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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Longbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tupy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Longbow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tim Tupy's chin.
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214 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Longbow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Tupy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupy misses with a wild body shot.
Tim Tupy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longbow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tupy.
Tupy tries to clinch there but Longbow circles away.
Tupy throws a big shot that misses.
Tupy takes a swing at Longbow's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Longbow does no damage.
Longbow moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Longbow slips a jab from Tupy.
Tupy throws a hook but Longbow blocks it.
Longbow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tupy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Longbow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tupy has closed the distance and engaged Longbow in a clinch.
Tupy is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longbow.
Tupy struggles to land a body shot inside as Longbow controls his hands.
Longbow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tupy backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Longbow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupy misses with a wild body shot.
Longbow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tupy looks to score with a jab to the body but Longbow is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Longbow lands a big head kick that sends Tupy tumbling to the mat! Longbow takes a step backwards and waves Tupy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tupy is rocked!
It looks like Tim Tupy has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longbow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupy is still on wobbly legs! Can Longbow finish him?
Tupy gets tackled into the cage by Longbow. Longbow maintains the clinch.
Longbow cracks Tupy with a nice body shot.
Longbow lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tupy to his knees! Longbow keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Longbow!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Houellebecq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houellebecq has chosen The Prodigy - Spitfire as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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140 lbs
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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
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nuriel Leonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gegard Houellebecq!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houellebecq throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leonard clinches up against the cage.
Leonard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leonard looking to slow down the pace here.
Houellebecq wants to break free but Leonard has control.
Leonard blocks a body shot from Houellebecq.
Houellebecq lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leonard misses with a body punch.
Houellebecq misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Leonard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Houellebecq with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Houellebecq working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leonard blocks an uppercut.
Leonard blocking some punches.
Leonard is looking for a takedown.
Leonard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Houellebecq has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leonard slowing the pace effectively.
Houellebecq throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leonards head.
Leonard tries to work over Houellebecq's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houellebecq tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houellebecq taking a breather.
Leonard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Houellebecq is defending well for now.
Houellebecq is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leonard is defending well for now.
Houellebecq lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Houellebecq.
Leonard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leonard blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Houellebecq creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leonard looking to throw knees to the head but Houellebecq is blocking nicely.
Houellebecq working hard to break the clinch.
Leonard can't find room to land a body shot as Houellebecq controls the action.
Houellebecq misses with a hook from the clinch.
Houellebecq misses with the head strike.
Leonard wants to stall.
Houellebecq makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leonard wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leonard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leonard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Houellebecq's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Houellebecq.
A frustrated look appears on Houellebecq's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leonard leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Houellebecq scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leonard digs a right hand underneath Houellebecq's ribcage. Houellebecq let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leonard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Houellebecq throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonard.
Leonard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leonard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Leonard pushes Houellebecq back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leonard looking to throw knees to the head but Houellebecq is blocking nicely.
Houellebecq using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leonard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard looking to slow down the pace here.
Leonard connects with a knee to the head.
Houellebecq gets through Leonard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Houellebecq blocks a body shot from Leonard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Houellebecq.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Houellebecq.
A short uppercut from Houellebecq.
Houellebecq wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Houellebecq misses with the head strike.
Houellebecq with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Houellebecq has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Leonard seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Houellebecq can turn it around.
Houellebecq is trying to maintain a safe position but Leonard gets an underhook and turns Houellebecq into the cage.
Leonard has Houellebecq pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Houellebecq manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuriel Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houellebecq breaks from the clinch.
Houellebecq throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonard checks a leg kick.
Gegard Houellebecq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houellebecq lunges at Leonard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leonard's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Houellebecq.
Leonard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Leonard jabs at Houellebecq's body.
Houellebecq connects with a jab.
Houellebecq connects with a solid leg kick.
Houellebecq pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leonard is out of range and Houellebecq settles back down.
Leonard lands a lovely overhand right.
Houellebecq takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Houellebecq tries to close the distance and clinch but Leonard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Houellebecq tries to clinch up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Houellebecq fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leonard missing with a left hand there. Houellebecq was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonard fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gegard Houellebecq will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Houellebecq moves away from the strike by Leonard.
Houellebecq tests Leonard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leonard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Houellebecq moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Houellebecq lands with a hook. Leonard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leonard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Houellebecq.
Houellebecq leaves Leonard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leonard cracks a nice hook into Houellebecq's ribs.
Houellebecq gets tackled into the cage by Leonard. Leonard maintains the clinch.
Houellebecq tries to land a knee to the head but Leonard blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Houellebecq fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Houellebecq as Leonard tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonard.
Leonard pushes Houellebecq back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leonard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Leonard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leonard misses with a punch to the body.
Leonard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Houellebecq blocks it with crossed arms.
Houellebecq works on Leonard's body with a couple of short punches.
Houellebecq fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leonard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leonard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Houellebecq.
Houellebecq fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Houellebecq throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leonard as Houellebecq tries to tie him up.
Houellebecq blocking some punches.
Leonard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Houellebecq with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Houellebecq misses with a short punch on the inside.
Houellebecq lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Leonard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houellebecq throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Leonard - that landed with a thud.
Houellebecq lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Leonard - that landed with a thud.
Leonard'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.
Houellebecq has a couple of punches blocked by Leonard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard misses with a body punch.
Houellebecq misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonard.
Leonard blocks a body shot from Houellebecq.
Leonard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leonard misses with some punches.
Leonard misses with a knee strike.
Houellebecq blocks a body shot from Leonard.
Houellebecq avoiding damage as Leonard throws knees to the body.
Houellebecq misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leonard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Houellebecq avoids it.
Houellebecq misses with a body punch.
Leonard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Houellebecq blocks it with crossed arms.
Houellebecq lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leonard backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq tries a knee to the head but Leonard blocks it.
Houellebecq misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Houellebecq.
Leonard wants to stall.
Houellebecq lands a nice knee to the body.
Houellebecq has a couple of punches blocked by Leonard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Houellebecq tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leonard tries to land a knee to the head but Houellebecq blocks with his arms.
Houellebecq looking to throw knees to the head but Leonard is blocking nicely.
