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CEC 369 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mica Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Makaaja might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to BassLovers United - I Can't Dance. 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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215 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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216 lbs
41 - 15 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mica Makaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makaaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Mulqvist is just out of range.
Mulqvist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mulqvist. Makaaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mulqvist misses with a body shot.
Mulqvist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mulqvist showed some decent athleticism there.
Mulqvist not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulqvist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Makaaja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mulqvist is working away from the top position though.
Mulqvist is trying to control the action in half guard but Makaaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja has his hands clasped together around Mulqvist's back. He's all about the action.
Makaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mulqvist pulls his head out easily.
Makaaja tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mulqvist has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mulqvist avoids the attempt from Makaaja to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Makaaja's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Makaaja is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mulqvist is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Makaaja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Makaaja is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Makaaja tries to reverse the position but Mulqvist maintains control.
Makaaja taking shots to the head.
Mulqvist connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mulqvist trying to control but Makaaja is having none of it.
Makaaja bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mulqvist has his foot on Makaaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makaaja works his way back into a safe position though.
Mulqvist trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Makaaja haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mulqvist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Makaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makaaja is staying active underneath Mulqvist, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makaaja tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mulqvist has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Makaaja is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja is working hard here to advance position.
Mulqvist tries to control but Makaaja wriggling away.
Mulqvist pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mulqvist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mulqvist working Makaaja over with strikes here.
Makaaja takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Makaaja tries to hold on but Mulqvist pushes him away.
Mulqvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Makaaja is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaaja tries to lock up and control but Mulqvist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Mulqvist dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mulqvist shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mulqvist working over Makaaja with some ground and pound. Makaaja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Makaaja trying to control here.
Makaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mulqvist working Makaaja over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulqvist content to control rather than advance.
Makaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mulqvist lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makaaja sees it coming and defends easily.
Mulqvist is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makaaja is just riding it out for now. Mulqvist eventually gives up the hold.
Harri Mulqvist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mulqvist throwing shots but Makaaja is blocking nicely.
Makaaja moves into full guard.
Mulqvist postures up in Makaaja's guard and throws a big left but Makaaja blocks it.
Mulqvist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makaaja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mulqvist has managed to get both his arms back between Makaaja's legs - danger averted.
Makaaja looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mulqvist has picked Makaaja up and slammed him! Makaaja can't keep hold of the triangle and Mulqvist manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mulqvist is trying to get an arm triangle but Makaaja is defending well.
Mulqvist scoring with punches from side control.
Makaaja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mulqvist wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mulqvist cracks Makaaja with a big right hand but Makaaja just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Mulqvist working away.
Mulqvist landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
It looks like Mica Makaaja has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist is staying tight to Makaaja's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Makaaja dodges the ground and pound from Mulqvist.
Makaaja gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Makaaja is not content to let Mulqvist control the position.
Makaaja tries to roll over but Mulqvist keeps him under control.
Mulqvist lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mulqvist controlling the action here.
Makaaja trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mulqvist controlling the action here.
Mulqvist is trying to control. Makaaja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mulqvist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mulqvist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makaaja looking for submissions off his back.
Mulqvist wants to control but Makaaja is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harri Mulqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makaaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mulqvist pinned against the cage. Mulqvist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Mulqvist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mica Makaaja's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mulqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaaja manages to avoid it.
Makaaja throwing a counter right hand but Mulqvist manages to avoid it.
Mulqvist throws a looping overhand right but Makaaja ducks down to avoid it.
Mulqvist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makaaja.
Makaaja defending well as Mulqvist loads up on a big left hand.
Makaaja wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mulqvist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice takedown defense from Mulqvist. No joy for Makaaja on that attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Makaaja blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulqvist misses with a kick to the body.
Mulqvist throws a big shot that misses.
Mulqvist takes a swing at Makaaja's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mulqvist pinned against the cage. Mulqvist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mica Makaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mulqvist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mulqvist keeping moving, preventing Makaaja from controlling successfully.
Mulqvist looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makaaja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mulqvist escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makaaja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mulqvist keeping moving, preventing Makaaja from controlling successfully.
Makaaja preventing the sweep.
Makaaja showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mulqvist is looking for a triangle but Makaaja pushes his legs off easily.
Harri Mulqvist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist pulls Makaaja in close to prevent any damage.
Mulqvist working a defensive guard but Makaaja passes into half guard.
Mulqvist is trying to get back to full guard.
Mulqvist is staying active underneath Makaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makaaja is working for a kimura but Mulqvist is defending it quite comfortably.
Mulqvist wants to control but Makaaja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mulqvist shoots in looking for a takedown. Makaaja tries to sprawl out of it but Mulqvist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makaaja manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Makaaja tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mulqvist manages to circle out of the way.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick which misses Makaaja's front leg but catches the back leg as Makaaja tries to avoid it.
Mica Makaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mulqvist fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harri Mulqvist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mulqvist has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harri Mulqvist!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Harri Mulqvist made sure he mentioned LUMBERJACK 160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitinen has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
148 lbs
24 - 9 - 1 |
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165 lbs
42 - 22 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Laitinen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laitinen moves out of range of the body kick from Greene.
Laitinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laitinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billy Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laitinen checks a low kick from Greene.
Greene misses with an uppercut
and Laitinen counters with a thumping low kick.
Greene throws a low kick but Laitinen avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laitinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Greene - the referee stops the clock and Laitinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Greene. Laitinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A punch combination from Laitinen misses.
Greene throws a shot from downtown. Laitinen moves away and avoids it.
Laitinen walks into a left hand.
Laitinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Greene lands with a nice combination. Laitinen backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene tries a head kick but it misses.
Greene slips a jab from Laitinen.
Greene is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laitinen, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene throws a head kick that Laitinen semi-blocks.
Laitinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick by Greene misses
and Laitinen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Laitinen slips a jab from Greene.
Laitinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laitinen looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
Greene throws a jab when Laitinen was well out of range.
Greene throws a head kick but Laitinen moves out of range.
Laitinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Greene.
Greene takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Billy Greene has been cut.
Laitinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laitinen tries to land a front kick but Greene steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Greene lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Laitinen.
Greene misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laitinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Greene.
Laitinen throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Greene moves out of range as Laitinen throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Greene as he connects with a hook.
Greene seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Laitinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Greene throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greene thuds his right hand into Laitinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Greene has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Laitinen.
Greene throws a head kick that misses.
Greene takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Greene is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laitinen. That's going to slow Greene down.
Greene with a jab.
Laitinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Greene thinks about countering with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laitinen. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Laitinen misses
and Greene counters with a head kick.
Laitinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Greene.
Laitinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greene.
Some wild striking there from Greene.
Laitinen feints a counter leg kick.
Greene comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene blocks the body kick.
Laitinen misses with a straight right.
Laitinen misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greene.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laitinen! But no joy.
Greene misses the jab.
Greene punishes Laitinen's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene misses with a body kick.
Laitinen thuds a left hand into Greene's body.
Laitinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Laitinen misses with a low kick as Greene jumps back.
Greene misses with a low kick as Laitinen jumps back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laitinen.
Laitinen connects with a body shot that sends Greene's belly button to the back.
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 Billy Greene will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Greene's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laitinen manages to avoid it.
Billy Greene is winning the standup battle so far.
Greene misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laitinen.
Greene misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greene lets loose with a powerful body kick. Laitinen will feel that in the morning.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Greene here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Greene throws a sloppy head kick and Laitinen moves out of range easily.
Greene lands a leg kick that knocks Laitinen off balance momentarily.
Laitinen defending well as Greene loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitinen takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
And Greene counters with a quick kick to the body but Laitinen blocks it.
Good work by Laitinen as he checks the leg kick.
Greene avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Greene is looking to counter punch.
Laitinen misses with an uppercut.
Laitinen throws a wild body kick that Greene sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene throws a low kick but it's checked well by Laitinen.
Laitinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Greene steps away.
Laitinen misses the shot to the body.
Greene has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A telegraphed right hand from Laitinen misses the target.
Greene stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laitinen.
Greene thuds his shin into the meat of Laitinen's side.
Greene misses with a looping right.
Greene throws a sloppy head kick and Laitinen moves out of range easily.
