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Ascension: 3 Year Anniversary PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan-Sung Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lester comes to the cage accompanied by Twisted. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
38 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moe Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chan-Sung Jung!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester has closed the distance and engaged Jung in a clinch.
Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as Jung controls his hands.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Lester.
Lester tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jung avoids it.
Lester tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Jung.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Jung lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Lester's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jung blocks a body shot from Lester.
Jung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Lester.
A right handed body shot lands from Lester.
Lester misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land.
Jung is struggling to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jung ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jung no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jung wants to sweep here but Lester controlling him for the moment.
Lester stays in close to Jung's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung wants to sweep here but Lester controlling him for the moment.
Lester postures up.
Lester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lester controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lester forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lester pulls his head out easily.
Jung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lester is working away from the top position though.
Lester is trying to control the action in half guard but Jung is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jung is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester controlling the pace.
Jung is trying to get back to full guard.
Lester wants to control but Jung is keeping him busy.
Lester prevents Jung from improving his position.
Lester is trying to control the action in half guard but Jung is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lester throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lester's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lester's back!
Lester trying to control the action but Jung just sinks the hooks in.
Jung has the hooks in. Lester is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung throws a series of strikes and Lester wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Lester wants to control but Jung is having none of it.
Lester is in a horrible position here. Jung smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jung landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Jung.
Lester tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lester tries to hold on but Jung postures up.
Lester regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester is in trouble now - Jung has advanced to mount!
Lester is desperately trying to improve his position but Jung has a good base and remains in mount.
Lester regains half guard.
Jung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lester is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jung's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jung manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lester's guard. Nice work there by Jung.
Jung passes Lester's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Moe Lester will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jung avoids the body shot from Lester.
Lester throws a lazy body kick
and Jung counters with a shoot takedown. Lester fights it but they end up in guard.
Jung trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom.
Jung stopping the sweep attempt from Lester.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jung. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lester is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jung controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lester looking for a sweep. Not yet Lester, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving.
Jung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jung trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chan-Sung Jung wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lester lands with an uppercut that bounces Jung off the cage and back into range.
Lester throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jung's head.
Lester explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jung looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range.
Lester takes a swing at Jung's ribcage but misses.
Jung tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lester throws a leg kick which misses Jung's front leg but catches the back leg as Jung tries to avoid it.
Lester misses with a wild body shot.
Lester throws a sloppy head kick and Jung moves out of range easily.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jung.
Jung misses with an uppercut.
Lester misses with a body kick.
Jung tries to clinch there but Lester circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming.
Jung has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jung avoids a wild elbow strike from Lester.
Jung is trying to stall.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Lester landing knees to the head.
Jung lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lester misses with some punches.
Jung misses with some punches.
Lester lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Jung.
Lester is leaning against Jung and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jung taking a breather.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Jung controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jung lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lester landing knees to the body.
Lester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moe Lester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lester looking to slow down the pace here.
Jung trying to control the position but instead, Lester has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jung into the cage.
Lester misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jung.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lester has Jung pressed against the cage, preventing Jung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lester trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chan-Sung Jung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jung.
A lazy left from Lester finds it's target.
Jung tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Lester misses
and Jung decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lester's guard.
Jung looking to sit in guard and control but Lester gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jung working for a triangle but Lester defends it easily.
Jung has an active guard here but Lester has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung looking for submissions off his back.
Lester takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jung wants to control but Lester is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Lester seems content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lester's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Moe Lester.
Lester throws a lazy head kick
and Jung counters with a single leg into guard. Lester didn't expect that.
Jung throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jung postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jung is one step ahead there.
Jung throws a big elbow that misses.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lester manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester controlling the position easily from mount.
Lester can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jung is looking to escape.
Lester prevents Jung from getting the reversal.
Lester controlling his opponent.
Jung gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jung trying to control from the bottom.
Lester with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lester is keen to just control but Jung is a slippery customer.
Moe Lester has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lester will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lester throws a leg kick which misses Jung's front leg but catches the back leg as Jung tries to avoid it.
Lester throws a shot from downtown. Jung moves away and avoids it.
Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jung wants to clinch up but Lester keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chan-Sung Jung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jung has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chan-Sung Jung!
A victorious Chan-Sung Jung thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Myton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xiomar Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Yoyo. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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245 lbs
35 - 17 - 0 |
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267 lbs
20 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cedric Myton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiomar Halo!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myton missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halo throws a leg kick that misses.
Halo misses with a few strikes there.
Halo connects with the punch.
It looks like Cedric Myton has been cut.
Halo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Myton if he has to take too many more of those.
Halo looks to land a body kick but Myton moved away.
Myton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Halo tries to land a body kick
and Myton counters with a low kick, right behind Halo 's knee.
Myton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been informed that Halo 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Halo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Myton misses with a body shot
and Halo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Myton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Myton looks to land a left hand but Halo moved out of range nicely.
Myton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Myton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Halo moves forwards but Myton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo misses with a wild body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Halo scores with a four punch combination!
Nice body kick there by Halo.
Myton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Myton.
Halo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Myton if he has to take too many more of those.
Myton is breathing heavily.
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!
Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myton manages to avoid it.
Myton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Myton throws a head kick that misses.
Halo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Myton takes the fight into the clinch.
Myton managing to block the knees to the body from Halo.
Halo pushes Myton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Halo is keeping busy.
Myton throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Halo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Myton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Myton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Myton.
Myton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halos head.
Halo blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
Halo has a couple of punches blocked by Myton.
Halo trying to land knees to the body.
Halo misses with a knee strike.
Myton scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Myton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Halo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Myton tries a body shot but Halo blocks it.
Myton misses with a body punch.
Halo trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Halo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Myton backwards.
Myton misses with some punches.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Halo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Halo can't find room to land a body shot as Myton controls the action.
Myton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Halo.
Myton lands a shoulder strike.
Myton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Myton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Myton misses with the head strike.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo has had enough of the clinch but Myton keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Halo.
Myton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Myton avoiding damage as Halo throws knees to the body.
Halo tries to work over Myton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Myton lands a right hand.
Halo tries to work over Myton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Myton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Halo lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halo.
Cedric Myton's cut is getting worse.
Myton is trying to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Halo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Halo scores with a shot to the side of Myton's head.
Good body shot from Halo.
Halo breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Halo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xiomar Halo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Myton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Halo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Myton's head.
Halo lands a body shot.
Halo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myton looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Halo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Myton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Halo lands a big head kick that sends Myton tumbling to the mat! Halo takes a step backwards and waves Myton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Myton is rocked!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Halo.
Halo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halo lands a nice looking body shot.
Halo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Myton is looking to wear down Halo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Halo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Halo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Myton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Halo throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Myton does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo misses with a body shot.
