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Syn' 303: Contenders PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rico Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chauncey Silvestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dominguez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Renegades of Funk. Chauncey Silvestre has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
24 - 12 - 3, fighting out of New York, Rico Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chauncey Silvestre!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez misses with a leg kick.
Dominguez throws a shot from downtown. Silvestre moves away and avoids it.
Dominguez darts in and clinches Silvestre up against the cage.
Silvestre lands a left hand.
Dominguez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dominguez blocks an uppercut.
Dominguez lands an elbow inside.
Dominguez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silvestre up against the cage.
Silvestre can't find room to land a body shot as Dominguez controls the action.
Silvestre dodges an elbow strike from Dominguez.
Silvestre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dominguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silvestre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dominguez closes the distance looking to clinch
so Silvestre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominguez is trying to keep Silvestre in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the position here.
Silvestre postures up.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Silvestre from controlling successfully.
Dominguez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dominguez is on top in guard.
Silvestre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Dominguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominguez is one step ahead there.
Dominguez trying to control but Silvestre is working from the bottom.
Silvestre trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rico Dominguez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dominguez tries to clinch but Silvestre moves out of range.
Dominguez connects with a looping right hand.
Silvestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silvestre lands a right hook to the body.
Rico Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominguez misses with a low kick.
Dominguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Silvestre circles away.
Dominguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvestre was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominguez.
Silvestre misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Dominguez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silvestre doesn't seem phased though.
Dominguez throws a head kick that half lands.
Dominguez thuds a left hand into Silvestre's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Dominguez misses its intended target.
Dominguez tries to work over Silvestre's front leg with a kick but Silvestre checks it.
Dominguez blocks the body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silvestre lands with a right hand.
Dominguez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dominguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silvestre walks into a straight right hand from Dominguez.
Silvestre cracks Dominguez with a right hand to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dominguez misses with a head kick.
Silvestre connects with a jab.
Silvestre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dominguez.
Nice shot lands for Silvestre.
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 Rico Dominguez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silvestre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dominguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Dominguez stuns Silvestre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dominguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Silvestre is just out of range.
Dominguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silvestre counters with a single leg into guard. Dominguez didn't expect that.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Silvestre tries to pass.
Dominguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silvestre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silvestre trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silvestre.
Silvestre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silvestre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dominguez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Silvestre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dominguez's guard.
Silvestre is stalling in the full guard.
Silvestre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvestre trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvestre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silvestre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dominguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silvestre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silvestre throws a big elbow that misses.
Chauncey Silvestre has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dominguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silvestre tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre actively working from the bottom here.
Dominguez is thwarting Silvestre's attempts to control the position.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Silvestre is a slippery customer.
Dominguez not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rico Dominguez.
Silvestre circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chauncey Silvestre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dominguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez tries to clinch but Silvestre is having none of it.
Dominguez lands a nice hook to Silvestre's body. Silvestre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dominguez connects with a solid leg kick.
Silvestre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silvestre takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big left from Dominguez misses.
Dominguez lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Silvestre.
A low kick from Dominguez is predictable there
and Silvestre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Silvestre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silvestre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silvestre seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre thows a huge punch but Dominguez dodges it nicely.
Silvestre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silvestre thows a huge punch but Dominguez dodges it nicely.
Silvestre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dominguez's head.
Silvestre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silvestre trying to control from half guard but Dominguez is working away.
Silvestre throwing shots but Dominguez is blocking nicely.
Silvestre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dominguez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silvestre wants to take a breather but Dominguez is having none of it.
Silvestre seems to be looking for submissions.
Dominguez is looking to control Silvestre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dominguez avoid being mounted?
Silvestre is taking a breather. Dominguez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silvestre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dominguez sees it coming and defends easily.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silvestre is working away from the top position though.
Dominguez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silvestre.
Silvestre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silvestre lands a nice short elbow.
Dominguez tries to roll over but Silvestre keeps him under control.
Silvestre is working for a submission of some sort.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Silvestre is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dominguez defending well though.
Dominguez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silvestre.
Silvestre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silvestre is keen to just control but Dominguez is a slippery customer.
Silvestre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Silvestre.
Silvestre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dominguez trying to control from the bottom.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvestre wants to take a breather but Dominguez is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chauncey Silvestre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silvestre 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chauncey Silvestre!
Chauncey Silvestre really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conquer logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keke Pummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pummel's choice of entrance music: renegades. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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177 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keke Pummel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pummel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pummel connects with a high kick.
Allen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Allen lands a high kick!
Pummel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Allen throws a leg kick but Pummel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Allen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Allen moves out of range as Pummel strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pummel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allen defending well as Pummel loads up on a big left hand.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Pummel is just out of range.
Allen misses with a series of wild punches.
Pummel misses with a low kick.
Allen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pummel 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.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Pummel.
Allen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pummel throws a head kick that misses.
Allen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Pummel.
Allen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pummel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Allen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Allen connects with a right hand. Pummel shakes it off.
Good shot there by Pummel.
Allen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab, jab by Pummel - just one landing.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pummel.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pummel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Allen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pummel misses with a kick to the body
and Allen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pummel avoids the body shot from Allen.
Allen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pummel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Allen lands a jab to the head.
Allen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pummel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Allen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pummel thows a body shot but no joy.
Allen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Allen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pummel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Allen scores with a hook to the body. Pummel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pummel misses with a head kick.
Pummel throws a solid leg kick but Allen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pummel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen lands with an uppercut that bounces Pummel off the cage and back into range.
Pummel lands with a nice body punch.
Allen swings for the body but Pummel moves out of range.
Allen lands a front kick.
Pummel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Allen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Allen.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Pummel is just out of range.
Allen throws a nice looking combination but Pummel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Allen throws a right and a left that Pummel avoids nicely.
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!
Pummel misses with a double jab.
