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GAMMA#386 Cole v Machiko PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Doug McDonald was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gordon Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Doug McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
Freeman throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Freeman is just out of range.
Freeman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Consortium Private LA in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald lands a head kick!
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Freeman sees coming a mile off.
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Freeman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Freeman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Freeman.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald throws a head kick but Freeman moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freeman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
Freeman connects with a leg kick. McDonald looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Freeman avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald cracks the inside of Freeman's front leg.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Freeman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Freeman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McDonald's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Freeman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Freeman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Freeman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freeman.
Freeman 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Freeman tries to pass.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald's brow.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonald holds on and takes a little breather.
Freeman with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald has Freeman pulled in close to control his posture.
Freeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Freeman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Freeman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Freeman wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Freeman throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.
Freeman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Freeman postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Freeman dominated that round.
That's time! Freeman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick by McDonald misses
and Freeman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McDonald!
Freeman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Freeman throwing strikes but McDonald manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Freeman struggling a bit here.
Freeman looking for a sweep but McDonald has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Freeman wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
Freeman is desperately trying to improve his position but McDonald has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon Freeman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald trying to control but Freeman is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Freeman wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Freeman manages to reverse the position and now he's in McDonald's guard. Nice work there by Freeman.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McDonald has control of Freeman's left arm, preventing Freeman from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freeman.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
McDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Freeman postures up.
Freeman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Freeman throwing strikes but missing.
Freeman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freeman trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freeman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Freeman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Freeman throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonald throws a head kick but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
The fighters circling - Freeman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Freeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Freeman finds it's target.
Freeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Freeman lands a lovely overhand right.
McDonald is rocked!
It looks like Doug McDonald has been cut.
Freeman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonald at a distance.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Freeman walks forward, straight into a front kick from McDonald.
Freeman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Freeman throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Freeman.
Freeman lands a nice looking kick to the body. McDonald takes a step back to recover.
Freeman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Freeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doug McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Freeman blocks the low kick.
Freeman moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
Gordon Freeman is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Freeman.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doug McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freeman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freeman.
Freeman cracks McDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Freeman finish him?
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
Freeman moves away from the strike by McDonald.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending McDonald crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gordon Freeman!
Gordon Freeman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thaksin Yodsuwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samurai Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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156 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thaksin Yodsuwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Samurai Jack!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack misses with a hook
and Yodsuwan counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yodsuwan throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
Jack is looking to clinch.
Jack clinches with his opponent.
Jack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yodsuwan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yodsuwan slows down the pace here.
Our sources have told us that Yodsuwan has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jack misses with some punches.
Jack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yodsuwan blocking some punches.
Yodsuwan lands a body punch.
Jack connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yodsuwan's face.
It looks like Thaksin Yodsuwan has been cut.
Jack blocks a body shot from Yodsuwan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yodsuwan stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsuwan takes a shot to the head.
Jack lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yodsuwan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jack avoids it.
Yodsuwan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jack is keeping busy.
Yodsuwan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Jack.
Jack continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Yodsuwan pushes Jack back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yodsuwan can't break the clinch.
Jack scores with a knee to the head.
Yodsuwan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack slips a straight right by Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan throws a combination that misses
letting Jack counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan misses with a body shot
and Jack counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yodsuwan slips a straight right by Jack.
Jack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yodsuwan's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jack scores with a one two! Yodsuwan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yodsuwan throws a one two combo.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yodsuwan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yodsuwan!
Yodsuwan throws a sloppy head kick and Jack moves out of range easily.
Yodsuwan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yodsuwan keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yodsuwan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Samurai Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yodsuwan.
Jack prevents Yodsuwan from breaking the clinch.
Jack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yodsuwan backwards.
Jack swings wildly with an uppercut but Yodsuwan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yodsuwan tries to work over Jack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jack looking to throw knees to the head but Yodsuwan is blocking nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Jack.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jack lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yodsuwan manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jack misses.
Jack jabs Yodsuwan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yodsuwan avoids a kick to the body.
Yodsuwan swats away the attempt to clinch by Jack.
Yodsuwan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yodsuwan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Jack tries to clinch there but Yodsuwan circles away.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Yodsuwan is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jack staying out of range there.
Jack throws a body punch but Yodsuwan moves out of range.
Yodsuwan swats away the attempt to clinch by Jack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samurai Jack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thaksin Yodsuwan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yodsuwan, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jack.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jack.
Yodsuwan tries a body shot but Jack blocks it.
Yodsuwan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jack's face.
Yodsuwan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yodsuwan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yodsuwan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jack.
Yodsuwan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yodsuwan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jack doesn't seem bothered though.
Yodsuwan throws a leg kick but Jack checks it.
Yodsuwan avoids the head kick by Jack.
Jack is looking to clinch.
That kick from Jack tenderised Yodsuwan's leg. Yodsuwan is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsuwan throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Yodsuwan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jack drives through and clinches with Yodsuwan against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jack in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yodsuwan wants to stall.
Jack tries a knee to the head but Yodsuwan blocks it.
Yodsuwan tries to work over Jack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jack struggles to land a body shot inside as Yodsuwan controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Jack.
Yodsuwan blocks an elbow strike from Jack.