Halo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Halo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cedric Myton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Xiomar Halo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halo lands a big uppercut and Myton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Myton looks OK. Halo waves Myton back to his feet!
Oh Myton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo thuds his shin into the meat of Myton's side.
Halo ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Myton out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xiomar Halo!
Xiomar Halo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vanilla Ice Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ice Cold's entrance music is Adrenaline!. A fine choice. Mullen has chosen Country Boy Can Survive as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chris Mullen enters the cage!
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24 - 6 - 0 |
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146 lbs
46 - 16 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vanilla Ice Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ice Cold connects with the punch.
Mullen feints a jab promting Ice Cold to slip. Mullen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ice Cold slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A low kick from Mullen is predictable there
and Ice Cold counters with a takedown into side control.
Mullen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ice Cold is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ice Cold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mullen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mullen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ice Cold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ice Cold's back!
Ice Cold tries to roll but Mullen sticks to his back.
Ice Cold staying busy and making it hard for Mullen to control.
Ice Cold looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mullen is trying to stick to Ice Cold's back but Ice Cold is turning into Mullen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mullen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ice Cold.
Ice Cold slips nicely into half guard.
Ice Cold is trying to control. Mullen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mullen is trying to get back to full guard.
Mullen actively working from the bottom here.
Mullen tries to roll over but Ice Cold keeps him under control.
Ice Cold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen wants to get back to full guard.
Mullen wants to get back to his feet.
Ice Cold controlling the pace.
Vanilla Ice Cold has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mullen tried to score with a low kick but Ice Cold checks it.
Mullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ice Cold throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ice Cold lands a jab to Mullen's midsection.
Ice Cold drops his hands momentarily and Mullen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ice Cold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ice Cold tries to clinch but Mullen moves out of range.
Ice Cold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mullen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ice Cold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mullen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ice Cold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mullen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mullen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ice Cold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mullen misses with a body kick.
Mullen throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mullen.
Ice Cold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mullen misses with an uppercut. Ice Cold saw that one coming.
Mullen throws a leg kick that misses.
Mullen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ice Cold checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Mullen. Beautiful body shot.
Ice Cold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mullen.
Mullen lands a jab to Ice Cold's midsection.
Mullen looks to land a combination. Ice Cold sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ice Cold moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mullen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ice Cold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ice Cold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mullen misses with an uppercut. Ice Cold saw that one coming.
Ice Cold lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mullen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ice Cold can pounce on him.
Mullen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ice Cold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mullen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ice Cold lands a jab to Mullen's midsection.
Mullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ice Cold.
Mullen looks winded!
Ice Cold is looking to clinch but Mullen is avoiding it.
Mullen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ice Cold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ice Cold is rocked!
Mullen lands a nice looking body shot.
Mullen just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Ice Cold tenderised Mullen's leg. Mullen is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ice Cold feints and then cracks Mullen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mullen down.
Ice Cold throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mullen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ice Cold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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 Vanilla Ice Cold will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ice Cold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ice Cold throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chris Mullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ice Cold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mullen. Mullen obviously looking to wear him down.
Ice Cold looks to land a body kick but Mullen moved away.
Mullen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ice Cold counters with a thumping low kick.
Ice Cold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mullen, pushing him back against the cage.
Ice Cold misses with the head strike.
Mullen tries to throw a body punch but Ice Cold avoids it by throwing Mullen back against the cage.
Ice Cold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ice Cold has Mullen pressed against the cage, preventing Mullen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mullen misses with the head strike.
Ice Cold lands with a left to the head.
Mullen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ice Cold slows down the pace here.
Mullen misses with a punch on the inside.
Ice Cold trying to control the position but instead, Mullen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ice Cold into the cage.
Mullen prevents a body shot from Ice Cold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen blocks a body shot from Ice Cold.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mullen.
Mullen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mullen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ice Cold throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ice Cold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mullen throws out a leg kick but Ice Cold moves out of range and Mullen only half commits.
Ice Cold scores with a jab to the head.
Vanilla Ice Cold is winning the standup battle so far.
Mullen defending well as Ice Cold loads up on a big left hand.
Mullen throws a leg kick but Ice Cold checks it.
Ice Cold jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Ice Cold misses.
Ice Cold lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mullen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Ice Cold.
Mullen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ice Cold finish him?
Ice Cold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mullen seems to have recovered his senses.
Ice Cold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mullen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mullen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mullen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ice Cold rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mullen misses with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ice Cold. Mullen shrugs it off though.
Mullen looks to land a combination but Ice Cold avoids it well.
Mullen is breathing heavily.
Ice Cold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ice Cold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mullen. Mullen obviously looking to wear him down.
Ice Cold throws a head kick but Mullen moves out of range.
Ice Cold moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mullen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ice Cold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ice Cold slips a straight right by Mullen.
Ice Cold swings for the body but Mullen moves out of range.
Ice Cold with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Ice Cold.
Mullen throws the left hand but Ice Cold avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ice Cold. Mullen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ice Cold lands a leg kick that knocks Mullen off balance momentarily.
Mullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ice Cold is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cold takes a swing at Mullen's ribcage but misses.
Mullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ice Cold is just out of range.
Mullen thows a leg kick but Ice Cold checks it
enabling Ice Cold to counter with a crisp jab.
Mullen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ice Cold counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ice Cold.
Mullen is looking for a triangle but Ice Cold pushes his legs off easily.
Ice Cold is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ice Cold's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vanilla Ice Cold has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mullen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ice Cold.
Mullen misses with a hook.
Ice Cold tests Mullen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ice Cold drops Mullen with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mullen! Ice Cold dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vanilla Ice Cold!
A very excited looking Vanilla Ice Cold made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Red Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vevrin Betlach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox comes to the cage accompanied by Sanford and Son. Betlach is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Zombie. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Fox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vevrin Betlach!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Betlach jabs Fox right on the nose. Fox blinks but takes it well.
Betlach throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
Fox swings widly with a right hand
and Betlach counters with a nice body kick.
Fox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fox tried to score with a low kick but Betlach checks it.
Betlach keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been hearing reports that Fox has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Betlach lands with a straight right. Fox didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from Betlach.
Betlach lands with a shot to the body.
Fox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Betlach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Betlach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Betlach closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox misses with a jab to the body
and Betlach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fox moves forwards but Betlach connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fox throws a hook but Betlach avoids it easily.
Fox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Betlach fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fox checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Betlach takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fox slips under a jab from Betlach.
Fox misses with a low kick.
Betlach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fox can pounce on him.
Fox lands a two punch combo.
Fox throws a hook but Betlach blocks it.
Fox looks to score with a jab to the body but Betlach is just out of range.
Vevrin Betlach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fox scores with a jab to the head.
Betlach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fox.
Betlach is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox avoids the body shot from Betlach.
Fox tries to move into range but Betlach moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Betlach finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Fox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Betlach doesn't seem phased though.