Greene throws a body punch but Laitinen moves out of range.
Laitinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A leg kick checked by Laitinen.
Greene lands a glancing blow to the side of Laitinen's head.
Greene lands a head kick. Laitinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Greene lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene looks to throw the jab but Laitinen is out of range.
Greene avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Greene takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laitinen misses with a straight left.
Laitinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Greene misses with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Laitinen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Greene has got the better of the exchanges.
Greene misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Laitinen misses.
Greene is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laitinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greene at a distance.
Greene throws a low kick but Laitinen moves out of range easily.
Laitinen blocks a jab.
Laitinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Greene turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Greene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laitinen can do to turn this around?
Laitinen is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.
Laitinen takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Greene misses with a body kick.
Greene misses with a head kick.
Greene lands the left hand.
Greene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greene takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Greene throws a low kick, looking for Laitinen's leg but Laitinen calmly moves out of range.
Laitinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Greene moves out of range of the body kick.
Greene throws a lazy right hand but Laitinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laitinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Greene off the cage and back into range.
Greene doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Greene tenderised Laitinen's leg. Laitinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laitinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Greene rather than just go for the knockout.
Laitinen throws a series of punches but Greene moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laitinen misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laitinen stalks Greene and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Greene's face. Greene staggers backwards, shaken.
Laitinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Greene throws out a leg kick but Laitinen moves out of range and Greene only half commits.
Good leg kick by Laitinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Greene throws a head kick but Laitinen moves out of range.
Laitinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Greene steps away.
Greene throws a body punch but Laitinen moves out of range.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Laitinen is just out of range.
Laitinen connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Greene will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Greene's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Laitinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greene looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laitinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
Good work by Laitinen as he checks the leg kick.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laitinen moves away.
Greene listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good work by Laitinen as he checks the leg kick.
Laitinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Greene throws a leg kick but Laitinen moved away.
A little jabbing left from Laitinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Greene tried to score with a low kick but Laitinen checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Greene. That's going to slow Laitinen down.
Laitinen looks to land a combination but Greene avoids it well.
Laitinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greene.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen throws a sloppy head kick and Greene moves out of range easily.
Laitinen lands a leg kick that knocks Greene off balance momentarily.
Greene lands a head kick. Laitinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Greene motions for Laitinen to come forward. Greene throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greene throws a leg kick but Laitinen checks it.
Laitinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laitinen throws a front kick aimed at Greene's knee but Greene avoids it well.
Laitinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
Laitinen lands a front kick.
Laitinen swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Laitinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Laitinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Greene ducks right into an uppercut from Laitinen.
Greene tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ilkka Laitinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Laitinen takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Greene.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laitinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Laitinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.
Laitinen throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Laitinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greene looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Laitinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greene appears to be looking for a big counter.
Greene tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greene moves forwards but Laitinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Greene throws out a leg kick but Laitinen moves out of range and Greene only half commits.
Greene blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laitinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Greene counters by moving into the clinch.
Greene throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Greene throws an elbow but misses.
Laitinen controlling the action here for a moment.
Laitinen is trying to stall.
Laitinen manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Laitinen.
Greene misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Laitinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Laitinen scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laitinen connects with a leg kick. Greene looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Greene. That's going to slow Laitinen down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laitinen throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Greene 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.
Greene takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laitinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Laitinen.
Billy Greene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laitinen throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilkka Laitinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Greene has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Greene!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Greene thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Butterfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jay Z- Big Pimpin. 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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161 lbs
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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
31 - 14 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brett Butterfly!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butterfly scores with a nice strike.
Brett Butterfly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butterfly lands with a straight right. Henderson didn't see that one coming.
Butterfly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Butterfly.
Butterfly closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Butterfly pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Butterfly has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butterfly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Butterfly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Henderson's head.
Henderson thumps Butterfly with a low kick.
Butterfly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butterfly.
Good standup being displayed there by Butterfly as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butterfly throws a big shot that misses.
Butterfly takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Henderson throws a good cross that connects.
Butterfly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Butterfly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Henderson tried to score with a low kick but Butterfly checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws the left hand but Butterfly avoids the punch easily.
Butterfly drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Butterfly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Butterfly throws a big elbow that misses.
Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butterfly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Butterfly trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Butterfly controlling him for the moment.
Butterfly is working Henderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butterfly throws a big elbow that misses.
Butterfly stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Butterfly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Butterfly throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
A jab from Henderson finds it's way through Butterfly's defenses.
Butterfly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Butterfly throws a poor cross that misses
and Henderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henderson wants to land a leg kick but Butterfly is out of range.
Butterfly checks a low kick from Henderson.
A good leg kick by Henderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Butterfly checks a leg kick.
Henderson swings for the body but Butterfly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butterfly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Butterfly misses with a body shot.
Butterfly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Butterfly. Butterfly obviously looking to wear him down.
Butterfly lands with an uppercut that bounces Henderson off the cage and back into range.
Henderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Henderson.
Henderson throws a leg kick which misses Butterfly's front leg but catches the back leg as Butterfly tries to avoid it.
Butterfly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hendersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Butterfly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Butterfly.
Henderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Butterfly can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Butterfly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butterfly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butterfly missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Butterfly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Henderson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Butterfly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Henderson.
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!
Butterfly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Henderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butterfly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Henderson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Butterfly scores with a nice strike.
Butterfly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Donk. Henderson catches Butterfly right on the button with a cross.
Butterfly scores with a jab. Henderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Butterfly misses with a kick to the body.
Henderson clinches up with Butterfly and pushes him back against the cage.
Butterfly tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butterfly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Butterfly misses the shot to the body.
Henderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Butterfly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Butterfly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henderson.
Butterfly throws a push kick but Henderson slaps the foot to one side.
Butterfly takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Henderson blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Butterfly dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Henderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Butterfly at a distance.
Henderson slips under a jab.
Butterfly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Henderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Butterfly scrambles back to his feet.
Henderson tried to score with a low kick but Butterfly checks it.
Henderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Butterfly throws a push kick but Henderson slaps the foot to one side.
Henderson tries to counter with a takedown but Butterfly is quick to defend against it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Butterfly, as that shot connected.
Butterfly checks a low kick from Henderson.
Butterfly throws a wild body kick that Henderson sees coming a mile off.
Henderson slips a straight right by Butterfly.
Henderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henderson tries to land a front kick but Butterfly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butterfly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Butterfly scores with the left hand. Henderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Butterfly misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
A head kick from Henderson lands but Butterfly takes it in his stride.
It looks like Brett Butterfly has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butterfly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Butterfly lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butterfly moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Butterfly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Butterfly checks a leg kick.
Butterfly looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Henderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brett Butterfly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henderson throws a jab when Butterfly was well out of range.
Butterfly blocks a jab.
Butterfly throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Henderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Henderson swings for the body but Butterfly moves out of range.
Butterfly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Butterfly is predictable there
and Henderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Henderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Butterfly keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson advances to half guard.
Butterfly is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Butterfly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Butterfly tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Henderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Butterfly is having none of it.
Henderson wants to pass to mount but Butterfly is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson stalling away here and it's allowed Butterfly to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Butterfly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Butterfly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Butterfly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Butterfly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Butterfly swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Butterfly scores with a shot to the body.
Butterfly misses with a jab to the body
and Henderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butterfly misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Butterfly. Beautiful body shot.
Butterfly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Butterfly stuns Henderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Butterfly sizes up Henderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Henderson checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brett Butterfly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brett Butterfly'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!
Henderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Butterfly lets loose with a powerful body kick. Henderson will feel that in the morning.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Butterfly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butterfly blocks a low kick nicely.
Henderson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Butterfly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Henderson misses with the head strike.
Butterfly takes an elbow to the forehead.
Butterfly has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
Henderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butterfly lands with a short shot to the head.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butterfly looking to slow down the pace here.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Butterfly avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butterfly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson misses with the head strike.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Butterfly misses with a double jab.
Butterfly throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Butterfly fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Henderson checks it well.
Butterfly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Henderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Butterfly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Butterfly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Henderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Butterfly connects with a body shot that sends Henderson's belly button to the back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Henderson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Butterfly - the referee stops the clock and Henderson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Butterfly. Henderson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Butterfly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butterfly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Butterfly throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Henderson misses its target.
