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NYFN 43 : Monday vs Blackburn PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Farrokh Bulsara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulsara comes to the cage accompanied by Bohemian Rhapsody. Lee Ho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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283 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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285 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Farrokh Bulsara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Ho!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulsara connects with a leg kick. Ho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bulsara throws out a powerful jab.
Ho jabs Bulsara right on the nose. Bulsara blinks but takes it well.
We've been told by Bulsara's head coaches at The Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ho slips a jab from Bulsara.
Ho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bulsara's head backwards.
Ho blocks a head kick by Bulsara.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ho has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bulsara circles away quickly and effectively.
Ho just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBulsara.
Bulsara throws a poor cross that misses
and Ho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bulsara just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho thinks about the counter body kick.
Ho throws a right hand that misses
and Bulsara counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Bulsara.
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!
Ho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bulsara checks it well.
Bulsara tried to counter with a leg kick but Ho avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulsara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ho throws an overhand right that lands on Bulsara's shoulder, as Bulsara tries to avoid the shot.
Bulsara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Farrokh Bulsara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bulsara misses with a few strikes there.
Bulsara misses with an uppercut
and Ho counters with a stiff right hand.
Ho avoids a kick to the body.
Bulsara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ho counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bulsara's knee momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Ho.
Bulsara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Ho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho misses the shot to the body.
Ho shoots in looking for a takedown but Bulsara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bulsara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulsara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Lee Ho has been cut.
Ho looks winded!
Ho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bulsara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho throws a shot from downtown. Bulsara moves away and avoids it.
Bulsara lands with a shot to the body.
Bulsara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bulsara just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulsara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho moves away.
A little jabbing left from Ho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulsara cracks Ho with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bulsara jabs Ho right on the nose. Ho blinks but takes it well.
Ho blocks a jab.
Bulsara connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ho misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Bulsara misses.
Nice defenses there by Ho.
Bulsara throws a sloppy head kick and Ho moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Ho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab by Ho.
Ho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Farrokh Bulsara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Ho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulsara connects with a high kick.
Bulsara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho.
Farrokh Bulsara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bulsara.
Ho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bulsara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ho scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bulsara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bulsara misses the shot to the body.
Ho tries for a takedown but Bulsara circles away easily
and Bulsara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ho moves out of range as Bulsara strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farrokh Bulsara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Ho'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.
Bulsara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bulsara checks it well.
Ho misses with an uppercut. Bulsara saw that one coming.
A cross from Bulsara lands.
Ho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ho is looking to score with low kicks.
Bulsara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bulsara misses with a right hand
letting Ho counter with a right hand.
Bulsara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulsara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Ho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ho misses with a two punch combination.
Bulsara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho.
Ho checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bulsara misses with a hook. Ho ducked under it nicely.
Bulsara scores with a push kick.
Bulsara lands with a kick to the temple. Ho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bulsara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Ho throws a strike but Bulsara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ho keeping full guard, as Bulsara tries to pass.
Bulsara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ho is trying to control Bulsara's posture but Bulsara avoids it.
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!
Ho tries to buck Bulsara off but Bulsara is having none of it.
Bulsara sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ho is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bulsara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ho can do to turn this around?
Bulsara taking a breather here.
Ho can't do much from the bottom here.
Ho defending against the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bulsara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ho keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bulsara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ho controls the position for a moment.
Bulsara working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ho is looking for a sweep.
Ho is trying to escape the position but Bulsara is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ho defending well as Bulsara loads up on a big left hand.
Ho is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slow jab from Bulsara misses its intended target.
Ho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bulsara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bulsara throws a sloppy head kick and Ho moves out of range easily.
Ho throws out a counter right but Bulsara avoids it with no problem.
Bulsara throws a shot to the body.
Ho avoids the body shot from Bulsara.
Bulsara jabs Ho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ho looks for a takedown but Bulsara sprawls well.
Ho is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Bulsara.
Bulsara connects with a crisp jab.
Bulsara misses the shot to the body.
Ho is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farrokh Bulsara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Ho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bulsara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ho tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bulsara is able to avoid easily.
Bulsara throws a head kick but Ho moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good shot there by Bulsara.
Bulsara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bulsara slips under a jab from Ho.
Bulsara throws a head kick that misses.
Bulsara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulsara defending well as Ho loads up on a big left hand.
Bulsara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bulsara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulsara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ho's head backwards.
Ho misses with a left hand
and Bulsara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ho thinking.
Ho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulsara misses with a series of wild punches.
Bulsara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bulsara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bulsara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulsara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulsara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bulsara. Ho shrugs it off though.
Ho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulsara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ho.
Bulsara misses with an uppercut.
Bulsara throws a head kick that misses.
Bulsara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bulsara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Bulsara there.
Bulsara throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bulsara misses.
Ho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulsara looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.
Ho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Ho.
Bulsara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ho.
Bulsara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bulsara tries a head kick but it misses.