Betlach scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox misses with a series of wild punches.
Fox takes one to the chin there.
Betlach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Betlach misses.
Fox is looking to chop away at Betlach's legs.
Fox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fox slips a straight right by Betlach.
Betlach misses with a looping left.
Betlach looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fox throws a right and a left that Betlach avoids nicely.
Fox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fox throws a low kick but Betlach avoids it.
Fox defending well as Betlach loads up on a big left hand.
Betlach lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Betlach.
A jab from Fox misses.
Fox swinging wildly here.
Fox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Betlach throws a nice inside leg kick.
Betlach jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Betlach misses with an uppercut. Fox saw that one coming.
Betlach scores with a hook to the body. Fox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Betlach throws a shot to the body.
Fox thows a body shot but no joy.
Fox feints and then cracks Betlach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Betlach down.
Betlach misses with a low kick as Fox jumps back.
Good standup being displayed there by Betlach as he connects with a hook.
Fox on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fox checks a leg kick.
Fox throws a jab but it's blocked by Betlach.
Fox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Betlach's calf.
Fox moves forwards but Betlach connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Betlach.
Betlach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fox misses the jab.
Fox throws a body kick that misses.
Betlach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Betlach fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Betlach scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Betlach has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Betlach connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Betlach lands a jab to the head.
Betlach blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vevrin Betlach dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Betlach scores with a jab to the body.
Betlach blocks a jab.
Fox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Betlach connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Betlach. That snapped Fox's head back.
Betlach walks into a stiff left hand from Fox.
Betlach finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Betlach throws a hook but Fox avoids it easily.
Fox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fox moves out of range as Betlach strikes.
Betlach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Fox.
Betlach lands a slapping body shot.
Betlach clobbers Fox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Fox looks to throw the jab but Betlach is out of range.
Good work by Betlach as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox swings widly with a right hand
and Betlach counters with a nice uppercut.
Betlach misses the shot to the body.
Fox misses with a wild combination.
Betlach connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Betlach with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fox to score with a decent uppercut.
Betlach slips under a jab.
Fox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Betlach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Betlach lands with a hook. Fox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Betlach staying out of range there.
Betlach throws a low kick but Fox moves out of range easily.
Fox lands a body shot.
Betlach throws a sloppy head kick and Fox moves out of range easily.
Fox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fox misses with an uppercut. Betlach saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox loads up on a big right hand but Betlach slips the punch.
Fox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Betlach bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fox's head.
Fox misses with a two punch combination.
Betlach thuds his shin into the meat of Fox's side.
Betlach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fox.
Fox connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Betlach.
Fox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fox loads up on a big right hand but Betlach slips the punch.
Fox throws a half hearted mid kick.
Betlach throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Betlach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fox moves away.
A swing and a miss from Fox.
Fox swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vevrin Betlach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Betlach throws a hook to the side of Fox's head but Fox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Betlach misses with a body kick.
Betlach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fox moves away.
Betlach digs a good body shot into Fox's ribs.
Fox lands with a good body shot.
Betlach 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.
Fox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fox checks a low kick from Betlach.
Fox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Betlach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Betlach works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Betlach connects with a body shot that sends Fox's belly button to the back.
Good shot there by Betlach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox scores with the left hand. Betlach knows he should have avoided that one.
Fox moves out of range of the body kick.
Betlach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Betlach checks the leg kick.
Betlach misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fox misses with a low kick.
Betlach lands a nice hook to Fox's body. Fox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crunch! Betlach slams his shin into Fox's torso.
Betlach avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Betlach lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fox lands a leg kick that knocks Betlach off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Betlach misses with a looping left.
Fox throws out a loose jab but Betlach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Betlach cracks Fox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vevrin Betlach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Betlach tries to land a front kick but Fox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fox misses with a low kick.
Betlach needs to keep his hands up - Fox had a free shot at his head there.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
Fox ducks under a wild hook from Betlach.
A punch combination from Fox misses.
Betlach moves out of range of the leg kick from Fox.
Fox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Betlach's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Betlach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Betlach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fox moves forwards but Betlach connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Betlach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fox just misses with a punch to the body.
Fox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Betlach.
Fox throws a body punch but Betlach moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Betlach tries to throw a body punch but Fox avoids it by throwing Betlach back against the cage.
Fox prevents Betlach from breaking the clinch.
Betlach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Betlach's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fox under the eye.
Betlach moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Betlach there.
Fox thumps Betlach with a low kick.
Betlach throws a jab but it's blocked by Fox.
Betlach connects with a single shot there.
Betlach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Betlach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good work by Betlach as he checks the leg kick.
Fox throws out a loose jab but Betlach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Betlach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fox in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Betlach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fox looks to land a right hand but Betlach moved out of range.
Betlach throws a right hand that Fox ducks under and follows up with a left that Fox also avoids with ease.
Fox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Betlach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fox.
Betlach throws a body kick that misses.
Fox misses with an uppercut.
Betlach connects with an inside leg kick.
Betlach takes a swing at Fox's ribcage but misses.
Fox connects with a solid leg kick.
Betlach feints and then cracks Fox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fox down.
Fox throws out a loose jab but Betlach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Betlach connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Betlach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good work by Betlach as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Betlach. Fox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Betlach fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Betlach.
Betlach throws a nice head kick!
Betlach ducks right into an uppercut from Fox.
A telegraphed right hand from Fox misses the target.
Betlach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Betlach misses.
Fox throws out a loose jab but Betlach uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fox. Betlach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fox misses with the combination.
Betlach throws a shot from downtown. Fox moves away and avoids it.
Fox tries to clinch
and Betlach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betlach throws a low kick, looking for Fox's leg but Fox calmly moves out of range.
Fox checks the leg kick.
Betlach throws a hook but Fox avoids it easily.
Fox fails to land with a series of punches.
Betlach tests Fox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Betlach takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Betlach.
Fox swings for the body but Betlach moves out of range.
Betlach connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick from Betlach misses.
Fox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Betlach.
Fox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vevrin Betlach really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Betlach tries a head kick but it misses.
Fox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Betlach.
Fox misses with a body shot.
A combination from Fox does no damage.
Fox takes one to the chin there.
Fox misses with a body punch
and Fox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Betlach lands a leg kick that knocks Fox off balance momentarily.
Fox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fox throws a shot to the body.
Betlach misses with a leg kick.
Betlach takes a swing at Fox's ribcage but misses.
Fox wants to land a leg kick but Betlach is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Betlach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betlach throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Betlach throws a body punch but Fox moves out of range.
A punch combination from Fox misses.
Fox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Betlach throws a shot to the body.
Fox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Fox.
Betlach lands a head kick. Fox smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fox checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Betlach finds it's way round the side to connect with Fox's head.
A nice combination there by Fox.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox tries to bum rush Betlach with a series of wild strikes but Betlach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Betlach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Fox.
