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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vern Troyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Flacco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Flacco will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vern Troyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Flacco!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flacco throws a head kick that misses.
Flacco leaves Troyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Troyer tries for a takedown but Flacco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Troyer clinches up with Flacco and pushes him back against the cage.
Flacco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Troyer has Flacco pushed against the cage.
Flacco manages to break the clinch.
Flacco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Troyer counters by clinching up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Troyer breaks the clinch.
Flacco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flacco tries for a takedown but Troyer circles away easily
and Troyer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Flacco thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flacco wants to clinch but Troyer slips to the side
and Troyer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Flacco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Troyer walks away with a smile on his face. Flacco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vern Troyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Flacco.
Troyer rushes Flacco and presses him up against the cage.
Troyer prevents Flacco from breaking the clinch.
Troyer stalling.
Troyer tries for a takedown but Flacco manages to get underhooks.
Flacco has Troyer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Troyer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Troyer decides to pull guard.
Troyer could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Flacco pushes down on Troyer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Troyer gets full guard.
Troyer wriggles free and stands up.
Flacco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Troyer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flacco somewhat.
Flacco looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flacco blocks a head kick by Troyer.
Flacco tries to clinch
so Troyer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Flacco keeping moving, preventing Troyer from controlling successfully.
Flacco wants to sweep but no luck.
Troyer sitting in guard here, content to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troyer wants to control from the top but Flacco keeps moving.
Troyer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Flacco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Troyer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Flacco tries a head kick but it misses.
Troyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flacco sprawls well. Flacco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Troyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Troyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flacco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Flacco blocks a head kick by Troyer.
Flacco tries for a takedown but Troyer circles away easily
and Troyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Troyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flacco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Troyer somewhat.
Flacco has his takedown stuffed
and Flacco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flacco misses with a takedown attempt - Troyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Troyer throws a series of punches but Flacco moves out of range.
Troyer pushes Flacco away with a front kick.
Flacco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Troyer counters by clinching up.
Troyer leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vern Troyer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Flacco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flacco with a poor takedown
and Troyer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Troyer pulls guard effortlessly.
Troyer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Troyer controls Flacco momentarily but Flacco frees himself.
Troyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flacco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flacco trying to control but Troyer is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flacco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Troyer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flacco has managed to get both his arms back between Troyer's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troyer wants to sweep here but Flacco controlling him for the moment.
Flacco postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Flacco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Troyer counters with a low kick, right behind Flacco 's knee.
Troyer throws a head kick that misses.
Flacco clinches but Troyer breaks the clinch
and Troyer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flacco tries a head kick but it misses.
Troyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flacco swivels and escapes.
Flacco misses with a low kick.
Troyer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flacco tries to avoid it but Troyer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flacco to the ground. Flacco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flacco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Troyer circles away.
Vern Troyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Flacco.
Horrible takedown by Flacco or perhaps it was just good defense by Troyer which made him look bad.
Troyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flacco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Troyer somewhat.
Troyer shoots in and drives through. Flacco sprawls well.
Troyer stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troyer rushes Flacco and presses him up against the cage.
Troyer gets control of Flacco's arms and successfully pulls guard. Troyer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Troyer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Troyer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Flacco is looking to improve his position.
Troyer controlling the action here.
Troyer prevents Flacco from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flacco defending well though.
Troyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Troyer trying to control the pace.
Troyer wants to pass to mount but Flacco is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Troyer rushes Flacco and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vern Troyer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Flacco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Troyer sprawls well. Troyer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flacco gets slowly back to his feet.
Troyer tries for a takedown but Flacco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Troyer closes the distance and clinches.
Flacco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Troyer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flacco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Troyer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flacco's efforts to push away.
Flacco decides to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Troyer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Flacco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troyer looking to sit in guard and control but Flacco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Troyer wants to stand up but Flacco is controlling him.
Troyer keeping moving, preventing Flacco from controlling successfully.
Flacco wants to get up but he can't break Troyer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flacco wants to control from the top but Troyer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Troyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Troyer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flacco.
Troyer forces Flacco back against the cage and clinches.
Troyer breaks from the clinch.
Flacco blocks a head kick by Troyer.
Troyer lands a front kick.
Troyer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Flacco actively working from the bottom here.
Troyer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troyer trying to control the action but Flacco is working from the bottom.
Flacco is trying to escape back to his feet but Troyer uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Troyer has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Troyer lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flacco tries to control the position but Troyer now has his back.
Flacco is really stuck here.
Troyer scores with punches to the body.
Troyer slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Flacco looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Troyer has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vern Troyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Troyer 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vern Troyer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Cotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santonio Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Santonio Holmes enters the cage!
