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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Saurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heston Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Animal I Have Become as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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20 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Saurus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heston Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saurus lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Gracie sprawling to the canvas. Saurus follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Gracie hang on?
Gracie is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saurus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Saurus finish him?
Saurus lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Gracie! More strikes land and this one is all over! Saurus jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Saurus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Renninger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indica Jatlier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Renninger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Indica Jatlier!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renninger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Renninger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renninger moves into the clinch.
Jatlier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jatlier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jatlier.
Jatlier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Renninger misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Renninger.
Jatlier prevents a body shot from Renninger.
Jatlier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jatlier throws a punch but it's blocked by Renninger.
Renninger is pushing Jatlier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jatlier misses with the head strike.
Renninger wants to stall.
Renninger misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jatlier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Renninger throws a head punch that misses.
Renninger looking to throw knees to the head but Jatlier is blocking nicely.
Renninger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jatlier misses with a punch to the body.
Renninger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Renninger lands a body punch.
Jatlier prevents a body shot from Renninger.
I was talking to Renninger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Renninger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Renninger.
Knees in the clinch landing for Renninger.
Jatlier misses with a punch on the inside.
Jatlier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Renninger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jatlier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Renninger lands with a right to the head.
Renninger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jatlier lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renninger misses with a punch to the body.
Jatlier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Renninger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Renninger.
A short right from Renninger on the inside.
Knees to the body from Renninger.
Jatlier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jatlier is trying to break the clinch but Renninger is controlling him.
Jatlier can't find room to land a body shot as Renninger controls the action.
Jatlier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Renninger is trying to maintain a safe position but Jatlier gets an underhook and turns Renninger into the cage.
Renninger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier misses with a punch on the inside.
Jatlier misses with a punch on the inside.
Renninger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Renninger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Renninger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jatlier's elbow.
Jatlier blocks a body shot from Renninger.
Jatlier tries to throw a body punch but Renninger avoids it by throwing Jatlier back against the cage.
Renninger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jatlier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Renninger throws a head punch that misses.
Renninger prevents a body shot from Jatlier.
Renninger missing with knees to the body.
Renninger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jatlier as Renninger tries to tie him up.
Jatlier can't find room to land a body shot as Renninger controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jatlier.
Jatlier tries to throw a body punch but Renninger avoids it by throwing Jatlier back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier cracks Renninger with a nice body shot.
Jatlier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jatlier tries to throw a body punch but Renninger avoids it by throwing Jatlier back against the cage.
Jatlier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Renninger misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Renninger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Renninger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renninger throws a head punch that misses.
Jatlier throws a punch but it's blocked by Renninger.
Jatlier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jatlier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Renninger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jatlier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jatlier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Renninger backwards.
Renninger scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Indica Jatlier has been cut.
Jatlier pushes Renninger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jatlier pushes Renninger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renninger.
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 Richard Renninger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Indica Jatlier's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jatlier throws a head kick but Renninger moves out of range.
Jatlier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Renninger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jatlier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jatlier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jatlier misses with a body kick.
Renninger throws a body shot but no joy.
Jatlier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Renninger throws a push kick but Jatlier slaps the foot to one side.
Jatlier keeps the fight on the outside.
Jatlier cracks the inside of Renninger's front leg.
Renninger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renninger misses with a looping left.
Renninger lands with a hook. Jatlier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jatlier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jatlier throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Renninger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renninger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jatlier crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Renninger - the referee stops the clock and Jatlier gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Renninger. Jatlier manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Renninger closes the distance and clinches.
Jatlier misses with a punch to the body.
Renninger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jatlier.
Jatlier misses with a punch to the body.
Renninger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jatlier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jatlier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renninger.
A short body shot lands from Jatlier as the two fighters clinch.
Renninger lands a nice uppercut.
Jatlier lands with a short shot to the head.
Renninger scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jatlier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Jatlier.
Jatlier tries a body shot but Renninger blocks it.
Renninger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jatlier throws an elbow that misses.
Jatlier misses with a body punch.
Renninger misses with a punch on the inside.
Renninger misses with some punches.
Renninger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jatlier misses with a punch to the body.
Renninger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jatlier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jatlier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Jatlier.
Renninger scores with a shot to the side of Jatlier's head.
Jatlier can't find room to land a body shot as Renninger controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Jatlier.
Renninger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jatlier tries a body shot but Renninger blocks it.
Jatlier prevents a body shot from Renninger.
Renninger throws a punch but it's blocked by Jatlier.
Renninger can't find room to land a body shot as Jatlier controls the action.
Renninger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Jatlier.
A left hand lands to the body for Jatlier.
Jatlier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Renninger lands a body shot.
Jatlier pushes Renninger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jatlier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Renninger looking to stall.
Jatlier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renninger's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier gets through Renninger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jatlier misses with a body punch.
Renninger has a couple of punches blocked by Jatlier.
Jatlier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Richard Renninger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Renninger.
Jatlier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jatlier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jatlier.
Renninger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renninger tries to work over Jatlier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jatlier misses with some punches.
Renninger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jatlier misses with a punch to the body.
Renninger working aggressively here.
Renninger tries to throw a body punch but Jatlier avoids it by throwing Renninger back against the cage.
Jatlier blocks a body shot from Renninger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Indica Jatlier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Indica Jatlier's cut.
That's time! Renninger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Renninger. Jatlier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Renninger blocks a leg kick.
Renninger moves out of range of the body kick.
Renninger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Renninger coming out on top.
Renninger checks a low kick from Jatlier.
Jatlier throws a body shot but no joy.