Houellebecq misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houellebecq wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Houellebecq on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Houellebecq can't find room to land a body shot as Leonard controls the action.
Leonard is trying to maintain a safe position but Houellebecq gets an underhook and turns Leonard into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gegard Houellebecq will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Leonard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Leonard loads up on a big right hand but Houellebecq slips the punch.
Leonard gets a clinch.
Leonard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Houellebecq will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leonard up against the cage.
Gegard Houellebecq seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Houellebecq fails to land.
Houellebecq tries to break the clinch but Leonard is controlling the position.
Leonard tries a body shot but Houellebecq blocks it.
Houellebecq lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Houellebecq lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Leonard.
Houellebecq misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Houellebecq goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leonard wants to stall.
Leonard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Houellebecq.
Houellebecq is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Leonard tries to score a body lock takedown but Houellebecq shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Houellebecq breaks the clinch.
Leonard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Houellebecq scores with a nice strike.
Leonard rushes Houellebecq and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leonard lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Houellebecq as Leonard tries to tie him up.
Houellebecq lands a hook that snaps the head of Leonard backwards.
Houellebecq misses with a punch on the inside.
Leonard avoiding damage as Houellebecq throws knees to the body.
Houellebecq gets through Leonard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Houellebecq on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Houellebecq looking to throw knees to the head but Leonard is blocking nicely.
Houellebecq landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Houellebecq tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leonard avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Houellebecq as Leonard tries to tie him up.
Leonard misses with a body punch.
Houellebecq lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Houellebecq breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leonard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houellebecq tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leonard is able to avoid easily.
Leonard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Houellebecq counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Houellebecq.
Leonard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gegard Houellebecq is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq wants to control from the top but Leonard keeps moving.
Houellebecq throws a big elbow that misses.
Houellebecq wants to control from the top but Leonard keeps moving.
Leonard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Houellebecq.
Nuriel Leonard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonard keeping full guard, as Houellebecq tries to pass.
Leonard wants to sweep here but Houellebecq controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq looking to sit in guard and control but Leonard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Houellebecq trying to keep a closed guard but Leonard is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leonard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Houellebecq's head.
Houellebecq controls Leonard momentarily but Leonard frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonard connects with a couple of short punches.
Houellebecq has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gegard Houellebecq comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Houellebecq has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gegard Houellebecq!
Gegard Houellebecq seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Espinoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Hull will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claudio Espinoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hull!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hull walks into a jab.
Hull walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Espinoza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick from Espinoza misses.
Hull throws a leg kick but Espinoza checks it.
Hull wants to slow Espinoza down by chopping away at his legs.
Espinoza dives in and grabs Hull's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hull pushes down on Espinoza's head and hops out.
Espinoza takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hull lands a high kick!
Espinoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Hull has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Espinoza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hull manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hull wants to get back to his feet.
Hull wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Espinoza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Espinoza seems to be working for a kimura but Hull defends the submission attempt.
Hull manages to get to full guard.
Espinoza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hull keeping moving, preventing Espinoza from controlling successfully.
Espinoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza is looking to work some ground and pound but Hull has wrist control.
Hull keeping moving, preventing Espinoza from controlling successfully.
Espinoza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Espinoza trying to control but Hull is working from the bottom.
Espinoza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hull looking for a sweep. Not yet Hull, not yet.
Espinoza trying to control but Hull is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hull looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Espinoza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Espinoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hull keeping moving, preventing Espinoza from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Espinoza lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hull looks for the body kick but Espinoza saw that one coming.
Hull tries to land a front kick but Espinoza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hull throws a wild body kick that Espinoza sees coming a mile off.
Hull throws a head kick but Espinoza moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Espinoza.
Hull tries a head kick but it misses.
Espinoza takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mike Hull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hull looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Espinoza shoots in looking for a takedown. Hull tries to sprawl out of it but Espinoza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hull manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hull throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Hull will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big right from Espinoza misses.
Espinoza tries to bum rush Hull with a series of wild strikes but Hull uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hull throws a head kick but Espinoza moves out of range.
Espinoza is looking to land body kicks.
Espinoza lands a slapping body shot.
Espinoza blocks the body kick.
A big right from Espinoza misses.
Hull slips a jab from Espinoza.
Hull finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Espinoza misses with a wild body shot.
Espinoza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Espinoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Espinoza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Espinoza throws a leg kick but Hull sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Espinoza misses with a low kick.
Espinoza misses with a two punch combination.
Hull scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hull throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hull throws a head kick but Espinoza moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Espinoza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hull - the referee stops the clock and Espinoza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hull. Espinoza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hull takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick from Hull is predictable there
and Espinoza counters with a shoot takedown. Hull fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Espinoza won't allow Hull to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hull keeps trying to improve his position.
Hull keeping full guard, as Espinoza tries to pass.
We've been hearing that Espinoza has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Espinoza wants to control from the top but Hull keeps moving.
Espinoza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Espinoza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Espinoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Hull is retaining full guard.
Espinoza throws a strike but Hull rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hull trying to stand up but can't free himself from Espinoza's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hull trying to stand up but can't free himself from Espinoza's guard.
Espinoza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hull manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hull is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Espinoza moves into full guard.
Espinoza is looking to sweep but instead, Hull has passed into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hull in particular looking to stall.
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 Claudio Espinoza will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Espinoza throws a hook to the side of Hull's head but Hull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hull goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Claudio Espinoza has been cut.
Espinoza dives in and grabs Hull's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hull pushes down on Espinoza's head and hops out.
Mike Hull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Espinoza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Espinoza misses with a hook.
Espinoza throws a looping overhand right but Hull ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Espinoza checks a leg kick.
Espinoza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Espinoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hull.
Hull avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hull feints and then cracks Espinoza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Espinoza down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza checks a low kick from Hull.
Hull tries a low kick but Espinoza avoids it.
Espinoza is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hull's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hull goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Espinoza 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.
Espinoza looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Espinoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Hull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Espinoza looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hull is controlling Espinoza's posture.
Hull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Espinoza is one step ahead there.
Claudio Espinoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Espinoza is looking to land body kicks.
Hull defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Espinoza.
A slow jab from Espinoza misses its intended target.