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Cotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Santonio Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holmes lands a nice shot to the body.
Cotto walks into a stiff left hand from Holmes.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cotto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holmes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Holmes is not content to let Cotto control the position.
Cotto swings around for an armbar but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cotto's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.
Holmes wants to stand but Cotto is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cotto tries to strike from the bottom.
Cotto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Holmes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cotto drops his hands momentarily and Holmes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Santonio Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cotto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cotto is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotto looks for a takedown but Holmes sprawls well.
Cotto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holmes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holmes lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes scores with a jab.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holmes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holmes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Holmes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cotto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Holmes clobbers Cotto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Holmes lands.
Holmes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Holmes catches Cotto right on the button with a cross.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
Holmes lands a nice shot that snaps Cotto's head back.
Holmes cracks Cotto with an open hand slap.
Cotto takes one on the button.
Cotto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holmes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes sizes up Cotto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Holmes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Holmes lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santonio Holmes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Santonio Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes digs a good body shot into Cotto's ribs.
A punch combination from Cotto misses.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Holmes throws out a loose jab but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes swings for the body but Cotto moves out of range.
Holmes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cotto tries to clinch but Holmes is having none of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holmes, as that shot connected.
Holmes jabs at Cotto's body.
Holmes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holmes moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotto is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Cotto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miguel Cotto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cotto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cotto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holmes to score with a decent uppercut.
Holmes stuns Cotto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holmes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holmes lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Holmes.
Holmes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cotto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holmes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cotto. Cotto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Holmes lunges at Cotto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cotto's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotto is just out of range.
Holmes jabs at Cotto's body.
Holmes swings for the body but Cotto moves out of range.
Holmes punishes Cotto's body with a nice straight punch.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Holmes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cotto rather than just go for the knockout.
Holmes thuds a left hand into Cotto's body.
Holmes scores with a hook.
Cotto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Holmes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cotto doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotto fails with a takedown attempt.
Holmes thuds a left hand into Cotto's body.
Holmes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holmes lands a jab to Cotto's midsection.
Holmes throws a good cross that connects.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cotto tries a low kick but Holmes avoids it.
Cotto avoids the body shot from Holmes.
A jab from Cotto misses.
Holmes lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Holmes catches Cotto right on the button with a cross.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cotto.
Holmes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Holmes throws a hook to the side of Cotto's head but Cotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cotto tries to clinch up.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Cotto moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santonio Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cotto wants to clinch.
No luck for Cotto with that takedown attempt.
Cotto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holmes lands a with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Holmes. That snapped Cotto's head back.
Holmes throws a shot to the body.
Holmes lands a body shot.
Cotto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holmes finds it's way round the side to connect with Cotto's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cotto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cotto momentarily.
Holmes connects with a looping right hand.
Holmes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holmes scores with a jab to the head.
Holmes lands a jab to Cotto's midsection.
Holmes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cotto.
Cotto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Holmes thows a body shot but no joy.
Cotto throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease.
Holmes cracks Cotto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holmes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Holmes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotto fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Cotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes thows a body shot but no joy.
Cotto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Cotto shoots in for a takedown but Holmes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cotto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotto moves away.
Holmes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cotto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holmes to score with a decent uppercut.
Cotto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Holmes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holmes as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holmes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holmes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Holmes works Cotto's body with a nice hook.
Cotto shoots for a double leg takedown but Holmes sprawls well. He's pushed Cotto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holmes lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Cotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes takes a swing at Cotto's ribcage but misses.
Holmes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Cotto throws a shot from downtown. Holmes moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Holmes cracks Cotto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cotto fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Cotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cotto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Holmes lands with a nice body punch.
Holmes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holmes throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cotto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miguel Cotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmes lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santonio Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holmes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santonio Holmes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anquan Boldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anquan Boldin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, James Dean!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean just misses with a punch to the body.
Boldin dodges the punch combination from Dean.
Dean misses with a double jab.
Dean misses with a body shot.
Dean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dean throws a series of punches but Boldin moves out of range.
Dean misses with a double jab.
Dean misses with a wild combination.
Boldin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dean swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boldin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dean, pushing him back against the cage.
Dean tries to break free but Boldin pushes him back against the cage.
Boldin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dean's efforts to push away.
Boldin has Dean pressed against the cage, preventing Dean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dean breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boldin doesn't manage to clinch there - Dean circles away.
Boldin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dean swivels and escapes.
Dean misses with a body shot.
A big right from Dean misses.
Boldin lands a two punch combo.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dean has eaten all the pies!
Dean swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boldin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dean looks gassed!