Jatlier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Renninger lands with a slapping head kick.
Renninger misses with a wild combination.
Jatlier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renninger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jatlier scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Renninger misses with a hook
so Jatlier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Renninger managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jatlier trying to control the position from guard on top but Renninger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renninger 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.
Renninger is trying to keep Jatlier in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Renninger keeping full guard, as Jatlier tries to pass.
Renninger looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Renninger throws a chopping leg kick but Jatlier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jatlier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jatlier is keen to just control but Renninger is a slippery customer.
Jatlier is pressing down on Renninger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Renninger is holding on for now.
Jatlier works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier cracks Renninger with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Renninger is looking to get to half guard.
Jatlier wants to control the pace but Renninger is squirming around nicely.
Renninger is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier looking to finish with strikes here!
Jatlier throws some wild stikes that Renninger manages to avoid easily.
Renninger tries to hold on but Jatlier postures up.
Renninger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jatlier is trying to control the action in half guard but Renninger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Renninger manages to get to full guard.
Renninger is trying to control the position but Jatlier postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Indica Jatlier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jatlier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Indica Jatlier!
Indica Jatlier decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Carlos Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira comes into the arena with Killers blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Carlos Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Corleone !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira delivers a nice body kick.
Ferreira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corleone .
Corleone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corleone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ferreira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corleone can pounce on him.
Ferreira lands with a shot to the body.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira misses with a body kick.
Corleone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Ferreira misses.
Corleone moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Ferreira misses.
Ferreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corleone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
Corleone blocks a leg kick.
Ferreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corleone was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corleone .
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Ferreira's head coaches at Pearson Spector Litt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ferreira tries to land a body kick
and Corleone counters by clinching up.
Ferreira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corleone 's elbow.
Corleone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Corleone looking to throw knees to the head but Ferreira is blocking nicely.
Ferreira can't find room to land a body shot as Corleone controls the action.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferreira tries a body shot but Corleone blocks it.
Corleone working Ferreira over with knees to the body.
Ferreira misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Corleone throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Ferreira.
Ferreira working aggressively here.
Corleone takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Corleone .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Corleone prevents a body shot from Ferreira.
Corleone working Ferreira over with knees to the body.
Corleone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferreira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Corleone blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Corleone .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corleone .
Corleone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Corleone .
Corleone throws an elbow but it misses.
Ferreira lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is stalling here.
Ferreira takes an elbow to the forehead.
Corleone pushes off an throws an elbow but Ferreira leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ferreira blocks an elbow strike.
Corleone trying to land knees to the body.
Ferreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corleone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ferreira blocks the elbow strike.
Corleone blocks a body shot from Ferreira.
Ferreira blocks an elbow strike.
Corleone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferreira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Corleone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ferreira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corleone trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreira leaning his opponent against the cage.
Corleone takes a shot to the head.
Ferreira misses with a body punch.
Ferreira is trying to maintain a safe position but Corleone gets an underhook and turns Ferreira into the cage.
Corleone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corleone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira avoiding damage as Corleone throws knees to the body.
Corleone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Corleone lands an elbow just above Ferreira 's eye.
Ferreira misses with a punch on the inside.
Corleone lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Antonio Carlos Ferreira has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Corleone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferreira's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Corleone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Carlos Ferreira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ferreira throws out a leg kick but Corleone moves out of range and Ferreira only half commits.
Corleone is looking to clinch but Ferreira is avoiding it.
Corleone scores with a push kick.
Ferreira loads up on a big right hand but Corleone slips the punch.
Corleone thows a body kick. Ferreira tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Corleone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferreira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corleone .
Corleone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferreira throws a jab when Corleone was well out of range.
Ferreira pushes Corleone away with a front kick.
Ferreira throws a wild body kick that Corleone sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferreira throws out the jab.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira misses with a low kick.
Corleone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ferreira.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Ferreira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira thows a leg kick but Corleone checks it
and Corleone moves into the clinch.
Ferreira avoids a wild elbow strike from Corleone .
Ferreira struggles to land a body shot inside as Corleone controls his hands.
Ferreira misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ferreira.
Ferreira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Michael Corleone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Corleone missing with knees to the body.
Ferreira misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira tries to throw a body punch but Corleone avoids it by throwing Ferreira back against the cage.
Corleone lands an elbow just above Ferreira 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Corleone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferreira's brow.
Corleone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferreira is defending well for now.
Ferreira throws a punch but it's blocked by Corleone .
Ferreira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corleone 's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira can't find room to land a body shot as Corleone controls the action.
Ferreira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira slowing the pace effectively.
Corleone misses with a knee strike.
Ferreira lands with a right to the head.
Ferreira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corleone or not.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Ferreira tries a body shot but Corleone blocks it.
Ferreira tries to work over Corleone 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Ferreira as the two fighters clinch.
Corleone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ferreira tries to stall but Corleone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ferreira misses with the head strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Corleone in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ferreira misses with some punches.
Ferreira scores with a shot to the side of Corleone 's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferreira blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferreira misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferreira.
Ferreira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferreira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferreira lands a body punch.
Ferreira avoiding damage as Corleone throws knees to the body.
Ferreira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corleone 's elbow.
Ferreira trying to control the position but instead, Corleone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ferreira into the cage.
Ferreira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Corleone .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferreira avoids it.
Ferreira lands a nice uppercut.
Ferreira lands a body punch.
Corleone is breathing heavily.
Ferreira tries to throw a body punch but Corleone avoids it by throwing Ferreira back against the cage.
Ferreira lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ferreira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corleone .