A low kick from Hull is predictable there
and Espinoza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hull won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hull tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hull bucks up and throws Espinoza to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Hull stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudio Espinoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Espinoza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hull.
Hull pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Claudio Espinoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Espinoza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Espinoza scores with a jab.
Hull misses with a kick to the body.
Hull throws a leg kick
and Espinoza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Espinoza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hull defending well though.
Hull won't allow Espinoza to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hull avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Espinoza.
Espinoza is keen to just control but Hull is a slippery customer.
Hull trying to control here.
Hull has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Espinoza is on him like a limpet, forcing Hull back against the cage.
Espinoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hull's elbow.
Espinoza working aggressively here.
Espinoza misses with a hook from the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Espinoza here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Espinoza misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by Espinoza.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Espinoza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Espinoza 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Espinoza!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Claudio Espinoza made sure he mentioned KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Magri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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34
140 lbs
28 - 16 - 0 |
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38
148 lbs
30 - 18 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Magri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magri was well out of range. Poor timing from Tatum.
Magri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatum.
Magri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Magri has closed the distance and engaged Tatum in a clinch.
Magri has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
Tatum swings wildly with an uppercut but Magri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum blocks a body shot from Magri.
Magri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Magri prevents a body shot from Tatum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magri misses with some punches.
Magri throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Magri trying to control the position but instead, Tatum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magri into the cage.
Tatum jumps guard but Magri stands there with Tatum around his waist. Tatum gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tatum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magri misses with a body punch.
Tatum lands a nice uppercut.
Magri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magri.
Tatum jumps into guard, dragging Magri to the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tatum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Magri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tatum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tatum thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magri defends it easily.
Tatum is trying to keep Magri in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tatum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magri trying to control but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Magri would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tatum working for a triangle but Magri defends it easily.
Tatum throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tatum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magri is aware though and is defending well.
Tatum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magri defends it easily.
Magri trying to control but Tatum is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tatum postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Magri is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tatum, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Tatum dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Tatum misses.
Magri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tatum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tatum, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Magri.
Magri throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Magri is controlling him.
Magri throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tatum as Magri tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum lands a nice uppercut.
Tatum is trying to stall.
Tatum blocks a body shot from Magri.
Magri trying to stall but Tatum improves his position.
Tatum has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Magri seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tatum can turn it around.
Magri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magri blocks a body shot from Tatum.
Magri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tatum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatum blocking some punches.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatum tries a body shot but Magri blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magri lands an uppercut.
Magri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow.
Tatum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magris head.
Magri lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Tatum.
Magri pushes Tatum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatum misses with a body punch.
Tatum tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Magri smiles and moves away.
Tatum just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tatum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magri throws out the jab.
Tatum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tatum fails with a takedown attempt.
Magri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tatum throws a big shot that misses.
Tatum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tatum misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum fails with a takedown attempt.
Charlie Magri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Tatum.
Magri thuds a left hand into Tatum's body.
Magri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatum.
Tatum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magri sprawls well. Magri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tatum gets slowly back to his feet.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magri.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatum shoots in but no luck this time.
Tatum misses with a hook.
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 Charlie Magri will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fighters circle momentarily. Magri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tatum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tatum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tatum throws an off balance right hand
and Magri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tatum misses with a jab to the body
and Magri counters with a stiff right hand.
Tatum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tatum lands with an overhand left.
Magri clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magri lands a hook that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magri.
Tatum blocking some punches.
Magri misses with the head strike.
Magri swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum avoiding damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Magri.
Magri digs a right hand into Tatum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tatum's gas tank.
Magri tries to work over Tatum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Tatum prevents a body shot from Magri.
Magri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow.
Charlie Magri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum tries to pull guard but Magri holds him up against the cage and eventually Tatum drops back down to his feet.
Tatum tries to pull guard but Magri won't allow it.
Charlie Magri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Tatum.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tatum.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatum throws a punch but it's blocked by Magri.
Magri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magri misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Magri on the inside.
Magri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magri swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum jumps guard but Magri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tatum is trying to maintain a safe position but Magri gets an underhook and turns Tatum into the cage.
Tatum is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Magri trying to control the position but instead, Tatum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magri into the cage.
Tatum tries to pull guard but Magri holds him up against the cage and eventually Tatum drops back down to his feet.
Magri misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Magri.
Magri throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Magri misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum swings wildly with an uppercut but Magri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magri lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tatum - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from Magri.
Nice body punch from Magri - that landed with a thud.
Magri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magri working aggressively here.
A short right from Magri.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatum is looking to take this one to the mat.
Magri digs a right hand underneath Tatum's ribcage. Tatum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tatum blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Magri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charlie Magri!
After winning the bout, Charlie Magri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Kiedis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Spock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiedis comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac. Spock has chosen Rolling Stones- 2,000 Light Years From Home as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Johnny Kiedis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
146 lbs
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157 lbs
28 - 12 - 3 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Kiedis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Spock!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiedis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've been informed that Spock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kiedis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spock in his tracks.
Spock misses with a hook.
Kiedis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kiedis misses with a body kick.
Kiedis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spock, pushing him back against the cage.
Kiedis lands a left hand.
Spock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Spock fails to land.
Spock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spock misses with a punch on the inside.
Spock has Kiedis pressed against the cage, preventing Kiedis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kiedis has a couple of punches blocked by Spock.
Spock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiedis's elbow.
Kiedis working aggressively here.
Kiedis tries to throw a body punch but Spock avoids it by throwing Kiedis back against the cage.
Kiedis has a couple of punches blocked by Spock.
Spock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiedis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiedis breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Kiedis's head coaches at Men of Mayhem (1 TPL, 6 DBL, 5 SGL)(55 member cap) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spock throws a leg kick but Kiedis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kiedis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spock on the side of the head.
Kiedis tests Spock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kiedis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kiedis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiedis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kiedis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kiediss head.
Spock misses with the head strike.
Spock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiedis manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiedis clinches up against the cage.
Kiedis lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiedis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spock tries to throw a body punch but Kiedis avoids it by throwing Spock back against the cage.
Spock blocks an uppercut.
Kiedis throws a punch but it's blocked by Spock.
Spock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spock can't find room to land a body shot as Kiedis controls the action.
Kiedis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spock backwards.