Boldin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boldin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boldin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dean misses with a double jab
and Boldin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boldin lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boldin tries for a takedown but Dean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anquan Boldin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean keeps the fight on the outside.
Dean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boldin counters with a left and a right that stings Dean.
Boldin lands with a nice combination. Dean backs away looking to recover.
Dean moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boldin is defended easily by Dean.
Boldin shoots in but Dean avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James Dean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Boldin.
Dean throws a combination that misses
and Boldin counters with a series of strikes. Dean will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boldin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boldin dodges the punch combination from Dean.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boldin moves away.
A punch combination from Dean misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boldin.
Dean throws a series of punches but Boldin moves out of range.
Boldin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Dean both land. Nice combination.
Dean gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dean moves out of range of the body kick from Boldin.
Dean lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boldin moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boldin, as that shot connected.
Boldin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boldin throws a head kick but Dean moves out of range.
Dean missing with a left hand there. Boldin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown by Boldin or perhaps it was just good defense by Dean which made him look bad.
Dean swinging wildly here.
Dean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dean swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boldin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anquan Boldin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boldin.
Dean misses with a double jab
and Boldin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boldin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boldin shoots for a takedown but Dean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dean 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.
Boldin shoots in for a takedown but Dean shows good takedown defense.
Boldin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dean.
Dean misses with a shot to the body
and Boldin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dean is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boldin rather than just go for the knockout.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boldin moves away.
Anquan Boldin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dean misses with a combination
and Dean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean misses with a hook.
Dean fails to land with a series of punches.
Boldin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boldin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dean jabs Boldin right on the nose. Boldin blinks but takes it well.
Dean misses the body punch
and Boldin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dean misses with a straight right.
Dean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boldin counters with a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boldin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anquan Boldin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dean misses with a two punch combination.
Boldin rushes Dean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dean working hard to break the clinch.
Dean wants to get back to striking at distance but Boldin won't allow it.
Dean tries to circle away but Boldin has him pinned against the cage.
Dean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boldin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dean fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dean misses the jab.
Boldin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anquan Boldin is winning the standup battle so far.
Dean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boldin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boldin moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boldin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean misses with a wild body shot.
Boldin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dean throws a combination. Boldin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dean closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dean misses with a few strikes there.
Boldin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dean as he avoids it easily.
Dean thows a body shot but no joy.
Boldin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boldin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dean but Dean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dean throws a series of punches but Boldin moves out of range.
Dean throws the left hand but Boldin avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dean throws a right hand that Boldin ducks under and follows up with a left that Boldin also avoids with ease.
Boldin pushes Dean up against the cage in a clinch.
Dean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dean tries to break the clinch but Boldin is controlling the position.
Boldin is trying to break free.
Dean is looking to break free of the clinch but Boldin has double underhooks.
Boldin fails to pull guard.
Dean is trying to break free.
Dean wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Boldin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boldin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dean avoids the head kick by Boldin.
Dean loads up on a big right hand but Boldin slips the punch.
Dean is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dean. Boldin does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Anquan Boldin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dean lands a jab-cross combination.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boldin moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dean. Boldin does a little dance to reset his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dean in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dean throws an overhand right that lands on Boldin's shoulder, as Boldin tries to avoid the shot.
Boldin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boldin moves into the clinch.
Dean can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boldin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dean just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boldin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dean smiles and moves away.
Dean throws a right hand that Boldin ducks under and follows up with a left that Boldin also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boldin moves away.
Boldin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boldin dives in and grabs Dean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dean pushes down on Boldin's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anquan Boldin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boldin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boldin moves away.
Boldin cracks a nice hook into Dean's ribs.
Dean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boldin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dean misses with a double jab
and Boldin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boldin shoots in for a takedown but Dean shows good takedown defense.
Dean throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Boldin counter with a right hand.
James Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boldin slips a straight right by Dean.
Dean misses with a straight left.
Dean swats away the attempt to clinch by Boldin.
Dean swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Boldin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dean has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Boldin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dean misses the body punch
and Boldin counters with a two punch combo.
Dean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boldin counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boldin works over Dean's head and body with a nice combination.
Dean throws a body punch but Boldin moves out of range.
Dean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boldin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boldin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dean.
Horrible takedown by Boldin or perhaps it was just good defense by Dean which made him look bad.
Dean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boldin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boldin doesn't manage to clinch there - Dean circles away.
Dean looks to land a left hand but Boldin moved out of range nicely.
Boldin moves in looking to clinch but Dean pushes him off.
Dean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boldin circles away quickly and effectively.
Boldin blocks a jab.
A left lands for Boldin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boldin is defended easily by Dean.
Dean misses with a double jab
and Boldin counters with a two punch combo.
