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Dominance 65 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eulalio Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinobu Tsukasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez comes to the cage accompanied by El Party Me Llama. Eulalio Gonzalez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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174 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Eulalio Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shinobu Tsukasa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsukasa pushes Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Gonzalez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsukasa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonzalez stalling in the clinch but Tsukasa improves position.
Gonzalez decides to pull guard.
Tsukasa stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tsukasa passes into side control.
Gonzalez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez struggling a bit here.
Tsukasa decides to stand back up.
Tsukasa tries to land a leg kick but Gonzalez saw it coming and moves away.
Gonzalez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tsukasa misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzalez misses the target.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Tsukasa.
Gonzalez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsukasa throws a head kick that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp one two that drops Tsukasa! Gonzalez thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tsukasa to his feet! Tsukasa is in big trouble!
Tsukasa is rocked!
A head kick misses from Tsukasa.
Gonzalez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tsukasa.
Tsukasa is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzalez finish him?
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Tsukasa tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Tsukasa is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Gonzalez blocks the low kick.
Gonzalez is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Tsukasa is in big trouble! Gonzalez is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Tsukasa. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Eulalio Gonzalez!
Eulalio Gonzalez opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koji Murosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magician Rapist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murosaki comes to the cage accompanied by Now We Are Free. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koji Murosaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magician Rapist!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Rapist.
Murosaki blocks a head kick by Rapist.
Rapist misses with a head kick.
Murosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapist misses with a leg kick
and Murosaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murosaki.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rapist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rapist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murosaki takes a shot to the head.
Rapist is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Murosaki can't fight it off and eventually Rapist manages to take the fight to the floor. Murosaki looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapist throws a strike but Murosaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Murosaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rapist trying to keep a closed guard but Murosaki is proving a slippery customer.
Murosaki trying to control but Rapist is working from the bottom.
Rapist working for a triangle but Murosaki defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murosaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rapist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murosaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rapist is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murosaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murosaki slips nicely into half guard.
Rapist trying to hold on to Murosaki's head to control him but Murosaki postures up.
Murosaki is looking to take a break and control but Rapist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Murosaki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapist tries to get to full guard but Murosaki has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murosaki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapist.
Murosaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rapist throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Murosaki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rapist.
Murosaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Murosaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rapist throws a head kick but Murosaki moves out of range.
Rapist throws a head kick that half lands.
Murosaki lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki ducks under a wild hook from Rapist.
Rapist misses with an uppercut. Murosaki saw that one coming.
Murosaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Rapist.
Rapist cracks the inside of Murosaki's front leg.
Murosaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rapist cracks the inside of Murosaki's front leg.
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!
Murosaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick from Rapist lands but Murosaki takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Murosaki misses the target.
Murosaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapist.
Murosaki avoids the head kick by Rapist.
Murosaki throws a big counter combination but Rapist scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murosaki clobbers Rapist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rapist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magician Rapist dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murosaki avoids the body shot from Rapist.
Murosaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Rapist circles away.
Murosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rapist.
Rapist throws a jab when Murosaki was well out of range.
Murosaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rapist doesn't seem bothered though.
Rapist throws a body kick that misses.
Rapist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murosaki.
A jab from Rapist finds it's way through Murosaki's defenses.
Rapist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murosaki lands with a hook. Rapist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murosaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murosaki dodges the punch combination from Rapist.
Rapist with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murosaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rapist. Rapist obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rapist.
Rapist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rapist.
Rapist misses with a body kick.
Rapist connects with a solid leg kick.
Rapist walks into a straight right hand from Murosaki.
Rapist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koji Murosaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murosaki throws a looping overhand right but Rapist ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Rapist misses its intended target.
Rapist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murosaki defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murosaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Rapist.
Murosaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Murosaki slips under a jab from Rapist.
Rapist slips a straight right by Murosaki.
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!
Rapist misses with a jab to the body
and Murosaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murosaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rapist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rapist misses with a takedown attempt
and Murosaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murosaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murosaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murosaki darts in and clinches Rapist up against the cage.
Rapist wants a takedown but no success here.
Koji Murosaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magician Rapist.
Rapist lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rapist blocks an uppercut.
Rapist misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki misses with the head strike.
Rapist gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Murosaki regains guard.
Rapist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rapist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murosaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Murosaki, not yet.
Murosaki keeping moving, preventing Rapist from controlling successfully.
Murosaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rapist defends well.
Rapist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rapist trying to control but Murosaki is working from the bottom.
Rapist is pushing down on Murosaki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murosaki is fighting to maintain full guard but Rapist has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rapist is nestled in close to Murosaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Murosaki tries to roll over but Rapist keeps him under control.
Rapist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murosaki tries to get to full guard but Rapist has control of the leg.
Murosaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murosaki working a defensive guard here.
Rapist throws a strike but Murosaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magician Rapist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rapist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rapist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murosaki. That did some damage!
Murosaki throws a hook but Rapist blocks it.
