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GAMMA#380 Kenichi v Sabonis PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pillz. Raoul Duke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Raoul Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Foreman!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duke manages to avoid it.
Foreman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duke misses the jab.
Foreman misses with a wild body shot.
Foreman misses the shot to the body.
Duke throws a sloppy head kick and Foreman moves out of range easily.
George Foreman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foreman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Foreman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Duke misses with a body shot.
Duke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Duke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Foreman's corner calls for a 1-2. Foreman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Foreman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Duke scores with the left hand. Foreman knows he should have avoided that one.
Foreman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duke rather than just go for the knockout.
Foreman throws a nice looking combination but Duke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman thows a body shot but no joy.
Foreman scores with a nice head shot.
Foreman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foreman moves out of range of the strikes.
Foreman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duke.
Foreman scores with a jab to the body.
Foreman thows a body shot but no joy.
Duke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Foreman finds it's way round the side to connect with Duke's head.
Foreman 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foreman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duke was well out of range. Poor timing from Foreman.
Foreman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duke at a distance.
Foreman lands a right hook to the body.
Foreman drives through and clinches with Duke against the cage.
Duke is trying to stall.
Foreman is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duke blocks an uppercut.
Foreman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duke takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Duke fails to land.
Good body shot from Foreman.
A shot in the inside from Foreman.
Duke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foreman's elbow.
Foreman misses with a punch to the body.
Duke is looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Foreman to work.
Duke missing with knees to the body.
Foreman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Foreman blocks a head kick by Duke.
Duke gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Foreman gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Foreman!
A victorious George Foreman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drakkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Eric Lawson enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Drakkar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drakkar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lawson 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.
Drakkar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drakkar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawson.
Drakkar swings for the body but Lawson moves out of range.
Drakkar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawson dives in and scores a takedown into Drakkar's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drakkar wants to stand up but Lawson is controlling him.
Drakkar controls Lawson momentarily but Lawson frees himself.
Lawson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Drakkar is trying to control Lawson's posture but Lawson avoids it.
Lawson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lawson wants to control but Drakkar is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakkar is trying to get back to half guard.
Lawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drakkar keeps working.
Drakkar prevents Lawson from improving position.
Drakkar is not content to let Lawson control the position.
Drakkar struggling a bit here.
Lawson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Drakkar tries to bench press Lawson off him but Lawson keeps the position.
Lawson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lawson working the ground and pound but Drakkar is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lawson has hold of Drakkar's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Drakkar tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lawson cranks the arm and Drakkar screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Drakkar, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eric Lawson!
An out of breath Eric Lawson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Fenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Norton!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton misses with an uppercut. Fenix saw that one coming.
Norton thuds his right hand into Fenix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Marcus Fenix has been cut.
Fenix scoring well with a low kick there.
Norton lands with a cross.
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!
Fenix throws a big shot that misses.
Norton looks to land a right hand but Fenix moved out of range.
Fenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norton.
Norton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Fenix finds it's target.
Fenix moves into the clinch successfully.
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fenix fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Norton stuffs the takedown.
Fenix misses with a takedown attempt
and Fenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Fenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton swings for the body but Fenix moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix looks for the body kick but Norton saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Norton.
Fenix is breathing heavily.
Norton drops Fenix with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fenix looks back up at him and smiles so Norton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Norton 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norton cracks Fenix with a hook to the temple - Fenix is on wobbly legs here! Norton swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Fenix falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Norton wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scott Norton!
Post fight, an emotional Scott Norton said 'we are NWO'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Carlos Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Makers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira comes to the cage accompanied by Killers. Antonio Carlos Ferreira is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Carlos Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Makers!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Ferreira.
Ferreira motions for Makers to come forward. Ferreira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira throws an overhand right that lands on Makers's shoulder, as Makers tries to avoid the shot.
Ferreira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makers misses with a looping left.
Ferreira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferreira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferreira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makers swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira cracks the inside of Makers's front leg.
Makers connects with a crisp jab.
Ferreira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Makers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferreira. That's going to slow Makers down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Makers coming out on top.
Makers 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.
Makers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ferreira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Makers cracks Ferreira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Makers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Makers misses with a hook
and Ferreira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Makers's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Makers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makers keeping full guard, as Ferreira tries to pass.
