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T64: Duvalier vs Mott PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven McKenzie has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven McKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Balls!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balls scores with a three punch combo!
McKenzie moves away from the strike by Balls.
Balls stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McKenzie is rocked!
Balls misses with a lunging right hand
and McKenzie counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKenzie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Balls's legs.
Balls is trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balls can do anything to dispel that myth.
McKenzie is looking to take a break and control but Balls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balls is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Balls really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McKenzie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Balls really wants to buck McKenzie off and get back to his feet.
McKenzie wants to control the pace but Balls is squirming around nicely.
Balls wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McKenzie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balls is looking to escape.
Balls really wants to buck McKenzie off and get back to his feet.
McKenzie wants to control the pace but Balls is squirming around nicely.
McKenzie fails to advance to Balls's back.
McKenzie working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Balls turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips McKenzie off and cradles Balls's limp body as McKenzie celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Steven McKenzie!
Billy Balls was interviewed post fight and said 'My girlfriend left me blue balled last night..'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Neidhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Mendes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thomas Neidhart's chin.
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163 lbs
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166 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Neidhart!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes looks for the body kick but Neidhart saw that one coming.
Neidhart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Neidhart as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Ricardo Mendes has been cut.
Mendes misses with an uppercut. Neidhart saw that one coming.
Mendes misses with a hook.
Good work by Neidhart as he checks the leg kick.
Neidhart throws a series of punches but Mendes moves out of range.
Mendes throws a low kick but Neidhart moves out of range easily.
Neidhart tries to move into range but Mendes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Mendes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mendes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neidhart slips a jab and a cross from Mendes.
Neidhart lands a high kick!
Neidhart with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neidhart but Neidhart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendes. Neidhart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neidhart lands a jab to the head.
Neidhart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendes swinging wildly here.
Neidhart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Neidhart moves out of range.
Neidhart wants to counter the offense by Mendes and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neidhart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendes misses with a low kick as Neidhart jumps back.
Mendes misses with an uppercut.
Mendes staying out of range there.
Neidhart blocks a leg kick.
Mendes connects with a looping right hand.
Mendes throws a one two combo.
Mendes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neidhart.
Neidhart throws a sloppy head kick and Mendes moves out of range easily.
Neidhart lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Neidhart misses with a body kick.
Mendes lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neidhart punishes Mendes's body with a nice straight punch.
Neidhart swings for the body but Mendes moves out of range.
Neidhart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendes dodges the punch combination from Neidhart.
Mendes thuds a left hand into Neidhart's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neidhart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Neidhart's guard.
Mendes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Neidhart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mendes has Neidhart in his guard.
Neidhart tries to stand but Mendes is controlling from the bottom.
Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neidhart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neidhart is aware though and is defending well.
Neidhart has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mendes is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neidhart has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mendes is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neidhart's guard.
Mendes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neidhart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendes postures up in Neidhart's guard and throws a big left but Neidhart blocks it.
Mendes throws a big right hand that misses.
Neidhart is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendes is controlling him.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Neidhart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neidhart is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendes is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mendes scores with a jab.
Neidhart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Neidhart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neidhart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendes feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Neidhart is trying to defend but Mendes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mendes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neidhart is looking to escape.
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 Ricardo Mendes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Mendes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mendes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mendes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Neidhart on the side of the head.
Neidhart throws a hook but Mendes blocks it.
Neidhart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendes avoids the head kick by Neidhart.
Neidhart throws a body punch but Mendes moves out of range.
Mendes feinted with a counter takedown.
Neidhart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Neidhart throws a sloppy head kick and Mendes moves out of range easily.
Neidhart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mendes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mendes, as that shot connected.
Neidhart is rocked!
Neidhart tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendes attempts a counter takedown but Neidhart avoids it well and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Neidhart.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes cracks Neidhart with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Neidhart is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendes finish him?
Neidhart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas Neidhart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendes throws a sloppy head kick and Neidhart moves out of range easily.
Neidhart seems to have recovered his senses.
Neidhart bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mendes's head.
Mendes avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mendes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mendes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Neidhart's guard.
Mendes pushing down on Neidhart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mendes is working for a submission of some sort.
Mendes seems to be working for a kimura but Neidhart defends the submission attempt.
Neidhart is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Neidhart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes.
Mendes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Neidhart to regain full guard.