Jack lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack.
Jack tries to work over Yodsuwan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samurai Jack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yodsuwan breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jack.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack lands with a right hand.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yodsuwan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yodsuwan.
Jack tries to clinch up but Yodsuwan circles away and keeps his distance.
Yodsuwan misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
Yodsuwan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yodsuwan keeps the fight on the outside.
Yodsuwan is looking to land body kicks.
Yodsuwan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yodsuwan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jack is out of range.
Jack wants to clinch up but Yodsuwan keeps it at a distance.
Yodsuwan misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Samurai Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yodsuwan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yodsuwan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jack throws a leg kick
and Yodsuwan counters with a stiff right hand.
Yodsuwan lands with a right hand.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jack, right into the meat.
Yodsuwan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jack misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Yodsuwan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yodsuwan fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yodsuwan, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack.
Yodsuwan being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jack.
Jack is leaning against Yodsuwan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jack lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack scores with a hook to the body.
Jack scores with a knee to the head.
Yodsuwan wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yodsuwan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samurai Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thaksin Yodsuwan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Yodsuwan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yodsuwan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yodsuwan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Yodsuwan.
Jack moves away from the strike by Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan misses with a straight left.
Jack throws a head kick that Yodsuwan semi-blocks.
Jack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yodsuwan throws a nice looking combination but Jack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jack is looking to clinch.
Yodsuwan looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack tries to clinch there but Yodsuwan circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Yodsuwan. Those never looked like landing.
Yodsuwan misses with a low kick.
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yodsuwan manages to avoid it.
Jack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jack moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yodsuwan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Yodsuwan down.
Thaksin Yodsuwan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jack looks for the body kick but Yodsuwan saw that one coming.
Jack tries to clinch but Yodsuwan is having none of it.
Thaksin Yodsuwan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yodsuwan.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Yodsuwan throws a right hand that Jack ducks under and follows up with a left that Jack also avoids with ease.
Yodsuwan throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
Jack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yodsuwan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jack connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack feints and then cracks Yodsuwan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yodsuwan down.
Jack misses with a hook. Yodsuwan ducked under it nicely.
Yodsuwan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack forces Yodsuwan back against the cage and clinches.
Jack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Jack.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jack effectively controlling the action here.
Jack connects with a knee to the head.
Jack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yodsuwan backwards.
Jack throws an elbow but it misses.
Jack looking to throw knees to the head but Yodsuwan is blocking nicely.
Yodsuwan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samurai Jack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yodsuwan looking to throw knees to the head but Jack is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yodsuwan throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack blocks an uppercut.
Yodsuwan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yodsuwan slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Yodsuwan for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Yodsuwan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jack blocks it with crossed arms.
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.
Yodsuwan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jack is defending well for now.
Yodsuwan misses with a body punch.
Yodsuwan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samurai Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jack has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samurai Jack!
Our winner, Samurai Jack, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Burczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Garza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kamil Burczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Garza!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burczynski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burczynski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burczynski checks a low kick from Garza.
Burczynski misses with a hook
and Garza counters with a head kick. That will keep Burczynski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Garza throws a head kick but Burczynski moves out of range.
Garza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garza's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burczynski under the eye.
Burczynski throws a leg kick but Garza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burczynski lands a head shot.
Garza moves away from the strike by Burczynski.
Burczynski throws a jab but it's blocked by Garza.
Burczynski lands a nice hook to Garza's body. Garza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burczynski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garza pinned against the cage. Garza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garza throws a push kick but Burczynski slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczynski defending well as Garza loads up on a big left hand.
Burczynski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burczynski.
Garza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burczynski avoids a kick to the body.
Garza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Garza.
Burczynski connects with a leg kick. Garza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garza throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burczynski's head.
Burczynski checks a low kick from Garza.
Burczynski is looking to score with low kicks.
Garza misses the body punch
and Burczynski counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garza takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Garza is looking to regain half guard here but Burczynski keeps moving and retains side control.
Burczynski working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Garza tries to improve position but can't.
Burczynski is looking to take a break and control but Garza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burczynski cracks Garza with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Burczynski lands a nice forearm strike.
Burczynski is trying to get an arm triangle but Garza is defending well.
Burczynski working away.
Burczynski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Burczynski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Garza gets back to half guard.
Garza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burczynski.
Nice strikes from Burczynski there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garza gets full guard.
Burczynski forces his way into half guard.
Garza taking some punishment here, with Burczynski in his half guard.
Burczynski 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.
Garza is trying to get back to full guard.
Garza pushes Burczynski off looking to stand but Burczynski dives back in and keeps control.
Burczynski working Garza over with strikes.
Burczynski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garza defending well though.
Garza wants to improve his position but Burczynski is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burczynski trying to pass the guard but Garza defending well.
Burczynski prevents Garza from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garza is not content to let Burczynski control the position.
Burczynski prevents Garza from improving his position.
Burczynski is nestled in close to Garza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burczynski trying to control the action but Garza is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Garza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burczynski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burczynski's back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burczynski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Garza's arms.
Burczynski defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Garza trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Burczynski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garza walks into a jab.
Burczynski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garza just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Burczynski as he connects with a hook.