Butterfly throws a lazy head kick
and Henderson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Butterfly is letting Henderson control him for a moment.
Butterfly is looking to reverse the position.
Butterfly gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Butterfly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Butterfly is not content to let Henderson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butterfly trying to control but Henderson postures up.
Henderson trying to mount his opponent but Butterfly defends it.
Brett Butterfly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mike Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Butterfly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Butterfly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Butterfly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a low kick, looking for Butterfly's leg but Butterfly calmly moves out of range.
Henderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Butterfly to score with a decent uppercut.
Henderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping leg kick lands for Butterfly.
Henderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Butterfly.
Henderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butterfly.
Butterfly throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Butterfly feints and then cracks Henderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henderson down.
Butterfly throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Butterfly moves out of range easily.
Butterfly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butterfly.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henderson.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Butterfly throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Mike Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson tries a low kick but Butterfly avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brett Butterfly.
I've got Butterfly 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Butterfly!
Mike Henderson was interviewed post fight and said 'I knew he was going to try and just wrestle me. Just hold me down and hold on to me. Oh well maybe next he will want to fight instead of just hug me.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramus Arthanier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Arthanier might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to P.O.D. - Boom. The crowd seem to be enjoying Freedom's choice of entrance music: Johnny Freedom. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramus Arthanier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johnny Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Freedom.
Freedom tries to bum rush Arthanier with a series of wild strikes but Arthanier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arthanier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arthanier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Freedom.
Freedom tries a low kick but Arthanier avoids it.
Arthanier attempts a counter takedown but Freedom avoids it well and moves away.
Arthanier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Freedom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Freedom pushes Arthanier away with a front kick.
Freedom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arthanier.
Arthanier loads up on a big right hand but Freedom slips the punch.
Arthanier scores with a decent looking hook.
Freedom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arthanier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Arthanier jabs Freedom right on the nose. Freedom blinks but takes it well.
Freedom lands a nice shot that snaps Arthanier's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Arthanier as he checks the leg kick.
Arthanier tries to counter with a takedown but Freedom is quick to defend against it.
Freedom jabs at Arthanier's body.
Freedom looks to land a left hand but Arthanier moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Arthanier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthanier blocks the body kick.
Freedom connects with a leg kick. Arthanier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arthanier throws a sloppy head kick and Freedom moves out of range easily.
Arthanier avoids the head kick by Freedom.
Arthanier throws a head kick that misses.
Freedom ducks under a wild hook from Arthanier.
Arthanier sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Arthanier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Freedom checks it well.
Arthanier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arthanier checks a low kick from Freedom.
Arthanier tries to counter with a takedown but Freedom is quick to defend against it.
Freedom throws a push kick but Arthanier slaps the foot to one side.
Arthanier misses with the combination.
Freedom throws a leg kick that misses.
Arthanier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom lands a jab to the nose.
Freedom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Freedom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arthanier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arthanier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freedom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arthanier moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Freedom.
Freedom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnny Freedom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arthanier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Freedom swings widly with a right hand
and Arthanier counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arthanier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arthanier chips away with some ground and pound.
Arthanier landing some decent shots from guard.
Arthanier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Freedom, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier scores with a decent looking hook.
Arthanier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Freedom is fending him off so far but Arthanier persists. Nope, Freedom circles away and we're back to standing.
Arthanier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arthanier misses with a body kick.
Freedom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arthanier.
Arthanier throws a shot from downtown. Freedom moves away and avoids it.
Arthanier misses with a straight right.
Arthanier misses with a lunging right hand
and Arthanier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arthanier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Freedom.
Good exchange - Freedom coming out on top.
Freedom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Freedom misses with a wild body shot.
Arthanier thumps Freedom with a low kick.
Nice shot by Arthanier.
Arthanier walks into a stiff left hand from Freedom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arthanier scores with a push kick.
Freedom throws a body shot but no joy.
Freedom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arthanier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arthanier throws a hook but Freedom blocks it.
Arthanier throws a looping overhand right but Freedom ducks down to avoid it.
Freedom ducks under a wild hook from Arthanier.
Arthanier dips to his left and cracks Freedom with an uppercut!
Arthanier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Freedom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnny Freedom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Freedom 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 Arthanier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arthanier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arthanier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Freedom counter with a right hand.
Freedom connects with an inside leg kick.
Freedom throws a body shot but no joy.
Arthanier scores with the left hand. Freedom knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Freedom 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.
Freedom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arthanier feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnny Freedom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arthanier punishes Freedom's body with a nice straight punch.
Arthanier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freedom.
Freedom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arthanier's hands.
Arthanier looks to throw the jab but Freedom is out of range.
A big right from Arthanier misses.
Freedom scores with a hook.
Arthanier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Freedom as he jumps to the side.
Freedom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arthanier's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthanier keeps Freedom at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circling - Arthanier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Arthanier.
Freedom throws a leg kick but Arthanier moved away.
Arthanier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Freedom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arthanier throws an overhand right that lands on Freedom's shoulder, as Freedom tries to avoid the shot.
Freedom is looking to slow Arthanier down with leg kicks.
Freedom digs a good hook to Arthanier's body.
Freedom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Freedom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Arthanier.
Arthanier tries to counter with a takedown but Freedom is quick to defend against it.
Arthanier checks a low kick from Freedom.
Arthanier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Freedom missing with a left hand there. Arthanier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arthanier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Freedom.
Freedom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arthanier throws out the jab.
Freedom moves away from the strike by Arthanier.
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!
Freedom throws a body shot but no joy.
Arthanier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier digs a good hook to Freedom's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arthanier.
Freedom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arthanier.
Freedom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Freedom cracks Arthanier with a good jab.
Freedom throws a push kick but Arthanier slaps the foot to one side.
Arthanier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Freedom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Arthanier.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Freedom, right into the meat.
Freedom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice jab there from Freedom.
Crunch! Freedom slams his shin into Arthanier's torso.
Freedom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Arthanier.
It looks like Ramus Arthanier has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier throws out a loose jab but Freedom uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left and a right from Arthanier both land. Nice combination.
Arthanier misses with a looping left.
Freedom wants to counter the offense by Arthanier and move into the clinch position.
Arthanier avoids the body shot from Freedom.
Some wild striking there from Arthanier.
Freedom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freedom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arthanier throws an off balance right hand
and Freedom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Freedom missing with a left hand there. Arthanier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Freedom scoring well with a low kick there.
Freedom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arthanier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Freedom scores with a head kick. Arthanier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Freedom cracks a nice hook into Arthanier's ribs.
Freedom tries to clinch up.
Arthanier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arthanier scores with a body shot.
Arthanier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Freedom can pounce on him.
Freedom looks to score with a jab to the body but Arthanier is just out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arthanier crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Freedom - the referee stops the clock and Arthanier gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Freedom. Arthanier manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Freedom looks for the body kick but Arthanier saw that one coming.
Freedom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arthanier under the eye.
Freedom lands a leg kick that knocks Arthanier off balance momentarily.
Arthanier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Freedom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ramus Arthanier'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Freedom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Freedom.
Arthanier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Freedom jabs Arthanier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Freedom - that will leave a mark!
Arthanier ducks under a wild hook from Freedom.
Freedom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arthanier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freedom throws a hook to the side of Arthanier's head but Arthanier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arthanier is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freedom looks for the body kick but Arthanier saw that one coming.
Arthanier tries to counter with a takedown but Freedom is quick to defend against it.
Arthanier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Freedom sprawls well. Freedom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arthanier gets slowly back to his feet.
Arthanier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Freedom to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthanier swats away the attempt to clinch by Freedom.
Freedom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arthanier.
Arthanier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Freedom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arthanier attempts a counter takedown but Freedom avoids it well and moves away.
Arthanier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Freedom looks to throw the jab but Arthanier is out of range.
Arthanier misses with a looping right.
Arthanier throws a looping overhand right but Freedom ducks down to avoid it.
Freedom slips a straight right by Arthanier.
Freedom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arthanier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ramus Arthanier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Freedom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Freedom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arthanier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Freedom.
Freedom looks to throw the jab but Arthanier is out of range.
Arthanier misses with a kick to the body.
Freedom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arthanier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freedom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arthanier lands a leg kick that knocks Freedom off balance momentarily.