Spock misses with the head strike.
Kiedis managing to block the knees to the body from Spock.
Kiedis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kiedis manages to break the clinch.
Spock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kiedis finds it's way round the side to connect with Spock's head.
Kiedis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Kiedis.
A head kick misses from Kiedis.
Kiedis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Spock makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kiedis really felt that one!
Nice straight punches there by Kiedis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kiedis.
Spock scores with a spinning back kick!
Spock gets tackled into the cage by Kiedis. Kiedis maintains the clinch.
Kiedis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spock blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiedis.
Spock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiedis has had enough of the clinch but Spock keeps him there for the moment.
Spock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kiedis is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spock trying to land knees to the body.
Spock tries a body shot but Kiedis blocks it.
Kiedis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kiedis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiedis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spock lands a body shot.
Kiedis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spock circles away quickly and effectively.
Spock tries to clinch there but Kiedis circles away.
Johnny Kiedis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiedis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Spock misses
and Kiedis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiedis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spock tries to keep at a distance but Kiedis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spock misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Kiedis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kiedis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kiedis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Kiedis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kiedis.
Kiedis moves in looking to clinch but Spock pushes him off.
Spock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kiedis throws a jab but it's blocked by Spock.
Kiedis is looking to clinch.
Spock drops his hands momentarily and Kiedis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from Spock.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kiedis.
Kiedis connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiedis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spock counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Kiedis. Beautiful body shot.
Kiedis avoids the body shot from Spock.
Kiedis lands a nice looking body shot.
Spock lands a leg kick that knocks Kiedis off balance momentarily.
Kiedis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That kick from Kiedis tenderised Spock's leg. Spock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spock tries a head kick but it misses.
Spock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kiedis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiedis misses with a looping right.
Kiedis misses with a low kick as Spock jumps back.
Kiedis scores with a push kick.
Spock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kiedis connects with a crisp jab.
Kiedis throws a big shot that misses.
Spock throws a head kick but Kiedis moves out of range.
Jab by Kiedis.
Spock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kiedis. Kiedis obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice cross by Kiedis.
Kiedis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Spock. Beautiful body shot.
Spock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnny Kiedis is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiedis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spock misses with a wild combination.
Kiedis scores with a jab. Spock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kiedis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Decent striking displayed by Spock there.
Kiedis just misses with a punch to the body.
Spock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis tries to clinch there but Spock circles away.
Kiedis throws a push kick but Spock slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spock steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kiedis. That one must have hurt.
Spock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kiedis throws the left hand but Spock avoids the punch easily.
Kiedis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spock throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiedis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spock just misses with a punch to the body.
Spock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kiedis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Kiedis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Spock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kiedis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kiedis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from Kiedis misses.
Kiedis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiedis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spock throws a leg kick which misses Kiedis's front leg but catches the back leg as Kiedis tries to avoid it.
Kiedis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kiedis moves into the clinch.
Kiedis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiedis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kiedis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Kiedis finds it's way through Spock's defenses.
A jab from Kiedis misses.
Spock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kiedis throws a good cross that connects.
Kiedis lands a nice looking body shot.
Kiedis swings widly with a right hand
and Spock counters with a left to the body.
Kiedis throws a sloppy head kick
and Spock counters with a nice body kick.
Spock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kiedis.
Kiedis is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spock lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Kiedis falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mister Spock!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mister Spock waved his t-shirt featuring Hellraiser FightGear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bonham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce comes to the cage accompanied by Joy Division - Atmosphere. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Bonham!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bruce.
Bonham connects with a single shot there.
Bruce cracks Bonham with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bruce connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bruce swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bonham.
Bonham paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bonham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bonham feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bruces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bonham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bruce.
Bruce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruce swings for the body but Bonham moves out of range.
Bonham is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bonham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruce.
Bruce moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bruce throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bruce throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice cross by Bruce.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bruce throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonham feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bruce's calf.
Bruce getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bonham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bonham connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bruce is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bruce moves out of range as Bonham strikes.
Bonham dips to his left and cracks Bruce with an uppercut!
Bruce thumps Bonham with a low kick.
Bruce turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bonham throws a big shot that misses.
Bonham connects with a single shot there.
Bonham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick from Bonham lands but Bruce takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruce lands a two punch combo.
Bruce lands with a good body shot.
Bonham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonham scores with a jab to the head.
Bonham connects with the punch.
Bruce misses with a kick to the body.
Bruce circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bruce throws a wild body kick that Bonham sees coming a mile off.
Bonham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bruce misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Bruce blocks the low kick.
Bonham cracks the inside of Bruce's front leg.
Bonham slips under a jab.
Bruce moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bonham is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bruce had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bruce lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bonham lands an overhand right.
Bruce fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonham.
Bonham tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonham connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bruce finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bonham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruce.
Bruce stalks Bonham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bonham's face. Bonham staggers backwards, shaken.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonham connects with a single shot there.
Bruce is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bonham.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses.
Bonham throws a solid leg kick but Bruce takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bonham.
Bonham scores with a body shot.
Bonham throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Bruce.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonham.
A punch lands to the side of Bruce 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce avoids the head kick by Bonham.
Bonham lands with a hook. Bruce tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bruce scores with a hook to the body. Bonham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bonham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bruce chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bonham missing with a left hand there. Bruce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Bruce tenderised Bonham's leg. Bonham is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bruce waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonham.
Bruce walks into a left hand.
Bruce fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bonham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bruce misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruce misses with a left hand
and Bonham counters by clinching up.
Bonham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bruce lands a damaging elbow.
Bonham blocks an uppercut.
Bruce lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonham backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Bruce will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bruce throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bonham.
Bonham wants to slow Bruce down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Bruce.
Bruce throws a body punch but Bonham moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bonham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bonham is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bonham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bruce wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bruce swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonham.
Bobby Bruce is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruce avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruce cracks the inside of Bonham's front leg.
Bonham checks a low kick from Bruce.
Bruce defending well as Bonham loads up on a big left hand.
Bruce changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruce shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bruce buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bonham. That did some damage!
Bruce lands a jab.
Bonham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bruce throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bonham tests Bruce's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruce.