Makers pulls Ferreira in close to his closed guard and prevents Ferreira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ferreira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makers 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.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Makers keeps moving.
Ferreira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferreira won't allow Makers to sweep him here.
Makers being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makers wants to clinch but Ferreira slips to the side
and Ferreira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ferreira moves out of range of the strikes.
Makers thuds his right hand into Ferreira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferreira.
Makers is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makers lands with a nice body punch.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Makers moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ferreira. Makers shrugs it off though.
Makers lands a jab to Ferreira's midsection.
Makers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferreira at a distance.
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ferreira's hands.
Makers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferreira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferreira throws a hook but Makers blocks it.
Ferreira lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makers tries to clinch but Ferreira is having none of it.
Ferreira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makers.
Makers tests Ferreira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferreira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makers.
Makers misses with a straight right.
Mark Makers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Makers.
Makers tries to clinch
and Ferreira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Makers.
Makers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ferreira had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Makers lands a body shot.
Ferreira cracks Makers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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 Antonio Carlos Ferreira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ferreira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Makers tests Ferreira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Makers.
Ferreira keeps the fight on the outside.
Makers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makers throws a hook to the side of Ferreira's head but Ferreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makers misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ferreira.
Nice straight punches there by Makers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makers.
Makers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Makers scores with a nice right hand.
Makers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
Makers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferreira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makers lands a jab to the nose.
Makers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ferreira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Makers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferreira thows a body shot but no joy.
Makers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferreira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makers thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Makers.
Ferreira throws out a leg kick but Makers moves out of range and Ferreira only half commits.
Makers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Makers blocks the leg kick.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makers moves away.
Ferreira throws a push kick but Makers slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Makers!
Makers throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferreira counters with a right hand to the body.
Makers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira manages to avoid it.
Makers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferreira.
Ferreira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makers. That did some damage!
Makers lands a jab to the head.
Makers scores with a hook.
Makers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferreira works Makers's body with a nice hook.
Makers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira tries to score with a low kick but Makers moves his leg out of the way.
Makers misses with a shot to the body
and Ferreira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makers throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferreira counters with a low kick, right behind Makers 's knee.
Makers is breathing heavily.
A big right from Makers misses.
Ferreira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ferreira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferreira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makers lands a really nice looking cross but Ferreira seems unphased.
Makers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira.
Makers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makers doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferreira circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferreira!
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!
Nice defenses there by Ferreira.
Ferreira is looking to wear down Makers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Makers throws a shot to the body.
Ferreira throws a chopping leg kick but Makers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Makers avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
Ferreira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ferreira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makers.
Mark Makers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makers misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makers lands a jab to the head.
Makers misses with an uppercut. Ferreira saw that one coming.
Makers 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Makers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ferreira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ferreira lands a right hook to the body.
Ferreira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferreira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ferreira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira.
Ferreira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Makers scores with a four punch combination!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferreira. That's going to slow Makers down.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target.
Makers throws a hook to the side of Ferreira's head but Ferreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makers throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira.
Makers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makers just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Makers.
Ferreira throws a solid leg kick but Makers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferreira.
Makers moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Makers.
Ferreira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makers.
Ferreira throws out a loose jab but Makers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira pushes Makers away with a front kick.
Makers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makers lands an overhand right.
Ferreira lands a head kick. Makers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makers manages to avoid it.
Ferreira works Makers's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ferreira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferreira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferreira counters with a nice body shot.
Ferreira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferreira finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ferreira moves away from the strike by Makers.
Makers misses with a hook.
Ferreira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferreira there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira staying out of range there.
Makers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ferreira throws a wild body kick that Makers sees coming a mile off.
Makers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makers checks a leg kick.
Makers lands with an overhand left.
Ferreira throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Makers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferreira.
Makers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferreira. Ferreira obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira. Makers does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makers scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Makers staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Makers.
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makers.
Makers blocks a leg kick.
Makers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
Makers checks a leg kick nicely.
Ferreira looks for the body kick but Makers saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreira.
Makers throws a hook to the side of Ferreira's head but Ferreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makers avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Carlos Ferreira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferreira 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Antonio Carlos Ferreira!