Ho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ho shoots and misses
and Bulsara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bulsara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho.
Bulsara moves out of range of the strikes.
Bulsara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulsara throws the left hand but Ho avoids the punch easily.
Bulsara lands a nice shot to the body.
Bulsara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ho momentarily.
Bulsara lands a leg kick that knocks Ho off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho throws a hook but Bulsara blocks it.
Ho works Bulsara's body with a nice hook.
Ho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bulsara lands with a slapping head kick.
Bulsara misses with a hook
and Ho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bulsara swings widly with a right hand
and Ho counters with a low kick, right behind Bulsara 's knee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farrokh Bulsara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bulsara 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farrokh Bulsara!
After the big win, Farrokh Bulsara made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Soa Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Bucketheads - The Bomb [These Sounds Fall Into My Mind] . Mike Dean has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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2 - 1 - 0 |
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189 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Soa Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Dean!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa drives through and clinches with Dean against the cage.
Balboa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dean can't get the takedown.
Balboa prevents Dean from breaking the clinch.
Balboa lands with a light punch inside.
Dean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Balboa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dean changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Balboa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soa Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Dean.
Balboa stuffs the takedown.
Balboa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balboa throws out the jab.
That kick from Balboa tenderised Dean's leg. Dean is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Balboa misses with a body shot.
Dean gets a double leg takedown into Balboa's guard.
Balboa wants to hit a switch here but Dean passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Balboa there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Balboa tries to hold on but Dean postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa is trying to reverse the position but instead Dean has taken his back - oops!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Balboa.
Dean working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Our spies down at at KY GYM inform us that Dean has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dean controlling the position well here. Balboa rolled but Dean kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Balboa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dean throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean is trying to control the action in half guard but Balboa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dean wants to work for an arm triangle but Balboa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Balboa wants to get back to full guard.
Dean looks to land a strike but Balboa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Balboa is adopting a defensive guard.
Balboa wants to sweep but no luck.
Balboa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean content to stall in guard here.
Balboa wants to sweep but no luck.
Dean tries to free his leg and advance position but Balboa is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Balboa pulls Dean in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dean looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dean tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balboa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Balboa wants to control but Dean is keeping busy.
Dean missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Balboa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rage XXX Elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Balboa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Balboa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dean trying to control but Balboa is having none of it.
Balboa wants to control but Dean is having none of it.
Dean is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Balboa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Dean dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dean avoids the body shot from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a leg kick
and Dean counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Balboa!
Balboa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dean.
Dean throws an elbow but Balboa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Balboa wants to control but Dean postures up.
The strikes coming from Dean are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dean sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Balboa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dean scores with punches from side control.
Dean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dean looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Balboa is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Balboa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dean working the ground and pound but Balboa is defending the strikes.
Dean advances to full mount.
Balboa wants to control but Dean is having none of it.
Dean has hold of Balboa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Balboa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dean trying to control but Balboa is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balboa is looking to get to half guard.
Dean tries to control but Balboa wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa is looking to get to half guard.
Dean landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean wants to control the pace but Balboa is squirming around nicely.
Balboa tries to hold on but Dean pushes him away.
Balboa is squirming around, avoiding Dean's attempts to control the action.
Balboa wants to control but Dean is having none of it.
Dean working for a submission but Balboa is keeping him at bay.
Balboa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dean.
Balboa is looking to improve his position but Dean isn't that keen on the idea.
Dean throwing strikes here but Balboa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Balboa tries to hold on but Dean pushes him away.
Dean throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Balboa tries to hold on but Dean postures up.
Dean throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Balboa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dean has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balboa is looking to control Dean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balboa avoid being mounted?
Dean drops an elbow to the side of Balboa's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Balboa scores with a shot to the body.
Balboa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Dean. Dean gets slowly back to his feet.
Dean shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Soa Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Dean.
Dean staying out of range there.
Dean doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Balboa throws a leg kick which misses Dean's front leg but catches the back leg as Dean tries to avoid it.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balboa as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dean or perhaps it was just good defense by Balboa, which made it look bad.
Dean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balboa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to avoid it but Dean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balboa to the ground. Balboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Balboa.
Balboa is looking to clinch.
Balboa cracks Dean with an open hand slap.
Balboa gets a clinch.
Balboa misses with the head strike.
Balboa swings wildly with an uppercut but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Balboa smiles and moves away.
Balboa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Balboa digs a good hook to Dean's body.
Balboa clinches.
Balboa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Balboa.
Dean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balboa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Balboa swings wildly with an uppercut but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balboa tries to work over Dean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soa Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dean blocking some punches.
Balboa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balboa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Dean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Balboa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Balboa has Dean pressed against the cage, preventing Dean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balboa struggles to land a body shot inside as Dean controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is working Dean over against the cage.
Dean gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dean is thwarting Balboa's attempts to control the position.
Dean is trying to control. Balboa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Balboa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dean is working away from the top position though.
Dean prevents Balboa from improving his position.