Neidhart can't keep his opponent in guard - Mendes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mendes in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Neidhart tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mendes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Mendes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Narcizo Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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122 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Narcizo Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Lamb!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Lamb throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas dives in and scores a takedown into Lamb's guard.
Lamb should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thomas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thomas stops Lamb from standing up.
Lamb can't keep his opponent in guard - Thomas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lamb wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thomas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lamb won't allow Thomas to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lamb tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Thomas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Narcizo Thomas!
After winning the bout, Narcizo Thomas 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Layser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lex Layser!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layser closes the distance and clinches.
Layser throws a punch but it's blocked by Lannister.
Layser pushes off an throws an elbow but Lannister leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Layser.
Layser is trying to maintain a safe position but Lannister gets an underhook and turns Layser into the cage.
Layser is looking to control Lannister's arms but Lannister gets an underhook and turns him. Now Layser has his back to the cage.
Layser tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lannister avoids it.
Lannister softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lannister will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Layser up against the cage.
Layser stops a takedown attempt from Lannister.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Layser trying to control the position but instead, Lannister has worked for underhooks and has pushed Layser into the cage.
Lannister is trying to break the clinch but Layser has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layser tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Lannister has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Layser content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Layser is pressed up against the cage. Lannister has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Layser down to the mat. Layser avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Layser scores with a four punch combination!
Layser tried to score with a low kick but Lannister checks it.
Lannister misses with a takedown attempt - Layser sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Layser on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Layser throws a series of punches but Lannister avoids them all with ease.
Lannister went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Layser throws a series of punches but Lannister avoids them all with ease.
Lannister scores with a punch to the head.
Layser uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lannister throws a lazy right hand but Layser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lannister takes a swing at Layser's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lannister misses with a leg kick.
Layser takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Layser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lannister decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Layser's guard.
Lannister trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lannister postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Layser lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Layser seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Layser's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layser trying to control the position from guard on top but Lannister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lannister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Layser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lannister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lannister manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Layser manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Layser looking for a guillotine here but Lannister defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister looking to sit in guard and control but Layser gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lannister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Layser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Layser preventing the sweep.
Lannister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Layser sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lannister's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lex Layser will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab from Layser does it's job there.
Lannister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lannister is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Layser misses with a wild combination.
Lannister closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Lannister misses
enabling Layser to counter with a crisp jab.
Lannister scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lannister throws a series of punches but Layser avoids them all with ease.
Layser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lannister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Layser.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lannister!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Layser tries to clinch but Lannister is having none of it.
Layser throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lannister.
Layser scores with the left hand. Lannister knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layser on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lannister tries to clinch but Layser moves out of range.
Layser wants to counter with a clinch but Lannister pushes him away.
Lannister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Layser was well out of range. Poor timing from Lannister.
Lex Layser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Lannister.
Lannister rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Layser counters with a straight right hand.
Layser on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Layser lands with a nice body punch.
Layser throws a jab when Lannister was well out of range.
Tyrion Lannister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lannister throws a jab but it's blocked by Layser.
Lannister misses the shot to the body.
Layser connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lannister momentarily.
Lannister throws a shot from downtown. Layser moves away and avoids it.
Layser unleashes a big counter combination but Lannister bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Layser has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Layser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lannister throws out the jab.
Lannister avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Layser avoids the body shot from Lannister.
Lannister tried to score with a low kick but Layser checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Layser misses with a two punch combination.
Lannister throws a series of punches but Layser moves out of range.
Lannister throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Layser lands with a right hand.
Lannister misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Layser.
Layser throws a body shot but no joy.
Lannister swats away the attempt to clinch by Layser.
Layser misses with a two punch combination.
Lannister misses with an uppercut.
Layser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Layser scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Layser fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Layser moves away.
Layser's corner calls for a 1-2. Layser obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Layser scores with a hook.
Layser misses with a hook. Lannister ducked under it nicely.
Lannister appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lannister fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Layser is out of range.
Lannister has a takedown stuffed.
Lannister sets himself, and Layser steps forward looking for the clinch! Lannister avoids it this time.
Lannister moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lannister is defended easily by Layser.
Layser throws a nice looking combination but Lannister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Lannister on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lannister takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Layser cracks Lannister with a right hand to the side of the head.