Bonham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bruce can pounce on him.
Bonham clobbers Bruce with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bruce lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonham circles away quickly and effectively.
Bruce goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bonham.
Bonham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bonham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonham thumps Bruce with a low kick.
Bonham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bruce connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bonham scrambles back to his feet.
Bonham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruce 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.
Bonham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bruce paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bruce walks into a stiff left hand from Bonham.
Bonham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bonham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonham scores with a body shot.
Bruce looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bonham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bonham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonham dips to his left and cracks Bruce with an uppercut!
Bruce on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bonham. Bonham obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Bonham blocks the leg kick.
Bruce scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonham throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bruce with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bonham to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Bruce misses
and Bonham holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bruce tries to circle away but Bonham has him pinned against the cage.
Bonham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonham with a knee to the head.
Bruce tries a body shot but Bonham blocks it.
Bruce tries to throw a body punch but Bonham avoids it by throwing Bruce back against the cage.
Bonham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonham.
Bruce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bruce lands a jab to the head.
Bonham throws a hook but Bruce blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bonham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bruce on the side of the head.
Bonham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bonham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bonham is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonham pushes off an throws an elbow but Bruce leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Bruce.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bruces head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bonham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bruce's brow.
Bruce blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bruce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bruce lands a nice uppercut.
Bonham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bonham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bruce's efforts to push away.
Bonham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruce lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonham backwards.
Bruce gets through Bonham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bonham lands a right hand.
Bonham throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruce.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Bonham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Bruce scores with a hook.
Bruce lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonham's sensitive parts.
Bruce throws a right hand that Bonham ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonham also avoids with ease.
A big right from Bonham misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruce.
Bruce scoring well with a low kick there.
Bonham connects with a nice looking jab.
Bonham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruce manages to avoid it.
Bonham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bonham avoids the body shot from Bruce.
Bruce checks the leg kick.
Bonham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bruce lands a nice hook to Bonham's body. Bonham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bruce misses with a series of wild punches.
Bruce with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bonham to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonham scores with a decent looking hook.
Bonham tests Bruce's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bruce misses with a straight right.
Bonham on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bonham ducks under a wild hook from Bruce.
Bruce on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good leg kick by Bruce there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bonham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bruce throws out a loose jab but Bonham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bonham blocks a head kick by Bruce.
Bruce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bonham there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce throws a right hand that Bonham ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonham also avoids with ease.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bruce waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonham.
Bruce misses with a low kick.
Bruce rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bonham.
Bonham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bruce is working Bonham over against the cage.
Bonham swings wildly with an uppercut but Bruce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonham taking a breather.
Bruce is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bonham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bruce's defenses.
Nice elbow from Bonham.
Bruce throws a head punch that misses.
Bruce with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bruce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bruce throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce tries to throw a body punch but Bonham avoids it by throwing Bruce back against the cage.
Bonham's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bonham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bruce using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bonham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bruce is trying to break the clinch but Bonham is controlling him.
Bonham throws an elbow but it misses.
Bruce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonham with a jab.
Bonham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bruce lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonham circles away quickly and effectively.
Bruce tried to score with a low kick but Bonham checks it.
Bruce is looking to score with low kicks.
Bruce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonham throws out a powerful jab.
Bonham tries to close the distance and clinch but Bruce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bruce looks to land a left hand but Bonham moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce misses with a head kick.
Bonham doesn't manage to clinch there - Bruce circles away.
Bonham tries to clinch but Bruce is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Bonham.
Bonham lands a leg kick that knocks Bruce off balance momentarily.
Bruce lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Bruce misses.
Donk. Bonham catches Bruce right on the button with a cross.
Bruce throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bonham 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bruce paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bruce. That did some damage!
Bonham misses with a straight left.
Bonham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bruce. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Bonham.
Well Bonham has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caiaphas Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffry McWild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Caiaphas Caine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffry McWild!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caine throws the kick towards the body but McWild avoids it.
Caine has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McWild loads up on a big right hand but Caine slips the punch.
McWild lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caine circles away quickly and effectively.
Caine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McWild.
McWild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caine throws out the jab.
Caine misses with a body shot.
Caine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McWild throws a hook to the side of Caine's head but Caine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McWild throws a series of punches but Caine avoids them all with ease.
Caine throws a leg kick but McWild sees it coming and moves out of range.
Caine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McWild throws a head kick that misses.
Caine lands a nice looking body shot.
Caine tries a low kick but McWild avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWild dives in and scores a takedown into Caine's guard.
McWild throws a big right hand that misses.
McWild throws a strike but Caine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Caine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Caine looking to sit in guard and control but McWild gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McWild throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McWild accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
My spies in Rape Academy inform me that McWild has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McWild throws a big elbow that misses.
McWild wants to control from the top but Caine keeps moving.
McWild in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Caine is trying to control the position but McWild postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWild trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McWild throws a strike but Caine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McWild tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Caine is looking to work some ground and pound but McWild has wrist control.
McWild keeping moving, preventing Caine from controlling successfully.
McWild not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caine postures up in McWild's guard and throws a big left but McWild blocks it.
Caine tries to free his leg and advance position but McWild is retaining full guard.
McWild looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caine drops back, looking for a kneebar! McWild looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McWild looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McWild!
McWild cracks Caine with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caine tries to bench press McWild off him but McWild keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffry McWild dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Caine throws a body punch but McWild moves out of range.
Caine throws a sloppy head kick
and McWild counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McWild 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Caine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McWild is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Caine keeping moving, preventing McWild from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWild is looking to work some ground and pound but Caine has wrist control.
McWild wants to pass the guard but Caine is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McWild with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWild lands a couple of elbows.
Caine trying to control the position.
McWild trying to control but Caine is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Caine lands a nice shot to the body.
McWild misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from McWild on the inside.
It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut.
McWild has Caine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Caine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWild struggles to land a body shot inside as Caine controls his hands.
Caine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McWild lands with a right to the head.
Caine is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McWild tries to land knees in the clinch but Caine avoids the damage to the body.
McWild is looking to take this one to the mat.
Caiaphas Caine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffry McWild.