A lazy left from Fox finds it's target.
Betlach thows a body shot but no joy.
Fox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Betlach. Betlach obviously looking to wear him down.
Betlach checks a low kick from Fox.
Donk. Fox catches Betlach right on the button with a cross.
Betlach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Betlach.
An inside leg kick from Betlach misses.
Betlach keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Betlach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Betlach works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fox throws a poor cross that misses
and Betlach counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fox.
A slow jab from Fox misses its intended target.
Betlach connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fox thumps Betlach with a low kick.
A jab from Betlach misses.
Fox lands a leg kick that knocks Betlach off balance momentarily.
Betlach misses with a low kick as Fox jumps back.
Fox throws the left hand but Betlach avoids the punch easily.
Fox avoids the body shot from Betlach.
Fox throws out a loose jab but Betlach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fox jabs at Betlach's body.
Betlach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Betlach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Betlach was well out of range. Poor timing from Fox.
Fox misses with an uppercut.
Fox avoids the body shot from Betlach.
Betlach avoids the body shot from Fox.
Fox looks to score with a jab to the body but Betlach is just out of range.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Betlach slips a straight right by Fox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Betlach chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice shot by Betlach.
Fox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fox throws a sloppy body shot
and Betlach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vevrin Betlach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Betlach dodges the punch combination from Fox.
Decent striking displayed by Betlach there.
Betlach loads up on a big right hand but Fox slips the punch.
Betlach slips under a jab from Fox.
Fox has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fighters circling - Betlach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fox loads up on a big right hand but Betlach slips the punch.
Betlach throws a lazy right hand but Fox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crunch! Fox slams his shin into Betlach's torso.
Fox misses with a looping right.
Betlach throws a head kick that misses.
Betlach lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Fox misses the target.
Fox misses with a body shot.
Betlach throws a hook to the side of Fox's head but Fox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fox lands with an uppercut that bounces Betlach off the cage and back into range.
Fox stuns Betlach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Fox.
Fox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Betlach manages to avoid it.
Betlach moves out of range of the leg kick from Fox.
Betlach tries to move into range but Fox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fox ducks under a wild hook from Betlach.
Betlach fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betlach throws a head kick that misses.
Betlach is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fox throws a lazy right hand but Betlach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fox tries to land a leg kick but Betlach saw it coming and moves away.
Fox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Betlach throws out the jab.
Fox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fox does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Betlach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fox pushes Betlach up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Betlach.
Fox can't find room to land a body shot as Betlach controls the action.
Betlach lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fox backwards.
Betlach misses with a body punch.
Fox throws a punch but it's blocked by Betlach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Betlach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries a body shot but Betlach blocks it.
Fox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Betlach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Betlach throws a low kick, looking for Fox's leg but Fox calmly moves out of range.
Betlach throws an overhand right that lands on Fox's shoulder, as Fox tries to avoid the shot.
Fox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Betlach. That did some damage!
Fox moves out of range as Betlach throws a body kick.
Betlach throws a front kick aimed at Fox's knee but Fox avoids it well.
Fox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Betlach throws a hook to the side of Fox's head but Fox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Betlach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fox counters by moving into the clinch.
Fox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betlach is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Fox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox tries a body shot but Betlach blocks it.
Fox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Red Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fox lands a body punch.
Betlach is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fox tries to work over Betlach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fox misses with the head strike.
Fox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of Betlach backwards.
Fox pushes Betlach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Betlach blocking some punches.
Fox tries a body shot but Betlach blocks it.
Betlach prevents a body shot from Fox.
Vevrin Betlach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fox misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Red Fox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Betlach 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vevrin Betlach!
Vevrin Betlach is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Vevrin Betlach thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jie Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liu comes to the cage accompanied by The Cinematic Orchestra ft. Roots Manuva - All Things To All Men. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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30
162 lbs
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28
170 lbs
22 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jie Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Vieri!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieri instigates a clinch.
Vieri can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
Vieri has a couple of punches blocked by Liu.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vieri has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Liu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vieri can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
Liu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Vieri.
Vieri has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Liu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vieri blocks an uppercut.
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vieri fails to land.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vieri looking to stall.
I was talking to Liu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Liu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Liu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vieri drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jie Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Vieri.
Liu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri blocks a body shot from Liu.
Vieri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Liu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vieri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Liu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vieri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Vieri.
Liu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vieri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Liu looking to slow down the pace here.
Vieri scores with a hook to the body.
Vieri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Vieri does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieri throws a leg kick but Liu moved away.
Vieri feints and then cracks Liu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liu down.
Liu misses with a takedown attempt
and Vieri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieri.
Liu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vieri.
Liu is looking to score with low kicks.
Vieri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liu is out of range and Vieri settles back down.
Liu slips under a jab from Vieri.
Vieri connects with a solid leg kick.
Vieri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liu is fending him off so far but Vieri persists. Nope, Liu circles away and we're back to standing.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick from Liu lands but Vieri takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vieri.
A head kick by Liu misses
and Vieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieri manages to avoid it.
Vieri misses with a takedown attempt
and Liu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vieri won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieri avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Liu.
Vieri is looking for a sweep.
Liu is trying to get an arm triangle but Vieri is defending well.
Liu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vieri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vieri is trying to improve his position.
Liu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vieri is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Liu cracks Vieri with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieri is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieri taking a bit of punishment here - Liu scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Vieri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vieri looking for a sweep but Liu has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Vieri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vieri is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Liu cracks Vieri with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vieri manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liu lands strikes from half guard.
Liu is trying to control the action in half guard but Vieri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jie Liu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vieri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vieri stalks Liu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Liu's face. Liu staggers backwards, shaken.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vieri misses with a leg kick
so Liu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Liu throwing strikes but missing.
Liu with a nice head shot there.
Liu preventing the sweep.
Vieri keeps trying to improve his position.
Liu passes Vieri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu throwing shots but Vieri is blocking nicely.
Vieri wants to improve his position but Liu is controlling well.
Liu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Liu lands with a punch from half guard.
Vieri moves into full guard.
Vieri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Liu is one step ahead there.
Liu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Liu passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Vieri!
Liu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Vieri to take his back!
Liu lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Vieri hold on?!
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!
Vieri tries to escape the position.
Liu is landing with strikes from the back.
Will Liu go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Vieri trying to control the position but Liu manages to sink in the hooks.
Vieri can't escape the position.
Liu tightening his grip on Vieri, looking for the choke.
Vieri breaks Liu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Vieri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Liu wants to sweep here but Vieri controlling him for the moment.
Liu tries to strike from the bottom.
Liu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vieri advances position into side control!
The ground and pound from Vieri seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Liu tries to bench press Vieri off him but Vieri keeps the position.
Vieri working the ground and pound.
Liu is looking to regain half guard here but Vieri keeps moving and retains side control.