Garza throws the kick towards the body but Burczynski avoids it.
Garza ducks under a wild hook from Burczynski.
Garza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Garza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That kick from Burczynski tenderised Garza's leg. Garza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garza misses with a body kick.
Garza throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Garza throws a head kick but Burczynski moves out of range.
Burczynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamil Burczynski is winning the standup battle so far.
Garza walks into a stiff left hand from Burczynski.
Burczynski throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczynski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garza throws a leg kick but Burczynski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garza.
Garza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burczynski.
Garza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burczynski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burczynski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burczynski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garza.
Burczynski throws a lazy uppercut
and Garza counters with a nice leg kick.
Garza throws a jab when Burczynski was well out of range.
Garza staying out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Garza.
Pablo Garza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Garza. No joy for Burczynski on that attempt.
A good leg kick by Burczynski.
Burczynski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Burczynski throws a sloppy head kick and Garza moves out of range easily.
Burczynski misses with a right hand
and Garza counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burczynski checks a leg kick.
Burczynski throws a poor cross that misses
and Garza counters with a nice body kick.
Garza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garza throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Garza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burczynski.
Garza throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garza.
Burczynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garza.
Burczynski thows a body shot but no joy.
Burczynski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski tries to free his leg and advance position but Garza is retaining full guard.
Burczynski trying to control but Garza is working from the bottom.
Burczynski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Garza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Burczynski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Garza.
Burczynski wants to control but Garza is keeping him busy.
Kamil Burczynski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burczynski is putting a hurting on Garza here, landing some big shots from side control.
Garza is looking to regain half guard here but Burczynski keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garza sneaks back into half guard.
Burczynski moves nicely into side control.
Burczynski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burczynski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burczynski is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burczynski advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burczynski with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burczynski with the ground and pound from mount.
Burczynski with a couple of short strikes.
Burczynski working Garza over with strikes here.
It looks like Pablo Garza has been cut.
Burczynski unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Burczynski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Garza's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Burczynski tries to land a leg kick but Garza saw it coming and moves away.
Burczynski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burczynski throws a hook but Garza blocks it.
Garza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burczynski doesn't seem bothered though.
Garza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burczynski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burczynski's sensitive parts.
Garza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garza scores with a jab to the body.
Garza stuns Burczynski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garza throws a body kick that misses.
Burczynski avoids the head kick by Garza.
Burczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burczynski misses with a series of wild punches.
Burczynski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Garza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczynski preventing the sweep.
Garza is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Burczynski rolls with it to try and escape but Garza cranks on the arm and Burczynski is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Garza!
Pablo Garza 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calzaghe comes to the cage accompanied by The Pride of Wales. Maurice McDonald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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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
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Joe Calzaghe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Calzaghe is trying to push McDonald away but McDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calzaghe cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Calzaghe counters with a left and a right that stings McDonald.
Calzaghe scores with a hook to the body. McDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Calzaghe slips a jab from McDonald.
Calzaghe throws a big shot that misses.
Calzaghe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Calzaghe lands with a shot to the body.
Calzaghe scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calzaghe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald swings for the body but Calzaghe moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe lands a right hook to the body.
Calzaghe lands with a good body shot.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Calzaghe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calzaghe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald feints and then cracks Calzaghe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Calzaghe down.
A punch combination from Calzaghe misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Maurice McDonald has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calzaghe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonald moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDonald punishes Calzaghe's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Calzaghe misses.
McDonald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Calzaghe takes a step back to recover.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calzaghe moves away.
Calzaghe misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Calzaghe walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calzaghe misses with a few strikes there.
Calzaghe is looking to wear down McDonald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calzaghe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Calzaghe just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Calzaghe saw that one coming.
Calzaghe swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Calzaghe thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Calzaghe misses with a body shot.
Calzaghe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe throws a shot to the body.
McDonald throws a head kick but Calzaghe moves out of range.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calzaghe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Calzaghe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Calzaghe defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDonald takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calzaghe blocks a leg kick.
McDonald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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 Joe Calzaghe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maurice McDonald's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Calzaghe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Calzaghe misses with the combination.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calzaghe moves away.
McDonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Calzaghe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Calzaghe throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calzaghe moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Calzaghe.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Calzaghe throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
Calzaghe scores with a shot to the body.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Calzaghe checks it well.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Calzaghe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calzaghe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald throws a head kick but Calzaghe moves out of range.
Calzaghe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Calzaghe.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calzaghe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calzaghe throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
Calzaghe lands a nice shot to the body.
Calzaghe scores with a hook to the body. McDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calzaghe tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calzaghe missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calzaghe connects with a crisp jab.
Joe Calzaghe is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calzaghe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Calzaghe.
Calzaghe lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Calzaghe tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calzaghe.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from McDonald.
Calzaghe trying to stall but McDonald improves his position.
Calzaghe tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Calzaghe.
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Calzaghe thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calzaghe checks a low kick from McDonald.
Calzaghe ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Calzaghe just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Calzaghe's belly button to the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Calzaghe to counter with a crisp jab.
Calzaghe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Joe Calzaghe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maurice McDonald's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Calzaghe thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
Calzaghe loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Calzaghe misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Calzaghe. That snapped McDonald's head back.