McWild can't find room to land a body shot as Caine controls the action.
Caine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McWild backwards.
McWild lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McWild is looking to break free of the clinch but Caine has double underhooks.
Caine has McWild pressed against the cage, preventing McWild from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McWild is trying to break the clinch but Caine is controlling him.
A right hook to the body lands for McWild.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWild scores with a shoulder strike.
McWild digs a right hand underneath Caine's ribcage. Caine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McWild.
McWild is working for takedown but Caine is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jeffry McWild seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McWild misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWild has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Caine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McWild can't break the clinch.
McWild escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McWild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caine.
Caine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWild.
Caine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWild manages to avoid it.
Caine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Caine throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McWild to regain full guard.
Caine with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Caine is trying to control the action in half guard but McWild is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffry McWild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caiaphas Caine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Caine has his takedown stuffed
and McWild counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Caine is not content to let McWild control the position.
McWild throws a strike but Caine avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McWild postures up in Caine's guard and throws a big left but Caine blocks it.
McWild is pushing down on Caine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Caine is fighting to maintain full guard but McWild has managed to sneak the leg through.
Caine is not content to let McWild control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWild throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McWild throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McWild thows a huge punch but Caine dodges it nicely.
McWild missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Caine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWild not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McWild trying to control from half guard but Caine is working away.
McWild landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McWild throwing shots but Caine is blocking nicely.
McWild is keen to just control but Caine is a slippery customer.
McWild is looking to stall here but Caine recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWild throwing strikes from guard but Caine blocks nicely.
Caine wants to control the position but McWild says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McWild connects with a nice short shot to Caine's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWild sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Caine defending well though.
McWild trying to pass the guard but Caine defending well.
McWild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caine keeps working.
Caine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McWild is working away from the top position though.
Caiaphas Caine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McWild drops an elbow to the side of Caine's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffry McWild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McWild 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffry McWild!
In his post fight interview, Jeffry McWild started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doom Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Batistuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batistuta is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Deftones - You've Seen The Butcher. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doom Unit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Batistuta!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batistuta catches Unit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Batistuta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Batistuta misses the shot to the body.
Unit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batistuta takes one on the button.
Unit scores with a jab to the head.
Batistuta looks to score with a jab to the body but Unit is just out of range.
Batistuta moves forwards but Unit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Unit checks a low kick from Batistuta.
Batistuta misses with a wild body shot.
Batistuta misses with a lunging right hand
and Unit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unit tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Batistuta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Unit defends it nicely.
Unit misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Unit avoids it really well and circles away.
That kick from Batistuta tenderised Unit's leg. Unit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Unit lands a jab to the nose.
Batistuta moves to clinch but Unit breaks away
letting Unit counter with a right hand.
Batistuta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Unit lands a really nice looking cross but Batistuta seems unphased.
Doom Unit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Unit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batistuta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Unit. Beautiful body shot.
Batistuta misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta misses with a head kick.
Batistuta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Unit's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batistuta moves out of range as Unit strikes.
Batistuta fails with a takedown attempt.
Doom Unit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Batistuta.
Unit connects with a jab.
Batistuta feints and then cracks Unit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unit down.
Batistuta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Unit's head.
Unit blocks a low kick nicely.
Unit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Batistuta gets the takedown into side control.
Unit is trying to control Batistuta's posture but Batistuta avoids it.
Unit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Batistuta throwing strikes but Unit manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Unit grinds an elbow into Batistuta's temple.
Batistuta taking a bit of punishment here - Unit scoring with strikes.
Unit is putting a hurting on Batistuta here, landing some big shots from side control.
Unit gets to mount! Batistuta was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unit prevents Batistuta from getting the reversal.
Batistuta keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Batistuta has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batistuta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Unit trying to control but Batistuta is having none of it.
Unit looking to finish Batistuta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Batistuta!
Unit looking to control but Batistuta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Batistuta regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Batistuta is pressing down on Unit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batistuta trying to keep a closed guard but Unit is proving a slippery customer.
Batistuta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Unit is aware though and is defending well.
Unit passes Batistuta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doom Unit 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.
Unit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Batistuta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Batistuta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batistuta takes one to the side of the head.
Batistuta lands a jab to Unit's midsection.
Batistuta takes the fight into the clinch.
Batistuta tries to throw a body punch but Unit avoids it by throwing Batistuta back against the cage.
Unit misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Unit - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Unit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short uppercut from Unit.
Unit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batistuta backwards.
Unit lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Unit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Unit manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batistuta keeps working.
Batistuta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Unit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Unit throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Batistuta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Unit manages to get to full guard.
Batistuta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Batistuta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Unit's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Batistuta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Batistuta passes into side control.
Unit managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Batistuta.
Unit stops Batistuta from passing to mount.
Unit is trying to improve his position.
Unit manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit wants to get back to full guard.
Unit is trying to control but can't.
Unit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Batistuta trying to control the position from guard on top but Unit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batistuta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Batistuta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Batistuta stands up over Unit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Batistuta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Unit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Batistuta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Batistuta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Unit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Unit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Batistuta manages to get himself to full guard.
Unit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batistuta is trying to keep Unit in close.
Unit wants to control from the top but Batistuta keeps moving.
Batistuta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Unit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Unit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Doom Unit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Unit misses with a hook.
Unit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Batistuta has closed the distance and engaged Unit in a clinch.
Unit stalling in the clinch.
Unit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Batistuta has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Unit takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Batistuta tries a body shot but Unit blocks it.
Unit lands a nice shot to the body.
Unit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Batistuta being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Unit.
Unit lands a shot to the body.
Batistuta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Unit prevents it.
Unit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Batistuta backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unit.
Batistuta lands with a light punch inside.
Unit breaks the clinch.
Unit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Unit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Batistuta thows a leg kick but Unit checks it
and Unit counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Unit.
Unit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batistuta tries to work over Unit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batistuta tries to work over Unit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Unit slows down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Unit.
Unit misses with some punches.
Unit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Unit just leaning against Batistuta, taking a breather.
Unit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batistuta's elbow.
Unit misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Unit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Batistuta can't fight it off and eventually Unit manages to take the fight to the floor. Batistuta looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Unit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Unit wants to control from the top but Batistuta keeps moving.