Ferreira misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira has a couple of punches blocked by Corleone .
Ferreira swings wildly with an uppercut but Corleone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira lands with a left to the head.
Ferreira working aggressively here.
Ferreira misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Carlos Ferreira's cut.
That's time! Ferreira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira throws a looping overhand right but Corleone ducks down to avoid it.
Corleone slips under a jab from Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferreira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corleone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Corleone is just out of range.
Corleone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corleone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corleone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone lands a high kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Corleone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferreira throws a big shot that misses.
Corleone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ferreira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
Ferreira connects with a body shot.
Corleone misses with a head kick.
Ferreira swings widly with a right hand
and Corleone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Corleone .
Ferreira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ferreira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corleone backwards.
Ferreira tries to work over Corleone 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Ferreira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferreira tries to work over Corleone 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferreira takes an elbow to the temple.
Ferreira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira tries to throw a body punch but Corleone avoids it by throwing Ferreira back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corleone with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira tries to throw a body punch but Corleone avoids it by throwing Ferreira back against the cage.
Corleone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ferreira misses with a punch to the body.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferreira avoids it.
Corleone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ferreira is working Corleone over against the cage.
Corleone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Corleone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Corleone landing knees to the head.
Corleone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corleone missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone trying to land knees to the body.
Ferreira lands with a left to the head.
Corleone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ferreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corleone blocks an uppercut.
Ferreira wants to stall.
Ferreira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corleone .
Corleone blocking some punches.
Ferreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corleone backwards.
Ferreira tries to throw a body punch but Corleone avoids it by throwing Ferreira back against the cage.
Ferreira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferreira lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferreira blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferreira looking to stall.
Ferreira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferreira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferreira tries to work over Corleone 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corleone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ferreira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Corleone lands an elbow inside that Ferreira shrugs off.
Corleone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Corleone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ferreira lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Corleone .
I think Corleone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Corleone !
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Corleone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiyaro Feitsora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feitsora comes into the arena with Helmet - Unsung blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiyaro Feitsora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feitsora moves out of range of the leg kick from Thesz.
Thesz connects with a looping right hand.
Thesz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thesz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thesz throws a shot from downtown. Feitsora moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thesz, as that shot connected.
Feitsora 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.
Thesz lands with a shot to the body.
Thesz lands a head shot.
Thesz throws a right hand that Feitsora ducks under and follows up with a left that Feitsora also avoids with ease.
Feitsora misses with a body kick.
Thesz misses with an uppercut
and Feitsora holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thesz avoids the elbow strike from Feitsora, against the cage.
Thesz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thesz is looking to break free of the clinch but Feitsora has double underhooks.
Feitsora lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thesz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz can't get the takedown.
Feitsora gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thesz.
Feitsora lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thesz is looking for a takedown.
Tiyaro Feitsora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aloysius Martin Thesz.
Thesz blocking some punches.
Feitsora creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Feitsora taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Feitsora connects with a knee to the head.
Thesz is trying to break the clinch but Feitsora has him pressed against the cage.
Thesz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Thesz passes Feitsora's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thesz trying to pass the guard but Feitsora defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz prevents Feitsora from improving his position.
Thesz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Feitsora's head.
Thesz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Feitsora is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Thesz is tapping! Great win for Feitsora!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tiyaro Feitsora!
Tiyaro Feitsora bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Quintana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Riggs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Julio Quintana's chin.
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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
30 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Julio Quintana!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quintana lands a big head kick that sends Riggs tumbling to the mat! Quintana takes a step backwards and waves Riggs back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Riggs is rocked!
It looks like Martin Riggs has been cut.
Riggs 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.
Riggs misses with an uppercut.
Oh Riggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quintana slips a jab from Riggs.
Quintana defending well as Riggs loads up on a big left hand.
Riggs seems to have got his legs back now.
Quintana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riggs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Quintana misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Riggs.
Riggs blocks a head kick by Quintana.
Quintana misses with a wild body shot.
Riggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quintana feints and as Riggs raises his hands in defense, Quintana changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riggs seems keen to control Quintana's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quintana wants to control from the top but Riggs keeps moving.
Riggs is trying to control the position but Quintana postures up.
Quintana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riggs wants to sweep here but Quintana controlling him for the moment.
Riggs doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Quintana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quintana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Riggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Quintana thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Riggs if he has to take too many more of those.
Riggs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Quintana. That snapped Riggs's head back.
A jab from Quintana misses.
Martin Riggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quintana manages to avoid it.
A big right from Quintana misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs misses with a low kick.
Quintana lands with an uppercut that bounces Riggs off the cage and back into range.
Riggs stuffs the takedown attempt from Quintana. Quintana gets slowly back to his feet.
Riggs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Quintana cracks the inside of Riggs's front leg.
A head kick misses from Quintana.
Quintana misses with a jab to the body
and Riggs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Quintana closes the distance and clinches.
Quintana avoiding damage as Riggs throws knees to the body.
Quintana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riggs can't find room to land a body shot as Quintana controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riggs trying to land knees to the body.
Riggs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quintana lands a shoulder strike.
Riggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quintana's elbow.
Riggs blocking some punches.
Riggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quintana misses with some punches.
Riggs has a couple of punches blocked by Quintana.
Quintana lands with a light punch inside.
Riggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quintana or not.
Riggs lands a right hand.
Quintana avoiding damage as Riggs throws knees to the body.
Riggs gets through Quintana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riggs misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Quintana fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Quintana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Riggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Riggs tries to score with a low kick but Quintana moves his leg out of the way.