Liu prevents Vieri from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieri in side control, throwing shots but Liu defends.
Liu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vieri connects with a nice short shot to Liu's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu manages to get to full guard.
Vieri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vieri landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liu has his hands on Vieri's head, controlling the position.
Jie Liu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Liu looking for a sweep. Not yet Liu, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jie Liu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vieri lands a lovely overhand right.
Vieri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vieri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vieri shoots in and gets a takedown into Liu's guard.
Liu keeping full guard, as Vieri tries to pass.
Vieri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Liu is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vieri has his hands clasped together but Liu extends and breaks Vieri's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Liu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jie Liu!
A victorious Jie Liu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Els (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeRoy LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Els comes to the cage accompanied by Chamillionaire - Don't Shoot. LeBlanc has chosen Tèrez Montcalm - Sweet Dreams as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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36
205 lbs
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36
213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Els!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LeRoy LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Els jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Els throws a hook but LeBlanc blocks it.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
Els stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeBlanc.
Els fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Els takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Els takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Els throws a push kick but LeBlanc slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Els tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBlanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Els.
A slapping leg kick lands for LeBlanc.
Els delivers a nice body kick.
LeBlanc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LeBlanc checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
LeBlanc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Els pushes LeBlanc away with a front kick.
Els throws a head kick but LeBlanc moves out of range.
Els clinches up against the cage.
Els throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc swings wildly with an uppercut but Els uses good head movement to avoid it.
Els lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with the head strike.
LeBlanc throws a punch but it's blocked by Els.
LeBlanc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Els on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
Els blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeBlanc.
Els breaks the clinch.
A combination from LeBlanc does no damage.
A swing and a miss from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick and Els moves out of range easily.
LeBlanc 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.
Els misses with a body kick.
Els lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Els has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Consortium Private LA in the buildup to the fight.
LeBlanc checks the leg kick nicely there.
LeBlanc throws a looping overhand right but Els ducks down to avoid it.
LeBlanc misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Els swings away with a leg kick that misses.
LeBlanc throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Els fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LeBlanc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Els throws a half hearted mid kick.
Els throws a solid leg kick but LeBlanc takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Els.
Els works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LeBlanc throws a half hearted mid kick.
Els scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like LeRoy LeBlanc has been cut.
LeBlanc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Els stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters circling a little - Els finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Els keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
LeBlanc throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
LeBlanc looks to score with a jab to the body but Els is just out of range.
LeBlanc takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Els. LeBlanc does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeBlanc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Els throws a sloppy head kick and LeBlanc moves out of range easily.
LeBlanc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Els.
LeBlanc avoids the body shot from Els.
Els stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
LeBlanc turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
LeBlanc takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Els is looking to land body kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Els lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and LeBlanc has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LeBlanc and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Els displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Els looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBlanc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Els.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Els misses with a looping right.
A big right from LeBlanc misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Els. LeBlanc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ernie Els seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Els takes one to the side of the head.
LeBlanc swings for the body but Els moves out of range.
LeBlanc throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Els walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Els on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Els misses with a wild body shot.
Els ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LeBlanc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeBlanc avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBlanc avoids the head kick by Els.
LeBlanc is looking to chop away at Els's legs.
LeBlanc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Els tried to score with a low kick but LeBlanc checks it.
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 Ernie Els will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on LeRoy LeBlanc's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Els walks forward, straight into a front kick from LeBlanc.
A slow jab from LeBlanc misses its intended target.
LeBlanc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Els scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Els throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the body kick from Els.
LeBlanc lands a nice hook to Els's body. Els takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Els scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Els throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Els misses with a kick to the body.
LeBlanc moves out of range as Els throws a body kick.
LeBlanc looks to land a right hand but Els moved out of range.
Els takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for LeBlanc.
Els throws a push kick but LeBlanc slaps the foot to one side.
Els takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc thumps Els with a low kick.
Els tries a low kick but LeBlanc avoids it.
No joy there for Els, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Els lands a nice looking kick to the body. LeBlanc takes a step back to recover.
LeBlanc misses with a kick to the body.
LeBlanc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Els takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Els is looking to wear down LeBlanc with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
LeBlanc throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from LeBlanc. Els shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlanc misses with a body shot.
Els lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
LeBlanc moves out of range as Els throws a body kick.
Els keeps the fight on the outside.
Els swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Els misses the jab.
LeRoy LeBlanc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Els takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
LeBlanc scores with a kick to the midsection.
Els throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
LeBlanc has Els up against the cage in a clinch.
Els tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from LeBlanc as the two fighters clinch.
LeBlanc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeBlanc swings wildly with an uppercut but Els uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Els blocks a body shot from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeBlanc tries to work over Els's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from LeBlanc fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Els misses with a hook to the ribs.
Els can't find room to land a body shot as LeBlanc controls the action.
Els working aggressively here.
Els struggles to land a body shot inside as LeBlanc controls his hands.
A short right from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from LeBlanc - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, LeBlanc scores with a nice short uppercut.
LeBlanc has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Els.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
A head punch on the inside from Els fails to land.
Els swings wildly with an uppercut but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc can't find room to land a body shot as Els controls the action.
Els has a couple of punches blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that Els ducks under and follows up with a left that Els also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Els throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Els throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1-2. LeBlanc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
LeBlanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Els circles away quickly and effectively.
Els misses with a wild body shot.
Els uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeBlanc.
Els takes one to the chin there.
Els looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LeBlanc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from LeBlanc.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBlanc lands a nice looking body shot.
Els lands with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Els.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeRoy LeBlanc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on LeRoy LeBlanc's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
LeBlanc tries to clinch up.
LeBlanc checks a leg kick.
LeBlanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Els was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBlanc.
An inside leg kick lands from Els.
Els lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
LeBlanc misses with an attempted mid kick.
LeBlanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Els throws a series of punches but LeBlanc moves out of range.
LeBlanc avoids the body shot from Els.
Els goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
LeBlanc throws a poor cross that misses
and Els counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
A head punch on the inside from LeBlanc fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from LeBlanc fails to land.
LeBlanc lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Els or not.
LeBlanc pushes Els back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Els tries to throw a body punch but LeBlanc avoids it by throwing Els back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc manages to break the clinch.
LeBlanc lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBlanc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Els's hands.
LeBlanc is looking to land body kicks.
Els showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBlanc.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by LeBlanc as he checks the leg kick.
LeBlanc cracks Els with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Els throws a body kick that misses
and LeBlanc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LeBlanc keeps the fight on the outside.
Els misses with a body shot.
LeBlanc jabs Els to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBlanc connects with a single shot there.
Jab by LeBlanc.
Els is rocked!
Els misses with a body kick.
Oh Els is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Els doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Els seems to have got his legs back now.