Layser scores with a decent looking hook.
Layser looks to land a left hand but Lannister moved out of range nicely.
Lex Layser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Layser uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lannister has time to react.
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!
Lannister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Layser.
Layser lands with a cross.
Lannister throws a looping overhand right but Layser ducks down to avoid it.
Layser takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lannister throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Layser.
Layser goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Layser.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Layser napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Layser defending against the ground and pound.
Layser is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Layser's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Layser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lannister doesn't manage to clinch there - Layser circles away.
Layser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lannister takes a swing at Layser's ribcage but misses.
Lannister scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Layser scores with a jab.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lannister postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Layser is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lannister, into his guard.
Lannister is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Layser defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Layser wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layser is looking to work some ground and pound but Lannister has wrist control.
Layser is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tyrion Lannister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lannister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Layser wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Layser throws a big right hand that misses.
Layser wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
Lannister lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Layser is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lannister is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layser looking to control.
Layser is adopting a defensive guard.
Lannister wants to pass the guard but Layser is keeping the position.
Layser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lannister is one step ahead there.
Layser keeping full guard, as Lannister tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister wants to control from the top but Layser keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lannister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Layser feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lannisters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lannister is looking to clinch.
Layser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good work by Layser as he checks the leg kick.
Lannister swats away the attempt to clinch by Layser.
Layser bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lannister's head backwards.
Layser pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lannister back to the cage. Layser follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Layser!
Lex Layser is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Layser walks into a straight right hand from Lannister.
Layser misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Layser moves away from the strike by Lannister.
Layser moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Layser throws a right hand that misses
and Lannister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lannister fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Layser is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Layser misses.
Lannister looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Layser moves out of range of the body kick from Lannister.
Layser is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Layser has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Decent striking displayed by Lannister there.
Layser checks the leg kick.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown but Layser shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Layser! But no joy.
Layser's corner calls for a 1-2. Layser obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lannister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Layser.
Layser shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lannister eats them both and turns towards Layser to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tyrion Lannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lannister throws a jab when Layser was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lex Layser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Layser winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lex Layser!
A victorious Lex Layser 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bang Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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20
184 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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181 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bang Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leandro Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Wuzz pulls guard effortlessly.
Wuzz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Wuzz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Wuzz has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Wuzz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jones escapes and throws Wuzz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Wuzz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones swinging wildly here.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones throws a hook but Wuzz avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wuzz.
Wuzz drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wuzz is defended easily by Jones.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wuzz's head backwards.
Wuzz is rocked!
It looks like Bang Wuzz has been cut.
Jones fakes the body blow, causing Wuzz to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Wuzz goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leandro Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Belal Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Zinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by Fearless. Zinn has chosen All Day as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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188 lbs
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194 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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Belal Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Zinn!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinn moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been told by Li's head coaches at Alpha Elite Private Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Li moves into the clinch.
Zinn tries to circle away but Li has him pinned against the cage.
Zinn managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Zinn tries to circle away but Li has him pinned against the cage.
Zinn is looking to break free of the clinch but Li has double underhooks.
Li prevents a body shot from Zinn.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zinn.
Li keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zinn's efforts to push away.
Li working Zinn over with knees to the body.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Li scores with a knee to the head.
Zinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinn looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
Li attempts a counter takedown but Zinn avoids it well and moves away.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zinn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Li showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zinn.
Zinn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Li is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zinn tries to bum rush Li with a series of wild strikes but Li uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin Zinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zinn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Li is out of range and Zinn settles back down.
Zinn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li misses with a head kick.
Zinn throws a looping overhand right but Li ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Zinn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Li doesn't seem phased though.
Li is looking to land body kicks.
Zinn misses with a low kick.
Li defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zinn.
Zinn throws a leg kick which misses Li's front leg but catches the back leg as Li tries to avoid it.
Li closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Li lands a knee to the body.
Zinn looks winded!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. Zinn won't want to take too many of those.
Zinn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zinn is trying to break the clinch but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Zinn is trying to force a seperation but Li has the dominant position.
Zinn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zinn tries to circle away but Li has him pinned against the cage.
Zinn is trying to break the clinch but Li has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zinn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Li tries to land a knee to the head but Zinn blocks with his arms.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zinn is defending well for now.