Calzaghe avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald lands a lovely overhand right.
Calzaghe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calzaghe misses with a double jab.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Calzaghe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Calzaghe.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calzaghe moves away.
Calzaghe scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calzaghe.
Calzaghe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald cracks the inside of Calzaghe's front leg.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Calzaghe's ribs.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calzaghe.
Sloppy strikes from Calzaghe. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Calzaghe is just out of range.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Calzaghe misses with a double jab.
McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald.
McDonald cracks the inside of Calzaghe's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe cracks McDonald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calzaghe scores with a hook to the body. McDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Calzaghe throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Calzaghe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDonald's head backwards.
Calzaghe avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Calzaghe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Calzaghe throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald's jab looks to have found its range, popping Calzaghe under the eye.
McDonald defending well as Calzaghe loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calzaghe. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calzaghe throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calzaghe is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald cracks Calzaghe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McDonald has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Calzaghe to stand back up!
Oh Calzaghe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maurice McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Calzaghe is just out of range.
Calzaghe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Calzaghe moves out of range easily.
Calzaghe walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! McDonald swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maurice McDonald!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant comes to the cage accompanied by United States of America's National Anthem. Ulysses Grant could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eric Lawson's chin.
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ulysses Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Lawson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant throws a right and a left that Lawson avoids nicely.
Grant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lawson 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.
Lawson throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Eric Lawson has been cut.
Grant lands with a shot to the body.
Grant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lawson counters with a low kick, right behind Grant 's knee.
Lawson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grant to the ground. Lawson is now in Grant's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lawson prevents Grant from getting back to his feet.
Lawson won't allow Grant to sweep him here.
Lawson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grant is keeping the position for now.
Grant 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grant is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lawson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eric Lawson.
Lawson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawson.
Ulysses Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Lawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawson tries to clinch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lawson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grant but Grant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grant slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson looks for a takedown but Grant sprawls well.
Ulysses Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Lawson.
Lawson takes the fight into the clinch.
Grant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grant cracks Lawson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Lawson falls to his knees and Grant doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Grant!
After winning the bout, Ulysses Grant 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 Pops Cama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balthasar Oosteroom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cama comes to the cage accompanied by Lollipop. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Balthasar Oosteroom was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pops Cama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Balthasar Oosteroom!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cama lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oosteroom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cama swats away the attempt to clinch by Oosteroom.
Cama feints and then cracks Oosteroom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oosteroom down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cama.
Oosteroom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oosteroom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Cama.
Pops Cama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oosteroom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oosteroom tries to clinch but Cama is having none of it.
Cama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oosteroom.
Cama lunges at Oosteroom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oosteroom's hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oosteroom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cama throws a front kick that sends Oosteroom stumbling back into the cage.
Oosteroom has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Oosteroom.
Oosteroom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oosteroom moves in looking to clinch but Cama pushes him off.
Oosteroom tries to clinch but Cama is having none of it.
Oosteroom tries to close the distance and clinch but Cama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cama throws a low kick but Oosteroom avoids it.
Cama lands a lovely overhand right.
Oosteroom wants to clinch up but Cama keeps it at a distance.
Cama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oosteroom.
Cama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oosteroom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cama throws a right hand that Oosteroom ducks under and follows up with a left that Oosteroom also avoids with ease.
Cama misses with the body kick
and Oosteroom counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cama. Oosteroom does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oosteroom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cama - the referee stops the clock and Oosteroom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cama. Oosteroom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've been told by Cama's head coaches at Irish Collar-and-Elbow Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cama misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cama is looking to chop away at Oosteroom's legs.
Cama thows a leg kick but Oosteroom checks it
and Oosteroom counters with a head kick that drops Cama to the mat! Cama scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Oosteroom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cama.
Oosteroom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oosteroom takes the fight into the clinch.
Oosteroom scores with a shoulder strike.
Cama swings wildly with an uppercut but Oosteroom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cama breaks from the clinch.
Cama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cama throws a head kick that misses
and Oosteroom moves into the clinch.
Oosteroom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oosteroom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cama lands a leg kick that knocks Oosteroom off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosteroom looks to clinch
and Cama counters with a thumping low kick.
Oosteroom wants to clinch
and Cama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oosteroom tries to clinch there but Cama circles away.
Cama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oosteroom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cama blocks a head kick by Oosteroom.
Oosteroom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oosteroom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cama lands a jab.
Cama keeps the fight on the outside.
Oosteroom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oosteroom checks a low kick from Cama.
Cama wants to slow Oosteroom down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Oosteroom.
Nice shot by Oosteroom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oosteroom moves out of range as Cama throws a body kick.
Cama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oosteroom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oosteroom wants to clinch but Cama slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oosteroom is looking to clinch but Cama is avoiding it.
Cama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cama looks to score with a jab to the body but Oosteroom is just out of range.
Cama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cama throws a shot from downtown. Oosteroom moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oosteroom takes one to the chin there.
A cross from Cama lands.
Cama thows a leg kick but Oosteroom checks it
and Oosteroom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cama is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cama misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Balthasar Oosteroom will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cama throws a jab when Oosteroom was well out of range.