Els displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBlanc throws out the jab.
LeBlanc lands with a kick to the ribs.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Els avoids them all with ease.
Els takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from LeBlanc tenderised Els's leg. Els is trying to keep his angry face on.
Els avoids a kick to the body.
LeBlanc lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
LeBlanc lands a nice looking body shot.
LeBlanc lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Els takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Els at a distance.
Els needs to keep his hands up - LeBlanc had a free shot at his head there.
LeBlanc rushes Els and presses him up against the cage.
Els tries to work over LeBlanc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LeBlanc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Els has him pressed against the cage.
Els prevents a body shot from LeBlanc.
Els swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from LeBlanc fails to land.
LeBlanc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeBlanc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Els misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Els takes a shot to the head.
Els goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LeBlanc.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBlanc lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LeBlanc lands with a light punch inside.
Els lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a head punch that misses.
LeBlanc has a couple of punches blocked by Els.
LeBlanc misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Els.
Els lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LeBlanc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LeBlanc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBlanc misses with a body punch.
Els throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
Els prevents a body shot from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc swings wildly with an uppercut but Els uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeRoy LeBlanc really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LeRoy LeBlanc's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Els tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and LeBlanc is able to avoid easily.
Els thows a body shot but no joy.
LeBlanc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Els.
Els just misses with a punch to the body.
Els takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
LeBlanc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LeBlanc thuds a left hand into Els's body.
A low kick from Els misses
and LeBlanc counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Els throws the kick towards the body but LeBlanc avoids it.
LeBlanc scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlanc connects with an inside leg kick.
LeBlanc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Els at a distance.
LeBlanc looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
LeBlanc moves out of range as Els throws a body kick.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick
and Els counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LeBlanc is looking to improve his position.
Els thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Els throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
LeBlanc is looking to improve his position.
Els thows a huge punch but LeBlanc dodges it nicely.
Els is just content to waste time from the top position. LeBlanc takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
LeBlanc has control of Els's left arm, preventing Els from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Els throws a big elbow that misses.
LeBlanc manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Els manages to regain half guard. Good work.
It looks like LeBlanc is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is looking to stall here but Els recovers full guard.
Els working a defensive guard but LeBlanc manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Els sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Els is staying active underneath LeBlanc, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
LeBlanc gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
LeBlanc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBlanc slips a straight right by Els.
Els blocks a jab.
LeBlanc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Els attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeRoy LeBlanc dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on LeRoy LeBlanc's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Els misses with a body kick.
Els throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBlanc throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Els looks to land a body kick but LeBlanc moved away.
Els throws a nice head kick!
Els throws a head kick but LeBlanc moves out of range.
Els throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LeBlanc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Els throws a body kick that misses.
Els is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Els scores with a sloppy right hand. LeBlanc should have avoided that one.
Els throws a hook but LeBlanc blocks it.
LeBlanc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Els at a distance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
LeBlanc scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeBlanc fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Els has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Els moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Els tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBlanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Els.
LeBlanc tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Els is able to avoid easily.
LeBlanc gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Els.
Els throws a body punch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
LeBlanc cracks Els with a right hand to the side of the head.
Els connects with an inside leg kick.
LeBlanc tried to score with a low kick but Els checks it.
Els misses the shot to the body.
Els throws a body punch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
Els looks for the body kick but LeBlanc saw that one coming.
LeBlanc throws the kick towards the body but Els avoids it.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from LeBlanc misses.
Els staying out of range there.
Els misses with the body kick
enabling LeBlanc to counter with a crisp jab.
Ernie Els has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick which misses Els's front leg but catches the back leg as Els tries to avoid it.
LeBlanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Els was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBlanc.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBlanc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Els.
Els is looking to land body kicks.
LeBlanc catches Els with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Els throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Els explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Els ducks under a wild hook from LeBlanc.
Els gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
LeBlanc moves out of range as Els throws a body kick.
LeBlanc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Els looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
LeBlanc avoids the head kick by Els.
LeBlanc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as LeBlanc blocks the low kick.
Els fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Els looks for the body kick but LeBlanc saw that one coming.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the body kick from Els.
LeBlanc moves into range and connects with a jab.
LeBlanc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Els walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
LeBlanc connects with a right hand. Els shakes it off.
Els scores with a jab to the body.
Els throws a sloppy body shot
and LeBlanc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
LeBlanc connects with a body shot that sends Els's belly button to the back.
LeBlanc connects with a jab.
LeBlanc throws a head kick but Els moves out of range.
LeBlanc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Els avoids a kick to the body.
LeBlanc throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
LeBlanc throws a body punch but Els moves out of range.
Els tries to clinch but LeBlanc moves away
and LeBlanc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LeRoy LeBlanc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
LeBlanc scores with a punch to the head.
Els misses the shot to the body.
Els stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands a right hook to the body.
Els misses with a shot to the body
and LeBlanc makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Els misses with a wild body shot.
LeBlanc avoids the head kick by Els.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Els is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
LeBlanc scores with a kick to the midsection.
Els pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces LeBlanc back to the cage. Els follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight!
LeRoy LeBlanc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think LeBlanc 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeRoy LeBlanc!
LeRoy LeBlanc is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, LeRoy LeBlanc gave a big smile as he said 'Daddy's home, bitch. Now gimme what's mine!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer comes into the arena with Freddie Gibbs - National Anthem (Fuck The World) blaring out of the sound system. Ferreira has chosen Wrathchild as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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248 lbs
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240 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnold Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer connects with a high kick.
Palmer is looking to chop away at Ferreira's legs.
Ferreira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferreira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Palmer ducks right into an uppercut from Ferreira.
Ferreira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Palmer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ferreira. That one must have hurt.
Palmer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Ferreira misses
and Palmer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferreira's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Palmer throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferreira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palmer is aware though and is defending well.
Ferreira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palmer cracks Ferreira with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferreira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palmer defends well.
Palmer with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Palmer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferreira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palmer working some strikes from top position.
Palmer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ferreira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palmer defends it easily.
Palmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferreira has wrist control.
Palmer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferreira's head.
Palmer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferreira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Palmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Palmer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferreira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Palmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira trying to keep a closed guard but Palmer is proving a slippery customer.
Ferreira looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferreira, not yet.
Ferreira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palmer with a nice head shot there.
Ferreira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferreira looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferreira, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer stands up over Ferreira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Palmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Palmer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira has momentary wrist control but Palmer slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferreira is looking for a triangle but Palmer pushes his legs off easily.
Ferreira has his foot on Palmer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Palmer works his way back into a safe position though.
Palmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palmer postures up and lands a big shot to Ferreira's brow.
Palmer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ferreira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer scoring with some ground and pound.
Ferreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Palmer throws a big right hand that misses.