Li keeps control of Zinn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zinn tries to break free but Li pushes him back against the cage.
Li throws a knee to the head but misses.
Li misses with a knee strike.
Zinn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Li using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Li misses with a knee strike.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zinn blocks it with crossed arms.
Li scores with a knee to the head.
Zinn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Li crunches a lovely knee into Zinn's ribcage.
Li tries a knee to the head but Zinn blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Li.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Li lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zinn wants to get back to striking at distance but Li won't allow it.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Li lands a knee to the body.
Li scores with a knee to the head.
Li connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zinn's face.
Zinn is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. Zinn won't want to take too many of those.
Zinn is still on wobbly legs! Can Li finish him?
Li connects with a knee to the head.
Li lands a knee to the head.
Li jerks Zinn's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Zinn drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Li goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Li because Zinn was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Belal Li!
Belal Li seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masters comes to the cage accompanied by Simply the Best. Toktogulovich Bakiyev will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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29
168 lbs
12 - 4 - 1 |
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163 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
Very quick |
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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
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Ken Masters !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Masters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masters closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bakiyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakiyev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masters 's head.
Masters wants to slow Bakiyev down by chopping away at his legs.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masters manages to avoid it.
Masters tried to counter with a leg kick but Bakiyev avoided it.
Masters wants to clinch up but Bakiyev keeps it at a distance.
Masters tries to clinch but Bakiyev moves away
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masters moves into the clinch.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Bakiyev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters has a couple of punches blocked by Bakiyev.
Masters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masters misses with a body punch.
Masters is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bakiyev is defending well for now.
Bakiyev managing to block the knees to the body from Masters .
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
Masters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masters manages to break the clinch.
Bakiyev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masters swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakiyev keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Bakiyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masters ducks under a wild hook from Bakiyev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev slaps away a takedown attempt from Masters , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Masters takes one to the side of the head.
Masters takes a swing at Bakiyev's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Bakiyev as he checks the leg kick.
Masters tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Bakiyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masters lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters jabs Bakiyev right on the nose. Bakiyev blinks but takes it well.
Masters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Masters lands an uppercut.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Bakiyev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Masters manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masters wants to land a leg kick but Bakiyev is out of range.
Masters looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bakiyev lands a nice shot that snaps Masters 's head back.
Masters throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Masters tries to clinch there but Bakiyev circles away.
Bakiyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Masters takes one to the side of the head.
Bakiyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masters .
Bakiyev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakiyev circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakiyev checks the leg kick.
Bakiyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Masters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
A little feinted left hand from Masters on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masters comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters closes the distance looking to clinch
and Masters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakiyev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masters rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Bakiyev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masters closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Masters tries to clinch there but Bakiyev circles away.
Masters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bakiyev, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masters .
Masters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Masters .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toktogulovich Bakiyev will probably get the nod.
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.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bakiyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masters .
Masters feints and as Bakiyev raises his hands in defense, Masters changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing that Masters has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Masters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bakiyev wants to stand but Masters is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev has a closed guard, preventing Masters from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters advances position into side control!
Masters prevents Bakiyev from escaping the position.
Masters is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bakiyev is trying to buck Masters off.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ken Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Masters looks to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Masters moves into the clinch.
Bakiyev avoiding damage as Masters throws knees to the body.
Masters slows down the pace here.
Masters holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bakiyev blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters controlling the action here for a moment.
Masters 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masters moves into range and clinches up with Bakiyev.
Masters lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Toktogulovich Bakiyev has been cut.
Masters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakiyev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Masters leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bakiyev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Bakiyev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters stalls.
Bakiyev blocks the elbow strike.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Masters trying to land knees to the body.
Bakiyev letting Masters take a breather here.
Bakiyev wants to break free but Masters has control.
Masters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bakiyev avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masters swings wildly with an uppercut but Bakiyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masters misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Masters dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toktogulovich Bakiyev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Masters catches Bakiyev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Masters forces Bakiyev back against the cage and clinches.
Masters missing with knees to the body.
Masters is struggling to control the position.
Bakiyev tries to break free but Masters pushes him back against the cage.
Bakiyev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakiyev.
Masters is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters misses with a knee strike.
Masters missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters is pushing Bakiyev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakiyev.
Masters is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bakiyev is defending well for now.