Dean is looking to take a break and control but Balboa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balboa wants to control but Dean is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean lands with a punch from half guard.
Balboa is looking for a sweep. Dean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dean is looking to take a break and control but Balboa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Balboa trying to hold on to Dean's head to control him but Dean postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balboa blocks a head kick by Dean.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
Mike Dean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dean moves out of range as Balboa strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soa Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dean has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Dean!
Mike Dean made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wacka Flocka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murdock is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Have A Dream. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
183 lbs
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20
159 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wacka Flocka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flocka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murdock tries to score a body lock takedown but Flocka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Flocka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flocka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flocka lands a left hand.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike.
Flocka swings wildly with an uppercut but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flocka digs a right hand underneath Murdock's ribcage. Murdock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Flocka throws a head punch that misses.
Flocka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Flocka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murdock goes for a takedown attempt but Flocka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Flocka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Boston MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Murdock shoots in for a double leg but Flocka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wacka Flocka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Murdock.
Flocka doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdock circles away.
Murdock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flocka is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
Murdock shoots in but no luck this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock staying out of range there.
Flocka has Murdock up against the cage in a clinch.
Flocka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murdock wants to take the fight to the mat but Flocka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flocka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Flocka.
Murdock looks winded!
Murdock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murdock has had enough of the clinch but Flocka keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murdock.
Flocka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Murdock tries a body shot but Flocka blocks it.
Flocka lands a hook that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Flocka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flocka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flocka swings wildly with an uppercut but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flocka throws a head punch that misses.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Flocka.
Flocka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murdock or not.
Flocka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flocka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flocka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murdock breaks from the clinch.
Murdock swings for the body but Flocka moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flocka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murdock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oooooh!!! Flocka has knocked Murdock down with a huge combo! Flocka steps away and waves a wobbly Murdock back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Murdock is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flocka clinches up with Murdock and pushes him back against the cage.
Murdock is still on wobbly legs! Can Flocka finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Flocka fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murdock.
Flocka throws a punch but it's blocked by Murdock.
Flocka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murdock is trying to drag Flocka to the mat but Flocka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murdock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murdock.
We've been informed that Murdock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Flocka is leaning against Murdock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Flocka fails to land.
Flocka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murdock or not.
Flocka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flocka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flocka has a couple of punches blocked by Murdock.
Flocka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flocka swings wildly with an uppercut but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flocka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flocka misses with a punch on the inside.
Murdock seems to have recovered his senses.
Murdock lands a takedown into guard.
Flocka is looking to stand up but Murdock isn't so interested in that idea.
Flocka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murdock.
Murdock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murdock throwing strikes from guard but Flocka blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flocka is looking to stand up but Murdock isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murdock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murdock shoots in for a double leg but Flocka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murdock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Murdock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Flocka counters with a three punch combo that has Murdock backing up. Murdock nods at Flocka to acknowledge the strikes.
Flocka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flocka misses with a straight left.
Flocka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murdock.
Murdock misses with a takedown
and Flocka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flocka tries to clinch but Murdock is having none of it.
Murdock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Flocka defends it well.
Murdock shoots for a double leg takedown but Flocka sprawls well. He's pushed Murdock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flocka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flocka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Flocka moves in looking to clinch but Murdock pushes him off.
Flocka doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdock circles away.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flocka but Flocka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flocka tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Flocka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wacka Flocka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flocka darts in and clinches Murdock up against the cage.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flocka keeps control of Murdock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flocka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
Murdock is looking to take this one to the mat.
Murdock blocking some punches.
Flocka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murdock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wacka Flocka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Flocka wants to clinch.
Flocka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murdock can do to turn this around?
Flocka tries to clinch but Murdock moves out of range.
Flocka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Flocka fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Murdock to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Murdock looks to clinch but Flocka throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Murdock taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wacka Flocka!
A less than humble Wacka Flocka misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Liam Murdock spoke after the fight, saying 'I will appeal this verdict'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Linke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Lockheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kurt Lockheart was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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28
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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25
178 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mariusz Linke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Lockheart!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockheart looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Linke!
Linke tries to buck Lockheart off but Lockheart is having none of it.
Lockheart just content to control the position.
Lockheart tries to move to mount but Linke blocks the move with his legs.
Lockheart controlling the position.
Linke sneaks back into half guard.
Lockheart trying to mount his opponent but Linke defends it.
Linke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lockheart wants to free his trapped foot but Linke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockheart keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lockheart is keen to just control but Linke is a slippery customer.
Lockheart slows the pace down in half guard.
Lockheart's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linke is not content to let Lockheart control the position.
Linke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Linke is staying active underneath Lockheart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lockheart moves into full mount! Linke won't be happy about that!
Lockheart controlling from the full mount.
Linke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lockheart controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockheart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Linke is trying to escape the mount.
Linke is squirming around, avoiding Lockheart's attempts to control the action.
Lockheart controlling from the full mount.