Arthanier looks to land a right hand but Freedom moved out of range.
Arthanier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Freedom cracks Arthanier with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut there from Freedom.
A solid leg kick lands there for Freedom.
Jab from Freedom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Arthanier.
Arthanier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arthanier checks a leg kick.
Arthanier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Freedom misses with a body shot.
Arthanier feinted with a counter takedown.
Arthanier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Freedom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Freedom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arthanier.
Freedom lands a nice shot to the body.
Freedom throws a leg kick but Arthanier checks it.
Arthanier feinted with a counter takedown.
Arthanier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freedom.
Freedom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arthanier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Arthanier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Freedom. That did some damage!
Freedom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arthanier attempts a counter takedown but Freedom avoids it well and moves away.
Freedom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Freedom cracks a nice hook into Arthanier's ribs.
Johnny Freedom 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.
Freedom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arthanier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arthanier fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freedom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freedom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Freedom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Freedom lands with a shot to the body.
Freedom lands with a good body shot.
Freedom tries to bum rush Arthanier with a series of wild strikes but Arthanier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arthanier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Freedom thumps Arthanier with a low kick.
Freedom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arthanier loads up on a big right hand but Freedom slips the punch.
Freedom lands a leg kick that knocks Arthanier off balance momentarily.
Freedom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Freedom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Freedom 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 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Freedom!
Johnny Freedom took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Webb Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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256 lbs
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245 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Rubin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Webb Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Webb Jr.
Webb Jr defending well as Rubin loads up on a big left hand.
Timur Rubin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubin throws out a powerful jab.
Webb Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rubin looks to land a body kick but Webb Jr moved away.
And Webb Jr responds with a good body kick, but Rubin manages to step out the way in time.
Webb Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Rubin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rubin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rubin takes one to the side of the head.
Webb Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Webb Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Webb Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubin throws out the jab.
Rubin throws a hook to the side of Webb Jr's head but Webb Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Webb Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Rubin finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rubin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rubin blocks the body kick.
Rubin scores with a hook to the body. Webb Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rubin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Webb Jr.
Webb Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Webb Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rubin misses the target.
Rubin misses with a right hand
and Webb Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rubin lands a really nice looking cross but Webb Jr seems unphased.
Nice shot lands for Webb Jr.
Webb Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Webb Jr throws a head kick but Rubin moves out of range.
Webb Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Rubin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Webb Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rubin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Webb Jr misses the shot to the body.
Webb Jr ducks under a wild hook from Rubin.
And Webb Jr responds with a good body kick, but Rubin manages to step out the way in time.
Webb Jr misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Webb Jr finds it's way through Rubin's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Webb Jr. Rubin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rubin lands a big right hand that sends Webb Jr crashing to the mat! Rubin stays standing though and waves Webb Jr back to his feet!
Rubin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rubin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jimmy Webb Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rubin drives through and clinches with Webb Jr against the cage.
Rubin lands a shoulder strike.
Rubin has a couple of punches blocked by Webb Jr.
Webb Jr tries to work over Rubin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Webb Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Rubin controls his hands.
Rubin misses with some punches.
Webb Jr tries to work over Rubin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Webb Jr misses with the head strike.
Rubin swings wildly with an uppercut but Webb Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin swings wildly with an uppercut but Webb Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubin tries to throw a body punch but Webb Jr avoids it by throwing Rubin back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubin.
Webb Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Webb Jr blocks a body shot from Rubin.
Webb Jr takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Rubin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rubin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rubin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Webb Jr blocking some punches.
Webb Jr misses with a body punch.
Webb Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rubin has a couple of punches blocked by Webb Jr.
Rubin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rubin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Rubin controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Webb Jr.
Rubin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Webb Jr lands a body punch.
Rubin presses Webb Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Webb Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rubin.
Rubin is breathing heavily.
Rubin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webb Jr is leaning against Rubin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Webb Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Webb Jr looking to stall.
Rubin working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubin misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Webb Jr.
Webb Jr tries to throw a body punch but Rubin avoids it by throwing Webb Jr back against the cage.
Webb Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 Timur Rubin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Webb Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Webb Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Webb Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rubin.
Rubin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Webb Jr looks to throw the jab but Rubin is out of range.
Rubin is looking to counter the offense by Webb Jr and move into the clinch.
Webb Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubin was well out of range. Poor timing from Webb Jr.
Rubin swings widly with a right hand
and Webb Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Webb Jr throws a hook but Rubin avoids it easily.
Webb Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rubin rather than just go for the knockout.
Webb Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rubin's sensitive parts.
Rubin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Webb Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Rubin misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rubin throws a leg kick
and Rubin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Webb Jr drops his hands momentarily and Rubin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rubin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Webb Jr can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin digs a good hook to Webb Jr's body.
Rubin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Timur Rubin is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Rubin misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Rubin misses its intended target.
Rubin wants to clinch.
Webb Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rubin wants to land a leg kick but Webb Jr is out of range.
Rubin throws a body shot but no joy.
Webb Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Webb Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubin misses with a straight right.
Webb Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubin.
Rubin misses with an uppercut.
Rubin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Webb Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb Jr slips a straight right by Rubin.
Webb Jr is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rubin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rubin swings widly with a right hand
and Webb Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rubin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Webb Jr.
Rubin moves forwards but Webb Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubin throws a looping overhand right but Webb Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Webb Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Webb Jr sizes up Rubin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A right-left combo lands from Webb Jr.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Webb Jr enables Rubin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Webb Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Webb Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rubin.
Webb Jr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rubin is defending well. Webb Jr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rubin has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Webb Jr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Webb Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Newmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newmark has chosen On the run as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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221 lbs
20 - 10 - 1 |
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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
34 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Newmark!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Nelson - just one landing.
Nelson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newmark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newmark lands a head kick. Nelson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Gunnar Nelson has been cut.
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Newmark working aggressively here.
Newmark pushes Nelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newmark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Newmark controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Newmark fails to land.
Newmark trying to land knees to the body.
Newmark misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newmark.
Newmark is trying to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling him.
The referee calls for Nelson to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Newmark lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson tries a body shot but Newmark blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newmark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newmark misses with the combination.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Newmark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelson rushes Newmark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Newmark.
Newmark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nelson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Newmark can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Newmark lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gunnar Nelson's cut is getting worse.
Newmark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Newmark lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newmark.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson tries for a takedown but Newmark manages to get underhooks.
Nelson blocks an elbow strike.
Newmark trying to land knees to the body.
Newmark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Newmark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson tries to throw a body punch but Newmark avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage.
Newmark tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson pushes Newmark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Newmark misses with a punch on the inside.
Newmark blocks an uppercut.
Newmark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newmark tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
Newmark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nelson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Newmark looks winded!
Nelson digs a right hand underneath Newmark's ribcage. Newmark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Newmark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson avoiding damage as Newmark throws knees to the body.
Newmark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
Newmark trying to control the position but instead, Nelson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Newmark into the cage.
Newmark is trying to stall.
Newmark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newmark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
Nelson tries to throw a body punch but Newmark avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Newmark controls his hands.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Newmark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Nelson wants to stall.
Nelson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newmark creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newmark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Newmark.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newmark.
Newmark misses with an elbow over the top.
Newmark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nelson scores with a shot to the side of Newmark's head.
Newmark is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newmark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newmark is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nelson lands a shot to the body.
Newmark landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newmark wants to break free but Nelson has control.
Newmark misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Newmark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Newmark circles away.
Nelson tries to clinch up
and Newmark counters with a right hand to the body.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Newmark is avoiding it.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newmark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Newmark pushes him off.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newmark trying to land knees to the body.
Nelson lands a nice uppercut.
Newmark misses with some punches.
Newmark lands with a short shot to the head.
Nelson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newmark throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson takes an elbow to the temple.
Newmark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gunnar Nelson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Newmark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nelson slows down the pace here.
Nelson is working Newmark over against the cage.
Newmark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nelson pushes Newmark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Nelson.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Newmark.
A short right from Nelson.
Newmark struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
Newmark blocks an uppercut.
Newmark looking to throw knees to the head but Nelson is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newmark lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newmark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Newmark.
Newmark misses with some punches.
Newmark misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newmark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nelson.
Newmark throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Newmark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nelson blocks it with crossed arms.
Newmark blocks a body shot from Nelson.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Newmark controls the action.