Jab from Murosaki.
Rapist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magician Rapist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murosaki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rapist counters with a straight right hand.
Rapist misses with a double jab.
Rapist moves out of range as Murosaki strikes.
Murosaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rapist has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murosaki throws a big counter combination but Rapist scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Murosaki.
Rapist looks to land a right hand but Murosaki moved out of range.
Murosaki blocks a head kick by Rapist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murosaki lands a really nice looking cross but Rapist seems unphased.
Rapist misses with a hook
enabling Murosaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Murosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapist manages to avoid it.
Rapist shoots and misses
and Murosaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rapist lands a nice shot that snaps Murosaki's head back.
Murosaki scores with a three punch combo!
Murosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapist.
A swing and a miss from Murosaki.
Murosaki misses with a straight right.
Murosaki thuds his right hand into Rapist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murosaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rapist has his takedown stuffed
and Murosaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murosaki blocks a jab.
Rapist slips a jab and a cross from Murosaki.
Rapist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rapist has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Murosaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rapist on the side of the head.
Rapist looks for a takedown but Murosaki sprawls well.
Murosaki throwing a counter right hand but Rapist manages to avoid it.
Koji Murosaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magician Rapist.
Rapist throws a sloppy head kick and Murosaki moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki cracks Rapist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rapist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murosaki.
Murosaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Rapist.
Murosaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murosaki checks a leg kick.
Murosaki tries to counter by clinching up but Rapist breaks away and moves out of range.
Magician Rapist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rapist lands with an uppercut that bounces Murosaki off the cage and back into range.
Murosaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Rapist misses.
Rapist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Rapist tries to get set, Murosaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Rapist manages to avoid the attempt.
Rapist misses with a right hand
and Murosaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Murosaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapist lands with an uppercut that bounces Murosaki off the cage and back into range.
Rapist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murosaki.
Rapist misses the body punch
letting Murosaki counter with a right hand.
Rapist has his takedown stuffed
and Murosaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murosaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murosaki counters with a one-two to the body.
Rapist jabs Murosaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rapist gets the takedown into side control.
Murosaki is looking for a sweep.
Rapist scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Murosaki to see if he's OK.
Koji Murosaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rapist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murosaki keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koji Murosaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rapist 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magician Rapist!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derka Derka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes into the arena with Conquering Dystopia - Ashes Of Lesser Men blaring out of the sound system. Tony McDonald has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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234 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derka Derka!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Derka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Derka misses with a two punch combination.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Derka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Derka looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but Derka manages to avoid it.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Derka throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Derka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Derka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Derka swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonald clobbers Derka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Derka connects with a leg kick. McDonald looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Derka.
Derka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Derka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Derka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Derka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Derka misses.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McDonald.
Derka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Derka swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a leg kick.
Derka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Derka ducks right into an uppercut from McDonald.
It looks like Derka Derka has been cut.
Derka tries to work over McDonald's front leg with a kick but McDonald checks it.
Derka 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.
Derka tries to work over McDonald's front leg with a kick but McDonald checks it.
Derka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Derka's head.
Derka misses with a hook.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Derka! But no joy.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald lands a nice looking body kick.
Derka misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Derka scores with a leg kick.
Derka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Derka looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Derka cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
Derka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Derka slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Derka moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Derka's leg but Derka calmly moves out of range.
Derka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonald checks a low kick from Derka.
Derka throws a leg kick but McDonald moved away.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
We've been told by McDonald's head coaches at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derka misses with a leg kick.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
Derka misses with a few strikes there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Derka.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Derka checks it well.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
Derka misses with a double jab.
Derka moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
Derka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Derka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McDonald counters with a low kick, right behind Derka 's knee.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Derka motions for McDonald to come forward. Derka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Derka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Derka missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald defending well as Derka loads up on a big left hand.
Derka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
McDonald takes a swing at Derka's ribcage but misses.
Derka looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Derka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Derka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Derka scores with a jab. McDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Tony McDonald has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Derka.
Derka loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald misses with the body kick
and Derka counters with a leg kick.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Derka manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
Derka scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derka Derka dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Derka throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Derka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald stuns Derka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Derka throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Derka blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Derka blocks the leg kick.
Derka 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.
Derka fails to land with a series of punches.
Derka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Derka circles away.
McDonald scores with a jab.
Derka is rocked!
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!
Crack! McDonald connects with the perfect overhand right and Derka falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony McDonald!
In his post fight interview, Tony McDonald started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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172 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Umbra Uxxarest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uxxarest shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anderson is trying to defend but Uxxarest finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Uxxarest wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Uxxarest has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uxxarest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nice strikes from Uxxarest there.
We've been hearing that Uxxarest has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uxxarest is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uxxarest breaks from Anderson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Uxxarest is working for a guillotine from mount but Anderson frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Uxxarest in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Anderson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Uxxarest prevents Anderson from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Uxxarest thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Uxxarest throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uxxarest is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uxxarest.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Uxxarest working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest is controlling the pace.