Lockheart tries to control but Linke wriggling away.
Linke can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linke gets back to half guard.
Lockheart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Linke keeps working.
Linke looking for submissions off his back.
Linke actively working from the bottom here.
Lockheart trying to control the action but Linke is working from the bottom.
Lockheart wants to free his trapped foot but Linke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lockheart keeps trying to improve his position.
Lockheart passes the guard and advances to mount!
Linke is trying to escape the mount.
Lockheart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linke gets back to half guard.
Lockheart content to control rather than advance.
Lockheart trying to control from half guard but Linke is working away.
Lockheart is controlling the pace.
Lockheart is trying to control. Linke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lockheart is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lockheart controlling the pace for now.
Linke can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Lockheart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lockheart dives in and scores a takedown into Linke's guard.
Lockheart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Linke keeping moving, preventing Lockheart from controlling successfully.
Lockheart controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Lockheart has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lockheart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lockheart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockheart stays in close to Linke's body and controls the position.
Lockheart is continuing to stall.
Lockheart trying to control but Linke is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lockheart stays in close to Linke's body and controls the position.
Linke has his foot on Lockheart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lockheart works his way back into a safe position though.
Lockheart looking to pass the guard.
Lockheart content to stall in guard here.
Lockheart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Linke is keeping the position for now.
Lockheart passes Linke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lockheart controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lockheart is looking to take a break and control but Linke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lockheart sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Linke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lockheart pulls his head out easily.
Lockheart content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Linke is not content to let Lockheart control the position.
Lockheart is pressing down on Linke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Linke is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lockheart controls the pace.
Lockheart trying to control the position from guard on top but Linke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lockheart sitting in guard here, content to control.
Linke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lockheart defends it easily.
Linke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lockheart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lockheart slips nicely into half guard.
Lockheart passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lockheart controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockheart with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Linke is working to get back to half guard.
Lockheart tries to control but Linke wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lockheart controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Lockheart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Linke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lockheart scores with a takedown into Linke's guard.
Linke is looking for a triangle but Lockheart pushes his legs off easily.
Linke can't keep his opponent in guard - Lockheart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lockheart slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockheart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lockheart controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linke is staying active underneath Lockheart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lockheart moves nicely into side control.
Lockheart is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Linke's shoulder. That is not cool.
Linke is looking to reverse the position.
Lockheart controlling the position from side mount.
Linke stops Lockheart from passing to mount.
Linke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lockheart controlling the position.
Lockheart trying to control the position but Linke is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockheart controlling from side mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lockheart.
Lockheart is looking to take a break and control but Linke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Linke trying to remain calm as Lockheart controls from the top position.
Lockheart is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Linke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lockheart trying to control the position but Linke is working away.
Kurt Lockheart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lockheart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linke seems a little lost for a moment, as Lockheart dominates the positioning.
Linke is looking for a sweep.
Linke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lockheart off and has taken his back!
Lockheart trying to control the position but Linke manages to sink in the hooks.
Linke looking for the RNC.
Linke has the hooks in. Lockheart is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lockheart preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Linke.
Kurt Lockheart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lockheart trying to control the hands but Linke won't let him.
Lockheart showing good submission defense here.
Linke is looking for the choke from the back position but Lockheart is controlling his hands well.
Linke has the hooks in. Lockheart is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Linke is trying to stick to Lockheart's back but Lockheart is turning into Linke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Linke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lockheart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lockheart defends well.
Lockheart passes Linke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lockheart seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockheart passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Linke!
Linke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lockheart content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mariusz Linke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lockheart looking to control but Linke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Lockheart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lockheart 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Lockheart!
Kurt Lockheart managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry (93%), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sinan Yak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yak might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Silahsiz Kuvvet - Sözlerim Silahim. Thomas Bannon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
260 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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22
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sinan Yak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Bannon!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bannon staying out of range there.
Bannon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Bannon.
Yak fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bannon to the ground. Yak is now in Bannon's guard.
Yak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yak trying to control the position from guard on top but Bannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bannon pulls Yak in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bannon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yak wants to control from the top but Bannon keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bannon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bannon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bannon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yak is out of range and Bannon settles back down.
Yak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bannon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Yak misses the target.
Bannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yak manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bannon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bannon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yak.
Yak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bannon tries to avoid it but Yak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bannon to the ground. Bannon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bannon swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sinan Yak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bannon misses with a straight left.
Yak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Bannon.
Yak misses with a takedown attempt
and Bannon counters with a good low kick that Yak was not able to check.
Yak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bannon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bannon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yak misses with a takedown attempt
and Bannon counters with a nice leg kick.
Yak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yak is breathing heavily.
Yak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bannon.
Donk. Bannon catches Yak right on the button with a cross.
Yak walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bannon.
Yak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bannon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yak scrambles back to his feet.
Bannon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Yak sprawling to the canvas! Yak rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bannon finish him?!
Yak is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bannon throws a body punch but Yak moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bannon. Bannon obviously looking to wear him down.