Pummel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though.
Allen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pummel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Allen blocks a head kick by Pummel.
Pummel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Allen lands a lovely overhand right.
Pummel tries to land a leg kick but Allen saw it coming and moves away.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Pummel moved out of range.
Allen throws the kick towards the body but Pummel avoids it.
Pummel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pummel is rocked!
Pummel throws a right hand that Allen ducks under and follows up with a left that Allen also avoids with ease.
Pummel is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
Pummel bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Allen comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Pummel falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Pummel was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barry Allen!
Barry Allen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Sutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Buddy Guy - Five Years . Mark Sutter has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buddy Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Sutter!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy digs a good body shot into Sutter's ribs.
Guy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sutter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guy won't be happy with that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Guy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sutter wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy.
Guy is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sutter controlling the position.
Sutter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy tries to buck Sutter off but Sutter is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy regains half guard, as Sutter was trying to land strikes.
Guy is staying active underneath Sutter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy tries to roll over but Sutter keeps him under control.
Sutter winds up and cracks Guy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Guy is trying is best to control the position here.
Guy tries to get to full guard but Sutter has control of the leg.
Guy won't allow Sutter to pass to mount.
Guy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Guy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sutter.
Guy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sutter.
Guy is refusing to be controlled, as Sutter sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy is trying to control but can't.
Sutter throws a strike but Guy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sutter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sutter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guy keeping moving, preventing Sutter from controlling successfully.
Guy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sutter throws a strike but Guy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Guy is looking to stand up but Sutter won't let him.
Guy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutter pulls Guy in to control the position.
Sutter trying to control the position.
Sutter has a closed guard, preventing Guy from standing up.
Sutter trying to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mark Sutter wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sutter fails with the takedown.
Guy scores with a hook.
Guy cracks Sutter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Guy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four 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!
Nice sprawl there from Guy as Sutter shoots in.
Sutter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guy. Guy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sutter. Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sutter moves away from the strike by Guy.
Sutter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sutter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Guy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sutter.
Guy is staying active underneath Sutter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guy wants to improve his position but Sutter is controlling well.
Guy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Sutter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sutter.
Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sutter.
Sutter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guy.
Sutter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Guy cracks Sutter with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sutter falls to his knees and Guy doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buddy Guy!
Our winner, Buddy Guy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Njord Freyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Autumn Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freyr comes to the cage accompanied by Twilight of the Thunder God. Hunter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Njord Freyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Autumn Hunter!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freyr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Freyr throws a big shot that misses.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freyr.
Freyr closes the distance and pushes Hunter back into the cage.
Freyr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Freyr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Freyr lands with a light punch inside.
Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Freyrs head.
Freyr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Freyr misses with a knee strike.
Freyr scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freyr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Freyr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter lands a knee to the body.
Hunter tries a body shot but Freyr blocks it.
Freyr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Freyr fails to land.
Freyr throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Freyr - that landed with a thud.
Hunter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Freyr avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Njord Freyr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freyr digs a good body shot into Hunter's ribs.
Freyr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Freyr throws a lazy right hand but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Freyr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
Hunter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Njord Freyr has been cut.
Freyr avoids a kick to the body.
Hunter 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.
Hunter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunter swings for the body but Freyr moves out of range.
Freyr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunter. That did some damage!
Hunter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Freyr under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter throws a jab when Freyr was well out of range.
Hunter tries to clinch there but Freyr circles away.
Hunter misses with a right hand
and Freyr counters with a leg kick.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Freyr throws out the jab.
Freyr lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunter's head.
It looks like Autumn Hunter has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Freyr - just one landing.
Freyr throws a leg kick but Hunter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Freyr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Freyr.
Hunter tries to clinch up.
Freyr slips under a jab.
Freyr lands a leg kick that knocks Hunter off balance momentarily.
Freyr moves away from the strike by Hunter.
Freyr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Freyr.
Hunter moves out of range of the leg kick from Freyr.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Freyr.
Hunter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Freyr slips a jab from Hunter.
Freyr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunter, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freyr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Freyr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunter looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on Hunter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Freyr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Freyr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freyr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hunter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Freyr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Freyr fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Freyr connects with an inside leg kick.
Freyr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hunter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Freyr scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Freyr.
Freyr misses with a hook.
Hunter throws a nice looking combination but Freyr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunter 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freyr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Freyr scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Freyr, right into the meat.
Freyr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice jab there from Freyr.
Freyr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Freyr is looking to clinch.
Freyr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looks like Freyr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Freyr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freyr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freyr defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
Freyr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab.
Freyr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Freyr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Njord Freyr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slapping leg kick lands for Freyr.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Freyr.
Freyr connects with a solid leg kick.
Freyr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunter is looking to chop away at Freyr's legs.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Freyr circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Freyr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Freyr has managed to clinch.
Hunter working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freyr misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Freyr.
Freyr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Freyr has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Freyr avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freyr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Freyr misses with a knee to the head.
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Freyr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Freyr misses.
Freyr thumps Hunter with a low kick.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Freyr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunter. Hunter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunter wants to clinch up but Freyr keeps it at a distance.
Freyr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Freyr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Freyr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freyr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Freyr darts in and clinches Hunter up against the cage.
Freyr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Freyr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Freyr fails to land.
Freyr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Freyr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Freyr misses with a body punch.
Hunter tries to stall but Freyr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Freyr lands a shot to the body.
Freyr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freyr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunter can do to turn this around?
Freyr scores with a push kick.
Freyr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Freyr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Hunter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good work by Freyr as he checks the leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Freyr.
Hunter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Freyr to score with a decent uppercut.
Freyr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Freyr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freyr thumps Hunter with a low kick.
Freyr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunter doesn't seem bothered though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Freyr, right into the meat.
Freyr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Freyr digs a good body shot into Hunter's ribs.