An out of breath Antonio Carlos Ferreira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Galt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galt comes to the cage accompanied by State of the Union by Rise Against. The crowd seem to be enjoying Potter's choice of entrance music: All you need is love. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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218 lbs
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217 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Galt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Potter!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter moves out of range of the body kick.
Galt avoids the body shot from Potter.
Galt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Potter walks into a stiff left hand from Galt.
Potter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Galt.
Potter misses with a left hand
and Galt counters with a good low kick that Potter was not able to check.
Galt misses with a wild combination.
Galt with a jab.
Potter checks the leg kick nicely there.
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!
Galt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Galt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A good leg kick by Galt.
Galt throws the left hand but Potter avoids the punch easily.
Potter thuds his right hand into Galt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter lands a slapping body shot.
Galt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potter throws out the jab.
Potter jabs Galt right on the nose. Galt blinks but takes it well.
Potter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Potter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Potter scores with a jab. Galt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galt.
Galt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potter throws out the jab.
Potter throws a lazy uppercut
and Galt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Potter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Potter misses with a body shot.
Galt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Potter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galt defending well as Potter loads up on a big left hand.
Potter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galt.
Potter 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.
Galt ducks under a wild hook from Potter.
Galt throws a combination that misses
and Potter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Potter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Galt dodges the punch combination from Potter.
Potter moves out of range of the body kick.
Galt slips a straight right by Potter.
Nice body kick there by Galt.
Potter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Galt counters with a head kick.
Potter checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Galt looks to throw the jab but Potter is out of range.
Galt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Potter back to the cage. Galt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Galt throws a jab when Potter was well out of range.
Potter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Galt cracks Potter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Galt misses with a few strikes there.
Potter changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Galt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Potter throws a jab but it's blocked by Galt.
A jab from Potter misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter loads up on a big right hand but Galt slips the punch.
Galt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Potter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Potter swings widly with a right hand
and Galt counters with a nice uppercut.
Potter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Galt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Potter is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Potter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Potter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Galt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Galt.
Potter misses with a left hand
and Galt counters with a three punch combo that has Potter backing up. Potter nods at Galt to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Galt dominated that round.
That's time! Galt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Galt blocks a jab.
Potter cracks a nice hook into Galt's ribs.
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter just misses with a punch to the body.
Galt takes the fight into the clinch.
Galt successfully pulls guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Galt has his hands on Potter's head, controlling the position.
Potter is stalling in the full guard.
Galt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Potter has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter decides to stand back up.
Potter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Galt.
Galt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potter.
Potter works Galt's body with a nice hook.
Galt misses with a head kick.
Potter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Galt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Potter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Galt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potter.
John Galt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potter loads up on a big right hand but Galt slips the punch.
Galt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter lands a really nice looking cross but Galt seems unphased.
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!
Galt misses with a body kick.
Potter misses with a body shot.
Potter slips a jab and a cross from Galt.
Galt cracks the inside of Potter's front leg.
Potter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Galt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Potter scrambles back to his feet.
Potter misses with a wild body shot.
Potter misses with a straight right.
Potter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potter catches Galt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Galt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Potter's head.
Galt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter jabs at Galt's body.
Galt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Galt slips under a jab from Potter.
Galt throws a hook but Potter blocks it.
Potter thows a body shot but no joy.
Galt wants to land a leg kick but Potter is out of range.
Potter misses with a straight right.
Potter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Galt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Potter scores with a body shot.
Potter takes a swing at Galt's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galt throws a jab when Potter was well out of range.
Potter checks a low kick from Galt.
The fighters circling - Galt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Potter misses with a lunging right hand
and Galt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Galt misses with a low kick.
Galt misses with a few strikes there.
Galt tries to clinch there but Potter circles away.
Galt just misses with a punch 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potter looks to land a combination but Galt avoids it well.
Potter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Potter misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Potter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Galt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Potter cracks Galt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Galt.
Galt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Potter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot by Galt.
John Galt is winning the standup battle so far.
Potter doesn't manage to clinch there - Galt circles away.
Potter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Potter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Galt throws a leg kick that misses.
Galt misses with a head kick.
Galt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galt moves out of range of the strikes.