Bannon scores with a decent looking hook.
Bannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yak moves away.
Bannon throws a monster overhand right that drops Yak! Bannon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Bannon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Coaker Kluge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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25
194 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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30
176 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Coaker Kluge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluge misses the target.
Kluge digs a good hook to Pierce's body.
Kluge tries to move into range but Pierce moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kluge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good shot there by Kluge.
Kluge looks to land a right hand but Pierce moved out of range.
Pierce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kluge with a jab.
It looks like Lucas Pierce has been cut.
Pierce misses with an uppercut.
Kluge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierce throws a front kick aimed at Kluge's knee but Kluge avoids it well.
Kluge misses with an uppercut.
Pierce throws a body shot but no joy.
Kluge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pierce with a jab.
Kluge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kluge lands with a nice body punch.
Kluge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pierce has time to react.
A big right from Kluge misses.
Pierce takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluge misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Pierce misses.
Kluge lands a left and a right that send Pierce crashing to the mat, dazed. Kluge thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kluge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kluge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kluge with a hook.
Pierce is rocked!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pierce.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kluge misses with a right hand
and Pierce counters with a nice body kick.
Kluge connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pierce misses the target.
Pierce connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kluge misses with a straight left.
Pierce moves out of range of the strikes.
Pierce fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kluge.
Kluge works over Pierce's head and body with a nice combination.
Kluge throws a lazy right hand but Pierce sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pierce appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pierce on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kluge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kluge is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluge misses with a hook. Pierce ducked under it nicely.
Pierce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluge throws out the jab.
Kluge misses with a left hand
and Pierce counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pierce misses with a low kick.
Pierce connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pierce.
Coaker Kluge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierce looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pierce lands a nice shot that snaps Kluge's head back.
Kluge throws a shot from downtown. Pierce moves away and avoids it.
Kluge connects with a jab.
Kluge moves away from the strike by Pierce.
Pierce misses with a body kick.
A cross from Kluge lands.
Kluge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pierce.
Kluge lands with a cross.
Kluge moves out of range as Pierce throws a body kick.
Kluge takes a swing at Pierce's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluge lands a jab to Pierce's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Kluge.
Pierce takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kluge scores with a decent looking hook.
Kluge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kluge just misses with a punch to the body.
Pierce cracks Kluge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pierce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluge.
Kluge avoids the head kick by Pierce.
Good standup being displayed there by Kluge as he connects with a hook.
Kluge just misses with a punch to the body.
Kluge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pierce misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierce looks to throw the jab but Kluge is out of range.
Pierce connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some bone on bone action there as Kluge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kluge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierce.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kluge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pierce.
Pierce throws a big shot that misses.
Pierce tries a head kick but it misses.
Kluge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kluge lands a left and a right that send Pierce crashing to the mat, dazed. Kluge thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kluge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pierce takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pierce is still on wobbly legs! Can Kluge finish him?
Kluge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pierce seems to have recovered his senses.
Pierce throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kluge counters with a nice uppercut.
Pierce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluge throws out the jab.
Pierce has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pierce throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kluge is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No joy there for Kluge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kluge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pierce.
Pierce looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pierce misses with a lunging right hand
and Kluge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kluge needs to keep his hands up - Pierce had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coaker Kluge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Pierce's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pierce throws a big shot that misses.
Coaker Kluge is winning the standup battle so far.
Kluge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kluge throws a body punch but Pierce moves out of range.
Pierce looks to land a right hand but Kluge moved out of range.
Kluge with a hook.
Pierce throws a head kick but Kluge moves out of range.
Pierce throws out a loose jab but Kluge uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluge. Pierce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kluge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pierce throws a leg kick but Kluge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kluge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pierce manages to avoid it.
Kluge misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluge ducks under a wild hook from Pierce.
Kluge connects with a body shot.
Pierce throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kluge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pierce can do to turn this around?
Kluge connects with a solid leg kick.
Kluge lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierce throws a sloppy head kick and Kluge moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierce throws out the jab.
It looked like Kluge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pierce moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pierce gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kluge.
Kluge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pierce slips under a jab.
It seemed like Pierce was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pierce blocks a jab.
Pierce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluge.
Kluge throws a jab but it's blocked by Pierce.
Pierce looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kluge tries a low kick but Pierce avoids it.
Pierce tries to land a leg kick but Kluge saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Pierce misses.
Pierce keeps Kluge at a distance using the push kick.
Kluge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pierce.
Kluge throws a big shot that misses.
Pierce let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Kluge. Those never looked like landing.
Pierce throws a right and a left that Kluge avoids nicely.
Pierce connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluge scores with a nice head shot.
Pierce misses with an uppercut
and Kluge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kluge.
Pierce with a hook.
Pierce takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pierce looks to land a body kick but Kluge moved away.
Kluge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pierce doesn't seem bothered though.