Freyr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good shot there by Freyr.
The crowd cheers as Freyr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunter doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freyr cracks Hunter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Freyr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Freyr.
Freyr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Freyr just misses with a punch to the body.
Freyr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away.
Freyr cracks Hunter with a good jab.
Hunter blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freyr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Freyr misses with a kick to the body.
Freyr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Freyr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Freyr.
Hunter takes a swing at Freyr's ribcage but misses.
Njord Freyr is winning the standup battle so far.
Freyr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Freyr misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunter checks a leg kick.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter throws a chopping leg kick but Freyr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunter wants to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Freyr. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Njord Freyr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Freyr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Freyr.
Freyr pushes Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Freyr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Freyr works Hunter's body with a nice hook.
Freyr avoids the head kick by Hunter.
That kick from Freyr tenderised Hunter's leg. Hunter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Freyr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter moves out of range as Freyr throws a body kick.
Freyr throws a leg kick which misses Hunter's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunter tries to avoid it.
Freyr is looking to clinch.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freyr.
Freyr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Freyr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freyr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freyr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freyr cracks Hunter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Freyr lands with a cross.
Freyr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Freyr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunter on the side of the head.
Freyr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunter's calf.
Hunter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Freyr throws a series of punches but Hunter moves out of range.
Freyr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freyr misses with a kick to the body
and Hunter counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Freyr delivers a nice body kick.
Freyr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Freyr throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
Freyr scores with a leg kick.
Hunter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Njord Freyr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freyr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Freyr 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 Hunter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Freyr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Freyr throws a wild body kick that Hunter sees coming a mile off.
Freyr fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Freyr.
Nice shot by Freyr.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Freyr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Freyr.
Hunter lands a jab to the nose.
Freyr throws a wild body kick that Hunter sees coming a mile off.
Hunter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Freyr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freyr throws a leg kick
and Hunter moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Hunter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Freyr.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Freyr prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Freyr.
Autumn Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freyr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Freyr blocking some punches.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Freyr tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freyr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Freyr is controlling him.
Hunter misses with an elbow over the top.
Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Hunter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Freyr is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Freyr.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freyr tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Freyr has closed the distance and engaged Hunter in a clinch.
Freyr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Njord Freyr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Freyr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Njord Freyr!
A very excited looking Njord Freyr 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 Mitch Heisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamid Zaferani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heisenberg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hope and Pray. Mitch Heisenberg is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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145 lbs
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33
145 lbs
27 - 17 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Heisenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Hamid Zaferani!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaferani takes a swing at Heisenberg's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heisenberg.
Heisenberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by Zaferani.
Zaferani tests Heisenberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Zaferani misses.
Heisenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaferani scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Heisenberg throws a shot to the body.
Zaferani misses with a body kick.
Zaferani connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaferani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heisenberg digs a good hook to Zaferani's body.
Heisenberg 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.
Zaferani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Zaferani.
Heisenberg throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaferani.
Heisenberg connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Heisenberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaferani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heisenberg moves away.
Heisenberg slips under a jab.
Zaferani lands a front kick.
Heisenberg lands with a shot to the body.
Zaferani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Heisenberg misses with a body kick.
Zaferani dips to his left and cracks Heisenberg with an uppercut!
Heisenberg throws a wild body kick that Zaferani sees coming a mile off.
Hamid Zaferani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heisenberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zaferani circles away.
Heisenberg throws a shot to the body.
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!
Heisenberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Heisenberg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Heisenberg throws a hook but Zaferani blocks it.
Heisenberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaferani.
Zaferani connects with a solid leg kick.
Heisenberg throws a series of punches but Zaferani moves out of range.
Zaferani misses with a body kick.
Zaferani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zaferani scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Heisenberg walks into a straight right hand from Zaferani.
Zaferani fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heisenberg checks it well.
Heisenberg checks the leg kick.
Heisenberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Heisenberg scores with a jab to the body.
Heisenberg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Heisenberg wants to slow Zaferani down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body punch from Zaferani.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaferani slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heisenberg lands a head kick. Zaferani smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Heisenberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaferani staying out of range there.
Heisenberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zaferani.
Heisenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heisenberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaferani.
Zaferani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heisenberg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Heisenberg, right into the meat.
Heisenberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Zaferani sprawls well. He's pushed Heisenberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Heisenberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaferani moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heisenberg.
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!
Heisenberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaferani tries to avoid it but Heisenberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaferani to the ground. Zaferani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Heisenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaferani finds it's way round the side to connect with Heisenberg's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaferani.
Heisenberg misses with a leg kick.
Zaferani throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Heisenberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Heisenberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaferani throws out the jab.
Heisenberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaferani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heisenberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaferani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaferani gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Heisenberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zaferani won't allow Heisenberg to pass to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaferani keeping hold of Heisenberg's head, controlling as best he can.
Heisenberg trying to control from half guard but Zaferani is working away.
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 Mitch Heisenberg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Heisenberg avoids the head kick by Zaferani.
Heisenberg scores with a nice body kick.
Heisenberg throws a low kick but Zaferani moves out of range easily.
Zaferani works the jab nicely.
Zaferani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaferani throws a shot from downtown. Heisenberg moves away and avoids it.
Zaferani throws a head kick that misses.
Zaferani lands a head kick. Heisenberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Heisenberg tries to work over Zaferani's front leg with a kick but Zaferani checks it.
Zaferani lands with a nice body punch.
Zaferani on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Heisenberg throws an overhand right that lands on Zaferani's shoulder, as Zaferani tries to avoid the shot.
Zaferani looks for the body kick but Heisenberg saw that one coming.
Zaferani 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaferani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaferani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaferani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Zaferani is having none of it.
Zaferani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Heisenberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaferani doesn't seem phased though.
Heisenberg throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaferani.
Heisenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaferani.