Masters working aggressively here.
Masters misses with the head strike.
Bakiyev managing to block the knees to the body from Masters .
Bakiyev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Masters .
Bakiyev wants to break free but Masters has control.
Bakiyev letting Masters take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakiyev.
Masters lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masters looking to slow down the pace here.
Bakiyev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masters 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Masters throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakiyev.
Masters working aggressively here.
Masters lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters missing with knees to the body.
Bakiyev letting Masters take a breather here.
Masters stalling in the clinch but Bakiyev improves position.
Masters is struggling to control the position.
Masters content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ken Masters .
Bakiyev scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy body kick from Masters
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
Bakiyev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Masters shoots and misses
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masters rushes Bakiyev and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masters misses with a knee to the head.
Masters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bakiyev's efforts to push away.
Masters is trying to drag Bakiyev to the mat but Bakiyev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bakiyev tries to circle away but Masters has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Masters .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bakiyev is trying to push Masters away but Masters has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Masters showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masters has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Masters !
Ken Masters decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cranky Mark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Vicini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cranky Mark could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luca Vicini's chin.
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25
182 lbs
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201 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cranky Mark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luca Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mark throws a head kick but Vicini moves out of range.
Vicini checks a low kick from Mark.
Mark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vicini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mark throws a sloppy head kick and Vicini moves out of range easily.
Mark feints and then cracks Vicini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vicini down.
Mark connects with an inside leg kick.
Vicini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mark.
Mark thumps Vicini with a low kick.
Mark lands a slapping body shot.
A clash of legs there as Vicini blocks the low kick.
Vicini feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mark's calf.
Mark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mark scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Mark throws a front kick aimed at Vicini's knee but Vicini avoids it well.
Vicini throws the kick towards the body but Mark avoids it.
Luca Vicini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mark on the side of the head.
Vicini avoids the head kick by Mark.
Vicini scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mark fails to land the takedown.
Mark tries a low kick but Vicini avoids it.
Mark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vicini is out of range and Mark settles back down.
Vicini cracks Mark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Cranky Mark has been cut.
Mark tries to work over Vicini's front leg with a kick but Vicini checks it.
Mark blocks a leg kick.
Mark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mark throws a leg kick but Vicini moved away.
Mark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vicini throws a nice looking combination but Mark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vicini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot by Mark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Mark blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Mark.
Vicini stuffs the takedown attempt from Mark. Mark gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cranky Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vicini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mark finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vicini steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mark.
Mark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mark throws a leg kick but Vicini sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vicini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mark tries to land a front kick but Vicini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vicini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vicini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vicini goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vicini throws a front kick that sends Mark stumbling back into the cage.
Vicini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vicini scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Mark misses.
Mark throws out a leg kick but Vicini moves out of range and Mark only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark throws a leg kick but Vicini moved away.
Mark tries for a takedown but Vicini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vicini throws a wild body kick that Mark sees coming a mile off.
Mark throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cranky Mark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mark lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vicini has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vicini and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mark takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vicini looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mark misses with a low kick.
Mark checks a low kick from Vicini.
Mark thows a leg kick but Vicini checks it
and Vicini counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vicini.
Vicini has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Mark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vicini.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mark crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vicini - the referee stops the clock and Mark gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vicini. Mark manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mark tries to land a front kick but Vicini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini blocks a head kick by Mark.
Vicini steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mark.
Vicini turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Vicini feints and then cracks Mark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mark down.
Mark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vicini.
Vicini is looking to clinch but Mark is avoiding it.
Mark attempts a counter takedown but Vicini avoids it well and moves away.
Mark motions for Vicini to come forward. Mark throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vicini thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mark if he has to take too many more of those.
Mark is looking to chop away at Vicini's legs.
Mark throws a leg kick but Vicini checks it.
Vicini steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mark.
Mark scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vicini misses with a body kick.
Vicini throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vicini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vicini misses with a straight right.
Both fighters circling a little - Vicini finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vicini blocks a head kick by Mark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luca Vicini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cranky Mark's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vicini tries to land a front kick but Mark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vicini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mark checks it well.
Vicini avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mark.
Vicini is looking to slow Mark down with leg kicks.
Mark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mark lands a head kick!
Vicini takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mark throws a head kick but Vicini moves out of range.
