Wonka.
Howard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard is refusing to be controlled, as Wonka sits in half guard.
Wonka is thwarting Howard's attempts to control the position.
Wonka prevents Howard from improving his position.
Wonka wants to pass to mount but Howard is defending the position.
Wonka wants to control but Howard is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Howard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wonka.
Howard slips a jab from Wonka.
Wonka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wonka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howard as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wonka.
Wonka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Howard wants it to stay on the feet.
Curly Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Wonka.
Howard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Wonka as he connects with a hook.
Wonka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wonka wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Howard.
Wonka cracks Howard with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonka wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Howard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Howard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Howard is looking to score with low kicks.
Wonka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Curly Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wonka checks a leg kick.
Wonka tries to clinch up but Howard circles away and keeps his distance.
Willy Wonka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Howard connects with a leg kick. Wonka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wonka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wonka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wonka misses with an uppercut. Howard saw that one coming.
Wonka lands a jab.
Howard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wonka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Howard scrambles back to his feet.
Howard throws a leg kick but Wonka checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard throws a hook but Wonka avoids it easily.
Howard throws a leg kick that misses.
Howard staying out of range there.
Wonka scores with a punch to the head.
Wonka checks a leg kick.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard throws a head kick but Wonka moves out of range.
Wonka shoots in and drives through. Howard sprawls well.
Howard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wonka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wonka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Howard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Curly Howard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wonka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Wonka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wonka 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Wonka!
Post fight, an emotional Willy Wonka said 'This stooge will be remembered as the man who's broken body heralded the coming of The Candy Man! I will sweep through the lightweight ranks like a sugar rush through a child's body on Halloween!'.
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