Nelson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Newmark regains guard immediately.
Nelson controlling from the top position.
Newmark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newmark keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Newmark is pulling down on Nelson's head. It's preventing any offense from Nelson, at least for the moment.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Newmark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nelson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newmark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nelson trying to control but Newmark is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Newmark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bobby Newmark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newmark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Newmark circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Newmark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newmark swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Nelson tries to clinch but Newmark moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Newmark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson'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!
Newmark is looking to land body kicks.
Nelson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Newmark counters with a straight right hand.
Newmark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nelson. Nelson obviously looking to wear him down.
Nelson pushes Newmark up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newmark wants to break free but Nelson has control.
Newmark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson tries to clinch but Newmark is having none of it.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Newmark circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nelson lands in his opponent's guard.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Newmark keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newmark is controlling Nelson's posture.
Nelson throws an elbow that misses. Newmark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nelson's guard. Nice move by Newmark!
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Newmark from controlling successfully.
Newmark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nelson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Newmark stacks Nelson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Newmark!
Nelson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Newmark's best efforts.
Gunnar Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newmark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Newmark is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Newmark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newmark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Newmark.
Nelson staying out of range there.
Nelson has managed to clinch.
Nelson lands a left hand.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newmark throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Newmark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nelson misses with a punch to the body.
Newmark blocks a body shot from Nelson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Newmark just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nelson's brow.
Newmark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Newmark throws an elbow but misses.
Bobby Newmark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Newmark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Newmark.
I've got Newmark 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Newmark!
Bobby Newmark thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop comes into the arena with 999 - Homicide blaring out of the sound system. 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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190 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Abe Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop throws a sloppy body shot
and Goldman counters with a nice kick to the body.
Goldman checks a leg kick nicely.
Bishop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goldman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bishop lands with a hook. Goldman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goldman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
A head kick by Bishop misses
and Goldman counters with a big head kick but Bishop shrugs it off.
Goldman misses with a hook.
Bishop cracks the inside of Goldman's front leg.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldman moves away.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Goldman checks it.
Goldman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goldman throws a front kick aimed at Bishop's knee but Bishop avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Bishop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Goldman.
Goldman moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bishop.
Bishop throws the kick towards the body but Goldman avoids it.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Bobby Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop misses with the combination.
Goldman throws a wild body kick that Bishop sees coming a mile off.
Goldman delivers a nice body kick.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bishop darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bishop checks a leg kick.
Goldman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goldman counters with an inside leg kick.
Bishop throws a hook but Goldman avoids it easily.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goldman. That did some damage!
Goldman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bishop lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goldman backs up against the cage.
Bishop is looking to score with low kicks.
Goldman feints a counter leg kick.
Bishop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bishop throws a leg kick that misses.
Bishop tests Goldman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and Goldman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goldman avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Nice shot lands for Goldman.
It looks like Bobby Bishop has been cut.
Goldman misses with a wild body shot.
Goldman avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Goldman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goldman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goldman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop scores with a body shot.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Goldman flicks out a counter leg kick but Bishop steps away.
Goldman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bishop moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bishop takes a swing at Goldman's ribcage but misses.
Goldman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bishop with a body shot.
Goldman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goldman throws a head kick that misses.
Goldman works Bishop's body with a nice hook.
Goldman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Goldman slips under a jab from Bishop.
Bishop connects with a crisp jab.
Goldman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldman moves away.
Bishop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands with a right hand.
Goldman lands a really nice looking cross but Bishop seems unphased.
Bishop misses with a jab to the body
and Goldman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bishop has closed the distance and engaged Goldman in a clinch.
Goldman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Goldman as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Goldman.
Goldman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldman working aggressively here.
Goldman tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldman misses with a punch to the body.
Goldman tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop tries to work over Goldman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldman struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bishop's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bishop tries to clinch up.
Goldman scores with the left hand. Bishop knows he should have avoided that one.
Goldman lands a two punch combo.
Bishop scores with a nice body kick.
Bishop clobbers Goldman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goldman checks a leg kick.
Goldman throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop feints and then cracks Goldman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goldman down.
Bishop misses with a lunging right hand
letting Goldman counter with a right hand.
Goldman thows a leg kick but Bishop checks it
and Bishop counters with a low kick, right behind Goldman 's knee.
Bishop takes a swing at Goldman's ribcage but misses.
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!
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goldmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goldman connects with a body shot.
Goldman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop throws a right and a left that Goldman avoids nicely.
Bishop backing away here, and Goldman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat.
Goldman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Goldman walks into a left hand.
Bishop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goldman swats away the attempt to clinch by Bishop.
Goldman scoring well with a low kick there.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Bishop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bishop feints and then cracks Goldman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goldman down.
Bishop dips to his left and cracks Goldman with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Goldman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Bishop.
Bishop tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Goldman counters with an outside leg kick.
Bishop misses with a straight right.
Goldman throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop tries to counter by clinching up but Goldman breaks away and moves out of range.
Bishop jabs at Goldman's body.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Goldman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bishop misses with a left hand
and Goldman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop jabs at Goldman's body.
Bishop tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Goldman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bishop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goldman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Goldman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bishop doesn't seem phased though.
Both fighters circling a little - Goldman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Goldman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goldman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop misses the body punch
and Goldman counters with a body kick.
Goldman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Goldman throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses.
Goldman misses with a body shot.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Goldman moved away.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch but Goldman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goldman tries a quick counter leg kick but Bishop is wise to it.
Bishop looks to land a body kick but Goldman moved away.
Goldman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bishop lands an overhand right.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Goldman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bishop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Bishop misses
and Goldman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop ducks right into an uppercut from Goldman.
Goldman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop is looking to chop away at Goldman's legs.
Bishop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bishop throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Bishop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bishop'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!
A bone on bone clash there as Bishop blocks the leg kick.
Bishop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goldman staying out of range there.
Bishop throws a head kick but Goldman moves out of range.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bishop has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bishop throws a low kick but Goldman avoids it.
Bishop throws a body punch but Goldman moves out of range.
Goldman tries a quick counter leg kick but Bishop is wise to it.
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Goldman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop scores with a nice right hand.
Bishop tries to clinch there but Goldman circles away.
Bobby Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Goldman.
Nice cross by Goldman.
Bishop swings for the body but Goldman moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goldman! But no joy.
Bishop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goldman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Goldman moves out of range easily.
Bishop throws a front kick aimed at Goldman's knee but Goldman avoids it well.
Bishop swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Goldman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bishop really felt that one!
Bishop scores with a decent looking hook.
Bishop goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bishop throws a head kick that half lands.
Bishop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bishop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goldman is able to avoid easily.
Bishop scores with a body shot.
Bishop sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop wants to clinch up but Goldman keeps it at a distance.
Goldman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bishop stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abe Goldman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goldman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bishop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bishop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goldman throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Bishop finds it's way through Goldman's defenses.
Goldman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Bishop - just one landing.
Bishop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goldman checks it well.
Bishop throws a low kick, looking for Goldman's leg but Goldman calmly moves out of range.
Bishop moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGoldman.
Bishop wants to slow Goldman down by chopping away at his legs.
Goldman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Goldman's head but Goldman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Goldman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goldman checks a leg kick.
Goldman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goldman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Goldman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bishop's head backwards.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goldman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goldman drops his hands momentarily and Bishop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goldman lands with a right hand.
Bishop instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bobby Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goldman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldman can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Goldman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Goldman.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Goldman.
Goldman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abe Goldman.
I think Bishop 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bobby Bishop!
After the big win, Bobby Bishop made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fury Nutrition Inc. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kain Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miami Vice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez comes to the cage accompanied by Since the Flood- . Vice has chosen Watch out, Vice is on a patrol! as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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257 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kain Velazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miami Vice!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez misses with a looping right.
Vice looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Velazquez, as that shot connected.
Vice pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Velazquez back to the cage. Vice follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Kain Velazquez has been cut.
Vice just misses with a punch to the body.
Velazquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Vice looks for the body kick but Velazquez saw that one coming.
Vice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vice takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vice. Velazquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velazquez throws a series of punches but Vice avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vice tests Velazquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vice keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vice misses with a body kick.
Vice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velazquez moves away.