Palmer is working Ferreira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Palmer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferreira looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferreira, not yet.
Palmer throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferreira trying to keep a closed guard but Palmer is proving a slippery customer.
Ferreira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palmer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palmer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferreira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palmer connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Palmer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Palmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arnold Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer lands a jab to Ferreira's midsection.
Palmer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferreira.
Palmer throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira ducks down to avoid it.
Palmer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferreira at a distance.
Palmer looks to throw a body kick
letting Ferreira counter with a right hand.
Palmer misses with a head kick.
Palmer scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer lands a jab to the head.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses.
Palmer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira moves away.
Ferreira scores with a spinning back kick!
A shot to the body from Palmer misses
and Ferreira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palmer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferreira misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferreira.
Palmer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palmer cracks Ferreira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ferreira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Palmer rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferreira misses with a looping left.
Palmer is looking to land body kicks.
Palmer throws a sloppy head kick
and Ferreira counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Palmer checks a leg kick.
Palmer swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Palmer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ferreiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ferreira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ferreira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira throws a head kick that half lands.
Palmer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira. Palmer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arnold Palmer is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Palmer at a distance.
Ferreira thows a body kick. Palmer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmer moves away.
Ferreira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Palmer - that will leave a mark!
Palmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Palmer.
Ferreira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ferreira.
Palmer throws out a loose jab but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ferreira lands a glancing blow to the side of Palmer's head.
Palmer checks the leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ferreira - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Palmers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Palmer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Palmer misses the jab.
Palmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferreira lands a lovely overhand right.
Ferreira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Palmer.
Palmer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Palmer there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Palmer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferreira.
Ferreira with a jab.
Palmer throws a lazy head kick
and Ferreira counters with a nice right hand that sends Palmer toppling to the canvas! Palmer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ferreira finish him?!
Palmer is rocked!
Ferreira scores with a jab to the body.
Palmer checks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Ferreira.
Oh Palmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Ferreira tenderised Palmer's leg. Palmer is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferreira.
Palmer seems to have got his legs back now.
Ferreira scores with a leg kick.
Ferreira feints and then cracks Palmer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palmer down.
Ferreira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Palmer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferreira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Palmer walks into a stiff left hand from Ferreira.
Ferreira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferreira takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmer is just out of range.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmer moves away.
Palmer misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferreira lands with a kick to the temple. Palmer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Palmer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Ferreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Palmer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ferreira throws the kick towards the body but Palmer avoids it.
Palmer throws a lazy body kick
and Ferreira counters with an outside leg kick.
Palmer misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira thumps Palmer with a low kick.
Ferreira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Palmer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferreira. That's going to slow Palmer down.
Palmer slips a jab and a cross from Ferreira.
A swing and a miss from Palmer.
Ferreira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Palmer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferreira moves out of range of the strikes.
Palmer looks to land a body kick but Ferreira moved away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferreira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Ferreira.
Ferreira connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferreira cracks the inside of Palmer's front leg.
Palmer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferreira digs a good body shot into Palmer's ribs.
Palmer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ferreira lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferreira, right into the meat.
Ferreira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Palmer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferreira.
Ferreira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Palmer. Palmer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Palmer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreira.
Ferreira is looking to slow Palmer down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Ferreira.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ferreira lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Palmer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Palmer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ferreira lands a slapping body shot.
Ferreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palmer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ferreira is looking to land body kicks.
Ferreira moves out of range of the body kick from Palmer.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferreira.
Ferreira jabs at Palmer's body.
Palmer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferreira tries to work over Palmer's front leg with a kick but Palmer checks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palmer.
Palmer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ferreira lands the left hand.
Ferreira misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmer.
Palmer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ferreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Palmer, as that shot connected.
Palmer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palmer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Palmer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a push kick but Palmer slaps the foot to one side.
Ferreira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Palmer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ferreira dips to his left and cracks Palmer with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira lunges at Palmer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Palmer's hand.
Palmer connects with a looping right hand.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses
and Ferreira counters with a low kick, right behind Palmer 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Palmer as he connects with a hook.
Palmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Palmer checks a low kick from Ferreira.
Palmer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ferreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Palmer misses with a leg kick
and Ferreira counters with a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Palmer - that will leave a mark!
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmer is just out of range.
Palmer throws a chopping leg kick but Ferreira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ferreira thows a body shot but no joy.
Palmer throws a push kick but Ferreira slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Palmer looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferreira is just out of range.
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Palmer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Ferreira really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Palmer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ferreira connects with a solid leg kick.
Palmer lands a jab to the head.
Palmer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferreira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferreira misses with a low kick.
Palmer misses with the combination.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Palmer.
Palmer misses with a straight left.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira moves out of range of the body kick from Palmer.
Palmer moves out of range of the body kick.
Palmer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Palmer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Palmer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferreira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses
and Ferreira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferreira connects with a right hand. Palmer shakes it off.
Ferreira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferreira takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmer throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferreira counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Palmer is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Palmer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Palmer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ferreira moves out of range as Palmer throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer lands a jab.
Palmer throws a lazy right hand but Ferreira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferreira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws a shot from downtown. Ferreira moves away and avoids it.
Palmer throws out a loose jab but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ferreira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ferreira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Palmer.
Ferreira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferreira throws a solid leg kick but Palmer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferreira.
Ferreira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Palmer under the eye.
Ferreira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Palmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palmer checks a leg kick.
Palmer misses with a straight left.
A head kick by Palmer misses
and Ferreira counters with a straight right hand.
Ferreira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferreira looks for the body kick but Palmer saw that one coming.
Palmer scores with a kick to the body.
Ferreira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferreira. That's going to slow Palmer down.
Palmer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Palmer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ferreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira connects with a body shot.
Palmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palmer.
Ferreira motions for Palmer to come forward. Ferreira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Ferreira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Palmer.
Palmer misses with a right hand
and Ferreira counters with a left to the body.
Ferreira takes one to the side of the head.
Palmer throws a jab when Ferreira was well out of range.
Palmer scoring well with a low kick there.
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira moves away.
Ferreira lands a nice looking body kick.
Palmer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ferreira lands the left hand.
Ferreira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Palmer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Palmer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferreira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ferreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Palmer throwing strikes from guard but Ferreira blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Leonardo Ferreira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Palmer throws a head kick that misses
and Ferreira counters with an outside leg kick.
Palmer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Palmer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Palmer misses with a body shot.
Palmer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ferreira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good work by Palmer as he checks the leg kick.
Ferreira staying out of range there.
Ferreira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Palmer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Palmer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer checks a low kick from Ferreira.
Palmer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferreira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That kick from Ferreira tenderised Palmer's leg. Palmer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferreira misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
Palmer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferreira.