Dean misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boldin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boldin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boldin shoots in and drives through. Dean sprawls well.
Dean misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boldin counters with a nice body shot.
Boldin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Dean misses.
Boldin tries to close the distance and clinch but Dean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anquan Boldin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dean throws a right and a left that Boldin avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anquan Boldin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boldin 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anquan Boldin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Cromartie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao comes to the cage accompanied by Lethal Bizzle - Pow!. On his way into the cage it seems that Manny Pacquiao has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Manny Pacquiao seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Cromartie!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
Cromartie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Cromartie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pacquiao drops Cromartie with a nice combination! Pacquiao dives into Cromartie's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Antonio Cromartie has been cut.
Pacquiao trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cromartie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cromartie wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pacquiao manages to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cromartie wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to stand up but Cromartie has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Cromartie tries to roll over but Pacquiao keeps him under control.
Pacquiao wants to stand but Cromartie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Cromartie is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pacquiao wants to stand up but Cromartie has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A right-left combo lands from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cromartie.
Cromartie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pacquiao catches Cromartie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Antonio Cromartie's cut even more.
Cromartie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cromartie slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao scores with a one two! Cromartie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pacquiao lands a two punch combo.
Pacquiao connects with a body shot.
Pacquiao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cromartie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacquiao swivels and escapes.
Pacquiao punishes Cromartie's body with a nice straight punch.
Pacquiao lands with a right hand.
Cromartie clinches with his opponent.
Cromartie is trying to drag Pacquiao to the mat but Pacquiao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Cromartie.
Cromartie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pacquiao just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Pacquiao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pacquiao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pacquiao can't break the clinch.
Cromartie has Pacquiao pressed against the cage, preventing Pacquiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pacquiao gets underhooks to prevent Cromartie's takedown attempt.
Pacquiao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cromartie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pacquiao's efforts to push away.
Cromartie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Cromartie's cut.
That's time! Pacquiao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice combination there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao looks to land a combination but Cromartie avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Pacquiao.
Manny Pacquiao is winning the standup battle so far.
Pacquiao cracks Cromartie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.
Cromartie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pacquiao's waist but Pacquiao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cromartie off to one side.
Cromartie walks into a jab.
Pacquiao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pacquiao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cromartie momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cromartie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pacquiao lands a nice hook to Cromartie's body. Cromartie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cromartie circles away quickly and effectively.
Cromartie throws a body punch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cromartie slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Pacquiao. No joy for Cromartie on that attempt.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Cromartie.
Cromartie misses with a shot to the body
and Pacquiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Cromartie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pacquiao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the side of Cromartie's head but Cromartie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pacquiao loads up on a big right hand but Cromartie slips the punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cromartie.
Pacquiao stuns Cromartie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pacquiao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cromartie scores with a push kick.
Cromartie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pacquiao's guard.
Cromartie wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
Cromartie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to stand up but Cromartie is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cromartie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cromartie throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Cromartie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cromartie shoots in and drives through. Pacquiao sprawls well.
Cromartie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pacquiao lands a nice hook to Cromartie's body. Cromartie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pacquiao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pacquiao looks to land a combination but Cromartie avoids it well.
Cromartie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cromartie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cromartie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pacquiao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pacquiao misses with a double jab.
Cromartie clinches up against the cage.
Cromartie jumps guard but Pacquiao stands there with Cromartie around his waist. Cromartie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cromartie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cromartie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pacquiao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Cromartie.
Pacquiao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cromartie.
Cromartie is looking to clinch but Pacquiao is avoiding it.
Pacquiao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cromartie tries to clinch up.
Pacquiao's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pacquiao duly obliges.
Pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao lands a slapping body shot.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown.
Cromartie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cromartie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pacquiao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cromartie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pacquiao swinging wildly here.
Cromartie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cromartie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacquiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pacquiao sizes up Cromartie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pacquiao tests Cromartie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cromartie blocks a jab.
Cromartie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.
Cromartie throws a series of punches but Pacquiao avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao scores with a nice strike.
Pacquiao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pacquiao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cromartie at a distance.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Cromartie moves out of range.
Cromartie shoots in and drives through. Pacquiao sprawls well.
Pacquiao throws a combination. Cromartie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pacquiao lands a lovely overhand right.
Cromartie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pacquiao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cromartie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pacquiao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left and a right from Pacquiao both land. Nice combination.
Pacquiao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pacquiao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pacquiao closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cromartie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cromartie forces Pacquiao back against the cage and clinches.
Pacquiao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cromartie can do to turn this around?
Cromartie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pacquiao walks away with a smile on his face. Cromartie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cromartie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Cromartie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pacquiao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cromartie moves into range and clinches up with Pacquiao.