Kluge sizes up Pierce with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pierce scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kluge lands a nice shot to the body.
Kluge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierce.
Kluge blocks the body kick.
Pierce throws a head kick but Kluge moves out of range.
Pierce keeps Kluge at a distance using the push kick.
Kluge looks to land a right hand but Pierce moved out of range.
Kluge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pierce in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluge throws a jab but it's blocked by Pierce.
A telegraphed right hand from Pierce misses the target.
Kluge shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pierce eats them both and turns towards Kluge to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kluge lands with an overhand left.
Kluge throws the left hand but Pierce avoids the punch easily.
Kluge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pierce misses with a looping left.
Kluge lands a nice hook to Pierce's body. Pierce takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kluge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pierce is looking to score with low kicks.
Kluge looks to land a right hand but Pierce moved out of range.
Kluge just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Kluge misses.
Kluge sets himself, and Pierce steps forward looking for the clinch! Kluge avoids it this time.
Pierce lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierce takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kluge misses with a body shot.
Pierce looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluge throws a body punch but Pierce moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kluge.
Pierce scores with a sloppy right hand. Kluge should have avoided that one.
Kluge tries a low kick but Pierce avoids it.
Kluge stalks Pierce and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pierce's face. Pierce staggers backwards, shaken.
Pierce throws a low kick, looking for Kluge's leg but Kluge calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Pierce there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kluge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kluge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pierce.
Kluge checks a leg kick nicely.
Pierce throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kluge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Kluge blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kluge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pierce's head backwards.
Pierce takes a swing at Kluge's ribcage but misses.
Kluge lands an overhand right.
Kluge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coaker Kluge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Pierce's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kluge throws a leg kick but Pierce sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Kluge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pierce doesn't seem phased though.
Kluge slips a straight right by Pierce.
Kluge throws a lazy right hand but Pierce sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pierce moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kluge feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pierces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kluge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kluge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pierce doesn't seem bothered though.
Kluge lands a big uppercut and Pierce crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pierce looks OK. Kluge waves Pierce back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierce takes a swing at Kluge's ribcage but misses.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kluge! Pierce is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coaker Kluge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shin Dong Hyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dorian Yates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
154 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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23
146 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shin Dong Hyuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dorian Yates!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yates connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dong Hyuk momentarily.
Yates throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dong Hyuk on the side of the head.
Dong Hyuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dong Hyuk blocks a jab.
Dong Hyuk takes the fight into the clinch.
Dong Hyuk jumps guard.
Yates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong Hyuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yates trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
Yates looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dong Hyuk holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yates wants to free his trapped foot but Dong Hyuk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yates prevents Dong Hyuk from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates is pressing down on Dong Hyuk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dong Hyuk is holding on for now.
Yates is looking to take a break and control but Dong Hyuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dong Hyuk is looking for a sweep. Yates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yates tries to pass to full mount but Dong Hyuk defends it.
Dong Hyuk trying to control here.
Dong Hyuk wants to improve his position but Yates is controlling well.
Yates is looking for a kimura but Dong Hyuk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yates to get the leverage.
Dong Hyuk manages to get to full guard.
Yates wants to control from the top but Dong Hyuk keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dong Hyuk is trying to control the position but Yates postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yates 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 Dong Hyuk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dong Hyuk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dong Hyuk darts in and clinches Yates up against the cage.
Yates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dong Hyuk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dong Hyuk tries to break the clinch but Yates is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Yates scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Dong Hyuk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dong Hyuk is trying to pull guard but Yates has him pressed against the cage.
Dong Hyuk throws a head punch that misses.
Yates lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates tries a body shot but Dong Hyuk blocks it.
Yates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Dong Hyuk.
Yates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yates.
Yates misses with the head strike.
Dong Hyuk trying to stall but Yates improves his position.
Yates lands with a short shot to the head.
Yates breaks the clinch.
Yates goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dong Hyuk tried to counter with a leg kick but Yates avoided it.
Dong Hyuk drives through and clinches with Yates against the cage.
Dong Hyuk blocks a body shot from Yates.
Yates works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dong Hyuk blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yates is keeping busy.
Yates lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yates lands an uppercut.
Yates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong Hyuk's elbow.
Dong Hyuk manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dong Hyuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong Hyuk keeping full guard, as Yates tries to pass.
Yates trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong Hyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yates is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dong Hyuk working a defensive guard here.
Dong Hyuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yates doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yates manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yates trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong Hyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Yates 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.
Dong Hyuk wants to clinch.
Yates is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dong Hyuk with a body shot.
Dong Hyuk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dong Hyuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yates scores with a body shot.
Yates scores with a jab. Dong Hyuk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yates throws a head kick but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dong Hyuk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Yates.
A right handed body shot lands from Yates.
Dong Hyuk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yates's elbow.
Dong Hyuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yates has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Yates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dong Hyuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dong Hyuk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dong Hyuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dong Hyuk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dong Hyuk tries to clinch up.