Mark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vicini fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mark will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mark tried to score with a low kick but Vicini checks it.
Vicini tries to counter with a clinch but Mark shakes him off and moves away.
Vicini takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vicini throws a chopping leg kick but Mark manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mark tries to land a leg kick but Vicini saw it coming and moves away.
Vicini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vicini wants to counter with a clinch but Mark pushes him away.
Mark wants to land a leg kick but Vicini is out of range.
Vicini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mark misses with a low kick.
Mark scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mark throws a leg kick but Vicini sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vicini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mark jumps guard but Vicini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mark drags the fight down to the ground.
Mark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vicini with a nice head shot there.
Mark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vicini defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vicini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vicini.
Vicini with a nice head shot there.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Mark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mark's head.
Vicini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
Vicini connects with a couple of short punches.
Mark is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up.
Vicini scoring with some ground and pound.
Vicini throws a big elbow that misses.
Vicini postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark is trying to keep Vicini in close.
Vicini throwing strikes from guard but Mark blocks nicely.
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Mark.
Vicini cracks Mark with a solid left hand.
Mark keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini throws a big elbow that misses.
Vicini throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vicini throws a sloppy head kick and Mark moves out of range easily.
Mark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mark attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mark fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vicini checks it well.
Vicini tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vicini. Mark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Mark.
Vicini checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mark misses with a low kick.
Mark takes a swing at Vicini's ribcage but misses.
Mark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vicini tries to score with a low kick but Mark moves his leg out of the way.
Mark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vicini checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mark tries to score with a low kick but Vicini moves his leg out of the way.
Vicini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vicini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mark tries to work over Vicini's front leg with a kick but Vicini checks it.
Vicini blocks a leg kick.
Vicini wants to counter with a clinch but Mark pushes him away.
Mark's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Mark shoots in and drives through. Vicini sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luca Vicini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cranky Mark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vicini fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vicini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mark tries a low kick but Vicini avoids it.
Mark takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vicini throws a sloppy head kick and Mark moves out of range easily.
Mark thows a leg kick but Vicini checks it
and Vicini counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mark blocks an elbow strike.
Mark fails to pull guard.
Vicini can't find room to land a body shot as Mark controls the action.
Vicini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vicini working Mark over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vicini scores with a decent looking hook.
Vicini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vicini throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mark throws a head kick but Vicini moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Vicini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vicini tried to score with a low kick but Mark checks it.
Vicini pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Vicini.
Mark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vicini finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vicini throws the left hand but Mark avoids the punch easily.
Vicini misses with a kick to the body.
Mark fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vicini tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vicini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mark walks into a straight right hand from Vicini.
Vicini throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luca Vicini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini scores with a jab to the head.
Vicini wants to clinch.
Vicini lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vicini scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vicini tries a head kick but it misses.
Vicini scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mark darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mark prevents Vicini from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark throwing shots but Vicini is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mark wants to free his trapped foot but Vicini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vicini is trying to maintain the position but Mark is very close to passing his half guard.
Mark is looking for a kimura here.
Vicini is trying to control but can't.
Cranky Mark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mark lands a nice short elbow.
Vicini trying to hold on to Mark's head to control him but Mark postures up.
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.
Vicini tries to roll over but Mark keeps him under control.
Mark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vicini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vicini trying to control from the bottom.
Mark thows a huge punch but Vicini dodges it nicely.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Mark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luca Vicini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vicini winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Vicini!
An out of breath Luca Vicini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suu Kii (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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158 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suu Kii!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kii just misses with a punch to the body.
Suu Kii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Kii.
Wolf fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kii to the ground. Wolf is now in Kii's guard.
Wolf working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kii's head.
Wolf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolf landing with the ground and pound.
Wolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf has managed to get both his arms back between Kii's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Kii has wrist control.
Wolf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf cracks Kii with a solid left hand.
Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kii working a defensive guard here.
Kii has his foot on Wolf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wolf works his way back into a safe position though.
Kii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wolf landing some decent shots from guard.
Wolf throwing strikes from guard but Kii blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kii is keeping the position for now.
Kii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wolf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wolf working some strikes from top position.
Wolf looking to pass the guard.
Wolf throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands a couple of elbows.
Wolf throws a big elbow that misses.