Cromartie tries to pull guard but Pacquiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Cromartie drops back down to his feet.
Cromartie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pacquiao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Antonio Cromartie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacquiao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pacquiao, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angel Di Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Van Der Sar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Angel Di Maria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Edwin Van Der Sar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Sar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Di Maria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Der Sar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Di Maria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Di Maria throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Der Sar's head.
Di Maria misses with a body shot.
Di Maria thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Der Sar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Di Maria circles away quickly and effectively.
Di Maria tries to clinch but Van Der Sar moves out of range.
Di Maria throws a looping overhand right but Van Der Sar ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Maria moves in looking to clinch but Van Der Sar pushes him off.
Van Der Sar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Di Maria moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Di Maria lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Der Sar will feel that in the morning.
Di Maria misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Angel Di Maria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Maria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Der Sar.
Di Maria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Der Sar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Di Maria drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Maria content to stall in guard here.
Di Maria trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Sar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Di Maria slips nicely into half guard.
Di Maria wants to control but Van Der Sar is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Maria stops Van Der Sar from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Di Maria is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Der Sar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Di Maria wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Di Maria slows the pace down in half guard.
Di Maria is keen to just control but Van Der Sar is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Di Maria dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Di Maria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Der Sar.
Di Maria is looking to clinch but Van Der Sar is avoiding it.
Van Der Sar misses with a two punch combination.
Di Maria looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Van Der Sar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Van Der Sar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Di Maria tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Der Sar swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Di Maria.
Di Maria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Di Maria 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.
Di Maria wants to control from the top but Van Der Sar keeps moving.
Di Maria seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Maria keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Der Sar's head.
Di Maria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Der Sar is keeping the position for now.
Van Der Sar wants to stand but Di Maria is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Maria passes Van Der Sar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Di Maria takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Der Sar is trying to stand.
Di Maria is keen to just control but Van Der Sar is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Angel Di Maria just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Van Der Sar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Di Maria dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Van Der Sar lands a jab-cross combination.
Di Maria shoots in for a takedown but Van Der Sar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Der Sar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Di Maria closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Der Sar circles away.
Di Maria takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Di Maria doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Der Sar circles away.
Di Maria changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Der Sar tries to avoid it but Di Maria manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Der Sar to the ground. Van Der Sar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Di Maria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Sar blocks the body kick.
Di Maria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sar throws a one two combo.
Di Maria throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Sar moves out of range easily.
Van Der Sar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Der Sar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Di Maria at a distance.
Di Maria wants to clinch up but Van Der Sar keeps it at a distance.
Van Der Sar keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Der Sar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Di Maria.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Di Maria pushes Van Der Sar away with a front kick.
Edwin Van Der Sar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Di Maria's hands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Di Maria!
Angel Di Maria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Di Maria looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Di Maria winds up and cracks Van Der Sar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Di Maria throwing shots but Van Der Sar is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Maria is looking to take a break and control but Van Der Sar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Di Maria works his way into full mount!
Van Der Sar blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Di Maria lands a nice shot to the head.
Di Maria is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Van Der Sar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Di Maria controlling from the full mount.
Van Der Sar is squirming around, avoiding Di Maria's attempts to control the action.
Angel Di Maria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Di Maria lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edwin Van Der Sar.
I think Di Maria 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Di Maria!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Mangold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristiano Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Mangold had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Mangold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cristiano Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo darts in and clinches Mangold up against the cage.
Mangold wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ronaldo is stalling here.
Mangold jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ronaldo walks away with a smile on his face. Mangold gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mangold rushes Ronaldo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ronaldo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mangold has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mangold jumps guard but Ronaldo stands there with Mangold around his waist. Mangold gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ronaldo stalls.
Mangold looking to slow down the pace here.
Come on Ronaldo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mangold counters with a nice uppercut.
Ronaldo clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ronaldo as Mangold tries to tie him up.
Ronaldo controlling the action here for a moment.
Mangold tries to break free but Ronaldo pushes him back against the cage.
Ronaldo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mangold up against the cage.
Mangold wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Mangold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mangold up against the cage.
Mangold tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mangold tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ronaldo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mangold is struggling to control the position.
Mangold drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ronaldo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mangold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ronaldo tries to avoid it but Mangold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ronaldo to the ground. Ronaldo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ronaldo has Mangold up against the cage in a clinch.
Mangold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stalling in the clinch from Ronaldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold gets a nice trip takedown 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.
Mangold is breathing heavily.
Ronaldo is not content to let Mangold control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mangold is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mangold prevents Ronaldo from standing back up.