Potter scores with a jab.
Galt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Potter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Potter.
Galt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Galt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Potter.
Galt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Potter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galt throws a combination that misses
letting Potter counter with a right hand.
Potter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Potter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Galt tries a low kick but Potter avoids it.
Potter misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Potter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Potter swings for the body but Galt moves out of range.
Galt connects with an inside leg kick.
Galt misses with a head kick.
Potter throws a looping overhand right but Galt ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Potter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter throws a poor cross that misses
and Galt counters with a thumping low kick.
Potter throws a jab when Galt was well out of range.
Galt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Galt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galt misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Galt. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Potter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Potter misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Potter as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galt throws a leg kick but Potter moved away.
Galt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.
Galt throws a chopping leg kick but Potter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Potter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Galt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potter.
Potter misses with a hook. Galt ducked under it nicely.
Galt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potter stuns Galt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Galt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Galt throws an off balance right hand
and Potter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Potter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Galt momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Potter.
I think Potter 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Potter!
A very excited looking Harry Potter 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David has chosen PRINCE RAMA - RAGHUPATI as his entrance music. Larry David has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ba Lil III's chin.
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160 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ba Lil III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry David!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lil III misses with an uppercut.
David lands with a cross.
Lil III tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and David is able to avoid easily.
David closes the distance and clinches.
Lil III goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lil III looking to stall.
Lil III lands a left hand that snaps the head of David backwards.
David lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
David misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lil III prevents a body shot from David.
Lil III lands with a short shot to the head.
Lil III will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning David up against the cage.
David tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lil III leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Lil III.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lil III misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by David.
Lil III misses with a shot to the kidneys.
David blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lil III trying to stall but David improves his position.
Lil III swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lil III struggles to land a body shot inside as David controls his hands.
Lil III tries to score a body lock takedown but David shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
David pushes Lil III back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lil III has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. David is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've been informed that David has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lil III leaning against his opponent.
Lil III misses with a body punch.
David tries to throw a body punch but Lil III avoids it by throwing David back against the cage.
David prevents a body shot from Lil III.
Lil III has David pushed against the cage.
David tries a body shot but Lil III blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from David.
Lil III is struggling to control the position.
David lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lil III.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lil III is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lil III wants to get back to striking at distance but David won't allow it.
David is leaning against Lil III and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lil III is trying to pull guard but David has him pressed against the cage.
Lil III misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from David.
Lil III doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lil III tries to pull guard but David holds him up against the cage and eventually Lil III drops back down to his feet.
Lil III taking a breather.
Lil III misses with a body punch.
Lil III tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. David smiles and moves away.
David has Lil III up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III tries to throw a body punch but David avoids it by throwing Lil III back against the cage.
David digs a right hand into Lil III's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lil III's gas tank.
Lil III displaying some good clinch control by pressing David up against the cage.
Lil III tried to land a shot to the body but connects with David's elbow.
David tries to work over Lil III's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lil III's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lil III is trying to drag David to the mat but David just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
David has a couple of punches blocked by Lil III.
David tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David blocks a body shot from Lil III.
David tries to work over Lil III's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lil III fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
David lands a body punch in the clinch.
David scores with an uppercut up the middle.
David is working Lil III over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
David takes a shot to the head.
David swings wildly with an uppercut but Lil III uses good head movement to avoid it.
David blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from David.
Lil III is trying to break the clinch but David has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Lil III to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lil III can't find room to land a body shot as David controls the action.
David blocks a body shot from Lil III.
Lil III goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lil III effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Larry David will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lil III looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
David 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.
Lil III throws a shot from downtown. David moves away and avoids it.
Lil III misses with a low kick.
Lil III misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
David checks a leg kick nicely.
Lil III swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick by Lil III misses
and David counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lil III avoids the body shot from David.
David drops his hands momentarily and Lil III takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
David keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lil III misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
David is looking to clinch.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David digs a good hook to Lil III's body.
David walks into a straight right hand from Lil III.
Lil III cracks the inside of David's front leg.
Lil III thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lil III is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by David.
David moves out of range as Lil III strikes.
Lil III throws a right hand that misses
and David counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lil III scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III lands a glancing blow to the side of David's head.