Kii is trying to control the position but Wolf postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wolf postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wolf passes into half guard.
Kii looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wolf pushes past his half guard into mount!
Wolf prevents Kii from getting the reversal.
Wolf lands a heavy elbow.
Wolf landing strikes from the mount and Kii is in trouble!
It looks like Suu Kii has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Kii that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kii wants to hold on but Wolf pushes him away.
Kii tries to reverse the position but Wolf maintains control.
Wolf lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Kii! Wolf sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Kii and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hugo Wolf!
An out of breath Hugo Wolf thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francois Duvalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Mott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duvalier kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Voodoo Music. Francois Duvalier had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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225 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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francois Duvalier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Mott!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duvalier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duvalier lands a slapping body shot.
Mott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duvalier.
Duvalier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Duvalier connects with a body shot that sends Mott's belly button to the back.
Mott lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mott.
Mott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duvalier throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mott!
Mott throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duvalier.
Duvalier tries to bum rush Mott with a series of wild strikes but Mott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duvalier.
Duvalier throws a body punch but Mott moves out of range.
Mott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duvalier throws the left hand but Mott avoids the punch easily.
Mott counters with a body kick.
Mott misses with a body kick.
It looked like Duvalier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvalier throws a hook but Mott blocks it.
Duvalier lands with an overhand left.
Mott fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Duvalier misses the target.
Duvalier swinging wildly here.
Mott steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Duvalier throws a shot from downtown. Mott moves away and avoids it.
Mott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duvalier misses with a combination
and Mott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mott has closed the distance and engaged Duvalier in a clinch.
Mott working aggressively here.
Duvalier has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Duvalier presses Mott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duvalier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mott tries a knee to the head but Duvalier blocks it.
Duvalier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duvalier throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mott lands a nice hook to Duvalier's body. Duvalier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Mott defending well as Duvalier loads up on a big left hand.
Mott avoids the body shot from Duvalier.
Mott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duvalier lands a jab to Mott's midsection.
Duvalier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duvalier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duvalier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Mott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duvalier manages to avoid it.
Duvalier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duvalier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mott's head backwards.
Duvalier throws out a loose jab but Mott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mott lands with an uppercut that bounces Duvalier off the cage and back into range.
An inside leg kick lands from Mott.
Duvalier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvalier just misses with a punch to the body.
Duvalier catches Mott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mott slips under a jab from Duvalier.
Mott misses with a wild body shot.
Mott doesn't manage to clinch there - Duvalier circles away.
Duvalier misses with a straight right.
Mott misses with an attempted mid kick.
Francois Duvalier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duvalier looks to throw the jab but Mott is out of range.
Mott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duvalier, pushing him back against the cage.
Duvalier tries to break free but Mott pushes him back against the cage.
Duvalier misses with some punches.
Mott lands with a left to the head.
Mott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duvalier backwards.
Duvalier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duvalier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvalier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duvalier missing with a left hand there. Mott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duvalier swinging wildly here.
Mott throws a jab but it's blocked by Duvalier.
Mott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duvalier.
Mott staying out of range there.
Mott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duvalier.
Duvalier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mott has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duvalier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mott defending well as Duvalier loads up on a big left hand.
Mott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duvalier.
Good standup being displayed there by Mott as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Duvalier 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.
Mott throws the kick towards the body but Duvalier avoids it.
Mott tries to move into range but Duvalier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mott scores with a sloppy right hand. Duvalier should have avoided that one.
Francois Duvalier is winning the standup battle so far.
Duvalier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duvalier throws a hook but Mott avoids it easily.
Duvalier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mott misses with a kick to the body
and Duvalier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mott slips under a jab from Duvalier.
A little jabbing left from Mott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Juan Mott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duvalier misses with a body shot.
Duvalier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mott on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mott. Duvalier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duvalier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mott was well out of range. Poor timing from Duvalier.
Duvalier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mott counters with a nice body shot.
Mott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duvalier.
It looked like Duvalier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mott lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mott ducks under a wild hook from Duvalier.
Duvalier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mott can do to turn this around?
Duvalier looks to land a left hand but Mott moved out of range nicely.
Duvalier throws a jab when Mott was well out of range.
Mott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duvalier.
Duvalier looks to land a right hand but Mott moved out of range.
Mott misses with a few strikes there.