Zaferani lands a nice looking body kick.
Zaferani lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaferani misses the shot to the body.
Heisenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Heisenberg dodges the punch combination from Zaferani.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani's corner calls for a 1-2. Zaferani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg tests Zaferani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heisenberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Heisenberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaferani gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Heisenberg wants to pass the guard but Zaferani is keeping the position.
Zaferani is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Heisenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaferani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaferani is controlling Heisenberg's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zaferani pulls Heisenberg in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hamid Zaferani wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jab, jab by Zaferani - just one landing.
Zaferani lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Heisenberg throws a hook to the side of Zaferani's head but Zaferani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heisenberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaferani connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaferani jabs Heisenberg right on the nose. Heisenberg blinks but takes it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaferani.
Heisenberg throws a low kick, looking for Zaferani's leg but Zaferani calmly moves out of range.
Heisenberg cracks Zaferani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Heisenberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hamid Zaferani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaferani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heisenberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zaferani!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg controls the position.
Zaferani tries to improve position but can't.
Heisenberg grinds an elbow into Zaferani's temple.
Heisenberg looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zaferani is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaferani is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Zaferani is trying to control Heisenberg's posture but Heisenberg avoids it.
Mitch Heisenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heisenberg in side control, throwing shots but Zaferani defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaferani struggling a bit here.
Heisenberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Heisenberg wants to control but Zaferani is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mitch Heisenberg will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Heisenberg misses with a low kick.
Heisenberg connects with the punch.
Zaferani moves out of range as Heisenberg strikes.
Zaferani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heisenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaferani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Zaferani finds it's way through Heisenberg's defenses.
Zaferani connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaferani throws a wild body kick that Heisenberg sees coming a mile off.
Heisenberg loads up on a big right hand but Zaferani slips the punch.
Zaferani has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zaferani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaferani throws a push kick but Heisenberg slaps the foot to one side.
Heisenberg avoids a kick to the body.
Zaferani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heisenberg. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg lands with a nice combination. Zaferani backs away looking to recover.
Heisenberg jabs Zaferani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zaferani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaferani.
Heisenberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heisenberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zaferani scores with a spinning back kick!
Zaferani chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heisenberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zaferani lands a glancing blow to the side of Heisenberg's head.
Heisenberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zaferani pinned against the cage. Zaferani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg looks to land a right hand but Zaferani moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Zaferani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaferani moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zaferani throws a jab when Heisenberg was well out of range.
Zaferani delivers a nice body kick.
Zaferani connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heisenberg tries to land a leg kick but Zaferani saw it coming and moves away.
Zaferani lands with a kick to the ribs.
Heisenberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Heisenberg misses the jab.
Heisenberg will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Heisenberg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zaferani.
Zaferani scores with a jab to the head.
Zaferani throws the left hand but Heisenberg avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zaferani.
Zaferani throws out a loose jab but Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heisenberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heisenberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Zaferani misses.
Heisenberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaferani misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaferani. That's going to slow Heisenberg down.
Heisenberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaferani.
Heisenberg shoots for a takedown but Zaferani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Heisenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heisenberg misses with a head kick.
Zaferani avoids the body shot from Heisenberg.
Zaferani misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaferani's head backwards.
Heisenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaferani throws a right and a left that Heisenberg avoids nicely.
Zaferani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab by Zaferani.
Zaferani misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heisenberg looks for a takedown but Zaferani sprawls well.
Zaferani throws out a loose jab but Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamid Zaferani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaferani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heisenberg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heisenberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zaferani swivels and escapes.
Zaferani moves into the clinch.
Heisenberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaferani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamid Zaferani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heisenberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mitch Heisenberg!
After winning the bout, Mitch Heisenberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roderick Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jobe Nkemakolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roderick Jenkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jobe Nkemakolam's chin.
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240 lbs
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250 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roderick Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jobe Nkemakolam!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nkemakolam avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nkemakolam scores with a jab. Jenkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
Nkemakolam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Nkemakolam looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jenkins checks a low kick from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam throws a push kick but Jenkins slaps the foot to one side.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nkemakolam 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.
Jenkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nkemakolam moves out of range of the strikes.
Nkemakolam lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins defending well as Nkemakolam loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nkemakolam throws a poor cross that misses
and Jenkins counters with a good low kick that Nkemakolam was not able to check.
Jenkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nkemakolam misses with a straight right.
Both fighters circling a little - Jenkins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Nkemakolam should have avoided that one.
Jenkins slips a jab from Nkemakolam.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Nkemakolam moves out of range.
Nkemakolam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jenkins on the side of the head.
Nkemakolam connects with a body shot that sends Jenkins's belly button to the back.
Jenkins 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jenkins, as that shot connected.
Nkemakolam checks a low kick from Jenkins.
Nkemakolam swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Nkemakolam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nkemakolam's head backwards.
Nkemakolam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jenkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jenkins is looking to reverse the position.
Nkemakolam throws a strike aimed at the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins avoids it well.
Nkemakolam misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nkemakolam trying to control the position but Jenkins is working away.
Nkemakolam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jenkins is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nkemakolam cracks Jenkins with a big elbow.
Jenkins dodges the ground and pound from Nkemakolam.
Sloppy strikes there by Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam is working Jenkins over with some ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Nkemakolam are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nkemakolam misses with the ground and pound.
Jenkins is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working.
Nkemakolam throwing strikes but Jenkins manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jenkins tries to stand but Nkemakolam is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nkemakolam is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jobe Nkemakolam dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nkemakolam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nkemakolam throws a lazy uppercut
and Jenkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Nkemakolam scores with a body shot.
Jenkins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nkemakolam's head.
Nkemakolam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nkemakolam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenkins swivels and escapes.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jobe Nkemakolam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Nkemakolam checks it.
Nkemakolam throws a leg kick but Jenkins moved away.