Unit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Batistuta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Batistuta is looking for a kimura here.
Unit wants to get back to full guard but Batistuta has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta with the ground and pound from mount.
Doom Unit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Batistuta unloads with some shots from mount but Unit bucks and avoids them well.
Doom Unit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Unit is trying desperately to improve position.
Batistuta working the ground and pound effectively.
Carlos Batistuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batistuta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Unit is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doom Unit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Unit, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doom Unit!
A less than humble Doom Unit misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. Herzog is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Takida - Curly Sue. This should be fireworks!
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
38 - 22 - 3 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Herzog!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Herzog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herzog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Herzog throws a series of strikes that have Donowitz backpedaling.
Herzog gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donny Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut
and Herzog counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Donowitz's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz wants to stand and escape but Herzog is having none of it.
Herzog drops back looking for a leg! Donowitz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Donowitz manages to kick Herzog off! Herzog jumps back into Donowitz's guard.
Donowitz keeping full guard, as Herzog tries to pass.
Donowitz wants to sweep here but Herzog controlling him for the moment.
Herzog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog stopping the sweep attempt from Donowitz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donowitz wants to stand up but Herzog is controlling him.
Donowitz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Herzog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donowitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donowitz pulls Herzog in close to his closed guard and prevents Herzog from doing any damage or advancing position.
Herzog won't allow Donowitz to sweep him here.
Donowitz controlling Herzog's posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Donny Donowitz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Herzog blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz connects with a body shot.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Herzog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donowitz lands a nice shot to the body.
Herzog throws out a powerful jab.
Donowitz lands a jab to the head.
Donowitz misses with a kick to the body.
Herzog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Herzog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donowitz.
A big right from Herzog misses.
Donowitz misses with a wild body shot.
Donny Donowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Donowitz slaps away a takedown attempt from Herzog, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Herzog just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz clinches with his opponent.
Donowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herzog is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Donowitz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Donowitz misses with some punches.
Donowitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Herzog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz works on Herzog's body with a couple of short punches.
Herzog blocks a body shot from Donowitz.
Donowitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Herzog uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Donowitz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Donowitz.
Donowitz slowing the pace effectively.
Herzog misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Herzog as Donowitz tries to tie him up.
Donowitz lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donowitz prevents the takedown attempt.
Donny Donowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Herzog.
Herzog is looking to take this one to the mat.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herzog takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Herzog.
Donowitz misses with some punches.
Donowitz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Herzog blocking some punches.
Herzog is looking to take this one to the mat.
Donowitz digs a right hand into Herzog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Herzog's gas tank.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herzog jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Donowitz walks away with a smile on his face. Herzog gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Herzog has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A cross from Donowitz lands.
Donowitz throws a jab when Herzog was well out of range.
Donowitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Donowitz stuffs the takedown attempt from Herzog. Herzog gets slowly back to his feet.
That kick from Donowitz tenderised Herzog's leg. Herzog is trying to keep his angry face on.
Herzog misses with a takedown attempt
and Donowitz counters with a good, hard body kick but Herzog shrugs it off.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Herzog.
Donowitz lands a jab to the nose.
Donowitz lands a right hook to the body.
Donowitz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donny Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Herzog looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donny Donowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Herzog.
Donowitz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Donowitz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Herzog's sensitive parts.
Donowitz 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.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Herzog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Herzog throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Donowitz is predictable there
and Herzog counters with a straight right hand.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Herzog moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Herzog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Herzog misses with a looping left.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Donowitz lunges at Herzog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Herzog's hand.
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Herzog slips the punch.
Donowitz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donowitz throws out a powerful jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Herzog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Herzog lands a jab to the nose.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Herzog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donowitz throws the kick towards the body but Herzog avoids it.
Herzog moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Herzog. That's going to slow Donowitz down.
Donowitz scores with a sloppy right hand. Herzog should have avoided that one.
Herzog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Herzog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donowitz can pounce on him.
Herzog connects with a right hand. Donowitz shakes it off.
Herzog walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donowitz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Herzogs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Donowitz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Donowitz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Herzog.
Herzog gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Herzog.
Herzog drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've been told by Donowitz's head coaches at Kebab House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Herzog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the head.
Herzog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donowitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz keeps Herzog at a distance using the push kick.
Donowitz doesn't manage to clinch there - Herzog circles away.
Nice body punch from Donowitz.
Herzog fails with a takedown attempt.
Herzog takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut lands for Donowitz. That snapped Herzog's head back.
Herzog moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Herzog avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herzog slips under a jab from Donowitz.
Herzog scores with the left hand. Donowitz knows he should have avoided that one.
Herzog tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donowitz swivels and escapes.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. Herzog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz 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!
Herzog throws a hook but Donowitz blocks it.
Donowitz throws a solid leg kick but Herzog takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Donowitz.
Donowitz thuds his right hand into Herzog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donowitz thows a body shot but no joy.
Herzog might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big left from Herzog misses.
Herzog is looking to land body kicks.
Herzog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz sizes up Herzog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donowitz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Herzog closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from Donowitz.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Herzog counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz wants to stand up but Herzog is controlling him.
Herzog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herzog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Donowitz wants to stand up but Herzog is controlling him.
Donowitz looking for a sweep. Not yet Donowitz, not yet.
Donowitz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Donowitz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donowitz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Donowitz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Chris Herzog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog trying to control but Donowitz is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Herzog lands a jab to the nose.
Donowitz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Herzog's head.
Herzog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Donowitz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Herzog ducks down to avoid it.
Donowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donowitz wants to slow Herzog down by chopping away at his legs.
Herzog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donowitz thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Donowitz. Herzog shrugs it off though.
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a jab when Herzog was well out of range.
Donowitz jabs at Herzog's body.
Herzog throws a leg kick that is checked
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donowitz slips a straight right by Herzog.
Donowitz lands a lovely overhand right.
Donowitz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Herzog throws an overhand right that lands on Donowitz's shoulder, as Donowitz tries to avoid the shot.
Herzog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a nice looking body kick.
Donowitz moves in looking to clinch but Herzog pushes him off.