Uxxarest thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
Uxxarest sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Uxxarest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uxxarest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Uxxarest looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Uxxarest throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
Anderson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Uxxarest on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Uxxarest feinted with a counter takedown.
Uxxarest on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uxxarest lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Anderson misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umbra Uxxarest dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Both fighters circling a little - Anderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Anderson lands a nice looking body kick.
Uxxarest misses with a leg kick.
Mr Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Uxxarest scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uxxarest feinted with a counter takedown.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uxxarest.
Uxxarest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson fakes the leg kick and cracks Uxxarest in the body.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Uxxarest attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.
Uxxarest lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uxxarest misses with a wild body shot.
Uxxarest connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uxxarest. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uxxarest does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Uxxarest was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Uxxarest.
Anderson throws a low kick but Uxxarest moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Uxxarest blocks the leg kick.
Uxxarest looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Uxxarest tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson is looking to slow Uxxarest down with leg kicks.
Uxxarest avoids a kick to the body.
Uxxarest feinted with a counter takedown.
Anderson throws a low kick but Uxxarest moves out of range easily.
Anderson cracks Uxxarest with a good jab.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Uxxarest moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Uxxarest is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
Uxxarest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Uxxarest finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson looks for the body kick but Uxxarest saw that one coming.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Uxxarest sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Uxxarest.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Uxxarest sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Uxxarest tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Uxxarest finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Uxxarest uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Uxxarest sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uxxarest uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Uxxarest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.
Anderson defending well as Uxxarest loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Uxxarest blocks a low kick nicely.
Uxxarest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Uxxarest connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Uxxarest's front leg but catches the back leg as Uxxarest tries to avoid it.
Uxxarest moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mr Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Uxxarest takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Uxxarest moves his leg out of the way.
Uxxarest connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uxxarest is able to avoid easily.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anderson.
Uxxarest gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Uxxarest crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Anderson - the referee stops the clock and Uxxarest gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Anderson. Uxxarest manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Uxxarest blocks a leg kick.
Uxxarest checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Uxxarest fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Uxxarest comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson throws a hook but Uxxarest avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Uxxarest does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Uxxarest blocks the leg kick.
Uxxarest throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Uxxarest lands with a nice body kick.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Uxxarest slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Uxxarest blocks the leg kick.
Uxxarest throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uxxarest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Uxxarest takes a kick to the side of the head.
Uxxarest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uxxarest manages to avoid it.
Uxxarest on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Uxxarest is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Uxxarest counters with a shoot takedown. Anderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Uxxarest trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Anderson defending well as Uxxarest loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Uxxarest misses.
Uxxarest takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Uxxarest misses with a low kick.
Uxxarest closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anderson to the mat! Anderson manages to get full guard.
Anderson pulls Uxxarest in to control the position.
Umbra Uxxarest overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uxxarest sitting in guard here, content to control.
Uxxarest with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uxxarest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest throwing strikes but missing.
Uxxarest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uxxarest is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Uxxarest preventing the sweep.
Anderson trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson misses with a leg kick.
Uxxarest throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Uxxarest crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Anderson - the referee stops the clock and Uxxarest gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Anderson. Uxxarest manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Uxxarest will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anderson with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Uxxarest misses the target.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Uxxarest with a body shot.
Mr Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uxxarest checks the leg kick.
Uxxarest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uxxarest feinted with a counter takedown.
Uxxarest scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Uxxarest throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Uxxarest.
Anderson tries a quick counter leg kick but Uxxarest is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uxxarest. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Uxxarest down.
Uxxarest takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Uxxarest, as that shot connected.
Uxxarest throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
An inside leg kick lands from Uxxarest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Uxxarest throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Uxxarest checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest just misses with a punch to the body.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson lands a front kick.
Uxxarest throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uxxarest walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Uxxarest moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Uxxarest lands with a good body shot.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uxxarest's head.
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!
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Uxxarest looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Uxxarest.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uxxarest cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Uxxarest checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Uxxarest moved away.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Anderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Uxxarest feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Uxxarest is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Anderson throws a low kick but Uxxarest avoids it.
Uxxarest scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Uxxarest fails with a takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mr Anderson.
I think Anderson 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Anderson!
After winning the bout, Mr Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Poutsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Scotty Doesn't Know. Tim Poutsi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Esteban Scott's chin.
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195 lbs
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Poutsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Esteban Scott!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poutsi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scott.
Nice shot by Poutsi.
Scott dodges the punch combination from Poutsi.
Scott wants to counter with a clinch but Poutsi pushes him away.
Poutsi avoids the head kick by Scott.
Poutsi feinted with a counter takedown.
Poutsi digs a good body shot into Scott's ribs.
Scott moves into the clinch.