Nkemakolam feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nkemakolam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nkemakolam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jenkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jenkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nkemakolam!
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Nkemakolam is holding on tight.
Jobe Nkemakolam has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam is squirming around, avoiding Jenkins's attempts to control the action.
Nkemakolam is working to get back to half guard.
Jenkins controlling the position easily from mount.
Nkemakolam tries to lock up and control but Jenkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam can't escape the position.
Jenkins tries to control but Nkemakolam wriggling away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nkemakolam regains half guard.
Jenkins decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Roderick Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenkins lands with a cross.
Jobe Nkemakolam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nkemakolam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jenkins's waist but Jenkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nkemakolam off to one side.
Nkemakolam swings widly with a right hand
and Nkemakolam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nkemakolam throws a looping overhand right but Jenkins ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nkemakolam. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Nkemakolam avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roderick Jenkins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jenkins 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.
Nkemakolam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nkemakolam looks for the body kick but Jenkins saw that one coming.
Nkemakolam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Nkemakolam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jenkins momentarily.
Nkemakolam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jenkins counters with an inside leg kick.
Nkemakolam throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Nkemakolam cracks Jenkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jenkins throws a wild body kick that Nkemakolam sees coming a mile off.
Nkemakolam lands with a nice body punch.
Jenkins lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nkemakolam lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nkemakolam misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Nkemakolam.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Nkemakolam moves out of range.
Jenkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jenkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nkemakolam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jenkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nkemakolam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins is rocked!
Nkemakolam lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Jenkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nkemakolam shoots for a double leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls well. He's pushed Nkemakolam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jenkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Jenkins throws a lazy right hand but Nkemakolam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam misses with a looping left.
Nkemakolam throws a lazy right hand but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nkemakolam looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Nkemakolam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nkemakolam fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jenkins checks it well.
Nkemakolam throws a leg kick but Jenkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nkemakolam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Jenkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nkemakolam cracks Jenkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Nkemakolam is predictable there
and Jenkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Jenkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nkemakolam finds it's way round the side to connect with Jenkins's head.
Nkemakolam connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam misses with a hook
and Jenkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jenkins works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jenkins misses with a looping left.
Jenkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jenkins cracks Nkemakolam with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jenkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nkemakolam looks to land a body kick but Jenkins moved away.
Jenkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nkemakolam.
Jenkins moves forwards but Nkemakolam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins tries to land a body kick
and Nkemakolam counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jenkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Nkemakolam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nkemakolam throwing shots but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jobe Nkemakolam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nkemakolam has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jobe Nkemakolam!
A very excited looking Jobe Nkemakolam made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey McFinnigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFinnigan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2Pac – Cause I had to. Gunn has chosen Audioslave - Exploder as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21 - 11 - 0 |
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25 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey McFinnigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Gunn!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFinnigan throws an overhand right that lands on Gunn's shoulder, as Gunn tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by McFinnigan.
Gunn scores with a hook to the body. McFinnigan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gunn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gunn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McFinnigan.
McFinnigan connects with a body shot.
McFinnigan throws a head kick that Gunn semi-blocks.
It looks like Charles Gunn has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFinnigan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McFinnigan misses with a wild combination.
Gunn throws a front kick that sends McFinnigan stumbling back into the cage.
Gunn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Mickey McFinnigan has been cut.
Gunn lets loose with a powerful body kick. McFinnigan will feel that in the morning.
Gunn blocks a low kick nicely.
McFinnigan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gunn tries to clinch but McFinnigan is having none of it.
Gunn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McFinnigan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Gunn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McFinnigan doesn't seem bothered though.
McFinnigan is breathing heavily.
Gunn scoring well with a low kick there.
Gunn throws out a powerful jab.
McFinnigan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gunn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFinnigan takes one on the button.
Gunn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McFinnigan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFinnigan.
Gunn wants to clinch.
Gunn closes the distance and pushes McFinnigan back into the cage.
McFinnigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFinnigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gunn can't find room to land a body shot as McFinnigan controls the action.
Gunn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Gunn.
Gunn looking to throw knees to the head but McFinnigan is blocking nicely.
McFinnigan breaks the clinch.
Gunn blocks a low kick nicely.
Gunn blocks a low kick nicely.
Gunn closes the distance and pushes McFinnigan back into the cage.
Gunn misses with a body punch.
McFinnigan avoiding damage as Gunn throws knees to the body.
McFinnigan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McFinnigan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFinnigan throws a leg kick but Gunn sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunn. That's going to slow McFinnigan down.
Gunn lands with an overhand left.
Gunn looks to score with a jab to the body but McFinnigan is just out of range.
McFinnigan moves out of range of the leg kick from Gunn.
Gunn lands with a good body shot.
Gunn scores with a hook to the body. McFinnigan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gunn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McFinnigan.
McFinnigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunn's elbow.
Gunn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McFinnigan blocks it with crossed arms.
McFinnigan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunn takes a swing at McFinnigan's ribcage but misses.
McFinnigan moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunn shoots in and drives through. McFinnigan sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFinnigan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McFinnigan keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunn avoids a kick to the body.
Gunn clobbers McFinnigan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McFinnigan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gunn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McFinnigan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Gunn connects with a solid leg kick.
Gunn thuds his shin into the meat of McFinnigan's side.
McFinnigan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McFinnigan throws a push kick but Gunn 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!
McFinnigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McFinnigan throws a hook but Gunn blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Gunn dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! McFinnigan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gunn scores with a nice head shot.
McFinnigan throws a shot from downtown. Gunn moves away and avoids it.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunn ducks under a wild hook from McFinnigan.
Gunn connects with a leg kick. McFinnigan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gunn scores with a nice strike.
McFinnigan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McFinnigan misses with a low kick.
Gunn tried to score with a low kick but McFinnigan checks it.