Lil III throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
David moves into the clinch successfully.
Lil III tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from David.
David lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lil III or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
David lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lil III backwards.
A short right from David.
Lil III prevents a body shot from David.
David misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Lil III.
David prevents a body shot from Lil III.
David presses Lil III against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
David lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lil III or not.
Lil III wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lil III trying to stall but David improves his position.
Lil III swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lil III tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from David.
Lil III blocks a body shot from David.
David softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lil III looking to slow down the pace here.
David makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lil III misses with a shot to the kidneys.
David tries to throw a body punch but Lil III avoids it by throwing David back against the cage.
Lil III is trying to pull guard but David turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lil III misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from David.
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!
Lil III misses with a body punch.
David tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lil III's elbow.
Lil III looking to stall.
Lil III lands a nice shot to the body.
Lil III escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
David connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lil III's hands.
David throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
David blocks a low kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David thuds his shin into the meat of Lil III's side.
David thuds his shin into the meat of Lil III's side.
David connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry David showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Decent striking displayed by David there.
Lil III checks a low kick from David.
David walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lil III checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
David stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lil III.
David throws a leg kick but Lil III moved away.
David fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lil III.
Lil III tries to land a leg kick but David saw it coming and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from David as Lil III shoots in.
Lil III throws a leg kick that is checked
and David counters with a leg kick.
Lil III throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lil III misses with a wild body shot.
David tries to score with a low kick but Lil III moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III throws a body punch but David moves out of range.
David looks to land a body kick but Lil III moved away.
Larry David seems to be getting the better of the standup.
David wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lil III misses with an uppercut. David saw that one coming.
David throws a head kick but Lil III moves out of range.
Lil III avoids a kick to the body.
Lil III throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lil III throws out a loose jab but David uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lil III tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but David was well out of range. Poor timing from Lil III.
A slow jab from Lil III misses its intended target.
David is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lil III rather than just go for the knockout.
David wants to slow Lil III down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David cracks a nice hook into Lil III's ribs.
Lil III has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from David.
Lil III looks to land a right hand but David moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lil III. David does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lil III misses with a hook. David ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from David as Lil III shoots in.
David tries to score with a low kick but Lil III moves his leg out of the way.
Lil III throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Lil III.
Lil III swings and misses with a shot to the body
and David counters with a good, hard body kick but Lil III shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lil III throws a lazy right hand but David sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III shoots in and drives through. David sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
David scores with a sloppy right hand. Lil III should have avoided that one.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David clinches.
Lil III is trying to maintain a safe position but David gets an underhook and turns Lil III into the cage.
Lil III can't find room to land a body shot as David controls the action.
Lil III tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
David takes a shot to the head.
Ba Lil III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, David creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
David lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lil III prevents a body shot from David.
David digs a right hand underneath Lil III's ribcage. Lil III let out a lung full of air as it connected.
David lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lil III takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lil III misses with a shot to the kidneys.
David goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lil III keeps the fight in the clinch, despite David's efforts to push away.
David tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lil III is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
David breaks from the clinch.
David uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lil III.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from David tenderised Lil III's leg. Lil III is trying to keep his angry face on.
David with a body punch. A glancing blow.
David lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry David comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well David 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry David!
In his post fight interview, Larry David gave a big smile as he said 'Man I am so glad I was able to get the win tonight! That guy was one heck of a pain in the ass! Oi ! He took one heck of a whollop ! If I hadn't one this fight my manager was planning on giving me the axe, so it's good to know you all will be seeing me again! Bagles and locks on me at the deli'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ulpius Traianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rook has chosen Mr Krinkle as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285 lbs
23 - 19 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Rook!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rook shoots in for a takedown but Traianus shows good takedown defense.
Rook goes for a double leg but Traianus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Traianus continues to drive forward.
Traianus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traianus swings wildly with an uppercut but Rook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traianus struggles to land a body shot inside as Rook controls his hands.
Traianus struggles to land a body shot inside as Rook controls his hands.
Traianus has a couple of punches blocked by Rook.
Traianus misses with some punches.
Traianus misses with a body punch.
Traianus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Traianus lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rook.
Traianus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rook is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Traianus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traianus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rook lands an uppercut.