Yates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dong Hyuk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dorian Yates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yates lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dong Hyuk at a distance.
Dong Hyuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dong Hyuk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yates closes the distance and clinches.
Dong Hyuk scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yates takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dong Hyuk gets control of Yates's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dong Hyuk will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk keeping moving, preventing Yates from controlling successfully.
Yates controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dong Hyuk is pulling down on Yates's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yates trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong Hyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yates got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dong Hyuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yates has managed to get both his arms back between Dong Hyuk's legs - danger averted.
Yates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong Hyuk is keeping the position for now.
Yates is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yates is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dong Hyuk trying to control but Yates is working from the bottom.
Dong Hyuk looking to pass the guard.
Yates tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dong Hyuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Yates is retaining full guard.
Dong Hyuk trying to control but Yates is working from the bottom.
Dong Hyuk preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yates swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yates has control of Dong Hyuk's left arm, preventing Dong Hyuk from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dong Hyuk is looking to clinch but Yates is avoiding it.
Yates cracks Dong Hyuk with an open hand slap.
Dong Hyuk doesn't manage to clinch there - Yates circles away.
Dong Hyuk tries to clinch there but Yates circles away.
Yates lands with an overhand left.
Yates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dong Hyuk tries to clinch but Yates is having none of it.
Dong Hyuk moves into the clinch successfully.
Yates looking to stall.
Dong Hyuk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dong Hyuk scores with a shot to the side of Yates's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Yates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Yates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yates replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dong Hyuk blocks it well.
Dong Hyuk wants to clinch.
Dong Hyuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Yates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yates looks to land a combination but Dong Hyuk avoids it well.
Dong Hyuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yates tries a head kick but it misses.
Yates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yates swats away the attempt to clinch by Dong Hyuk.
Yates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yates lands with a hook. Dong Hyuk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Yates misses the target.
Dong Hyuk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yates misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yates 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 Dong Hyuk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dong Hyuk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yates throws a big shot that misses.
Dong Hyuk wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk tries to clinch but Yates moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dong Hyuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yates lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dong Hyuk at a distance.
Dong Hyuk wants to clinch.
Yates uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dong Hyuk has time to react.
Yates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dong Hyuk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shin Dong Hyuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dorian Yates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk tries to clinch but Yates is having none of it.
Yates feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dong Hyuks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yates swats away the attempt to clinch by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yates swats away the attempt to clinch by Dong Hyuk.
Yates swats away the attempt to clinch by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yates throws a push kick but Dong Hyuk slaps the foot to one side.
Yates circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yates counters with a straight right hand.
Dong Hyuk fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates throws a jab when Dong Hyuk was well out of range.
Dong Hyuk tries to clinch up but Yates circles away and keeps his distance.
Dong Hyuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Yates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yates fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dong Hyuk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dong Hyuk tries to clinch up but Yates circles away and keeps his distance.
As Dong Hyuk backs off Yates throws a huge counter combo but Dong Hyuk manages to avoid it all.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dong Hyuk is trying to stall.
Dong Hyuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Yates.
Yates blocks an uppercut.
Dong Hyuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dong Hyuk stalling.
Dong Hyuk leaning against his opponent.
Dong Hyuk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yates lands with a short shot to the head.
Yates blocking some punches.
Dong Hyuk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong Hyuk looking to stall.
Dong Hyuk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yates has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dorian Yates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yates 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dorian Yates!
Our winner, Dorian Yates, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lubomir Mihailovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mihailovic comes to the cage accompanied by Otherwise - Soldiers. Hector Hernandez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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243 lbs
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lubomir Mihailovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mihailovic.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernandez drops Mihailovic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mihailovic looks back up at him and smiles so Hernandez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Lubomir Mihailovic has been cut.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Mihailovic.
Mihailovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
Hernandez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mihailovic blocks an uppercut.
Mihailovic looking to slow down the pace here.
I was talking to Mihailovic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mihailovic tries to work over Hernandez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihailovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Hernandez controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hernandez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mihailovic can't find room to land a body shot as Hernandez controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from Mihailovic.
Hernandez gets through Mihailovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hernandez.
Mihailovic blocks the elbow strike.
Hernandez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mihailovic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hernandez lands an elbow inside that Mihailovic shrugs off.
Hernandez throws an elbow that misses.
Hernandez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mihailovics head.
Hernandez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernandez misses with a body punch.
Hernandez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mihailovic is breathing heavily.
Mihailovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Hernandez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihailovic backwards.
Hernandez lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihailovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez lands an elbow inside that Mihailovic shrugs off.
Lubomir Mihailovic's cut is getting worse.
Hernandez scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic tries to stall but Hernandez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hernandez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mihailovic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hernandez can turn it around.
Hernandez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hernandez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihailovic backwards.
Hernandez is working Mihailovic over against the cage.
Hernandez lands an elbow that stopped Mihailovic in his tracks for a moment.