Scott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Poutsi is defending well for now.
Poutsi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Poutsi.
Scott is trying to push Poutsi away but Poutsi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poutsi misses with a punch to the body.
Poutsi lands a shoulder strike.
Poutsi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scott gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Poutsi throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
A short right from Poutsi on the inside.
A short left from Poutsi.
A head punch on the inside from Poutsi fails to land.
Poutsi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Poutsi throws a head punch that misses.
Scott breaks the clinch.
Scott keeps Poutsi at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Poutsi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scott finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tim Poutsi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Scott there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Scott.
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Poutsi pinned against the cage. Poutsi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poutsi shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poutsi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Scott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scott 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.
Poutsi doesn't manage to clinch there - Scott circles away.
Poutsi lands a jab to the head.
Poutsi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Poutsi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Scott wants a takedown.
Tim Poutsi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Scott.
Scott has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Poutsi after a bit of a struggle.
Poutsi can't find room to land a body shot as Scott controls the action.
Scott is trying to maintain a safe position but Poutsi gets an underhook and turns Scott into the cage.
Scott blocking some punches.
Scott jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poutsi postures up.
Poutsi throws a big right hand that misses.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poutsi postures up.
Poutsi lands a couple of digs.
Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Poutsi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Poutsi trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poutsi is one step ahead there.
Poutsi lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poutsi is looking to work some ground and pound but Scott has wrist control.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet.
Poutsi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poutsi preventing the sweep.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Poutsi from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poutsi is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Poutsi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scott lands a front kick.
Poutsi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scott fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poutsi checks it well.
Scott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poutsi throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Poutsi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Poutsi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scott with the counter takedown but Poutsi avoids it easily.
Tim Poutsi is winning the standup battle so far.
Poutsi throws a hook to the side of Scott's head but Scott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poutsi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poutsi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Scott there.
Scott with a jab.
Poutsi misses the jab.
Poutsi walks into a left hand.
Scott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poutsi.
Scott misses with a low kick as Poutsi jumps back.
Poutsi instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Poutsi fails to land.
Poutsi has picked Scott up - he's going for a ride! Poutsi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Poutsi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poutsi prevents Scott from improving his position.
Scott trying to hold on to Poutsi's head to control him but Poutsi postures up.
Poutsi trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well.
Poutsi wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Poutsi throws a strike but Scott avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott keeps trying to improve his position.
Poutsi wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Poutsi throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Poutsi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poutsi preventing the sweep.
Scott is trying to control the position but Poutsi postures up.
Scott lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Poutsi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poutsi being controlled here, momentarily.
Scott trying to control but Poutsi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Poutsi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Poutsi is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Poutsi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poutsi throws a hook to the side of Scott's head but Scott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Scott as he connects with a hook.
Scott lands a nice looking body kick.
Poutsi misses the shot to the body.
Poutsi instigates a clinch.
Poutsi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Poutsi as Scott tries to tie him up.
Tim Poutsi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poutsi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Poutsi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scott wants a takedown but no success here.
Poutsi landing knees to the head.
Scott works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poutsi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poutsi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott connects with a couple of short punches.
Scott trying to control but Poutsi is working from the bottom.
Poutsi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Poutsi can't keep his opponent in guard - Scott advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esteban Scott 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!
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poutsi tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Poutsi. No joy for Scott on that attempt.
Scott scores with a sloppy right hand. Poutsi should have avoided that one.
Poutsi clinches up against the cage.
Scott is looking to control Poutsi's arms but Poutsi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scott has his back to the cage.
Poutsi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Poutsi prevents a body shot from Scott.
Scott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poutsi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poutsi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scott.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poutsi misses with some punches.
Scott tries to work over Poutsi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poutsi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scott drops down looking for an ankle pick but Poutsi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Poutsi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poutsi gets caught flat footed, as Scott shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Scott landing some decent shots from guard.
Scott wants to control from the top but Poutsi keeps moving.
Poutsi keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Poutsi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scott controls the pace.
Scott landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a big right hand that misses.
Poutsi wants to sweep but no luck.
Poutsi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scott postures up.
Poutsi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poutsi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scott.
Scott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poutsi wants to land a leg kick but Scott is out of range.
Scott throws a lazy body kick
and Poutsi counters with a solid body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poutsi misses with a hook. Scott ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poutsi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Poutsi somewhat.
Scott changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poutsi looks to land a combination but Scott avoids it well.
A big left from Poutsi misses.
Poutsi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Scott misses with a low kick as Poutsi jumps back.
A big left from Poutsi misses.
Scott feints the counter takedown.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poutsi fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Poutsi.
Scott appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Poutsi closes the distance and pushes Scott back into the cage.
Scott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Poutsi fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scott.
Scott is working for takedown but Poutsi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tim Poutsi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Scott.
Poutsi misses with a punch to the body.
Scott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Poutsi is defending well.
Poutsi misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Scott blocks a body shot from Poutsi.