Palmer connects with a right hand. Ferreira shakes it off.
Ferreira tests Palmer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palmer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Palmer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Palmer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Palmer.
Ferreira throws a lazy right hand but Palmer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferreira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferreira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Palmer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Palmer looks for the body kick but Ferreira saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferreira.
Ferreira moves forwards but Palmer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arnold Palmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira connects with a body shot that sends Palmer's belly button to the back.
Palmer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ferreira throws a good cross that connects.
Ferreira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palmer.
Palmer closes the distance and clinches.
Ferreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palmer backwards.
Still in the clinch, Ferreira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferreira is looking to control Palmer's arms but Palmer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferreira has his back to the cage.
Ferreira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferreira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferreira struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmer controls his hands.
Ferreira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferreira misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Palmer.
Ferreira misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira fails to land.
Ferreira taking a breather.
Palmer has had enough of the clinch but Ferreira keeps him there for the moment.
Palmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferreira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Palmer at a distance.
Ferreira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ferreira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferreira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palmer finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferreira's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Palmer. That snapped Ferreira's head back.
Ferreira lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer moves in looking to clinch but Ferreira pushes him off.
Ferreira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Palmer tries to clinch there but Ferreira circles away.
Palmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws a body kick that misses.
Ferreira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Palmer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Palmer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferreira, right into the meat.
Ferreira lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira stuns Palmer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferreira moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ferreira throws a shot to the body.
Ferreira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Palmer misses its intended target.
Ferreira scores with a jab. Palmer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferreira throws a right hand that Palmer ducks under and follows up with a left that Palmer also avoids with ease.
That kick from Ferreira tenderised Palmer's leg. Palmer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palmer takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Ferreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferreira 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Ferreira!
An out of breath Leonardo Ferreira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Arnold Palmer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murdock comes to the cage accompanied by You're Blind. Barnes has chosen The Game-360 Bars as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
24 - 11 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Harrison Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes tries to land a front kick but Murdock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murdock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murdock jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murdock, right into the meat.
Harrison Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock lands with a shot to the body.
Murdock misses with a leg kick.
Murdock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnes throws a leg kick
letting Murdock counter with a right hand.
Barnes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murdock will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnes 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.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murdock's head.
It looks like Matt Murdock has been cut.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Murdock saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock lands the left hand.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murdock tries a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes 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.
Barnes throws a push kick but Murdock slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a jab to the nose.
Murdock throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murdock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murdock tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murdock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes works the jab nicely.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murdock.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Murdock moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Barnes throws out a powerful jab.
Barnes throws a hook but Murdock avoids it easily.
Murdock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murdock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murdock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Murdock lands a nice looking body kick.
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barnes.
Decent striking displayed by Murdock there.
Murdock misses with a straight left.
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes thows a body shot but no joy.
Barnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murdock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murdock.
Murdock connects with a high kick.
Murdock checks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murdock.
A shot to the body from Barnes misses
and Murdock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Barnes looks winded!
Barnes lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick from Barnes misses
and Murdock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnes's calf.
A lazy left from Murdock finds it's target.
Murdock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murdock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murdock lands with an overhand left.
Barnes is rocked!
BOOM! Murdock lands a beautiful left hook that drops Barnes. Barnes tries to recover but Murdock is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Barnes lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Murdock!
As Matt Murdock got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Good fight Donnie.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stack Shillings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shillings comes to the cage accompanied by UGK - Diamonds and Wood (Chopped and Screwed). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stack Shillings!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Jamie Anderton!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shillings throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shillings throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shillings is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shillings feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderton's calf.
Anderton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shillings tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderton throws a leg kick but Shillings sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderton misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderton. Shillings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderton throws a head kick but Shillings moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderton throws out a loose jab but Shillings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderton takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Jamie Anderton has been cut.
Shillings takes a swing at Anderton's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Anderton.
Anderton keeps the fight on the outside.
Shillings ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shillings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shillings dips to his left and cracks Anderton with an uppercut!
Anderton lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Anderton misses
and Shillings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderton throws a sloppy head kick and Shillings moves out of range easily.
Anderton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shillings moves away.
Anderton misses with a body shot
and Shillings counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderton thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shillings manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Shillings, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shillings lands a right hook to the body.
Shillings misses with a head kick.
Anderton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shillings looks for the body kick but Anderton saw that one coming.
Shillings throws a sloppy head kick and Anderton moves out of range easily.
Anderton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shillings swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shillings definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shillings blocks the body kick.
Shillings scores with a nice right hand.
Shillings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shillings pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shillings dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderton. That did some damage!
Shillings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderton moves away.
Shillings throws a head kick but Anderton moves out of range.
Shillings slips a jab from Anderton.
Anderton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderton checks a low kick from Shillings.
Anderton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shillings was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderton.
Anderton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shillings throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shillings tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shillings throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A shot to the body from Anderton misses
and Shillings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Jamie Anderton's cut even more.
Shillings is looking to land body kicks.
Anderton misses with an uppercut. Shillings saw that one coming.
Shillings connects with an inside leg kick.
Shillings connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shillings misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shillings.
Shillings lands a big head kick that sends Anderton tumbling to the mat! Shillings takes a step backwards and waves Anderton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The cut above Jamie Anderton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Anderton throws out a loose jab but Shillings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderton digs a good body shot into Shillings's ribs.
Anderton misses with an uppercut.
Shillings looks for the body kick but Anderton saw that one coming.
Shillings blocks a leg kick.
Shillings motions for Anderton to come forward. Shillings throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Shillings blocks the low kick.
Shillings lands a nice hook to Anderton's body. Anderton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shillings misses with a head kick.
Anderton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jamie Anderton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jamie Anderton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stack Shillings!
Stack Shillings retains his super heavyweight title!
Stack Shillings decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Creel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Celebration by Kool and the Gang. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kane Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Creel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creel throws a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Creel.
Creel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Creel misses with a leg kick
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Carl Creel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creel misses with a kick to the body
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. Creel fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Creel is keeping the position for now.
Creel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Creel pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Williams wants to control from the top but Creel keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Creel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Williams takes a step back to recover.
Creel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Creel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Kane Williams has been cut.
Creel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams tries to move into range but Creel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oooooh!!! Creel has knocked Williams down with a huge combo! Creel steps away and waves a wobbly Williams back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Creel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crack! Creel connects with the perfect overhand right and Williams falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Creel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carl Creel!
Carl Creel is the new heavyweight champion!
Carl Creel took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You couldnt hold Moses Diggs jock strap boy. Dont let one body gassing glitch fluke win go to your head. You are still a minor league talent with a major league ego. Ya digg? With two gs.'.
Kane Williams spoke after the fight, saying 'We need to do this one more time. Ali / Frasier aint got nothing on Kane / Creel. You dig.'.
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