Rook breaks the clinch.
Rook decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rook missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rook is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Traianus is just riding it out for now. Rook eventually gives up the hold.
Rook is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Traianus sees it coming and defends easily.
Traianus makes his way to full guard, as Rook worked for a kimura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook trying to control but Traianus is working from the bottom.
Rook drops back looking for a leg! Traianus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Traianus manages to kick Rook off! Rook jumps back into Traianus's guard.
Rook is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traianus wants to stand and escape but Rook is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook is looking to work some ground and pound but Traianus has wrist control.
Traianus keeping moving, preventing Rook from controlling successfully.
Rook cracks Traianus with a solid left hand.
It looks like Marcus Ulpius Traianus has been cut.
Traianus is breathing heavily.
Rook landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rook thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rook throws a big elbow that misses.
Traianus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rook wants to control from the top but Traianus keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rook throwing strikes from guard but Traianus blocks nicely.
Rook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rook is stalling in the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rook trying to control the position from guard on top but Traianus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rook slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rook scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Rook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Ulpius Traianus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Traianus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Traianus stuffs the takedown attempt from Rook. Rook gets slowly back to his feet.
Rook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rook tries to score a power double leg takedown but Traianus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rook somewhat.
Marcus Ulpius Traianus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Rook.
Rook has his takedown stuffed
and Traianus counters with a nice body shot.
Yuri Rook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rook shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Traianus sprawls well. Traianus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rook gets slowly back to his feet.
Rook fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Traianus avoids it really well and circles away.
Rook looks for a takedown but Traianus sprawls well.
Marcus Ulpius Traianus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook has a takedown stuffed.
Traianus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Traianus wants it to stay on the feet.
Rook is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Traianus's half guard.
Traianus pushes Rook off looking to stand but Rook dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rook looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rook is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rook is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rook wants to work for an arm triangle but Traianus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rook is looking to advance position but Traianus won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook is working for a kimura but Traianus is defending it quite comfortably.
Rook is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Traianus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rook.
Rook lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rook connects with a nice short shot to Traianus's temple.
Rook is pressing down on Traianus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Traianus is holding on for now.
Rook is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Traianus is just riding it out for now. Rook eventually gives up the hold.
Rook is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Rook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Ulpius Traianus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rook is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Traianus's half guard.
Rook wants to lay and pray for a moment but Traianus keeps working.
Rook is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Traianus!
Yuri Rook has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rook controlling his opponent.
Rook tries to control but Traianus wriggling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rook looking for a guillotine from mount but Traianus is having none of it.
Rook looking to isolate an arm here. Traianus doesn't see it coming and as Rook extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Rook!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuri Rook!
Yuri Rook seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jt Colossus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Gzrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gzrel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Warriors Dance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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264 lbs
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278 lbs
27 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jt Colossus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Gzrel!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colossus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Colossus fails to land with a series of punches.
Gzrel moves into range and clinches up with Colossus.
Gzrel tries to throw a body punch but Colossus avoids it by throwing Gzrel back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colossus.
Colossus lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Gabriel Gzrel has been cut.
I was talking to Colossus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gzrel lands a good knee to the midsection. Colossus won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gzrel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colossus is leaning against Gzrel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Colossus blocking some punches.
Gzrel tries a body shot but Colossus blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Gzrel.
A right hand to the body from Gzrel.
Gzrel misses with the head strike.
Colossus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gzrel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gzrel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colossus throws a punch but it's blocked by Gzrel.
Colossus has a couple of punches blocked by Gzrel.
Gzrel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colossus working aggressively here.
Colossus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gzrel throws a punch but it's blocked by Colossus.
Gzrel has a couple of punches blocked by Colossus.
Gzrel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Colossus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gzrel scores with a shoulder strike.
Gzrel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gzrel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colossus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gzrel misses with the head strike.
Gzrel swings wildly with an uppercut but Colossus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gzrel tries a body shot but Colossus blocks it.
Gzrel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colossus's elbow.
Gzrel can't find room to land a body shot as Colossus controls the action.
Gzrel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gzrel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colossus blocks an elbow strike from Gzrel.
Gzrel misses with the head strike.
Colossus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Colossus is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Gzrel.