Ronaldo is not content to let Mangold control the position.
Mangold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristiano Ronaldo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mangold clinches but Ronaldo breaks the clinch
and Ronaldo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ronaldo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mangold wants a takedown.
Mangold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mangold closes the distance but Ronaldo moves to the side
and Ronaldo counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold tries to break the clinch but Ronaldo is controlling the position.
Ronaldo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mangold tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ronaldo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mangold looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Mangold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mangold letting Ronaldo take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold trying to control the position but instead, Ronaldo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mangold into the cage.
Mangold wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ronaldo prevents Mangold from breaking the clinch.
Ronaldo'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.
Mangold is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ronaldo prevents the takedown attempt.
Ronaldo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee calls for Ronaldo to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mangold throws a nice looking combination but Ronaldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mangold looks to clinch
and Ronaldo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ronaldo effectively controlling the action here.
Ronaldo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Mangold tries to break the clinch but Ronaldo is controlling the position.
Mangold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ronaldo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mangold.
Mangold is looking to take a break and control but Ronaldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mangold is trying to get an arm triangle but Ronaldo is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold with the ground and pound but Ronaldo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mangold trying to control the action but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristiano Ronaldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mangold fails with the takedown
and Ronaldo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mangold jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ronaldo walks away with a smile on his face. Mangold gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mangold shoots and misses
and Ronaldo counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Mangold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mangold jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ronaldo walks away with a smile on his face. Mangold gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mangold shoots and misses
and Ronaldo moves into the clinch.
Mangold breaks from the clinch.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mangold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mangold counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ronaldo won't be happy with that.
Mangold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ronaldo keeps working.
Ronaldo throws Mangold to one side and escapes!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to clinch there but Mangold circles away.
Ronaldo looks to clinch
and Mangold counters with a good low kick that Ronaldo was not able to check.
Mangold throws a head kick that misses
and Ronaldo moves into the clinch.
Ronaldo stalling.
Mangold working hard to break the clinch.
Ronaldo taking a breather.
Mangold tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ronaldo smiles and moves away.
Mangold doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ronaldo counters by clinching up.
Ronaldo just leaning against Mangold, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mangold wants to clinch
and Ronaldo counters by moving into the clinch.
Ronaldo is stalling here.
Mangold is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ronaldo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ronaldo is struggling to control the position.
Mangold tries to break free but Ronaldo pushes him back against the cage.
Mangold drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ronaldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold is trying to break free.
Ronaldo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mangold misses with a takedown
and Ronaldo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mangold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mangold tries for a takedown but Ronaldo circles away easily
and Ronaldo moves into the clinch.
Ronaldo'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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mangold tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ronaldo is pushing Mangold up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cristiano Ronaldo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Mangold circles away.
Nick Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mangold keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristiano Ronaldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ronaldo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristiano Ronaldo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeRon McClain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira comes to the cage accompanied by Sergio Mendes - Mas Que Nada. LeRon McClain has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anderson Oliveira's chin.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, LeRon McClain!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McClain looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Oliveira is looking to clinch but McClain is avoiding it.
McClain tries to keep at a distance but Oliveira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oliveira unloads a knee to the mid-section. McClain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oliveira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oliveira misses with a knee strike.
Oliveira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McClain is defending well for now.
Oliveira has McClain pressed against the cage, preventing McClain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oliveira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McClain.
Oliveira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oliveira.
McClain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oliveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McClain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McClain takes an elbow to the temple.
Oliveira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McClain is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oliveira.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McClain avoids it.
Oliveira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McClain is defending well for now.
McClain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oliveira lands an elbow inside.
Oliveira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oliveira lands a nice elbow.
Oliveira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oliveira landing knees to the head.
Oliveira lands a knee to the body.
Oliveira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oliveira lands an elbow just above McClain 's eye.
McClain wants to break free but Oliveira has control.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Oliveira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McClain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oliveira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oliveira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oliveira lands a good knee to the midsection. McClain won't want to take too many of those.
McClain tries to pull guard but Oliveira holds him up against the cage and eventually McClain drops back down to his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oliveira obliges.
McClain is trying to drag Oliveira to the mat but Oliveira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LeRon McClain.
Oliveira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClain takes an elbow to the temple.
Oliveira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oliveira lands an elbow that stopped McClain in his tracks for a moment.
Oliveira with a knee to the head.
Oliveira lands an elbow inside that McClain shrugs off.
Oliveira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McClain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oliveira.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oliveira throws an elbow but misses.
McClain is trying to stall.
McClain swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oliveira just stands there and leans against the cage.
McClain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oliveira walks away with a smile on his face. McClain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliveira wants to clinch.