Gunn tries to clinch but McFinnigan moves out of range.
McFinnigan misses with a leg kick.
Gunn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McFinnigan has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn connects with a body shot that sends McFinnigan's belly button to the back.
Gunn moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn prevents a body shot from McFinnigan.
Gunn lands a shoulder strike.
McFinnigan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunn working McFinnigan over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McFinnigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunn controls his hands.
Gunn looking to throw knees to the head but McFinnigan is blocking nicely.
Gunn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on McFinnigan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McFinnigan avoiding damage as Gunn throws knees to the body.
Gunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gunn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gunn has McFinnigan pressed against the cage.
Gunn tries to throw a body punch but McFinnigan avoids it by throwing Gunn back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn with a knee to the head.
Gunn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Gunn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McFinnigans head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gunn.
Gunn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gunn stalling against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gunn cracks McFinnigan with a nice body shot.
Gunn lands a shoulder strike.
Gunn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunn drops McFinnigan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McFinnigan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McFinnigan is rocked!
McFinnigan has a couple of punches blocked by Gunn.
Gunn missing with knees to the body.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McFinnigan avoids it.
McFinnigan tries to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling the position.
Gunn lands an uppercut.
Oh McFinnigan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mickey McFinnigan's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn digs a right hand into McFinnigan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McFinnigan's gas tank.
Gunn leaning against his opponent.
McFinnigan seems to have got his legs back now.
Gunn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McFinnigan.
Gunn misses with a knee to the head.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the head but McFinnigan blocks with his arms.
Gunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McFinnigan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McFinnigan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunn or not.
Gunn blocks an uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gunn. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gunn tries a body shot but McFinnigan blocks it.
McFinnigan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McFinnigan breaks from the clinch.
Gunn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gunn tries to clinch but McFinnigan is having none of it.
Charles Gunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McFinnigan looks to land a right hand but Gunn moved out of range.
Gunn misses with a hook
and McFinnigan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunn.
Gunn moves out of range of the body kick.
Gunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunn dives in for a single leg takedown but McFinnigan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gunn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from McFinnigan.
McFinnigan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McFinnigan misses with a straight left.
McFinnigan throws a wild body kick that Gunn sees coming a mile off.
Gunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McFinnigan throws the left hand but Gunn avoids the punch easily.
McFinnigan tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McFinnigan connects with a crisp jab.
Gunn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gunn lands a jab to McFinnigan's midsection.
Gunn digs a good body shot into McFinnigan's ribs.
McFinnigan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gunn cracks a nice hook into McFinnigan's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn scores with a push kick.
McFinnigan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big right from McFinnigan misses.
Gunn throws a front kick that sends McFinnigan stumbling back into the cage.
Gunn stuns McFinnigan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McFinnigan.
Gunn scores with a push kick.
A right-left combo lands from Gunn.
Gunn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gunn moves into the clinch successfully.
Gunn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McFinnigan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gunn tries to land knees in the clinch but McFinnigan avoids the damage to the body.
Gunn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gunn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McFinnigan.
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!
Gunn leaning against his opponent.
Gunn scores with a hook to the body.
Mickey McFinnigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries to work over McFinnigan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunn is trying to maintain a safe position but McFinnigan gets an underhook and turns Gunn into the cage.
Gunn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gunn connects with a nasty looking knee right to McFinnigan's face.
Gunn has McFinnigan pressed against the cage, preventing McFinnigan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McFinnigan avoids it.
Gunn landing knees to the head.
McFinnigan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Gunn - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Gunn.
McFinnigan can't break the clinch.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McFinnigan avoids it.
Gunn working McFinnigan over with knees to the body.
Gunn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gunn trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFinnigan is trying to break free.
McFinnigan tries to circle away but Gunn has him pinned against the cage.
McFinnigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunn connects with a looping right hand.
McFinnigan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gunn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McFinnigan scrambles back to his feet.
Gunn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McFinnigan misses with a body punch
and Gunn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gunn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McFinnigan's elbow.
Gunn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McFinnigan or not.
Gunn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McFinnigan or not.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McFinnigan avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Gunn as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mickey McFinnigan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gunn obliges.
Gunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gunn has McFinnigan pressed against the cage, preventing McFinnigan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunn lands a nice uppercut.
Gunn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McFinnigan managing to block the knees to the body from Gunn.
McFinnigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn leaning against his opponent.
Gunn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McFinnigan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McFinnigan misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Gunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gunn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Gunn!
In his post fight interview, Charles Gunn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Mickey McFinnigan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Roth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eiji Kawashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roth comes to the cage accompanied by Shawn Michaels - Sexy Boy. Daniel Roth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eiji Kawashima's chin.
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34
183 lbs
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32
170 lbs
31 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Roth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eiji Kawashima!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roth throws a series of punches but Kawashima moves out of range.
Kawashima has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Roth is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Roth looks for a takedown but Kawashima sprawls well.
Roth feints a jab promting Kawashima to slip. Roth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kawashima slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Roth thows a body shot but no joy.
Kawashima slaps away a takedown attempt from Roth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kawashima connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roth. Roth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kawashima tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kawashima checks a low kick from Roth.
Roth throws a wild body kick that Kawashima sees coming a mile off.
Roth throws a series of punches but Kawashima avoids them all with ease.
Roth checks a leg kick nicely.
Kawashima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roth closes the distance and clinches up with Kawashima, looking for a takedown. Roth pushes Kawashima against the cage but Kawashima circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawashima throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth looks to land a left hand but Kawashima moved out of range nicely.
Roth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kawashima did well to prevent Roth getting side control.
Kawashima trying to control but Roth postures up.
Roth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kawashima is positioning himself well to prevent Roth advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawashima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roth.
Roth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kawashima is pressing down on Roth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima pulls Roth in to control the position.