Mihailovic is rocked!
Hernandez lands a vicious elbow to the side of Mihailovic's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Hernandez tries to finish him with strikes but Mihailovic still seems able to defend himself so Hernandez steps back and lets Mihailovic get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Oh Mihailovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lubomir Mihailovic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hernandez lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Mihailovic head around and knocks him out cold! Hernandez hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hector Hernandez!
Our winner, Hector Hernandez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Boogaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sewy Cide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boogaard comes to the cage accompanied by A Lesson In Violence - Exodus. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Boogaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sewy Cide!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cide throws a combination. Boogaard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Derek Boogaard has been cut.
Boogaard moves out of range as Cide strikes.
Boogaard is looking to slow Cide down with leg kicks.
Sewy Cide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cide tries a head kick but it misses.
Boogaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cide darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boogaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cide moves away.
Boogaard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cide on the side of the head.
Boogaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cide.
Boogaard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Boogaard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boogaard keeps the fight on the outside.
Cide digs a good body shot into Boogaard's ribs.
Boogaard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cide thows a body kick. Boogaard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boogaard throws a push kick but Cide slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boogaard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cide lands with a hook. Boogaard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cide lands a jab to Boogaard's midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cide 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 Boogaard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boogaard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boogaard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boogaard digs a good body shot into Cide's ribs.
Cide misses with a hook
and Boogaard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cide misses with a combination
and Boogaard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cide's knee momentarily.
Boogaard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cide checks a low kick from Boogaard.
Cide misses with a two punch combination.
Boogaard misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boogaard misses with a wild body shot.
Cide connects with a looping right hand.
Cide throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cide buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cide throws a chopping leg kick but Boogaard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cide throws an overhand right that lands on Boogaard's shoulder, as Boogaard tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Cide coming out on top.
Cide swings widly with a right hand
and Boogaard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cide takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boogaard blocks a low kick nicely.
Cide just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Boogaard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cide.
Boogaard is looking to wear down Cide with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cide misses with a looping right.
Boogaard slips a jab from Cide.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Boogaard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boogaard.
Nice shot lands for Boogaard.
Boogaard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cide looks winded!
Cide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boogaard slips a straight right by Cide.
A little feinted left hand from Boogaard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boogaard scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Sewy Cide has been cut.
Cide swings for the body but Boogaard moves out of range.
Cide looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cide uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Boogaard misses.
Cide lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cide is looking to chop away at Boogaard's legs.
Boogaard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cide throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cide blocks a jab.
Cide misses with a hook.
Boogaard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Boogaard does it's job there.
Boogaard cracks Cide on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Cide falls backwards against the cage. Boogaard follows up with more strikes that drop Cide to his knees. Boogaard keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Cide! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Boogaard!
An out of breath Derek Boogaard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Monday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackburn has chosen Filth Friends Unite as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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284 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Monday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brent Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn misses the shot to the body.
Monday jabs Blackburn right on the nose. Blackburn blinks but takes it well.
Monday fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blackburn looks to land a right hand but Monday moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Monday lands a nice hook to Blackburn's body. Blackburn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blackburn missing with a left hand there. Monday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monday connects with a nice looking jab.
Monday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
Monday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Monday lands a jab.
Blackburn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monday can pounce on him.
Monday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Monday throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
Monday slips under a jab from Blackburn.
Monday tries to bum rush Blackburn with a series of wild strikes but Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackburn throws the left hand but Monday avoids the punch easily.
Blackburn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monday throws a series of punches but Blackburn moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Blackburn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blackburn.
Monday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackburn.
Blackburn scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Blackburn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Monday moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.
Blackburn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Blackburn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monday moves out of range of the strikes.
Blackburn swings for the body but Monday moves out of range.
Blackburn misses with a looping left.
Blackburn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monday just misses with a punch to the body.
Monday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blackburn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monday finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monday takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Monday looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Monday misses with a low kick.
Blackburn lands with a good body shot.
Monday is breathing heavily.
Jab from Blackburn.
It looks like Mike Monday has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Monday darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Monday is looking to wear down Blackburn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blackburn lands a head shot.
Blackburn lands a big uppercut and Monday crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Monday looks OK. Blackburn waves Monday back to his feet!
Monday takes a swing at Blackburn's ribcage but misses.
Blackburn jabs at Monday's body.
Blackburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Monday.
Monday is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blackburn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Blackburn coming out on top.
Blackburn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
Nice defenses there by Monday.
Monday takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monday ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a body shot.
Blackburn cracks Monday with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Blackburn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Monday to stand back up!
Blackburn cracks Monday with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Monday looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Blackburn finish him?
Monday is rocked!
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Monday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Monday on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monday seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn thows a left - swing and a miss!
and Blackburn counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Monday! He's just covering up as Blackburn starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brent Blackburn!
Brent Blackburn is the new super heavyweight champion!
Brent Blackburn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Mike Monday was interviewed post fight and said 'wow...speechless'.
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