McClain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McClain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to clinch up but McClain circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliveira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McClain swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira.
McClain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oliveira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McClain, pushing him back against the cage.
Oliveira tries to land knees in the clinch but McClain avoids the damage to the body.
Oliveira lands a nice elbow.
Oliveira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Oliveira.
Knees to the body from Oliveira.
Oliveira landing knees to the body.
Oliveira working McClain over with knees to the body.
Oliveira lands a good knee to the midsection. McClain won't want to take too many of those.
Oliveira unloads a knee to the mid-section. McClain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oliveira misses with an elbow strike.
Oliveira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oliveira throws an elbow but it misses.
Oliveira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McClain is defending well for now.
Oliveira is pressed up against the cage. McClain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oliveira down to the mat. Oliveira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McClain misses with a two punch combination.
McClain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira moves in looking to clinch but McClain pushes him off.
McClain keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Oliveira. No joy for McClain on that attempt.
Oliveira wants to clinch.
Oliveira tries to clinch there but McClain circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira moves in looking to clinch but McClain pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Oliveira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oliveira closes the distance and pushes McClain back into the cage.
Oliveira missing with knees to the body.
McClain is looking to break free of the clinch but Oliveira has double underhooks.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McClain avoids it.
Oliveira lands a knee to the body.
McClain takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oliveira unloads a knee to the mid-section. McClain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oliveira.
Anderson Oliveira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oliveira lands an elbow that stopped McClain in his tracks for a moment.
McClain is looking to control Oliveira's arms but Oliveira gets an underhook and turns him. Now McClain has his back to the cage.
McClain can't get the takedown.
McClain takes an elbow to the forehead.
McClain takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oliveira misses with an elbow strike.
McClain jumps guard but Oliveira stands there with McClain around his waist. McClain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McClain jumps guard but Oliveira stands there with McClain around his waist. McClain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LeRon McClain.
Oliveira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oliveira lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oliveira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McClain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McClain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliveira smiles and moves away.
McClain is looking to clinch but Oliveira is avoiding it.
Oliveira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but McClain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveira wants to clinch
and McClain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McClain.
Oliveira working McClain over with knees to the body.
Oliveira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McClain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oliveira trying to land knees to the body.
Oliveira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McClain.
McClain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliveira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but McClain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to clinch
and McClain counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McClain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira connects with a knee to the head.
McClain is working for takedown but Oliveira is calmly controlling the position for now.
McClain fails to pull guard.
McClain takes a knee to the side of the body.
McClain avoiding damage as Oliveira throws knees to the body.
McClain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oliveira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oliveira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McClain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliveira is keeping busy.
Oliveira unloads a knee to the mid-section. McClain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McClain tries to pull guard but Oliveira won't allow it.
Oliveira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oliveira lands an elbow just above McClain 's eye.
McClain takes an elbow to the temple.
McClain takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oliveira just misses with a elbow thrown towards McClain's brow.
McClain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oliveira walks away with a smile on his face. McClain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McClain throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClain tries to keep at a distance but Oliveira has taken the fight into the clinch.
McClain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McClain tries to pull guard but Oliveira holds him up against the cage and eventually McClain drops back down to his feet.
Oliveira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McClain jumps guard but Oliveira stands there with McClain around his waist. McClain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oliveira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oliveira misses with a knee to the head.
McClain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oliveira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliveira throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McClain tries to pull guard but Oliveira holds him up against the cage and eventually McClain drops back down to his feet.
Oliveira lands an elbow just above McClain 's eye.
Oliveira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McClain's efforts to push away.
Oliveira tries to land knees in the clinch but McClain avoids the damage to the body.
Oliveira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McClain avoids it.
McClain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oliveira just stands there and leans against the cage.
McClain has Oliveira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oliveira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McClain avoiding damage as Oliveira throws knees to the body.
Oliveira trying to land knees to the body.
Oliveira misses with an elbow strike.
McClain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McClain has Oliveira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oliveira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McClain takes an elbow to the temple.
Oliveira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oliveira misses with a knee strike.
McClain missing with knees to the body.
Oliveira lands a good knee to the midsection. McClain won't want to take too many of those.
Oliveira missing with knees to the body.
Oliveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McClain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oliveira lands an elbow inside.
McClain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McClain.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but McClain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Oliveira dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Oliveira wants to clinch.
McClain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliveira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliveira clinches up with McClain and pushes him back against the cage.
Oliveira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oliveira lands an elbow that stopped McClain in his tracks for a moment.
McClain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliveira trying to land knees to the body.
McClain blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McClain blocks an elbow strike from Oliveira.