Quintana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quintana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riggs lands an overhand right.
Quintana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riggs moves away.
Quintana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been informed that Quintana has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Riggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quintana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riggs as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quintana misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Riggs misses with a body shot.
Quintana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quintana plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Riggs scores with a spinning back kick!
Riggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quintana.
Quintana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Quintana throws a head kick that misses
and Quintana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riggs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Quintana tried to score with a low kick but Riggs checks it.
Riggs misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quintana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riggs. Riggs obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quintana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Quintana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Riggs connects with a jab.
Riggs sends Quintana crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Riggs is motioning to the referee to let Quintana up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Quintana is rocked!
Quintana loads up on a big right hand but Riggs slips the punch.
Quintana is still on wobbly legs! Can Riggs finish him?
Quintana looks to land a left hand but Riggs moved out of range nicely.
A lazy body kick from Quintana
and Riggs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Riggs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Riggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Quintana.
Quintana throws a lazy uppercut
and Riggs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quintana's knee momentarily.
Quintana seems to have recovered his senses.
Quintana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riggs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Quintana.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quintana.
Quintana misses with a low kick.
Riggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Riggs moves out of range as Quintana strikes.
Riggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Quintana counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Quintana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Riggs is refusing to be controlled, as Quintana sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quintana wants to pass to mount but Riggs is defending the position.
Quintana thows a huge punch but Riggs dodges it nicely.
Riggs wants to control but Quintana is keeping busy.
Riggs is looking to get back to full guard here but Quintana has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on Riggs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Quintana politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Quintana prefers to stall for the moment though.
Quintana working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Riggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martin Riggs's cut.
That's time! Riggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Quintana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quintana dives in and grabs Riggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riggs pushes down on Quintana's head and hops out.
Riggs slips a jab from Quintana.
Riggs tries to clinch up but Quintana circles away and keeps his distance.
Quintana avoids the body shot from Riggs.
Riggs looks to throw the jab but Quintana is out of range.
Nice body punch from Riggs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quintana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Riggs. Beautiful body shot.
Martin Riggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Quintana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riggs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs misses the shot to the body.
Quintana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Riggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Riggs misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Quintana misses.
Riggs rushes Quintana and presses him up against the cage.
Quintana is working Riggs over against the cage.
Quintana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quintana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riggs misses with a body punch.
Riggs blocks a body shot from Quintana.
A right handed body shot lands from Riggs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quintana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs missing with knees to the body.
Quintana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Quintana uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Riggs fails to land.
Quintana working aggressively here.
Riggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin Riggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Quintana presses Riggs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riggs misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Quintana as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Riggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quintana.
Riggs throws a head punch that misses.
Quintana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riggs or not.
Riggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quintana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Riggs is keeping busy.
Riggs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quintana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quintana lands a hook that snaps the head of Riggs backwards.
Quintana taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quintana.
Quintana struggles to land a body shot inside as Riggs controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quintana.
Riggs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Riggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quintana backwards.
Riggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quintana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Riggs lands an uppercut.
Riggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Quintana throws a head punch that misses.
Riggs tries a body shot but Quintana blocks it.
Quintana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riggs lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Riggs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Riggs on the inside.
Quintana wants to stall.
Riggs lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quintana throws a head punch that misses.
Riggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quintana or not.
Quintana misses with the head strike.
Riggs is looking to control Quintana's arms but Quintana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Riggs has his back to the cage.
Quintana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riggs's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riggs.
Riggs slowing the pace effectively.
Quintana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riggs misses with some punches.
Quintana managing to block the knees to the body from Riggs.
Riggs trying to land knees to the body.
Riggs misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Riggs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riggs 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Riggs!
An out of breath Martin Riggs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oisin O Conghaile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Temel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Conghaile's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Deer's Cry by Angelina. Ramazan Temel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oisin O Conghaile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramazan Temel!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Conghaile takes a swing at Temel's ribcage but misses.
Temel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as O Conghaile is landing a low percentage of strikes.
O Conghaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Temel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
O Conghaile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Conghaile throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Ramazan Temel has been cut.
Oisin O Conghaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Conghaile throws a leg kick which misses Temel's front leg but catches the back leg as Temel tries to avoid it.
Temel throws a body punch but O Conghaile moves out of range.
O Conghaile scores with a jab to the jaw.
O Conghaile misses the jab.
O Conghaile lands a nice leg kick that just misses Temel's sensitive parts.
O Conghaile has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Temel.
Temel misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Temel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Conghaile.
O Conghaile feints and then cracks Temel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Temel down.
A jab from O Conghaile misses.
O Conghaile throws a leg kick which misses Temel's front leg but catches the back leg as Temel tries to avoid it.
Temel fails to land with a series of punches.
O Conghaile fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Temel is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conghaile sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Temel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Conghaile.
O Conghaile attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
O Conghaile fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Temel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Temel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Temel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. O Conghaile is trying to defend but Temel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Temel prevents O Conghaile from standing back up.
Temel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
O Conghaile makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Conghaile.
Temel stops O Conghaile from standing up.
Temel drops back looking for a leg! O Conghaile is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and O Conghaile manages to kick Temel off! Temel jumps back into O Conghaile's guard.
O Conghaile looking to hit a scissor sweep but Temel is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile pulls Temel in to control the position.
O Conghaile keeping moving, preventing Temel from controlling successfully.
O Conghaile controls Temel momentarily but Temel frees himself.
O Conghaile working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Temel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Temel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Conghaile keeping full guard, as Temel tries to pass.