Oosteroom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cama.
Oosteroom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oosteroom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cama lands a glancing blow to the side of Oosteroom's head.
Oosteroom tries to clinch up.
Cama lands with a kick to the temple. Oosteroom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cama connects with a leg kick. Oosteroom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cama!
Oosteroom throws a sloppy head kick and Cama moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Cama lands but Oosteroom takes it in his stride.
Cama's corner calls for a 1-2. Cama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cama throws a series of strikes that have Oosteroom backpedaling.
Oosteroom tries to close the distance and clinch but Cama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oosteroom with a nice cross.
Pops Cama is winning the standup battle so far.
Oosteroom is looking to clinch but Cama is avoiding it.
Oosteroom tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosteroom throws a head kick but Cama moves out of range.
Oosteroom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oosteroom clinches up with Cama and pushes him back against the cage.
Cama scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Cama on the inside.
Cama can't find room to land a body shot as Oosteroom controls the action.
Cama has a couple of punches blocked by Oosteroom.
Cama tries to break the clinch but Oosteroom is controlling the position.
Cama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oosteroom is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosteroom.
Oosteroom tries a knee to the head but Cama blocks it.
Oosteroom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oosteroom breaks the clinch.
Oosteroom takes one to the chin there.
Oosteroom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosteroom checks the leg kick.
Cama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oosteroom's calf.
Cama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oosteroom throws a looping overhand right but Cama ducks down to avoid it.
Cama throws a good cross that connects.
Oosteroom is rocked!
Cama lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Oosteroom out cold! Oosteroom is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pops Cama!
After winning the bout, Pops Cama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Poulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maier might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Apaga mas năo bate. This should be a great matchup!
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192 lbs
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201 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
38 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poulter tried to score with a low kick but Maier checks it.
Maier avoids a kick to the body.
Paul Poulter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poulter looks for the body kick but Maier saw that one coming.
Maier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maier moves in looking to clinch but Poulter pushes him off.
Maier tries to close the distance and clinch but Poulter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poulter stuffs the takedown attempt from Maier. Maier gets slowly back to his feet.
Poulter throws a sloppy head kick and Maier moves out of range easily.
Maier tries to clinch but Poulter moves out of range.
Maier shoots in but Poulter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maier fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poulter tries to avoid it but Maier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poulter to the ground. Poulter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Poulter looks to score with a jab to the body but Maier is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poulter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maier somewhat.
Poulter throws a leg kick that misses.
Poulter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maier's sensitive parts.
A shot to the liver by Poulter. Beautiful body shot.
Poulter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poulter connects with a leg kick. Maier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Poulter tried to score with a low kick but Maier checks it.
Poulter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poulter tries to land a leg kick but Maier saw it coming and moves away.
Maier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maier shoots in looking for a takedown. Poulter tries to sprawl out of it but Maier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Poulter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maier shoots for a double leg takedown but Poulter sprawls well. He's pushed Maier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maier closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Poulter did well to prevent Maier getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Poulter defends it well.
Maier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poulter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maier is thwarting Poulter's attempts to control the position.
Maier throws a strike but Poulter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier is in close to Poulter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poulter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Poulter looking to control.
Maier throws a big right hand that misses.
Maier tries to free his leg and advance position but Poulter is retaining full guard.
Maier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maier throws an elbow that misses. Poulter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maier's guard. Nice move by Poulter!
Maier looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Poulter passes into half guard.
Maier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Poulter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maier!
Poulter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maier manages to regain half guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maier missing with punches from the bottom.
Maier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Poulter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Poulter leaves Maier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Poulter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poulter lands a high kick!
Poulter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maier shoots in but no luck this time.
Maier tries to clinch there but Poulter circles away.
A head kick by Maier misses
enabling Poulter to counter with a crisp jab.
Poulter gets caught flat footed, as Maier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maier throws a big right hand that misses.
Poulter is trying to keep Maier in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Poulter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maier has Poulter in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Poulter stacks Maier on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Poulter!
Poulter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Maier is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Poulter presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Maier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Maier is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Poulter seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Maier is holding on tight.
Maier is trying desperately to improve position.
Maier bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Maier throwing strikes but missing.
Maier has gone for a leg lock! Poulter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maier's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Poulter has passed into half guard!
Maier wants to improve his position but Poulter is controlling well.
Poulter wants to pass the guard but Maier is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poulter is keen to just control but Maier is a slippery customer.
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 Sepp Maier will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Maier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Poulter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maier. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Poulter misses the target.
Paul Poulter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maier moves out of range of the body kick from Poulter.
Poulter throws a low kick but Maier avoids it.
Poulter misses with a head kick.
Poulter scores with a jab to the body.
Poulter is looking to land body kicks.
Poulter fakes the leg kick and cracks Maier in the body.
Poulter keeps Maier at a distance using the push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Poulter missing with a left hand there. Maier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poulter stuffs the takedown attempt from Maier. Maier gets slowly back to his feet.
Maier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poulter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier fails to land the takedown.
Maier tries to clinch there but Poulter circles away.
Poulter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sepp Maier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maier moves in looking to clinch but Poulter pushes him off.
Maier blocks a leg kick.
Poulter scoring well with a low kick there.