McClain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliveira smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McClain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira closes the distance but McClain moves to the side
and McClain counters with a leg kick.
McClain tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira clinches up with McClain and pushes him back against the cage.
Oliveira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McClain avoiding damage as Oliveira throws knees to the body.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McClain avoids it.
Oliveira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McClain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliveira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oliveira just misses with a elbow thrown towards McClain's brow.
Oliveira lands a knee to the body.
Oliveira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oliveira crunches a lovely knee into McClain's ribcage.
Oliveira throws an elbow but it misses.
Oliveira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McClain avoids it.
McClain takes an elbow to the temple.
McClain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McClain blocks an elbow strike from Oliveira.
McClain is trying to break the clinch but Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira lands a nice knee to the body.
McClain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oliveira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LeRon McClain.
Oliveira misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oliveira just misses with a elbow thrown towards McClain's brow.
Oliveira working McClain over with knees to the body.
McClain can't get the takedown.
Oliveira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McClain's defenses.
McClain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oliveira just stands there and leans against the cage.
McClain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McClain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oliveira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliveira lands an elbow inside.
McClain is looking to break free of the clinch but Oliveira has double underhooks.
Oliveira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oliveira crunches a lovely knee into McClain's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with an elbow strike.
McClain breaks from the clinch.
McClain has a takedown stuffed.
McClain misses with a hook.
Oliveira tries to clinch but McClain moves away
and McClain finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliveira moves in looking to clinch but McClain pushes him off.
Oliveira clinches up against the cage.
McClain tries to pull guard but Oliveira won't allow it.
Oliveira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McClain blocks the elbow strike.
Oliveira lands a knee to the body.
McClain blocks an elbow strike.
Oliveira scores with a knee to the head.
McClain tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing McClain back against the cage.
Oliveira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Oliveira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira pushes off an throws an elbow but McClain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McClain avoiding damage as Oliveira throws knees to the body.
Oliveira lands an elbow inside that McClain shrugs off.
McClain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McClain tries to break the clinch but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Oliveira lands an elbow inside that McClain shrugs off.
Oliveira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McClain's defenses.
Oliveira with a knee to the head.
McClain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oliveira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oliveira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oliveira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oliveira lands an elbow that stopped McClain in his tracks for a moment.
Oliveira lands a nice elbow.
McClain blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McClain using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oliveira throws an elbow that misses.
McClain stalling in the clinch but Oliveira improves position.
Oliveira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
LeRon McClain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Oliveira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
McClain looking to throw knees to the head but Oliveira is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Oliveira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oliveira, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Oliveira!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Warren Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haloti Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Warren Sapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Haloti Ngata!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngata has managed to clinch.
Ngata is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sapp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ngata tries to break the clinch but Sapp is controlling the position.
Sapp stops a takedown attempt from Ngata.
Ngata works on Sapp's body with a couple of short punches.
Sapp tightens his grip and picks Ngata up, before dumping him to the ground. Ngata manages to land in guard.
Sapp controlling from the top position.
Sapp trying to control but Ngata is working from the bottom.
Sapp tries to stand but Ngata is controlling from the bottom.
Sapp stays in close to Ngata's body and controls the position.
Ngata wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngata pulls Sapp in close to his closed guard and prevents Sapp from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ngata can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sapp controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngata trying to keep a closed guard but Sapp is proving a slippery customer.
Sapp wants to control from the top but Ngata keeps moving.
Ngata is pulling down on Sapp's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ngata looking for subs off his back but Sapp has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ngata looks gassed!
Ngata is defending against the submission attempts here by Sapp.
Ngata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapp decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sapp gets a takedown into half guard.
Sapp moves into full mount! Ngata won't be happy about that!
Sapp trying to control but Ngata is having none of it.
Ngata throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngata tries to hold on but Sapp postures up.
Ngata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sapp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sapp trying to control but Ngata is having none of it.
Sapp landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Sapp dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sapp scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ground and pound from Sapp.
Sapp trying to control from half guard but Ngata is working away.
Sapp keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ngata has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sapp is working away from the top position though.
Sapp postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ngata to stand up.
Ngata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sapp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sapp.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sapp advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sapp.
Sapp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ngata defends it well.
Ngata tries to get to full guard but Sapp has control of the leg.
Ngata avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sapp.
Sapp sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sapp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ngata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sapp wants to free his trapped foot but Ngata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sapp seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ngata defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sapp.
Ngata closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sapp to the mat! Sapp manages to get full guard.
Ngata wants to pass the guard but Sapp is keeping the position.
Sapp looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sapp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ngata throws a sloppy strike and Sapp has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ngata is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Sapp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Warren Sapp!
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