Temel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
O Conghaile trying to keep a closed guard but Temel is proving a slippery customer.
O Conghaile keeping full guard, as Temel tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Temel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Conghaile on the side of the head.
It looks like Oisin O Conghaile has been cut.
O Conghaile slips under a jab from Temel.
Temel moves out of range as O Conghaile strikes.
O Conghaile has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Conghaile there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Conghaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Conghaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Temel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Conghaile missing with a left hand there. Temel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Temel blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile scores with a nice strike.
Temel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O Conghaile fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Temel checks it well.
O Conghaile bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
O Conghaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for O Conghaile.
Temel throws a nice head kick!
O Conghaile throws a head kick that misses.
O Conghaile wants to clinch.
Temel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Temel is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! O Conghaile is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ramazan Temel!
A very excited looking Ramazan Temel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Oisin O Conghaile spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Borschev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitry Borschev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Dobson's chin.
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Borschev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Dobson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Borschev misses its intended target.
Dobson loads up on a big right hand but Borschev slips the punch.
Dobson's corner calls for a 1-2. Dobson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Dmitry Borschev has been cut.
That kick from Borschev tenderised Dobson's leg. Dobson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dobson throws a sloppy head kick and Borschev moves out of range easily.
Borschev throws a body punch but Dobson moves out of range.
Dobson lands a front kick.
Borschev is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dobson. That's going to slow Borschev down.
Dobson throws a jab when Borschev was well out of range.
Borschev connects with a looping right hand.
Dobson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Borschev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dobson lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dobson misses the shot to the body.
Dobson throws a big shot that misses.
Borschev misses with a looping right.
Borschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dobson.
Borschev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Borschev checks a leg kick.
Borschev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dobson finds it's way round the side to connect with Borschev's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Dobson misses.
Dobson scoring well with a low kick there.
Dobson throws a front kick that sends Borschev stumbling back into the cage.
Dobson misses with the combination.
Dobson misses with a straight left.
Dobson misses with a wild body shot.
Dobson is looking to land body kicks.
Dobson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Borschev on the side of the head.
Dobson lands with a right hand.
Dobson throws a big shot that misses.
Dobson looks to land a combination but Borschev avoids it well.
Borschev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Borschev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dobson. Dobson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Ben Dobson has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Borschev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Borschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dobson.
Dobson misses with a straight left.
Dobson lands a leg kick that knocks Borschev off balance momentarily.
Borschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dobson's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borschev clobbers Dobson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dobson lands with a nice body punch.
Borschev tests Dobson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Borschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Dobson is just out of range.
Borschev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dobson avoids the body shot from Borschev.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dobson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Borschev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dobson takes a step back to recover.
Dobson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borschev has time to react.
Dobson lands with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Borschev gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dobson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Dobson!
Ben Dobson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze has chosen Eazy E - Real muthafuckin G's as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barry Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaze.
A right-left combo lands from Allen.
Allen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blaze plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Blaze.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Blaze moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Allen's head coaches at Rape Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blaze fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
Allen slips under a jab.
Blaze lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been informed that Blaze 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.
Blaze misses with a looping left.
Blaze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaze lands a nice shot to the body.
Allen misses with a wild combination.
Blaze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Allen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blaze throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen checks a low kick from Blaze.
The crowd cheers as Allen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blaze doesn't seem phased though.
Blaze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaze throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaze.
Allen blocks a head kick by Blaze.
Blaze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blaze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen thuds his shin into the meat of Blaze's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Allen misses with a looping right.
Blaze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
Allen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blaze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Blaze with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Allen lands with a right hand.
Allen misses with a straight left.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaze throws out a leg kick but Allen moves out of range and Blaze only half commits.
Blaze throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Blaze scores with a kick to the body.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allen misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
Allen throws a leg kick but Blaze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Allen throws a series of punches but Blaze avoids them all with ease.
Blaze is looking to chop away at Allen's legs.
Allen digs a good hook to Blaze's body.
Blaze throws a chopping leg kick but Allen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blaze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaze.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaze.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Blaze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blaze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Allen motions for Blaze to come forward. Allen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blaze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blaze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blaze takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Allen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blaze misses with an uppercut. Allen saw that one coming.
Blaze connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Allen.
Blaze shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blaze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaze feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf.
Blaze swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Allen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Allen avoids a kick to the body.
Blaze drops his hands momentarily and Allen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blaze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blaze takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blaze avoids the body shot from Allen.
Blaze lands with a good body shot.
That kick from Blaze tenderised Allen's leg. Allen is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen feints and then cracks Blaze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blaze down.
Barry Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze lands with a thumping leg kick.
Allen throws a leg kick that misses.
Allen tries to work over Blaze's front leg with a kick but Blaze checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Barry Allen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Allen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blaze lands with a nice body punch.
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaze.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaze checks it well.
Barry Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Allen stalks Blaze and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blaze's face. Blaze staggers backwards, shaken.
Blaze is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Blaze there.
Blaze lands with a hook. Allen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Allen takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses.
Blaze swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Blaze.
A nice inside leg kick there by Allen. That's going to slow Blaze down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blaze can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Allen - just one landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blaze lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Allen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Allen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Blaze moved out of range.
Allen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaze circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Blaze scores with a jab. Allen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blaze avoids the body shot from Allen.
Blaze blocks a jab.
Blaze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Allen. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Allen.
Allen walks into a straight right hand from Blaze.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaze.
Blaze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Allen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Blaze misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze tries a low kick but Allen avoids it.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Allen.
Blaze 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.