A head punch on the inside from Scott fails to land.
Poutsi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scott throws a punch but it's blocked by Poutsi.
Scott jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poutsi tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Scott is trying to keep Poutsi in close.
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 Tim Poutsi.
I think Poutsi 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Esteban Scott!
A victorious Esteban Scott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Doolittle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gump's choice of entrance music: INTERNATIONALE. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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218 lbs
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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doctor Doolittle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Forrest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doolittle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gump moves away.
Doolittle scores with a hook to the body. Gump takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doolittle misses with a body kick.
Gump scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gump throws a lazy body kick
and Doolittle counters with a straight right hand.
Doolittle lands a nice shot to the body.
Doolittle misses with an uppercut. Gump saw that one coming.
Gump thuds his right hand into Doolittle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Doolittle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gump.
Doolittle fakes the leg kick and cracks Gump in the body.
Forrest Gump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doolittle connects with a body shot that sends Gump's belly button to the back.
Doolittle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Gump looks to score with a jab to the body but Doolittle is just out of range.
Doolittle dodges the punch combination from Gump.
Doolittle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gump looks winded!
Gump takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump 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.
We've been told by Doolittle's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gump walks into a stiff left hand from Doolittle.
Gump throws a leg kick
and Doolittle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Doolittle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gump manages to avoid it.
Gump thinks about the counter body kick.
Doolittle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gump manages to avoid it.
Gump buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doolittle lands a big head kick that sends Gump tumbling to the mat! Doolittle takes a step backwards and waves Gump back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gump is rocked!
It looks like Forrest Gump has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doolittle lands a jab to Gump's midsection.
Gump is still on wobbly legs! Can Doolittle finish him?
Doolittle seems to be stalking Gump here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Gump drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Doctor Doolittle!
During a confident post fight interview, Doctor Doolittle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Forrest Gump had this to say: 'I am proud communist.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Never More (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgy Fokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). More comes to the cage accompanied by Never More. Georgy Fokin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Never More's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Never More!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georgy Fokin!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
More tries to land a front kick but Fokin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fokin with the counter takedown but More avoids it easily.
Fokin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
More bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
More cracks Fokin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
More tries to clinch up but Fokin circles away and keeps his distance.
More missing with a left hand there. Fokin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
More misses with a straight right.
Fokin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fokin checks a leg kick.
Fokin dives in and scores a takedown into More's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin slips nicely into half guard.
Fokin trying to control the action but More is working from the bottom.
Fokin wants to pass to mount but More is defending the position.
More's coaches at Heavy Metal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More tries to get to full guard but Fokin has control of the leg.
Fokin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but More sees it coming and defends easily.
More wants to control but Fokin is keeping busy.
More tries to get to full guard but Fokin has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fokin is looking to advance position but More won't allow it.
Fokin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
More has hold of Fokin's hands but Fokin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fokin is looking for a kimura here.
Fokin wants to pass to mount but More is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is looking to stall here but More recovers full guard.
Fokin wants to control from the top but More keeps moving.
Fokin sitting in guard here, content to control.
More looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fokin is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fokin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but More manages to avoid it.
More fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fokin just manages to avoid it.
More uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fokin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jab by More.
Fokin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
More throws a quick inside leg kick.
More swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from More. Fokin shrugs it off though.
Fokin dives in and grabs More's left leg, looking for a takedown. More pushes down on Fokin's head and hops out.
A good leg kick by More.
More connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
More tries to land a leg kick but Fokin saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from More.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fokin darts in looking for a takedown but More gets double underhooks and turns Fokin into the cage.
More throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fokin.
Fokin swings for the body but More moves out of range.
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 Never More 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.
More wants to land a leg kick but Fokin is out of range.
Fokin misses with a leg kick.
Fokin misses the shot to the body.
More cracks the inside of Fokin's front leg.
More connects with a nice looking jab.
More throws a jab when Fokin was well out of range.
More goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
More looks to land a right hand but Fokin moved out of range.
Fokin wants to counter with a clinch but More pushes him away.
More avoids the body shot from Fokin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by More.
Fokin just misses with a punch to the body.
More tried to score with a low kick but Fokin checks it.
Fokin's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fokin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Never More is winning the standup battle so far.
More misses with an uppercut.
Fokin throws a shot from downtown. More moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More tries a head kick but it misses.
Fokin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fokin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from More misses the target.
Fokin throws the left hand but More avoids the punch easily.
Fokin swats away the attempt to clinch by More.
Fokin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fokin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but More defends well and Fokin ends up having to push More into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fokin works More's body with a nice hook.
Fokin misses with a lunging right hand
and More connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
More scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Never More is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fokin throws a hook but More blocks it.
A head kick misses from More.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by More.
More uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fokin.
More tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fokin wants to counter with a clinch but More pushes him away.
Fokin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down More rather than just go for the knockout.
More throws a sloppy head kick and Fokin moves out of range easily.