A big left from Velazquez misses.
A clash of legs there as Vice blocks the low kick.
Velazquez moves out of range of the leg kick from Vice.
Velazquez avoids the body shot from Vice.
Jab by Velazquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez slips a jab from Vice.
Nice body punch from Velazquez.
Vice tries to clinch there but Velazquez circles away.
Velazquez moves out of range as Vice strikes.
Vice takes a swing at Velazquez's ribcage but misses.
Vice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velazquez.
Vice is trying to counter with his kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velazquez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Velazquez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vice back to the cage. Velazquez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vice is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Velazquez rather than just go for the knockout.
Velazquez throws a looping overhand right but Vice ducks down to avoid it.
Vice thuds his shin into the meat of Velazquez's side.
Velazquez is looking to chop away at Vice's legs.
Velazquez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Velazquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vice.
Vice tests Velazquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velazquez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vice is out of range and Velazquez settles back down.
Vice with the counter takedown but Velazquez avoids it easily.
Velazquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vice looks to score with a jab to the body but Velazquez is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Velazquez misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez tries to clinch but Vice moves out of range.
Vice looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vice lands a nice looking body shot.
Velazquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velazquez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vice throws a nice looking combination but Velazquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Velazquez does no damage.
Vice let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vice throws a hook to the side of Velazquez's head but Velazquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velazquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Velazquez there.
Velazquez tries a low kick but Vice avoids it.
Velazquez moves out of range of the leg kick from Vice.
A little feinted left hand from Velazquez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Velazquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velazquez misses with a hook.
Vice with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vice tries to clinch up.
Vice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Velazquez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice instigates a clinch.
Vice misses with a punch to the body.
Vice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vice struggles to land a body shot inside as Velazquez controls his hands.
Vice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velazquez's elbow.
Vice can't find room to land a body shot as Velazquez controls the action.
Velazquez trying to control the position but instead, Vice has worked for underhooks and has pushed Velazquez into the cage.
Nice body punch from Vice.
Velazquez misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vice as Velazquez tries to tie him up.
Vice lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Vice.
Velazquez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vice manages to break the clinch.
Velazquez feints and then cracks Vice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vice down.
Velazquez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Velazquez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vice connects with a high kick.
Vice throws a nice head kick!
Good shot there by Velazquez.
Vice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velazquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vice.
Vice walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Velazquez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vice.
Vice misses with a double jab
and Velazquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Velazquez misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vice throws a lazy body kick
and Velazquez counters with a right hand to the body.
Velazquez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vice moves away from the strike by Velazquez.
Vice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vice is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miami Vice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kain Velazquez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vice avoids the body shot from Velazquez.
Vice tries a head kick but it misses.
Velazquez throws a shot from downtown. Vice moves away and avoids it.
Velazquez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vice jabs Velazquez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Velazquez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Velazquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Velazquez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miami Vice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velazquez moves out of range as Vice strikes.
Vice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velazquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Vice is just out of range.
Velazquez scores with a shot to the body.
Vice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velazquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vice was well out of range. Poor timing from Velazquez.
Velazquez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Velazquez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vice - the referee stops the clock and Velazquez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vice. Velazquez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Velazquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vice.
Vice lands a nice looking body shot.
Vice lands a nice looking kick to the body. Velazquez takes a step back to recover.
Vice misses with a wild body shot.
Vice takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Velazquez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velazquez manages to avoid it.
It appears Velazquez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Velazquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Velazquez works over Vice's head and body with a nice combination.
Vice explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velazquez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vice.
Vice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vice lands a two punch combo.
Velazquez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Velazquez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Vice finds it's way through Velazquez's defenses.
Velazquez is rocked!
Velazquez throws a wild body kick that Vice sees coming a mile off.
Vice has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vice lands a right hook to the body.
Miami Vice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vice tries to clinch but Velazquez moves out of range.
Vice lands the left hand.
Vice has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Velazquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vice.
Vice lands a big head kick that sends Velazquez tumbling to the mat! Vice takes a step backwards and waves Velazquez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Velazquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kain Velazquez's cut is getting worse.
Vice misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Vice.
Velazquez seems to have got his legs back now.
Vice connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Velazquez lands a jab to the nose.
Velazquez misses with a double jab.
Vice dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velazquez. That did some damage!
Velazquez misses the jab.
Velazquez throws a leg kick but Vice sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vice manages to avoid it.
Velazquez misses with a body shot.
Velazquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good work by Velazquez as he checks the leg kick.
Velazquez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vice missing with a left hand there. Velazquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velazquez blocks a head kick by Vice.
Velazquez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Velazquez misses with a body shot.
Velazquez throws a shot from downtown. Vice moves away and avoids it.
Velazquez walks into a stiff left hand from Vice.
A jab lands there for Vice.
Velazquez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vice now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vice.
Vice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velazquez tries to work over Vice's front leg with a kick but Vice checks it.
Vice drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vice avoids the body shot from Velazquez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vice.
Velazquez walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velazquez misses with a low kick.
Vice throws a half hearted mid kick.
Velazquez throws a right and a left that Vice avoids nicely.
Vice takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vice lands with a straight right. Velazquez didn't see that one coming.
Vice fakes the leg kick and cracks Velazquez in the body.
Vice throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body kick from Vice.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vice.
Vice stuns Velazquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vice scores with a body shot.
Velazquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miami Vice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kain Velazquez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Velazquez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velazquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vice misses with an uppercut.
Velazquez throws a leg kick but Vice sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vice wants to counter with a clinch but Velazquez pushes him away.
Velazquez loads up on a big right hand but Vice slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Vice's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Velazquez wants to land a leg kick but Vice is out of range.
Velazquez moves out of range of the body kick.
Vice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vice lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Velazquez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Velazquez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velazquez misses with an uppercut. Vice saw that one coming.
Vice throws a big shot that misses.
Vice lands with a shot to the body.
Vice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vice has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vice lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vice lands a nice elbow.
Vice breaks from the clinch.
Vice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Velazquez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velazquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vice moves away.
Velazquez loads up on a big right hand but Vice slips the punch.
And Vice responds with a good body kick, but Velazquez manages to step out the way in time.
Vice throws a low kick but it's checked well by Velazquez.
Vice connects with a body shot that sends Velazquez's belly button to the back.
Vice moves out of range of the body kick.
Vice checks the leg kick.
Vice fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vice explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Velazquez throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velazquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Kain Velazquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vice thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Velazquez if he has to take too many more of those.
Velazquez needs to keep his hands up - Vice had a free shot at his head there.
Velazquez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vice checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Velazquez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vice moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid body kick from Vice.
Velazquez misses with a hook. Vice ducked under it nicely.
Vice thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Velazquez if he has to take too many more of those.
Velazquez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vice scores with a head kick.
Vice 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.
Vice lands with a nice body kick.
Velazquez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velazquez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vice moves into the clinch.
Velazquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Velazquez or not.
Vice comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velazquez's elbow.
Vice misses with an elbow strike.
Velazquez throws a head punch that misses.
Velazquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velazquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Vice.
Vice lands with a right to the head.
Velazquez wants to stall.
Vice creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velazquez's defenses.
Vice can't find room to land a body shot as Velazquez controls the action.
Velazquez trying to land knees to the body.
Velazquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Vice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velazquez gets through Vice's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Velazquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vice's elbow.
Vice throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velazquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Velazquez has a couple of punches blocked by Vice.
Velazquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Velazquez.
Velazquez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Velazquez misses with some punches.
Vice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Vice.
Velazquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velazquez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Velazquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Vice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miami Vice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vice has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miami Vice!
In his post fight interview, Miami Vice started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Zsasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cung Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zsasz comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac: When We Ride ft. Outlawz. Le is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Untouchable . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Zsasz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cung Le!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Zsasz.
A telegraphed right hand from Le misses the target.
Le throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Le shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Le takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zsasz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zsasz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Le walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Zsasz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zsasz.
Zsasz swings for the body but Le moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le. Zsasz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zsasz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Le lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zsasz takes a step back to recover.
Le tries to clinch but Zsasz moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le throws a body punch but Zsasz moves out of range.
Zsasz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zsasz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zsasz, as that shot connected.