Roth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kawashima wants to sweep but no luck.
Kawashima has his hands on Roth's head, controlling the position.
Roth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Roth preventing the sweep.
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!
Roth wants to control from the top but Kawashima keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Eiji Kawashima hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Roth misses with a hook to the body
and Kawashima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kawashima thumps Roth with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roth. Kawashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawashima throws a leg kick but Roth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima dips to his left and cracks Roth with an uppercut!
Roth misses with a takedown attempt - Kawashima sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roth thows a body shot but no joy.
Kawashima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roth misses with a wild body shot.
Daniel Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Roth misses
and Kawashima counters with a low kick, right behind Roth 's knee.
Kawashima scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Daniel Roth has been cut.
Kawashima tries to land a front kick but Roth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kawashima swivels and escapes.
Kawashima attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roth delivers a nice body kick.
Roth shoots in for a double leg but Kawashima sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kawashima lands with a nice body punch.
Roth is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roth catches Kawashima with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Eiji Kawashima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawashima feints and then cracks Roth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roth down.
Roth just misses with a punch to the body.
Roth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kawashima checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roth. Kawashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawashima manages to avoid it.
Roth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kawashima sprawls well. Kawashima wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roth gets slowly back to his feet.
Roth looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawashima is just out of range.
Roth throws a jab when Kawashima was well out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawashima was well out of range. Poor timing from Roth.
Roth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawashima moves away.
Roth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roth there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eiji Kawashima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Roth's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Roth drops his hands momentarily and Kawashima takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kawashima feints and then cracks Roth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roth down.
Roth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roth misses with a double jab
and Kawashima counters with a leg kick.
Roth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kawashima's waist but Kawashima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roth off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Roth or perhaps it was just good defense by Kawashima which made him look bad.
Kawashima tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kawashima throws a leg kick but Roth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Roth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roth.
Roth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kawashima circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kawashima.
Eiji Kawashima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawashima feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Roth sprawling to the canvas! Roth rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kawashima finish him?!
Roth is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawashima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roth.
Oh Roth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kawashima scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kawashima lands a leg kick that knocks Roth off balance momentarily.
Kawashima scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Kawashima. Beautiful body shot.
Kawashima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roth's sensitive parts.
Kawashima throws a monster overhand right that drops Roth! Kawashima follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eiji Kawashima!
A victorious Eiji Kawashima 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itagaki Fukuzawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idea comes to the cage accompanied by Boss of All Bosses . Fukuzawa has chosen In Flames - Colony as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
139 lbs
27 - 12 - 1 |
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26
153 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
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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
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Idea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Itagaki Fukuzawa!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukuzawa shoots in for a takedown but Idea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Idea lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fukuzawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fukuzawa checks a leg kick.
Idea throws a lazy right hand but Fukuzawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fukuzawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Idea.
Some wild striking there from Idea.
Fukuzawa misses with a straight right.
Fukuzawa stuffs the takedown.
Fukuzawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Idea.
Fukuzawa lands a front kick.
Idea misses with a series of wild punches.
Idea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuzawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Idea.
Fukuzawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Idea.
Idea misses with a low kick.
Idea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fukuzawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Idea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fukuzawa's head backwards.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Idea.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Idea in the domination position with Fukuzawa hanging on.
Idea creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fukuzawa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fukuzawa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Idea.
Fukuzawa tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Idea connects with a decent elbow.
Fukuzawa tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukuzawa is trying to control Idea's posture but Idea avoids it.
Idea landing a few strikes.
Fukuzawa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fukuzawa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fukuzawa is looking for a sweep.
Idea scores with punches from side control.
Idea throws an elbow but Fukuzawa slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea advances to full mount.
Fukuzawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Idea cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Idea trying to control but Fukuzawa is having none of it.
Fukuzawa wants to control but Idea is having none of it.
Fukuzawa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Idea with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idea is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fukuzawa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fukuzawa regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idea postures up.
Idea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fukuzawa is keeping the position for now.
Fukuzawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Fukuzawa, not yet.
Idea postures up in Fukuzawa's guard and throws a big left but Fukuzawa blocks it.
Fukuzawa wants to stand up but Idea is controlling him.
Idea is looking to work some ground and pound but Fukuzawa has wrist control.
Idea trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukuzawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukuzawa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukuzawa looking to control.
Idea looking to pass the guard.
Fukuzawa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Idea dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fukuzawa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Idea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Idea lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Idea here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fukuzawa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fukuzawa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fukuzawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Idea misses with a low kick.
Idea misses with a straight left.
Jab by Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Idea sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fukuzawa somewhat.
Idea throws a hook but Fukuzawa avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Idea thows a body shot but no joy.
Fukuzawa moves out of range as Idea throws a body kick.
Fukuzawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Idea.
Idea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fukuzawa connects with an inside leg kick.
Idea 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.
Idea shoots in for a double leg but Fukuzawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fukuzawa misses with a wild combination.
Idea is looking to score with low kicks.
Fukuzawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bad Idea is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fukuzawa misses with a low kick.
Idea scores with a hook to the body. Fukuzawa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fukuzawa stuffs the takedown.
Fukuzawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Idea is just out of range.
Idea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fukuzawa takes a swing at Idea's ribcage but misses.
Fukuzawa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idea throws a hook to the side of Fukuzawa's head but Fukuzawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fukuzawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Idea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Idea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukuzawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fukuzawa eats them both and turns towards Idea to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Idea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fukuzawa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Fukuzawa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Idea lands with a straight right. Fukuzawa didn't see that one coming.
Fukuzawa misses with a head kick.
Idea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Idea is looking to slow Fukuzawa down with leg kicks.
Fukuzawa throws a right and a left that Idea avoids nicely.
Fukuzawa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Idea moves out of range as Fukuzawa strikes.