Donowitz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Herzog.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a lazy body kick
and Herzog counters with a low kick, right behind Donowitz 's knee.
Herzog swats away the attempt to clinch by Donowitz.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Herzog manages to avoid it.
Herzog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz is looking to land body kicks.
Herzog 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.
It looks like Donny Donowitz has been cut.
Donowitz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Herzog misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Herzog or perhaps it was just good defense by Donowitz which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herzog misses with an uppercut.
Donowitz lands with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Donowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Donowitz, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Donowitz!
After the fight, Donny Donowitz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggums comes to the cage accompanied by ThunderStruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggums slips a jab from Corleone.
Biggums avoids the head kick by Corleone.
Biggums has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Biggums scoring well with a low kick there.
Corleone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Corleone moves forwards but Biggums connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Sonny Corleone has been cut.
Corleone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corleone wants to clinch
and Biggums counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corleone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biggums scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Biggums.
Corleone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biggums, pushing him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Corleone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Corleone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corleone throws a punch but it's blocked by Biggums.
Corleone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Biggums blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Corleone.
Biggums is breathing heavily.
Biggums is trying to force a seperation but Corleone has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corleone.
Biggums dodges an elbow strike from Corleone.
Biggums misses with some punches.
Biggums is trying to break the clinch but Corleone has him pressed against the cage.
Biggums manages to break the clinch.
Biggums misses with a body kick.
Biggums tries to keep at a distance but Corleone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Biggums misses with a punch on the inside.
Corleone blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Corleone.
A short body shot lands from Corleone as the two fighters clinch.
Nice elbow from Corleone.
Biggums blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Corleone obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Corleone on the inside.
Biggums prevents a body shot from Corleone.
Corleone lands an elbow inside that Biggums shrugs off.
Corleone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Biggums backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Corleone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Biggums is trying to force a seperation but Corleone has the dominant position.
Biggums looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biggums avoids it.
Biggums is trying to break the clinch but Corleone is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corleone.
Corleone prevents Biggums from breaking the clinch.
Biggums lands a nice shot to the body.
Biggums wants to get back to striking at distance but Corleone won't allow it.
Biggums manages to break the clinch.
Biggums takes a swing at Corleone's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Corleone.
Corleone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Biggums misses with a looping left.
Corleone is looking to clinch.
Corleone scores with the left hand. Biggums knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums lands a slapping body shot.
Tyrone Biggums seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggums takes a swing at Corleone's ribcage but misses.
Biggums throws a body punch but Corleone moves out of range.
Corleone throws a head kick that misses
and Biggums counters with a straight right hand.
Biggums throws out a loose jab but Corleone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biggums fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Biggums throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Corleone as he checks the leg kick.
Corleone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Biggums at a distance.
Corleone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Biggums tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corleone just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums blocks a head kick by Corleone.
Corleone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biggums.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Biggums misses
and Corleone counters with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Corleone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Biggums throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Biggums tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corleone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Biggums misses with a kick to the body
and Corleone makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Biggums really felt that one!
Corleone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Biggums. Biggums circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Biggums keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corleone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Corleone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corleone moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Corleone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonny Corleone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Biggums circles away from the clinch attempt.
Biggums shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Corleone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Corleone wants to sweep here but Biggums controlling him for the moment.
Corleone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biggums with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone wants to stand but Biggums is controlling the position.
Biggums might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Corleone has his feet on Biggums's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Corleone lands a jab to Biggums's midsection.
Biggums tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corleone was well out of range. Poor timing from Biggums.
Corleone throws a head kick that Biggums semi-blocks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Corleone, right into the meat.
Corleone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corleone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Biggums looks to land a left hand but Corleone moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Biggums does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the body from Biggums misses
and Corleone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corleone staying out of range there.
Corleone tries to clinch there but Biggums circles away.
Biggums scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Biggums pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corleone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Corleone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Corleone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Corleone tried to score with a low kick but Biggums checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Biggums.
Biggums looks to score with a jab to the body but Corleone is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums thumps Corleone with a low kick.
Corleone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corleone tries a head kick but it misses.
Corleone blocks a leg kick.
Sonny Corleone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corleone tries to close the distance and clinch but Biggums swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Corleone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Biggums misses with a series of wild punches.
Corleone misses with a wild body shot.
Biggums throws a push kick but Corleone slaps the foot to one side.
Biggums scoring well with a low kick there.
Corleone forces Biggums back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corleone.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corleone.
Corleone keeps control of Biggums as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Biggums lands a hook that snaps the head of Corleone backwards.
A short uppercut from Corleone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corleone misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corleone.
Biggums looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Biggums breaks the clinch.
Corleone throws a hook to the side of Biggums's head but Biggums sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biggums pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sonny Corleone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biggums blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biggums working aggressively here.
Biggums is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Corleone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Biggums tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Corleone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sonny Corleone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Biggums darts in looking for a takedown but Corleone gets double underhooks and turns Biggums into the cage.
Corleone prevents a body shot from Biggums.
Corleone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biggums backwards.
Biggums prevents a body shot from Corleone.
Corleone tries to work over Biggums's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corleone stalling in the clinch but Biggums improves position.
Biggums scores with a shoulder strike.
Corleone prevents Biggums from breaking the clinch.
Corleone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Biggums scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corleone misses with the head strike.
Corleone lands with a light punch inside.
Corleone trying to land knees to the body.
Corleone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Biggums looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggums misses with a body punch.
Biggums wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Corleone has him pressed against the cage.
Biggums is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Biggums dodges an elbow strike from Corleone.
Knees in the clinch landing for Corleone.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Biggums backwards.
Corleone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corleone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corleone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Corleone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corleone pushes Biggums back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Biggums is trying to force a seperation but Corleone has the dominant position.
Corleone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Biggums breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biggums avoids the body shot from Corleone.
Biggums motions for Corleone to come forward. Biggums throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Biggums throws an overhand right that lands on Corleone's shoulder, as Corleone tries to avoid the shot.
Corleone scores with a jab.
Biggums is rocked!
Corleone slips under a jab from Biggums.
Oh Biggums is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corleone shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Biggums takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Corleone sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Biggums bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonny Corleone!
Sonny Corleone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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