Zsasz lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zsasz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Le tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zsasz is able to avoid easily.
Le throws a big shot that misses.
Zsasz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zsasz moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab from Le.
A cross from Le lands.
Zsasz lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Le.
Le slips a jab from Zsasz.
Zsasz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Le turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Le attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zsasz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zsasz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Le stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zsasz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zsasz 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.
Zsasz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsasz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz lands with a good body shot.
Le on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Le takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zsasz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le.
Le with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zsasz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Le closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zsasz counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheers as Zsasz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Le doesn't seem phased though.
Le takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Le throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zsasz's calf.
A clash of legs there as Le blocks the low kick.
Zsasz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zsasz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsasz. Le does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Le.
Le fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zsasz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zsasz throws a front kick that sends Le stumbling back into the cage.
Zsasz scores with a body shot.
Zsasz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zsasz is looking to wear down Le with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zsasz connects with a body shot that sends Le's belly button to the back.
Zsasz looks for the body kick but Le saw that one coming.
Zsasz sets himself, and Le steps forward looking for the clinch! Zsasz avoids it this time.
Le walks into a stiff left hand from Zsasz.
Zsasz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good leg kick by Zsasz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Le on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zsasz. Zsasz obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zsasz connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Zsasz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le throws a sloppy head kick and Zsasz moves out of range easily.
Zsasz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zsasz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le.
Nice shot by Zsasz.
Zsasz misses with a low kick as Le jumps back.
Le's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zsasz ducks under a wild hook from Le.
Zsasz feints and then cracks Le's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Le down.
Le misses with a lunging right hand
and Zsasz counters with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Le there.
Le connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Le throws a wild body kick that Zsasz sees coming a mile off.
Zsasz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Le throws out a loose jab but Zsasz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zsasz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le connects with a looping right hand.
Le moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A cross from Zsasz lands.
Zsasz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Zsasz 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.
Le on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zsasz here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zsasz.
Le digs a good hook to Zsasz's body.
Zsasz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le can do to turn this around?
Zsasz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zsasz moves away from the strike by Le.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zsasz.
Zsasz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le.
Zsasz throws a lazy right hand but Le sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Le takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zsasz misses with a low kick.
Zsasz connects with a body shot that sends Le's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le looks to land a left hand but Zsasz moved out of range nicely.
Zsasz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Zsasz. Beautiful body shot.
Le lands with a nice body punch.
Le moves out of range as Zsasz throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsasz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le.
Le checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zsasz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le moves away.
Zsasz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le is looking to chop away at Zsasz's legs.
Le scores with a jab.
Le fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zsasz manages to avoid it.
Zsasz tries to work over Le's front leg with a kick but Le checks it.
An inside leg kick from Zsasz misses.
Le doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Le fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Victor Zsasz is winning the standup battle so far.
Zsasz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zsasz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Le has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zsasz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zsasz.
Le scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le throws a leg kick which misses Zsasz's front leg but catches the back leg as Zsasz tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le thows a left - swing and a miss!
Le misses the shot to the body.
Zsasz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Le might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zsasz has got the better of the exchanges.
Zsasz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Le! But no joy.
Le is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Le takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Le swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zsasz connects with the punch.
Le throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Zsasz tenderised Le's leg. Le is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zsasz lands a jab to Le's midsection.
Zsasz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zsasz clobbers Le with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zsasz looks for the body kick but Le saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zsasz misses with a hook. Le ducked under it nicely.
Le walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Le scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Victor Zsasz has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zsasz.
A shot to the liver by Le. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Zsasz does it's job there.
Le listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zsasz cracks Le with a good jab.
Zsasz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Le walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Zsasz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zsasz connects with a leg kick. Le looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zsasz tries a low kick but Le avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le.
Le tries to land a leg kick but Zsasz saw it coming and moves away.
Zsasz tries to score with a low kick but Le moves his leg out of the way.
Zsasz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A good leg kick by Le.
Zsasz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Le drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Le keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zsasz connects with a solid leg kick.
Zsasz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le.
Zsasz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zsasz throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zsasz swats away the attempt to clinch by Le.
Le tries to clinch up but Zsasz circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Zsasz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Zsasz's cut.
That's time! Zsasz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Le throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Zsasz misses the target.
Le scores with a head kick.
Zsasz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le was well out of range. Poor timing from Zsasz.
Le takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zsasz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Le ducks under a wild hook from Zsasz.
Zsasz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Le looks to land a right hand but Zsasz moved out of range.
Le scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zsasz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Le. Le obviously looking to wear him down.
Le tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zsasz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Le misses with an uppercut. Zsasz saw that one coming.
Zsasz throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsasz throws a low kick but Le avoids it.
A combination from Zsasz does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Zsasz misses.
Le throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zsasz throws a shot to the body.
Zsasz connects with an inside leg kick.
Le throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le throws a low kick but Zsasz moves out of range easily.
Le throws a sloppy head kick and Zsasz moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Le.
Le blocks a low kick nicely.
Le throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Le keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zsasz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Le swings widly with a right hand
and Zsasz counters with an outside leg kick.
A left lands for Zsasz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz looks to land a body kick but Le moved away.
Le misses with an uppercut. Zsasz saw that one coming.
Le lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Le has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zsasz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Zsasz misses the target.
Le has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zsasz finds it's way round the side to connect with Le's head.
Le wants to land a leg kick but Zsasz is out of range.
Zsasz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zsasz.
Zsasz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Le has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Le moves into range and clinches up with Zsasz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zsasz.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Le.
Zsasz is trying to force a seperation but Le has the dominant position.
Zsasz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zsasz takes an elbow to the temple.
A short body shot lands from Le as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz misses with a body punch.
Zsasz is looking to break free of the clinch but Le has double underhooks.
Zsasz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Le.
Zsasz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Le tenderised Zsasz's leg. Zsasz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Le scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zsasz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zsasz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Le throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zsasz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zsasz throws a low kick but Le avoids it.
Le tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zsasz tries to land a front kick but Le steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Le throws a sloppy head kick and Zsasz moves out of range easily.
Le takes a swing at Zsasz's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zsasz slips under a jab.
Le takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Le ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zsasz moves away.
Zsasz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Le lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Le.
Zsasz looks to land a left hand but Le moved out of range nicely.
Le avoids the body shot from Zsasz.
Le steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zsasz.
Le lands a nice shot to the body.
Le bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zsasz's head backwards.
Zsasz throws a head kick but Le moves out of range.
Le keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zsasz misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Victor Zsasz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Victor Zsasz's cut.
That's time! Zsasz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zsasz is looking to slow Le down with leg kicks.
Le misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zsasz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Le is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Le is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zsasz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zsasz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zsasz is rocked!
Zsasz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oh Zsasz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Le throws a sloppy head kick and Zsasz moves out of range easily.
Zsasz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zsasz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zsasz lands with a shot to the body.
Zsasz seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Le finds it's way through Zsasz's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsasz throws a leg kick but Le checks it.
Le bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zsasz misses with a leg kick.
Zsasz cracks the inside of Le's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsasz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Le checks it well.
Zsasz backing away here, and Le unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Le.
Zsasz tries to work over Le's front leg with a kick but Le checks it.
Le misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zsasz.
Zsasz cracks Le with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zsasz scores with a hook to the body. Le takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zsasz moves away from the strike by Le.
Zsasz tried to score with a low kick but Le checks it.
Zsasz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Le stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Le walks into a jab.
Zsasz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zsasz tries to keep at a distance but Le has taken the fight into the clinch.
Le lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zsasz.
Zsasz working aggressively here.
Le lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Le throws an elbow but misses.
Zsasz with a knee to the head.
Le takes a shot to the head.
Zsasz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Le lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zsasz backwards.
Zsasz swings wildly with an uppercut but Le uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zsasz breaks from the clinch.
Le misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Le.
Zsasz scores with the left hand. Le knows he should have avoided that one.
Le scores with a head kick. Zsasz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Le there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Le fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zsasz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zsasz misses with a left hand
and Le counters with a right hand to the body.
Le is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zsasz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le.
Le throws a head kick that Zsasz semi-blocks.
Zsasz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Le ducks right into an uppercut from Zsasz.