Gzrel lands a good knee to the midsection. Colossus won't want to take too many of those.
Gzrel tries to throw a body punch but Colossus avoids it by throwing Gzrel back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gzrel trying to land knees to the body.
Gzrel lands an elbow just above Colossus 's eye.
It looks like Jt Colossus has been cut.
Gzrel tries a body shot but Colossus blocks it.
Gzrel misses with a punch to the body.
Gzrel lands a nice knee to the body.
Colossus prevents a body shot from Gzrel.
Gzrel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Colossus blocks a body shot from Gzrel.
Gzrel throws an elbow that misses.
Gzrel lands a knee to the body.
Gzrel cracks Colossus with a nice body shot.
Gzrel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Colossus misses with the head strike.
Gzrel misses with a punch to the body.
Gzrel missing with knees to the body.
Gzrel misses with a body punch.
Gzrel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Colossus.
Gzrel lands a nice knee to the body.
Gzrel lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gzrel looking to throw knees to the head but Colossus is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gzrel.
Colossus takes a shot to the head.
Gzrel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Colossus managing to block the knees to the body from Gzrel.
Gzrel is leaning against Colossus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gzrel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Colossus blocking some punches.
Colossus blocks a body shot from Gzrel.
Gzrel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Colossus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gzrel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gzrel misses with a punch to the body.
Gzrel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Colossus's defenses.
Gzrel lands with a right to the head.
Gzrel pushes Colossus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gzrel tries to throw a body punch but Colossus avoids it by throwing Gzrel back against the cage.
Gzrel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Colossus working aggressively here.
Gzrel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gzrel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gzrel tries to throw a body punch but Colossus avoids it by throwing Gzrel back against the cage.
Gzrel lands a hook that snaps the head of Colossus backwards.
Gzrel lands a left hand.
Gzrel misses with an elbow strike.
Gzrel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colossus's elbow.
Gzrel misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colossus.
Gzrel can't find room to land a body shot as Colossus controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gzrel.
Gzrel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gzrel scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Gzrel.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gzrel struggles to land a body shot inside as Colossus controls his hands.
Gzrel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Colossus lands a shot to the body.
Gzrel presses Colossus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Gzrel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Colossus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gzrel.
Colossus lands a slapping body shot.
Gzrel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gzrel 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.
Gzrel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gzrel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gzrel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Colossus. That did some damage!
Colossus misses with a hook. Gzrel ducked under it nicely.
Gzrel cracks the inside of Colossus's front leg.
Gzrel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colossus moves out of range as Gzrel throws a body kick.
Gzrel is looking to chop away at Colossus's legs.
Gzrel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colossus missing with a left hand there. Gzrel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gzrel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gzrel clinches up against the cage.
Colossus throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colossus takes a shot to the head.
Colossus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Colossus lands with a light punch inside.
Colossus tries to work over Gzrel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gzrel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Colossus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gzrel struggles to land a body shot inside as Colossus controls his hands.
Gzrel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Colossus avoids it.
Colossus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gzrel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Colossus is rocked!
Gzrel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gzrel throws a punch but it's blocked by Colossus.
Gzrel blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gzrel crunches a lovely knee into Colossus's ribcage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colossus.
A short uppercut from Gzrel.
Colossus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gzrel misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Gzrel fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gzrel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gzrel.
A short body shot lands from Gzrel as the two fighters clinch.
Gzrel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Colossus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gzrel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gzrel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gzrel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gzrel digs a right hand into Colossus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Colossus's gas tank.
Gzrel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Colossus or not.
A body shot lands from Gzrel.
Gzrel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gzrel.
Colossus is pressed against the cage. Gzrel pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Colossus! Two more big strikes from Gzrel and Colossus crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gabriel Gzrel!
Gabriel Gzrel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Machi Machiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mk Ultra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ultra has chosen Big Bad - Satriani as his entrance music. Machi Machiko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mk Ultra's chin.
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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
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Machi Machiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mk Ultra!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ultra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machiko.
Machiko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Machiko swats away the attempt to clinch by Ultra.
Machiko ducks under a wild hook from Ultra.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machiko.
Machiko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ultra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ultra throws a low kick but Machiko moves out of range easily.
Ultra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ultra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machiko.