Allen slips a straight right by Blaze.
Blaze misses with a wild body shot.
Allen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blaze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Allen.
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blaze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blaze moves out of range of the body kick.
A combination from Allen does no damage.
Blaze throws a leg kick
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Blaze swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Allen connects with a body shot.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with a low kick.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Blaze moved out of range.
Allen throws a leg kick but Blaze moved away.
Blaze scores with the left hand. Allen knows he should have avoided that one.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Blaze saw that one coming.
Blaze misses with a head kick.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Blaze.
Nice uppercut lands for Allen. That snapped Blaze's head back.
Allen throws a leg kick which misses Blaze's front leg but catches the back leg as Blaze tries to avoid it.
Blaze throws a low kick, looking for Allen's leg but Allen calmly moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Blaze throws a solid leg kick but Allen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blaze.
Blaze slips a jab from Allen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with a two punch combination.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaze.
Allen thumps Blaze with a low kick.
Allen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blaze. Allen shrugs it off though.
Blaze throws a lazy head kick
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
The fighters circling - Blaze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen misses with the combination.
Blaze swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blaze throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaze was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Blaze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Blaze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Allen misses with an uppercut. Blaze saw that one coming.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaze.
Allen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blaze thuds his shin into the meat of Allen's side.
A swing and a miss from Allen.
Allen wants to slow Blaze down by chopping away at his legs.
Allen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blaze is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaze was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Allen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blaze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blaze connects with an inside leg kick.
Blaze scores with a head kick. Allen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blaze throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Blaze.
Blaze seems to have recovered his senses.
Blaze lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Allen swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blaze throws out the jab.
Allen slips a jab and a cross from Blaze.
Allen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Blaze slips the punch.
Blaze digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Blaze is out of range.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaze throws a poor cross that misses
and Allen counters with a good, hard body kick but Blaze shrugs it off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blaze checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Allen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blaze under the eye.
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!
Allen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Blaze on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaze throws a low kick but Allen moves out of range easily.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.
Allen swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Allen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaze!
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Blaze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Allen has time to react.
Allen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Allen sizes up Blaze with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze staying out of range there.
Blaze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Allen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blaze.
Blaze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blaze sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Allen is looking to slow Blaze down with leg kicks.
Blaze missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Allen.
Allen slips under a jab.
Blaze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen drops his hands momentarily and Blaze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Blaze.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaze punishes Allen's body with a nice straight punch.
Blaze throws the kick towards the body but Allen avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaze.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Blaze throws the kick towards the body but Allen avoids it.
Blaze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Allen connects with an inside leg kick.
Blaze takes one on the button.
Blaze has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blaze just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Blaze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaze.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Allen slips a jab from Blaze.
Allen digs a good body shot into Blaze's ribs.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Blaze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen throws a sloppy body shot
and Blaze makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Barry Allen.
Well Allen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Barry Allen!
After winning the bout, Barry Allen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Alexander Blaze stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bucky The Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naru Jarkko and Bucky The Badger. Jarkko comes to the cage accompanied by Hawaii 78 & E ala E. The Badger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jump Around kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bucky The Badger!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Jarkko catches The Badger right on the button with a cross.
The Badger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jarkko.
We've been told by Jarkko's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The Badger thuds a left hand into Jarkko's body.
The Badger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Badger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarkko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Badger eats them both and turns towards Jarkko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The Badger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jarkko.
The Badger tries to clinch there but Jarkko circles away.
The Badger throws a head kick but Jarkko moves out of range.
Jarkko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarkko cracks the inside of The Badger's front leg.
The Badger tests Jarkko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Badger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by The Badger.
Jarkko motions for The Badger to come forward. Jarkko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Badger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko misses with a leg kick.
The Badger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jarkko dodges the punch combination from The Badger.
Jarkko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Badger blocks a leg kick.
Jarkko lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Badger's sensitive parts.
Jarkko fails with the takedown
and The Badger counters with a nice uppercut.
The Badger misses with a lunging right hand
and Jarkko counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Badger won't be happy with that.
The Badger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jarkko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jarkko tries to score with some ground and pound. The Badger controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jarkko cracks The Badger with a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Badger tries to buck Jarkko off but Jarkko is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Jarkko.
The Badger prevents Jarkko from moving into mount.
Jarkko working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Badger gets back to half guard.
The Badger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jarkko.
The Badger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jarkko throws a big elbow that misses.
The Badger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jarkko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jarkko wants to control from the top but The Badger keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko stopping the sweep attempt from The Badger.
Jarkko trying to control but The Badger is working from the bottom.
Jarkko throwing strikes from guard but The Badger blocks nicely.
Jarkko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Badger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A clash of legs there as The Badger blocks the low kick.
Jarkko avoids the head kick by The Badger.
The Badger tries to bum rush Jarkko with a series of wild strikes but Jarkko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jarkko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jarkko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Jarkko looks to score with a jab to the body but The Badger is just out of range.
The Badger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jarkko fails to land with a series of punches.
The Badger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Badger trying to land knees to the body.
Jarkko tries a body shot but The Badger blocks it.
The Badger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jarkko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jarkko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Badger throws a combination that misses
and Jarkko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The Badger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jarkko trying to control the position from guard on top but The Badger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Naru Jarkko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jarkko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Badger moves away.
The Badger is looking to clinch.
The Badger misses with a body kick.
Jarkko slips under a jab.
Jarkko sizes up The Badger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Badger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jarkko. Jarkko obviously looking to wear him down.
Jarkko ducks under a wild hook from The Badger.
Jab by Jarkko.