Poulter lands with a nice body punch.
Poulter misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poulter.
Maier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poulter but Poulter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maier is defended easily by Poulter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poulter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poulter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Poulter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poulter misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Poulter.
Maier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paul Poulter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poulter throws an off balance right hand
and Maier counters by clinching up.
Maier tries to pull guard but Poulter holds him up against the cage and eventually Maier drops back down to his feet.
Poulter manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maier shoots in but no luck this time.
Poulter throws a push kick but Maier slaps the foot to one side.
Maier moves in looking to clinch but Poulter pushes him off.
Poulter throws a lazy right hand but Maier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maier shoots in looking for a takedown but Poulter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Poulter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poulter.
Maier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Poulter scores with a spinning back kick!
Poulter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maier.
Poulter connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poulter throws a sloppy head kick and Maier moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maier.
Poulter connects with a high kick.
Poulter throws a push kick but Maier slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Poulter.
Poulter throws a leg kick
and Maier counters with a single leg into guard. Poulter didn't expect that.
Maier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Poulter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Poulter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Poulter!
Maier tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poulter is staying tight to Maier's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Poulter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Poulter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Gzrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Carlos Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gzrel comes to the cage accompanied by Warriors Dance. Ferreira has chosen Killers as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Gzrel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Carlos Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gzrel thows a body shot but no joy.
Gzrel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gzrel swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira throws a wild body kick that Gzrel sees coming a mile off.
Nice cross by Gzrel.
Ferreira throws a leg kick that misses.
Ferreira connects with a leg kick. Gzrel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gzrel misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gzrel throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira ducks down to avoid it.
Ferreira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gzrel is out of range and Ferreira settles back down.
Ferreira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ferreira blocks a low kick nicely.
Ferreira throws a leg kick which misses Gzrel's front leg but catches the back leg as Gzrel tries to avoid it.
Ferreira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gzrel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gzrel misses with a low kick as Ferreira jumps back.
Ferreira throws a solid leg kick but Gzrel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferreira.
Gzrel has Ferreira up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gzrel lands a right hand.
Gzrel lands an elbow that stopped Ferreira in his tracks for a moment.
Ferreira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreira prevents a body shot from Gzrel.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gzrel drops Ferreira with a big knee straight up the middle! Ferreira is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Antonio Carlos Ferreira has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gzrel throws an overhand right that lands on Ferreira's shoulder, as Ferreira tries to avoid the shot.
Gzrel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ferreira gets tackled into the cage by Gzrel. Gzrel maintains the clinch.
Gzrel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gzrel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gzrel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gzrel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreira blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Gzrel.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gzrel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferreira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Gzrel.
Ferreira avoids a wild elbow strike from Gzrel.
Ferreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferreira checks a leg kick.
Gzrel throws a head kick but Ferreira moves out of range.
Gzrel blocks a leg kick.
Gzrel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ferreira takes a swing at Gzrel's ribcage but misses.
Gabriel Gzrel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gzrel wants to clinch.
Ferreira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gzrel tries to clinch up.
Gzrel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferreira blocks a head kick by Gzrel.
Gzrel throws a body punch but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira tries to land a front kick but Gzrel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferreira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ferreira walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gzrel.
Ferreira cracks Gzrel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Gabriel Gzrel has been cut.
Ferreira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gzrel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gzrel throws a front kick aimed at Ferreira's knee but Ferreira avoids it well.
Gzrel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira manages to avoid it.
Ferreira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferreira lands with a shot to the body.
Ferreira moves out of range of the body kick from Gzrel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gzrel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gzrel is looking to wear down Ferreira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gzrel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferreira can pounce on him.
Ferreira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gzrel doesn't seem bothered though.
Good work by Gzrel as he checks the leg kick.
Gabriel Gzrel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gzrel tries to clinch up but Ferreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Gzrel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ferreira is out of range and Gzrel settles back down.
Ferreira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ferreira takes a swing at Gzrel's ribcage but misses.
Gzrel moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferreira.
Ferreira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferreira with a jab.
Gzrel tries to sprawl but Ferreira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferreira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gzrel pushes Ferreira off looking to stand but Ferreira dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Gzrel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A low kick from Gzrel is predictable there
and Ferreira counters with a body kick.
Ferreira throws a low kick but Gzrel avoids it.
Ferreira throws a body kick that misses.
Gzrel looks to throw the jab but Ferreira is out of range.
Ferreira explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ferreira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gzrel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferreira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gzrel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Gzrel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ferreira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gzrel. That did some damage!
Gzrel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferreira tests Gzrel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferreira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferreira misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Ferreira.
Ferreira connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Ferreira finds it's target.
Nice body kick from Ferreira.
Gzrel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira scores with a push kick.
Ferreira scores with a kick to the body.
Ferreira jabs Gzrel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ferreira lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gzrel takes a step back to recover.
Ferreira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferreira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gzrel.
Ferreira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gzrel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gzrel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gzrel.
Ferreira lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ferreira scores with a leg kick.
Gzrel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferreira. Ferreira obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferreira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferreira throws a leg kick which misses Gzrel's front leg but catches the back leg as Gzrel tries to avoid it.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferreira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ferreira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gzrel.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gzrel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ferreira - the referee stops the clock and Gzrel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ferreira. Gzrel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ferreira lands a head kick!