Ultra fails to land with a series of punches.
Machiko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ultra will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machiko.
Mk Ultra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ultra wants to clinch up but Machiko keeps it at a distance.
Ultra scores with a head kick. Machiko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiko slips under a jab from Ultra.
That kick from Machiko tenderised Ultra's leg. Ultra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ultra moves out of range as Machiko strikes.
Ultra throws a leg kick but Machiko moved away.
Ultra walks forward, straight into a front kick from Machiko.
Machiko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ultra was well out of range. Poor timing from Machiko.
Ultra avoids the head kick by Machiko.
Machiko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ultra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Machiko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machiko throws a lazy head kick
and Ultra counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Machiko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ultra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machiko.
Machiko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Machiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ultra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machiko.
Machiko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machiko throws out a leg kick but Ultra moves out of range and Machiko only half commits.
Machiko scores with a hook to the body. Ultra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been informed that Ultra has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Machiko scores with a kick to the body.
Machiko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Damage in the buildup to the fight.
A leg kick checked by Ultra.
Ultra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ultra throws a hook but Machiko avoids it easily.
Ultra staying out of range there.
Ultra misses the shot to the body.
Ultra misses the jab.
Ultra looks for the body kick but Machiko saw that one coming.
Ultra checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ultra avoids the head kick by Machiko.
Machiko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ultra counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machiko's knee momentarily.
Ultra connects with a jab.
Machiko lands a nice shot to the body.
Ultra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ultra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machiko.
Machiko looks to land a body kick but Ultra moved away.
Machiko throws the left hand but Ultra avoids the punch easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Machiko - that will leave a mark!
Machiko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ultra doesn't seem bothered though.
Machiko jabs Ultra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machiko avoids the head kick by Ultra.
Machiko fakes the leg kick and cracks Ultra in the body.
Ultra looks winded!
Ultra throws a combination that misses
and Machiko counters with a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Machiko.
Machiko misses with a straight right.
Ultra throws a hook to the side of Machiko's head but Machiko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machiko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ultra throws a leg kick but Machiko checks it.
Ultra thows a body shot but no joy.
Ultra misses with a wild body shot.
Ultra has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Machiko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machiko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machiko is looking to land body kicks.
Machiko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machi Machiko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big right from Ultra misses.
Ultra misses with a double jab.
Machiko just misses with a punch to the body.
Ultra digs a good hook to Machiko's body.
Ultra throws a jab when Machiko was well out of range.
Machiko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ultra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ultra throws a sloppy head kick
and Machiko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ultra takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ultra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machiko manages to avoid it.
Ultra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machiko moves out of range as Ultra strikes.
Ultra stuns Machiko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Ultra checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiko lands a big head kick that sends Ultra tumbling to the mat! Machiko takes a step backwards and waves Ultra back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ultra is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ultra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machiko counters with a low kick, right behind Ultra 's knee.
Machiko scoring well with a low kick there.
Machiko throws a leg kick but Ultra checks it.
Ultra misses with a combination
and Machiko counters with an inside leg kick.
Ultra is breathing heavily.
Ultra wants to slow Machiko down by chopping away at his legs.
Machiko looks to score with a jab to the body but Ultra is just out of range.
Machiko tries to score with a low kick but Ultra moves his leg out of the way.
Ultra lands a jab.
Machi Machiko is winning the standup battle so far.
Machiko scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from Machiko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machiko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machiko thuds a left hand into Ultra's body.
Machiko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machiko lands with a nice body kick.
Machiko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ultra at a distance.
Ultra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machiko connects with a high kick.
Ultra throws a looping overhand right but Machiko ducks down to avoid it.
Ultra throws a poor cross that misses
and Machiko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Machiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ultra.
An inside leg kick from Machiko misses.
Machiko lands a left and a right that send Ultra crashing to the mat, dazed. Machiko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ultra is still on wobbly legs! Can Machiko finish him?
Machiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ultra can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ultra.
Machiko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ultra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ultra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ultra swings for the body but Machiko moves out of range.
Ultra seems to have recovered his senses.
Machiko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ultra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machiko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ultra can pounce on him.
Ultra connects with a solid leg kick.
Ultra misses with a lunging right hand
and Machiko counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Ultra! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Machi Machiko!
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