Zsasz tried to score with a low kick but Le checks it.
Le blocks a low kick nicely.
Zsasz looks to score with a jab to the body but Le is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Le checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsasz throws a jab but it's blocked by Le.
Le takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zsasz misses with an uppercut.
Le throws an off balance right hand
enabling Zsasz to counter with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zsasz.
Le walks into a straight right hand from Zsasz.
Le throws a body punch but Zsasz moves out of range.
Le swings for the body but Zsasz moves out of range.
Jab from Zsasz.
Zsasz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le moves away.
Zsasz sets himself, and Le steps forward looking for the clinch! Zsasz avoids it this time.
Zsasz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le.
A counter left hand to the body from Zsasz misses its target.
Zsasz moves away from the strike by Le.
As Le backs away, Zsasz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Le takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Zsasz had his way with Cung Le in that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Zsasz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zsasz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Le has time to react.
Zsasz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le manages to avoid it.
Le raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Crunch! Le slams his shin into Zsasz's torso.
Le misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zsasz.
Zsasz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zsasz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick misses from Le.
Zsasz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zsasz misses the shot to the body.
Le moves out of range of the body kick from Zsasz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le looks to score with a jab to the body but Zsasz is just out of range.
Zsasz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zsasz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le dips to his left and cracks Zsasz with an uppercut!
Le is looking to clinch.
Le moves in looking to clinch but Zsasz pushes him off.
Zsasz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zsasz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zsasz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zsasz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zsasz throws a low kick, looking for Le's leg but Le calmly moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Le.
Le scores with a nice strike.
Le keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zsasz.
Zsasz misses with a lunging right hand
and Le counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zsasz misses with a knee to the head.
Le lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zsasz is trying to break free.
Cung Le has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz misses with some punches.
Zsasz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Le lands a nice shot to the body.
Le keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zsasz's efforts to push away.
Zsasz breaks from the clinch.
Le throws a sloppy head kick
and Zsasz counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zsasz lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot lands for Le.
A swing and a miss from Le.
Zsasz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Le's calf.
Zsasz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Zsasz does it's job there.
Le on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zsasz takes a swing at Le's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le throws a head kick that misses.
Zsasz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Le misses the target.
Zsasz scores with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Le finds it's target.
Zsasz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zsasz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Le just manages to avoid it.
Zsasz scoring well with a low kick there.
Zsasz misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Zsasz. Beautiful body shot.
Le has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zsasz swings wildly with an uppercut but Le uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le keeps control of Zsasz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zsasz is looking to break free of the clinch but Le has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le misses with a knee to the head.
Cung Le seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Le takes a knee right on the jaw!
Le lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zsasz backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le missing with knees to the body.
Zsasz is looking to break free of the clinch but Le has double underhooks.
Zsasz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Le backwards.
Zsasz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zsasz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Le creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Le landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zsasz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zsasz slips a straight right by Le.
It looked like Zsasz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le staying out of range there.
Victor Zsasz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zsasz throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Zsasz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zsasz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Zsasz!
Victor Zsasz retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Victor Zsasz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danza Kuduro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dee Stroya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Danza Kuduro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dee Stroya!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuduro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stroya.
Kuduro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stroya just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuduro tries to work over Stroya's front leg with a kick but Stroya checks it.
It seemed like Stroya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuduro looks to land a right hand but Stroya moved out of range.
Kuduro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuduro blocks a head kick by Stroya.
Stroya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Danza Kuduro has been cut.
Kuduro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stroya throws out the jab.
Stroya has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kuduro is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuduro. Stroya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stroya misses with a low kick.
Kuduro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stroya.
Kuduro avoids the head kick by Stroya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuduro avoids a kick to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuduro prevents a body shot from Stroya.
Kuduro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kuduro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stroya backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroya lands a left hand.
Kuduro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stroya.
Danza Kuduro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dee Stroya.
Kuduro throws a head punch that misses.
Stroya throws a head punch that misses.
Kuduro takes a shot to the head.
Kuduro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stroya manages to break the clinch.
Stroya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stroya throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuduro checks a leg kick.
Kuduro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stroya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuduro clinches.
Stroya tries for a takedown but Kuduro manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuduro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stroya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuduro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stroya throws a body kick that misses
enabling Kuduro to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuduro.
Stroya on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stroya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuduro. Kuduro obviously looking to wear him down.
Stroya misses the jab.
Kuduro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stroya misses with a low kick.
Stroya blocks a low kick nicely.
Kuduro doesn't manage to clinch there - Stroya circles away.
Stroya swings for the body but Kuduro moves out of range.
Stroya throws a body shot but no joy.
Stroya clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuduro can't find room to land a body shot as Stroya controls the action.
Kuduro swings wildly with an uppercut but Stroya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stroya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuduro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stroya's elbow.
Kuduro swings wildly with an uppercut but Stroya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stroya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuduro.
Kuduro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stroya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuduro blocks an uppercut.
Stroya tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kuduro misses with some punches.
Kuduro working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kuduro.
A head punch on the inside from Kuduro fails to land.
Stroya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stroya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuduro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuduro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuduro misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stroya.
A hook to the body from Kuduro.
Kuduro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuduro throws a punch but it's blocked by Stroya.
Kuduro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stroya struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuduro controls his hands.
Kuduro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuduro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stroya tries to throw a body punch but Kuduro avoids it by throwing Stroya back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dee Stroya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danza Kuduro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuduro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuduro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Stroya. That snapped Kuduro's head back.
Kuduro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stroya. Stroya obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuduro misses the shot to the body.
Stroya throws a hook but Kuduro avoids it easily.
Kuduro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stroya blocks a head kick by Kuduro.
Kuduro thumps Stroya with a low kick.
Kuduro tries to move into range but Stroya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stroya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuduro was well out of range. Poor timing from Stroya.
As Stroya looks to move away, Kuduro throws a big counter combo bu Stroya just gets out of the way.
Kuduro misses with a double jab
and Stroya counters with a thumping low kick.
Kuduro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuduro misses the body punch
and Stroya counters with a 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!
Kuduro throws a big shot that misses.
Stroya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuduro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kuduro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stroya - the referee stops the clock and Kuduro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stroya. Kuduro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuduro throws a shot from downtown. Stroya moves away and avoids it.
Stroya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuduros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuduro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stroya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuduro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Stroya. That snapped Kuduro's head back.
Kuduro misses the jab.
Stroya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kuduro misses with a punch on the inside.
Stroya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuduro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kuduro.
A short uppercut from Kuduro.
Kuduro blocking some punches.
Stroya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuduro backwards.
Danza Kuduro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuduro misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro blocks an uppercut.
Stroya goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuduro prevents it.
Kuduro has a couple of punches blocked by Stroya.
Stroya prevents a body shot from Kuduro.
Kuduro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuduro tries a body shot but Stroya blocks it.
Kuduro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stroya's elbow.
Kuduro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuduro struggles to land a body shot inside as Stroya controls his hands.
Stroya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuduro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kuduro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stroya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuduro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stroya blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuduro.
Kuduro can't find room to land a body shot as Stroya controls the action.
Stroya swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuduro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuduro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuduro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuduro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stroya backwards.
Kuduro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kuduro.
Kuduro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuduro.
Kuduro scores with a hook to the body.
Stroya is breathing heavily.
Kuduro lands a body punch.
Kuduro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuduro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro swings wildly with an uppercut but Stroya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuduro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stroya backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Kuduro.
Kuduro throws a punch but it's blocked by Stroya.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stroya.
Kuduro digs a right hand underneath Stroya's ribcage. Stroya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuduro tries to work over Stroya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuduro can't find room to land a body shot as Stroya controls the action.
Kuduro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stroya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short body shot lands from Kuduro as the two fighters clinch.
Kuduro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stroya or not.
Kuduro lands a body punch.
Kuduro scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Kuduro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danza Kuduro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danza Kuduro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuduro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuduro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stroya's sensitive parts.
Stroya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuduro manages to avoid it.
Stroya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Kuduro.
Kuduro scores with a leg kick.
Kuduro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stroya can do to turn this around?
Kuduro drops Stroya with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kuduro follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danza Kuduro!
Danza Kuduro retains his light heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Danza Kuduro made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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