Gabriel Gzrel's cut is getting worse.
Ferreira scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gzrel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gzrel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gzrel avoids the head kick by Ferreira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gzrel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferreira. Ferreira obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferreira lands a nice hook to Gzrel's body. Gzrel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferreira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ferreira digs a good hook to Gzrel's body.
Ferreira cracks Gzrel with an open hand slap.
Gzrel is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Ferreira! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antonio Carlos Ferreira!
Antonio Carlos Ferreira 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kravinoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Arthur Curry has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Arthur Curry seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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33
194 lbs
35 - 15 - 0 |
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30
195 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Kravinoff!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravinoff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kravinoff moves out of range as Curry throws a body kick.
Kravinoff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A clash of legs there as Kravinoff blocks the low kick.
Kravinoff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Curry moves out of range as Kravinoff throws a body kick.
Curry misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kravinoff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Curry won't be happy with that.
Curry avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kravinoff.
Kravinoff is looking to take a break and control but Curry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kravinoff is trying to get an arm triangle but Curry is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravinoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curry keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry is looking for a sweep.
Curry wants to control but Kravinoff postures up.
Kravinoff misses with the ground and pound.
Curry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravinoff moves into full guard.
Kravinoff is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Curry rolls with it to try and escape but Kravinoff cranks on the arm and Curry is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergei Kravinoff!
Post fight, an emotional Sergei Kravinoff said 'The Hunter has arrived. Next on the list...Kruger.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machi Machiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). River comes into the arena with Creedence Clearwater Revival - Born On The Bayou blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cole River!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Machi Machiko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machiko misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
Machiko throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machiko lands a shoulder strike.
Machiko leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've been informed that Machiko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by River as Machiko tries to tie him up.
River avoids the elbow strike from Machiko, against the cage.
Knees to the body from River.
River stalling against the cage.
Machiko trying to control the position but instead, River has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machiko into the cage.
Machiko misses with a knee strike.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River tries to throw a body punch but Machiko avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Machiko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
River lands an elbow that stopped Machiko in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Machi Machiko has been cut.
River throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machiko misses with some punches.
River lands a damaging elbow.
River cracks Machiko with a nice body shot.
Machiko misses with a hook from the clinch.
River with an attempt at a knee that misses.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, River throws an elbow but misses.
Machiko avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
Machiko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Machiko.
Machiko misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Machiko avoids the damage to the body.
Machiko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machiko manages to break the clinch.
River tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Machiko counters with a straight right hand.
Machiko throws a sloppy head kick
and River counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machiko's knee momentarily.
River throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
Machiko moves out of range as River strikes.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Machiko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machiko connects with a body shot that sends River's belly button to the back.
A shot to the liver by Machiko. Beautiful body shot.
Machiko misses with an uppercut.
Machiko checks a low kick from River.
Machiko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machiko lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machiko.
River misses with a low kick as Machiko jumps back.
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machiko.
River throws out a powerful jab.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machiko moves away.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River wants to clinch up but Machiko keeps it at a distance.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Machiko should have avoided that one.
Machiko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machiko clobbers River with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Machiko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Machiko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down River rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for River, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
River darts in and clinches Machiko up against the cage.
Machiko is trying to stall.
Machiko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machiko is trying to maintain a safe position but River gets an underhook and turns Machiko into the cage.
Knees to the body from River.
Machiko displaying some good clinch control by pressing River up against the cage.
Machiko gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machiko struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
River trying to land knees to the body.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machiko backwards.
Machiko misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Machi Machiko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
River misses with a kick to the body.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by River.
River tries to move into range but Machiko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machiko throws the kick towards the body but River avoids it.
River throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machiko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Machiko throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Machiko has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for River.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River cracks the inside of Machiko's front leg.
Decent striking displayed by River there.
Machiko throws a leg kick
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
Machiko misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Machiko lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
Machiko looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Machiko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machiko misses with a leg kick.
Machiko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River blocks a leg kick.
Machiko throws a nice looking combination but River bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machiko throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machiko throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
Machiko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice jab there from River.
Machiko throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Cole River is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Machiko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River walks into a stiff left hand from Machiko.
River is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machiko. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Machiko throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machiko thows a leg kick but River checks it
and River counters by clinching up.
Machiko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machiko counters with a good low kick that River was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Machiko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machiko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machiko looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machiko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River slips under a jab from Machiko.
A head kick from Machiko lands but River takes it in his stride.
Machiko moves out of range as River strikes.
Machiko connects with a crisp jab.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machiko swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machiko is out of range and River settles back down.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
River gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machiko.
Machiko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River misses with a leg kick
and Machiko counters with a good low kick that River was not able to check.
River lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River looks to land a combination but Machiko avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River lands a glancing blow to the side of Machiko's head.
River scores with a leg kick.
River misses the shot to the body.
Machiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machiko. That's going to slow River down.
River feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machiko's calf.
A head kick misses from Machiko.
River slips a straight right by Machiko.
River takes a swing at Machiko's ribcage but misses.