A solid body kick from Idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa throws the left hand but Idea avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Idea misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Idea.
A telegraphed right hand from Idea misses the target.
Idea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Idea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukuzawa manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Idea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukuzawa moves away.
Idea punishes Fukuzawa's body with a nice straight punch.
Idea scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bad Idea will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Idea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Idea tries to bum rush Fukuzawa with a series of wild strikes but Fukuzawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fukuzawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Idea avoids it really well and circles away.
Idea looks to land a left hand but Fukuzawa moved out of range nicely.
Idea tries to bum rush Fukuzawa with a series of wild strikes but Fukuzawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fukuzawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Fukuzawa misses.
Idea slips a straight right by Fukuzawa.
Good leg kick by Fukuzawa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Idea throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fukuzawa was covering up waiting for the punch and Idea finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuzawa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Idea really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fukuzawa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Idea is working to get back to half guard.
Idea is working hard here to advance position.
Fukuzawa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fukuzawa working Idea over with strikes here.
Itagaki Fukuzawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea holds on for dear life.
Idea blocking the ground and pound.
Fukuzawa lands a couple of good shots and Idea has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idea is in bad spot here.
Fukuzawa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Idea doesn't escape.
Idea trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fukuzawa throwing damaging strikes from the back! Idea could be in trouble here!
Idea looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fukuzawa scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Idea is looking for a way out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fukuzawa's guard. Nice work there by Idea.
Fukuzawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fukuzawa controlling the position.
Idea works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Idea is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Idea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fukuzawa keeps working.
Fukuzawa is controlling Idea's trapped leg to prevent Idea from advancing to side control.
Fukuzawa is refusing to be controlled, as Idea sits in half guard.
Fukuzawa keeping hold of Idea's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea controlling the action here.
We're going to have a standup here because Bad Idea wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Idea moves out of range of the leg kick from Fukuzawa.
Idea staying out of range there.
Bad Idea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fukuzawa lands a really nice looking cross but Idea seems unphased.
Idea scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukuzawa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Fukuzawa misses its intended target.
Fukuzawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idea manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itagaki Fukuzawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Idea has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bad Idea!
Our winner, Bad Idea, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigant Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nolan comes to the cage accompanied by Down - Stone the Crow. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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265 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gigant Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Nolan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christian Nolan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nolan looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nolan.
Nolan misses with the combination.
Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Silva is looking to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva forces Nolan back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Nolan.
Silva has picked Nolan up - he's going for a ride! Silva dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva wants to pass the guard but Nolan is defending well.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nolan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Nolan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Nolan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva is thwarting Nolan's attempts to control the position.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Nolan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nolan is controlling Silva's trapped leg to prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva is thwarting Nolan's attempts to control the position.
Nolan wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Nolan defends it.
Silva trying to control the action but Nolan is working from the bottom.
Nolan is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Nolan's head.
Nolan is trying to get back to full guard.
Nolan trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Nolan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nolan trying to control the position.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolan trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Nolan controlling Silva's posture.
Christian Nolan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nolan. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nolan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva avoids the body shot from Nolan.
Nolan cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Nolan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nolan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva slips a straight right by Nolan.
Nolan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva tries to clinch but Nolan is having none of it.
Nolan stuffs the takedown.
Nolan throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva avoids the body shot from Nolan.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nolan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Nolan tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva throws a series of punches but Nolan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Nolan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nolan keeps the fight on the outside.
Nolan throws a shot to the body.
Nolan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Silva throws a series of punches but Nolan avoids them all with ease.
Nolan throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nolan lands with a nice body punch.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nolan. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gigant Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nolan stuffs the takedown.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nolan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva tries to clinch but Nolan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Nolan misses
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva is thwarting Nolan's attempts to control the position.
Nolan is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Nolan defends it.
Nolan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Nolan is working away.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Nolan is defending the position.
Silva throwing shots but Nolan is blocking nicely.
Nolan wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Nolan is defending well.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nolan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva decides to stand up.
Nolan misses with a head kick.
Christian Nolan is winning the standup battle so far.
Nolan dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Nolan looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Nolan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nolan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nolan is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nolan moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolan misses with a low kick.
Nolan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nolan feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Nolan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Silva walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Nolan.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Nolan pushes him off.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Christian Nolan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nolan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nolan, right into the meat.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nolan is working Silva over against the cage.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Nolan is struggling to control the position.
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nolan is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nolan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nolan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nolan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Nolan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nolan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Nolan misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva tries to clinch up but Nolan circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva goes for a double leg but Nolan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nolan continues to drive forward.
Nolan is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nolan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nolan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nolan stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
A nice left hand lands by Nolan.
Nolan lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Gigant Silva has been cut.
Nolan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Nolan.
Nolan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nolan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Nolan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nolan.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nolan.
Nolan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Nolan lands a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nolan, right into the meat.
Nolan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Silva avoids the body shot from Nolan.
Nolan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nolan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nolan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Nolan misses with a wild body shot.
Nolan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolan lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nolan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nolan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nolan sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nolan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Nolan tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nolan swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Nolan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nolan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva avoids the body shot from Nolan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolan throws a shot to the body.
Nolan scores with a body shot.
Nolan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Nolan thows a body shot but no joy.
Nolan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nolan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nolan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nolan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nolan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nolan swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nolan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nolan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Nolan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nolan tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Nolan stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nolan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Nolan.
Nolan throws a leg kick but Silva moved away.
Nolan throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nolan throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Gigant Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Nolan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Nolan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nolan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Nolan!
Christian Nolan took some time post fight to say the following; 'I didn't feel right at LHW, but as I'm able to gain some weight, I feel better and better. It helps that I'm able to learn from and train with the best in the business - shout out to Kane and Dustin.'.
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