A big right from Jarkko misses.
The Badger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarkko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Badger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Badger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jarkko connects with a solid leg kick.
The Badger throws a lazy body kick
and Jarkko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Badger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jarkko trying to control but The Badger is working from the bottom.
Jarkko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Badger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jarkko with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Badger is looking to sweep but instead, Jarkko has passed into half guard.
Jarkko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Badger is controlling Jarkko's trapped leg to prevent Jarkko from advancing to side control.
The Badger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jarkko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Badger can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Badger moves into full guard.
Jarkko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Badger is keeping the position for now.
Jarkko trying to control the position from guard on top but The Badger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jarkko working some strikes from top position.
Jarkko looking to pass the guard.
The Badger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Badger has Jarkko pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jarkko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bucky The Badger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Badger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bucky The Badger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jarkko throws a leg kick
and The Badger counters with a low kick, right behind Jarkko 's knee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Badger, right into the meat.
Jarkko throws a low kick, looking for The Badger's leg but The Badger calmly moves out of range.
The Badger lands a nice shot to the body.
Jarkko misses with a wild body shot.
Jarkko slips under a jab.
A combination from The Badger does no damage.
The Badger jabs Jarkko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jarkko jabs at The Badger's body.
Jarkko moves out of range of the leg kick from The Badger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from The Badger.
Jarkko is looking to wear down The Badger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jarkko looks to throw the jab but The Badger is out of range.
Jarkko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Jarkko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Jarkko feints and then cracks The Badger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Badger down.
The Badger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from The Badger. Those never looked like landing.
Jarkko moves out of range of the body kick from The Badger.
Jarkko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Badger. The Badger obviously looking to wear him down.
Jarkko scores with a jab to the head.
Jarkko scores with a leg kick.
Jarkko lands a nice shot to the body.
Jarkko swings for the body but The Badger moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jarkko tried to score with a low kick but The Badger checks it.
Jarkko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Badger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Badger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jarkko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jarkko is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Badger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Badger looks to throw the jab but Jarkko is out of range.
Jarkko lands a right hook to the body.
The Badger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jarkko throws a low kick but The Badger moves out of range easily.
The Badger lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Badger moves out of range of the body kick from Jarkko.
Bucky The Badger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Badger catches Jarkko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jarkko blocks the body kick.
Jarkko throws a low kick but The Badger avoids it.
The Badger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Jarkko throws a body kick that misses.
The Badger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jarkko.
The Badger thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Badger checks the leg kick.
The Badger motions for Jarkko to come forward. The Badger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jarkko lunges at The Badger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Badger's hand.
The Badger tries to clinch
and Jarkko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The Badger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jarkko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jarkko is keen to just control but The Badger is a slippery customer.
Jarkko tries to pass to full mount but The Badger defends it.
The Badger is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naru Jarkko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jarkko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Badger defending well though.
Jarkko trying to pass the guard but The Badger defending well.
The Badger is looking to improve his position.
Jarkko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Badger defending well though.
Jarkko tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Badger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jarkko prevents The Badger from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jarkko keeps the fight on the outside.
Jarkko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Badger moves away.
The Badger instigates a clinch.
The Badger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jarkko is trying to break the clinch but The Badger is controlling him.
Jarkko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Badger lands a nice shot to the body.
The Badger lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Badger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko is trying to force a seperation but The Badger has the dominant position.
Jarkko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarkko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Badger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jarkko throws a body punch but The Badger moves out of range.
The Badger throws a body shot but no joy.
Jarkko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jarkko with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Badger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jarkko moves out of range of the body kick from The Badger.
The Badger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jarkko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jarkko misses with a straight right.
The Badger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Badger instigates a clinch.
Jarkko is trying to push The Badger away but The Badger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Badger misses with a wild body shot.
The Badger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jarkko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jarkko.
Jarkko preventing the sweep.
Jarkko throws a big elbow that misses.
Jarkko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Badger has his hands on Jarkko's head, controlling the position.
Jarkko won't allow The Badger to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarkko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jarkko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Badger is keeping the position for now.
Jarkko throwing strikes from guard but The Badger blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Badger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jarkko manages to get himself to full guard.
Jarkko wants to sweep here but The Badger controlling him for the moment.
Jarkko keeping moving, preventing The Badger from controlling successfully.
Jarkko 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Badger looking to sit in guard and control but Jarkko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Badger is on top in guard.
Jarkko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Badger wants to control from the top but Jarkko keeps moving.
The Badger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Badger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Badger landing with the ground and pound.
Jarkko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Badger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jarkko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Badger counters with a head kick.
The Badger misses with a head kick.
Jarkko blocks a jab.
Jarkko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Badger checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Badger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jarkko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Badger is out of range.
The Badger misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Badger.
Jarkko checks a low kick from The Badger.
The Badger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarkko moves away.
The Badger connects with an inside leg kick.
The Badger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jarkko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Badger!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Badger is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jarkko working the ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Naru Jarkko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jarkko throws out a leg kick but The Badger moves out of range and Jarkko only half commits.
The Badger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jarkko.
The Badger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Badger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jarkko swings wildly with an uppercut but The Badger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarkko managing to block the knees to the body from The Badger.
The Badger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Badger lands a nice elbow.
Bucky The Badger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarkko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jarkko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jarkko tries to break the clinch but The Badger is controlling the position.
Jarkko dodges an elbow strike from The Badger.
The Badger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jarkko has a couple of punches blocked by The Badger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Badger prevents a body shot from Jarkko.
Jarkko breaks from the clinch.
Jarkko misses the shot to the body.
Jarkko scores with a nice head shot.