Duvalier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mott is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duvalier with a body shot.
A left and a right from Mott both land. Nice combination.
Mott takes a swing at Duvalier's ribcage but misses.
Duvalier loads up on a big right hand but Mott slips the punch.
Duvalier misses with a wild body shot.
Mott 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.
Duvalier closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duvalier 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duvalier moves out of range as Mott strikes.
Duvalier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mott.
Mott slips a jab from Duvalier.
Duvalier takes a swing at Mott's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Duvalier.
Mott shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Duvalier eats them both and turns towards Mott to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Duvalier is rocked!
Duvalier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Duvalier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duvalier ducks under a wild hook from Mott.
Duvalier lands with a cross.
Duvalier seems to have got his legs back now.
Mott avoids the body shot from Duvalier.
Duvalier misses with a hook to the body
and Mott counters with a nice uppercut.
Mott tried to score with a low kick but Duvalier checks it.
Duvalier misses with an uppercut.
Duvalier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duvalier throws a right hand that Mott ducks under and follows up with a left that Mott also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvalier misses with an uppercut.
Mott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duvalier moves away from the strike by Mott.
Nice shot lands for Duvalier.
Duvalier throws out a loose jab but Mott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duvalier misses with a hook.
Duvalier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mott moves away.
Mott swings for the body but Duvalier moves out of range.
Duvalier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Duvalier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duvalier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duvalier scores with a shot to the body.
Duvalier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mott was well out of range. Poor timing from Duvalier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvalier throws a hook but Mott blocks it.
Mott is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duvalier with a body shot.
Duvalier misses with a hook
and Mott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duvalier misses with a series of wild punches.
Mott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duvalier circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Duvalier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Duvalier connects with the punch.
Mott fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duvalier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duvalier misses with a few strikes there.
Duvalier connects with a single shot there.
Mott misses with a body shot.
Duvalier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mott backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Duvalier dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Duvalier misses with a body punch
and Mott counters with a nice uppercut.
Duvalier throws a body shot but no joy.
Duvalier scores with a decent looking hook.
Mott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duvalier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mott moves away from the strike by Duvalier.
Duvalier feints a jab promting Mott to slip. Duvalier then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mott slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mott is rocked!
Mott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mott lands a body shot.
Duvalier scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mott fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duvalier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duvalier misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvalier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mott drives through and clinches with Duvalier against the cage.
Mott scores with a shot to the side of Duvalier's head.
Duvalier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mott has him pressed against the cage.
Duvalier lands with a left to the head.
Duvalier lands with a light punch inside.
Duvalier tries to break the clinch but Mott is controlling the position.
Mott trying to land knees to the body.
Mott misses with a punch to the body.
Duvalier tries to circle away but Mott has him pinned against the cage.
Duvalier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duvalier misses with the head strike.
Duvalier is trying to break free.
Mott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duvalier.
Duvalier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab by Mott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duvalier misses with a hook.
Duvalier looks to throw the jab but Mott is out of range.
Mott avoids the body shot from Duvalier.
Mott feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duvalier's calf.
Duvalier lands a slapping body shot.
Duvalier lands with a straight right. Mott didn't see that one coming.
Duvalier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mott.
Duvalier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Duvalier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mott counters with a one-two to the body.
Duvalier throws a shot to the body.
Mott tries to clinch up.
Duvalier lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvalier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mott on the side of the head.
Duvalier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duvalier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duvalier throws a big shot that misses.
Mott misses with a double jab.
Duvalier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mott moves in looking to clinch but Duvalier pushes him off.
Duvalier moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Duvalier misses.
Mott avoids the body shot from Duvalier.
Mott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mott misses the body punch
and Duvalier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mott throws a right hand that Duvalier ducks under and follows up with a left that Duvalier also avoids with ease.
Duvalier with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvalier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mott moves away.
Nice shot by Duvalier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Duvalier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mott lands with a nice combination. Duvalier backs away looking to recover.
Duvalier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mott makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Duvalier really felt that one!
Mott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mott takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Francois Duvalier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duvalier manages to avoid it.
It looked like Duvalier was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mott.
Duvalier misses with an uppercut.
Duvalier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duvalier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duvalier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Juan Mott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mott looks to throw the jab but Duvalier is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francois Duvalier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duvalier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francois Duvalier!
Francois Duvalier decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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