Fokin with the counter takedown but More avoids it easily.
Never More seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
More fails in his attempt to clinch.
More tries to clinch up.
More tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
More throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fokin wants to counter with a clinch but More pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fokin avoids the head kick by More.
More is looking to clinch but Fokin is avoiding it.
Fokin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by More.
Fokin lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fokin. More does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fokin misses with a hook. More ducked under it nicely.
More scores with a hook.
More keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fokin keeps the fight on the outside.
More is looking to chop away at Fokin's legs.
Fokin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from More.
More throws a low kick but Fokin moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Fokin blocks the low kick.
More looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
More checks a low kick from Fokin.
Crunch! More slams his shin into Fokin's torso.
More tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fokin is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokin takes a swing at More's ribcage but misses.
More avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
More tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fokin throws a leg kick but More sees it coming and moves out of range.
More tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for More.
More walks into a jab.
More tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
More takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
More jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fokin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
More slips under a jab.
More appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Never More dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fokin ducks right into an uppercut from More.
More feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fokin's calf.
More lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fokin lands with an overhand left.
Fokin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
More walks into a left hand.
Nice sprawl there from More as Fokin shoots in.
More swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fokin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but More was well out of range. Poor timing from Fokin.
More throws a body punch but Fokin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin misses with a hook. More ducked under it nicely.
More tries to clinch up but Fokin circles away and keeps his distance.
Fokin feints the counter takedown.
More tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fokin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
More fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fokin checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fokin.
Fokin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fokin loads up on a big right hand but More slips the punch.
Fokin stuns More with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
More misses with a head kick.
Fokin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
More is looking to slow Fokin down with leg kicks.
More fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Fokin tries to counter it with a takedown but More pushes his down on his head and steps out.
More checks a low kick from Fokin.
Fokin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
More tries a head kick but it misses.
More throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fokin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
More tried to score with a low kick but Fokin checks it.
More throws a half hearted mid kick.
Georgy Fokin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More looks to land a body kick but Fokin moved away.
Fokin looks to land a left hand but More moved out of range nicely.
More fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fokin.
Fokin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
More misses with a kick to the body.
More misses with a low kick.
Fokin misses with a body shot.
More tries a low kick but Fokin avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from More.
This has been an exciting period of action!
More lands a jab to the head.
More tried to score with a low kick but Fokin checks it.
A thudding body kick lands there by More!
More chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
More throws a body shot but no joy.
More tries to close the distance and clinch but Fokin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by More there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
More displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fokin throws out the jab.
More scores with a hook.
Fokin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fokin lands a nice looking body shot.
More is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fokin can do to turn this around?
More connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fokin momentarily.
Fokin lands with a thumping leg kick.
More connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fokin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from More.
A swing and a miss from Fokin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokin misses the shot to the body.
More steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fokin.
More avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
More is looking to counter the offense by Fokin and move into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from More.
More lands a leg kick that knocks Fokin off balance momentarily.
Fokin throws a jab when More was well out of range.
Fokin misses with a body shot.
Fokin throws a lazy right hand but More sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
More lands with an overhand left.
Fokin misses with a wild body shot.
More swings for the body but Fokin moves out of range.
More looks to land a right hand but Fokin moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Never More showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for More, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Never More!
Never More was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Brett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Brett and Samart Payakaroon. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Samart Payakaroon was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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268 lbs
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233 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benny Brett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payakaroon throws the left hand but Brett avoids the punch easily.
Brett misses with a wild body shot.
Payakaroon feints the counter takedown.
Payakaroon takes a swing at Brett's ribcage but misses.
Brett looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Payakaroon thumps Brett with a low kick.
Brett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick that misses.
Brett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payakaroon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payakaroon throws a good cross that connects.
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Brett avoids them all with ease.
Brett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Payakaroon just manages to avoid it.
Brett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Payakaroon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Payakaroon misses with a body kick.
Payakaroon scores with a jab. Brett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brett looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Payakaroon misses the target.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brett misses with a shot to the body
so Payakaroon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Payakaroon wants to control from the top but Brett keeps moving.
Brett is trying to control the position but Payakaroon postures up.
Payakaroon looking to pass the guard.
Payakaroon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Payakaroon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payakaroon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy body shot
and Brett counters with a left to the body.
Payakaroon lands with an overhand left.
Payakaroon walks into a left hand.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payakaroon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brett has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakaroon missing with a left hand there. Brett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brett throwing a counter right hand but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Brett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payakaroon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brett.
Brett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakaroon. Payakaroon obviously looking to wear him down.
Brett just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the side of Brett's head but Brett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Brett is looking to wear down Payakaroon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Payakaroon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brett moves out of range of the body kick from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Payakaroon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Payakaroon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Payakaroon trying to control but Brett is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brett trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Brett's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brett 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.
Brett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Payakaroon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Payakaroon wants to control from the top but Brett keeps moving.