The Badger tries to clinch but Jarkko moves out of range.
Jarkko tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Badger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jarkko somewhat.
The Badger misses with a left hand
and Jarkko counters with a shoot takedown. The Badger fights it but they end up in guard.
Jarkko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Badger is keeping the position for now.
The Badger pulls Jarkko in close to prevent any damage.
The Badger keeping full guard, as Jarkko tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko being controlled here momentarily.
The Badger wants to improve his position but instead Jarkko has moved into half guard.
The Badger wants to improve his position but Jarkko is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jarkko throwing shots but The Badger is blocking nicely.
The Badger tries to roll over but Jarkko keeps him under control.
The Badger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Naru Jarkko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jarkko is looking to stall here but The Badger recovers full guard.
Jarkko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The Badger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jarkko is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Badger misses with a two punch combination.
Jarkko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Badger.
Jarkko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Badger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jarkko, right into the meat.
Jarkko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jarkko throws a looping overhand right but The Badger ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from The Badger misses.
Bucky The Badger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Badger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jarkko's sensitive parts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jarkko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Badger.
The Badger wants to clinch
and Jarkko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Badger!
And that's the end of the fight!
Naru Jarkko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jarkko, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naru Jarkko!
Naru Jarkko retains his lightweight title!
Naru Jarkko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Tires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brick Tires!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Genghis Khan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tires throws a wild body kick that Khan sees coming a mile off.
Tires throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khan tries to land a front kick but Tires steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice shot by Tires.
Khan lands a right hook to the body.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Tires.
Tires lands with an uppercut that bounces Khan off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Genghis Khan has been cut.
Tires tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tires.
Khan swings for the body but Tires moves out of range.
Khan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tires eats them both and turns towards Khan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tires tries to score with a low kick but Khan moves his leg out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Tires as he connects with a hook.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tires.
Tires scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khan throws a hook but Tires avoids it easily.
Khan checks a leg kick.
Tires throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
Tires has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tires moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tires misses with a lunging right hand
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brick Tires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tires looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
Khan connects with a solid leg kick.
Tires throws a lazy body kick
and Khan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khan scores with a jab. Tires acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tires.
Tires gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tires stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Khan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tires doesn't seem phased though.
Khan scores with a hook to the body. Tires takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan throws a low kick but Tires avoids it.
Tires checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick from Tires.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a jab when Tires was well out of range.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan lands a nice shot that snaps Tires's head back.
Khan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tires misses with a low kick.
Tires's corner calls for a 1-2. Tires obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tires connects with a body shot.
Khan throws a body punch but Tires moves out of range.
Tires catches Khan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A cross from Khan lands.
Tires displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Tires uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
Tires throws a front kick that sends Khan stumbling back into the cage.
Tires avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tires takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Tires tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Tires uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tires.
Khan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tiress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tires moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tires scoring well with a low kick there.
Tires misses with a jab to the body
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tires goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tires throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tires keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khan.
A head kick misses from Tires.
Tires slips under a jab.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Tires is out of range.
Khan tries to land a leg kick but Tires saw it coming and moves away.
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tires throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tires.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tires throws a nice head kick!
That has opened up Genghis Khan's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tires just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan lands a head kick!
It looks like Brick Tires has been cut.
Khan swings for the body but Tires moves out of range.
Khan throws a body punch but Tires moves out of range.
Crunch! Tires slams his shin into Khan's torso.
Khan connects with a jab.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tires moves away.
Tires misses with a hook.
Khan slips under a jab from Tires.
Khan stuns Tires with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan takes one to the side of the head.
Tires is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Tires's head but Tires sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tires moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Genghis Khan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tires's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Khan throws the left hand but Tires avoids the punch easily.
Khan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tires circles away quickly and effectively.
Tires uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Khan looks to land a left hand but Tires moved out of range nicely.
Khan lands a really nice looking cross but Tires seems unphased.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Genghis Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Khan throws a head kick but Tires moves out of range.
A left lands for Tires.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tires.
Tires looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tires tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tires.
Tires pushes Khan away with a front kick.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Tires ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tires.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tires dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan moves forwards but Tires connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tires scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tires buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tires connects with an inside leg kick.
Tires lands a leg kick that knocks Khan off balance momentarily.
Tires lands a leg kick that knocks Khan off balance momentarily.
Khan checks a leg kick nicely.
Tires throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tires misses with an uppercut.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tires.
Khan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tires.
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!
Tires dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Tires there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tires lands a leg kick that knocks Khan off balance momentarily.
Tires ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Tires slips under a jab.
Khan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Tires.
Tires changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tires lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tires.
Tires lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tires misses with a body kick.
Tires lets loose with a powerful body kick. Khan will feel that in the morning.
Nice body punch from Tires.
Tires fakes the leg kick and cracks Khan in the body.
Tires connects with a crisp jab.
Tires lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tires with a jab.
Tires explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tires bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
No joy there for Tires, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tires misses with a body kick.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tires.
A telegraphed right hand from Khan misses the target.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Tires.
Tires throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Khan is rocked!
The cut above Genghis Khan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tires throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tires tries to land a front kick but Khan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khan.
Tires uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
Tires feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khan is still on wobbly legs! Can Tires finish him?
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Khan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tires has got the better of the exchanges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tires slips under a jab from Khan.
Khan seems to have recovered his senses.
Tires slips a straight right by Khan.
Tires chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tires drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Khan right on the button. Khan goes down! Tires follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Tires gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brick Tires!
Brick Tires retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Brick Tires thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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