Machiko connects with a leg kick. River looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machiko throws a leg kick but River checks it.
Machiko thumps River with a low kick.
Machiko throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Cole River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Machi Machiko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
River rushes Machiko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machiko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River misses with some punches.
Machiko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, River just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machiko's brow.
Machiko goes for a takedown in the clinch but River prevents it.
Machiko misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machiko throws an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
River lands a left hand.
River stalling against the cage.
Knees to the body from River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River blocking some punches.
Machiko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Machiko avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machiko cracks River with a nice body shot.
Machiko managing to block the knees to the body from River.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machiko has River pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. River manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machiko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machiko pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machiko.
A short left from Machiko.
Machiko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by River as Machiko tries to tie him up.
River lands a knee to the head.
River wants to stall.
Machiko is trying to maintain a safe position but River gets an underhook and turns Machiko into the cage.
River scores with a hook to the body.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River stops a takedown attempt from Machiko.
Cole River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Machi Machiko.
Machiko misses with a body punch.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Machiko as the two fighters clinch.
Machiko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. River is defending well for now.
Machiko scores with a shoulder strike.
River pushes off an throws an elbow but Machiko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Machiko controls the action.
Machiko avoids a wild elbow strike from River.
Machiko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Machiko avoids the damage to the body.
River wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machiko has him pressed against the cage.
Machiko trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
River with a knee to the head.
Machiko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Machiko avoids the damage to the body.
Machiko misses with a punch to the body.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machiko.
Machiko throws a head punch that misses.
Machiko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiko tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River digs a right hand underneath Machiko's ribcage. Machiko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
River lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machiko misses with some punches.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
Machiko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
River misses with a body punch.
River landing knees to the body.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River blocks an elbow strike.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River missing with knees to the body.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
River pushes off an throws an elbow but Machiko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
River is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Machiko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole River clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Machi Machiko's cut.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
Machiko throws a sloppy head kick
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Machiko 's knee.
Machiko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.
Left hook, right uppercut from River.
Machiko gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
River throws an elbow but it's blocked.
River throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
River misses with a body punch.
Machiko misses with a punch on the inside.
River is working Machiko over against the cage.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machiko backwards.
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!
Machiko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and River avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
Machiko wants to break free but River has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River works on Machiko's body with a couple of short punches.
Machiko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Machiko wants a takedown.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
River comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
A short uppercut from River.
Machiko has River pressed against the cage, preventing River from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
River comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
River scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machiko.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machiko.
Nice shot lands for River.
River scores with a shot to the body.
River scores with a decent looking hook.
Machiko connects with a solid leg kick.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machiko in his tracks.
River misses with a body kick.
River misses with a leg kick.
River is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machiko misses with a body kick.
Machiko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Machiko fails to land with a series of punches.
Machiko thows a body shot but no joy.
Machiko throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River throws a nice looking combination but Machiko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machiko scores with a leg kick.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machiko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machiko was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Jab from Machiko.
Machiko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
River lands the left hand.
Machiko throws a poor cross that misses
and River counters with a leg kick.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Machiko.
River thows a leg kick but Machiko checks it
and Machiko counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machiko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machiko trying to control the position but instead, River has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machiko into the cage.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machiko lands a left hand.
River is trying to break the clinch but Machiko is controlling him.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machiko avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River swings for the body but Machiko moves out of range.
Machiko throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Machiko misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole River had his way with Machi Machiko in that round.
The cut man is working on Machi Machiko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
River throws a leg kick
and Machiko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machiko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machiko 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.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River blocks a jab.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Machiko moves out of range easily.
Machiko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machiko. That's going to slow River down.
River lands a head shot.
River keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Machiko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machiko swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River tries to land a body kick
and Machiko counters with an outside leg kick.
Machiko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiko punishes River's body with a nice straight punch.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Machiko seems unphased.
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machiko jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
River avoids the body shot from Machiko.
Machiko tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
A cross from Machiko lands.
Machiko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from Machiko misses.
Machiko throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
Machiko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Machiko circles away from the clinch attempt.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
River ducks under a wild hook from Machiko.
Machi Machiko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River works over Machiko's head and body with a nice combination.
That kick from River tenderised Machiko's leg. Machiko is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machiko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Machiko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machiko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. River defends it nicely.
River tries to clinch but Machiko is having none of it.
River lands with a cross.
Machiko misses with a shot to the body
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machiko counters with a left and a right that stings River.
A head kick by Machiko misses
and River counters by clinching up.
River landing knees to the body.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machiko misses with the head strike.
Machiko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River looks to throw an elbow but misses.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machiko backwards.
A bit of stalling here from River.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Machiko fails to land.
Machiko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machiko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machiko.
Machiko trying to land knees to the body.
Machiko can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Cole River is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiko has River pressed against the cage, preventing River from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
River letting Machiko take a breather here.
River lands with a left to the head.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machiko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machiko misses with a body punch.
Machiko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River is trying to break the clinch but Machiko is controlling him.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machiko avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Machiko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from River.
River stalling.
River digs a right hand underneath Machiko's ribcage. Machiko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machiko is leaning against River and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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 Cole River.
Well River 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole River!
Cole River retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Cole River made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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