Payakaroon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brett pulls Payakaroon in to control the position.
Payakaroon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Payakaroon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Payakaroon lands with an uppercut that bounces Brett off the cage and back into range.
Payakaroon lands a slapping body shot.
Brett wants to slow Payakaroon down by chopping away at his legs.
Payakaroon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brett. Brett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Payakaroon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Payakaroon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bretts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Benny Brett has been cut.
Brett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Payakaroon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Payakaroon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brett looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.
Brett just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakaroon sizes up Brett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brett throws a body kick that misses.
Payakaroon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Payakaroon drives through with a takedown into Brett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Payakaroon wants to control from the top but Brett keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brett working for a triangle but Payakaroon defends it easily.
Brett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Payakaroon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Payakaroon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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.
Brett controls Payakaroon momentarily but Payakaroon frees himself.
Brett wants to sweep here but Payakaroon controlling him for the moment.
Brett working for a triangle but Payakaroon defends it easily.
Payakaroon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Payakaroon stands up over Brett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brett keeping moving, preventing Payakaroon from controlling successfully.
Brett controls Payakaroon momentarily but Payakaroon frees himself.
Payakaroon looking to sit in guard and control but Brett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brett wants to control from the top but Payakaroon keeps moving.
Payakaroon working a defensive guard here.
Payakaroon wants to sweep here but Brett controlling him for the moment.
Payakaroon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Payakaroon is trying to hold Brett in close to prevent damage but Brett has managed to pass into half guard.
Payakaroon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brett is pressing down on Payakaroon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Payakaroon is holding on for now.
Payakaroon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Payakaroon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Payakaroon wants to improve his position but Brett is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Payakaroon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Payakaroon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benny Brett's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Payakaroon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brett's guard.
Brett wants to sweep here but Payakaroon controlling him for the moment.
Brett has his hands on Payakaroon's head, controlling the position.
Payakaroon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Payakaroon wants to control from the top but Brett keeps moving.
Brett is trying to control the position but Payakaroon postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws an elbow that misses. Brett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Payakaroon's guard. Nice move by Brett!
Payakaroon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Payakaroon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brett has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Payakaroon has passed into side control.
Brett defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Payakaroon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Payakaroon working the body and head with strikes.
Brett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Payakaroon is working Brett over with some ground and pound from side control.
Payakaroon landing a few strikes.
Brett regains half guard.
Brett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Payakaroon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Payakaroon wants to control but Brett is keeping him busy.
Payakaroon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Payakaroon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brett gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon is working Brett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Payakaroon throwing strikes from guard but Brett blocks nicely.
Payakaroon looking to pass the guard.
Brett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brett wants to improve his position but instead Payakaroon has moved into half guard.
Brett tries to roll over but Payakaroon keeps him under control.
Brett wants to control but Payakaroon is keeping busy.
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.
Payakaroon passes to full mount!
Benny Brett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakaroon lands a nice shot to the head.
Payakaroon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Payakaroon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brett tries to reverse the position but Payakaroon maintains control.
Payakaroon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brett?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brett throwing hammer fists to the chest of Payakaroon. What's that going to do exactly?
Brett swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Brett in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payakaroon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!
After winning the bout, Samart Payakaroon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Pistone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margera comes to the cage accompanied by Slacker. Pistone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bonobo - The Sicilians. 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
29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Bam Margera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Pistone!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pistone throws a lazy right hand but Margera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Margera slips under a jab from Pistone.
Pistone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pistone misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pistone.
Margera shoots in but Pistone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Margera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pistone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pistone throws the kick towards the body but Margera avoids it.
Margera fails to land with a series of punches.
Margera takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone misses with an uppercut
and Margera counters with a three punch combo that has Pistone backing up. Pistone nods at Margera to acknowledge the strikes.
Margera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Margera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pistone as he jumps to the side.
Margera shoots for a double leg takedown but Pistone sprawls well. He's pushed Margera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pistone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Margera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Margera throws a body shot but no joy.
Margera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pistone.
Margera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pistone connects with a leg kick. Margera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pistone misses with a head kick.
Margera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pistone as he jumps to the side.
Pistone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Margera at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone tries to score with a low kick but Margera moves his leg out of the way.
Margera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Pistone misses.
That kick from Pistone tenderised Margera's leg. Margera is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pistone misses with a head kick.
Margera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pistone. That did some damage!
Pistone throws a head kick that misses.
Margera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pistone checks it well.
Pistone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Margera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pistone.
Pistone throws a head kick that misses
and Margera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Margera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pistone tries to get to full guard but Margera has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pistone is pressing down on Margera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Margera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pistone wants to improve his position but instead Margera has moved into half guard.
Pistone trying to control from the bottom.
Pistone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Margera scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistone is looking to improve his position.
Pistone has his hands clasped together around Margera's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pistone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pistone trying to control the position.
Margera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Margera throwing strikes but missing.
Pistone has his foot on Margera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Margera works his way back into a safe position though.
Margera lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Pistone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Margera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pistone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Margera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Margera blocks a head kick by Pistone.
Margera defending well as Pistone loads up on a big left hand.
Margera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pistone was well out of range. Poor timing from Margera.
Pistone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pistone throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Margera duly obliges.
Nice shot by Pistone.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pistone. That's going to slow Margera down.
Pistone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pistone thuds a left hand into Margera's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pistone takes one to the chin there.
Margera swings for the body but Pistone moves out of range.
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pistone throws a leg kick that misses.
Pistone misses with a kick to the body.
Margera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Margera moves out of range of the body kick.
Margera throws an overhand right that lands on Pistone's shoulder, as Pistone tries to avoid the shot.
Pistone throws a looping overhand right but Margera ducks down to avoid it.
Margera is looking to chop away at Pistone's legs.
Pistone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Margera counters with a nice leg kick.
Margera scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Margera misses.
Pistone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pistone looks to land a body kick but Margera moved away.
Margera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Margera moves out of range of the body kick from Pistone.
It looked like Margera was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pistone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pistone bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pistone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Margera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joe Pistone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pistone lands a head shot.
Margera avoids the head kick by Pistone.
Margera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pistone wants to land a leg kick but Margera is out of range.
Pistone misses with a right hand
and Margera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Margera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pistone is staying active underneath Margera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pistone moves into full guard.
Margera lands a couple of elbows.
Margera tries to free his leg and advance position but Pistone is retaining full guard.
Pistone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Margera's guard.
Bam Margera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pistone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Margera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pistone has managed to get both his arms back between Margera's legs - danger averted.
Pistone trying to control the position from guard on top but Margera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pistone looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pistone is one step ahead there.
Pistone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Margera is keeping the position for now.
Pistone won't allow Margera to sweep him here.
Margera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pistone tries to free his leg and advance position but Margera is retaining full guard.
Margera looking for a sweep. Not yet Margera, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Pistone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Margera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pistone throws a looping overhand right but Margera ducks down to avoid it.
Pistone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Margera's sensitive parts.
Pistone keeps Margera at a distance using the push kick.
Margera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pistone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Margera's sensitive parts.
Nice cross by Margera.
Good leg kick by Margera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pistone swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera looks to land a combination but Pistone avoids it well.
Margera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pistone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Margera is in Pistone's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Margera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone looking for a guillotine here but Margera defends easily.
Pistone looking for a sweep. Not yet Pistone, not yet.
Pistone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Margera is in close to Pistone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pistone is trying to keep Margera in close.
Margera looking to pass the guard.
Pistone 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.
Pistone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Margera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pistone 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.
Pistone is looking for a triangle but Margera pushes his legs off easily.
Margera preventing the sweep.
Pistone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pistone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Joe Pistone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera misses the shot to the body.
Pistone misses the shot to the body.
Margera feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Pistone.
Margera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pistone sprawls and moves away.
Margera with a nice cross.
Pistone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pistone.
Pistone throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
Pistone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pistone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pistone throws a nice head kick!
Bam Margera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pistone swings widly with a right hand
and Margera counters with a shoot takedown. Pistone fights it but they end up in guard.
Margera with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pistone is pulling down on Margera's head to control his posture.
Margera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Margera distracts Pistone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Margera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Margera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pistone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Margera is one step ahead there.
Margera throwing strikes from guard but Pistone blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Margera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pistone 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Pistone!
Joe Pistone was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arni Jarnkarl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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169 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
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175 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Jarnkarl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Hoffman.
It looks like Arni Jarnkarl has been cut.
Hoffman takes a swing at Jarnkarl's ribcage but misses.
Hoffman throws a body shot but no joy.
Jarnkarl dodges the punch combination from Hoffman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoffman, as that shot connected.
Jarnkarl throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoffman misses with a jab to the body
and Jarnkarl counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoffman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that misses.
Hoffman thuds a left hand into Jarnkarl's body.
Hoffman needs to keep his hands up - Jarnkarl had a free shot at his head there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jarnkarl. That's going to slow Hoffman down.
Jarnkarl plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice shot by Hoffman.
Hoffman dodges the punch combination from Jarnkarl.
Hoffman throws a low kick but Jarnkarl avoids it.
Jack Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jarnkarl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarnkarl fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Jarnkarl there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoffman counters with a nice uppercut.
Jarnkarl is rocked!
Hoffman blocks a head kick by Jarnkarl.
Hoffman misses with a wild body shot.
Jarnkarl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoffman.
Jarnkarl listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jarnkarl looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Despite the aggression on Hoffman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jarnkarl connects with a right hand. Hoffman shakes it off.
Jarnkarl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoffman sends Jarnkarl crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hoffman is motioning to the referee to let Jarnkarl up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Jarnkarl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarnkarl walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hoffman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jarnkarl gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hoffman gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Jarnkarl is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Hoffman!
Jack Hoffman is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Jack Hoffman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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