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CFC 381: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reyes comes to the cage accompanied by Black and Yellow - Wiz Khalifa. Barnes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Jamie Reyes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Barnes's chin.
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150 lbs
24 - 8 - 0 |
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178 cm
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153 lbs
34 - 25 - 3 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamie Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Barnes!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes misses with a body punch
and Reyes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reyes tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reyes darts in trying to clinch
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reyes throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reyes backs up against the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Barnes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barnes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barnes misses with a shot to the body
and Reyes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reyes looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Jamie Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reyes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reyes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reyes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A leg kick checked by Reyes.
Reyes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reyes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reyes lands with a shot to the body.
Reyes throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Reyes misses.
Reyes throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
Reyes throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Reyes.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reyes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reyes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Reyes misses
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Reyes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes tries to work over Reyes's front leg with a kick but Reyes checks it.
Reyes avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Good work by Reyes as he checks the leg kick.
Reyes motions for Barnes to come forward. Reyes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes throws a hook but Reyes blocks it.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick lands from Reyes.
Reyes lands a leg kick that knocks Barnes off balance momentarily.
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reyes lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reyes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Reyes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Reyes scores with the left hand. Barnes knows he should have avoided that one.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reyes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reyes throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Reyes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barnes takes one to the chin there.
Reyes throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reyes blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Reyes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reyes throws a shot to the body.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Reyes avoids it with no problem.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Barnes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reyes has got the better of the exchanges.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
Reyes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Barnes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by Reyes - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes lands with a nice body punch.
Reyes moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Reyes misses its target.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reyes digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reyes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
A cross from Reyes lands.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Reyes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Reyes's leg. Reyes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reyes lands with a right hand.
Reyes misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Reyes.
Reyes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reyes lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand.
Barnes checks a low kick from Reyes.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Reyes.
Barnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reyes in his tracks.
Reyes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reyes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnes blocks the leg kick.
Reyes is looking to score with low kicks.
Reyes misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Reyes.
Jamie Reyes is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reyes wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Reyes blocks the leg kick.
Reyes throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Reyes throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Reyes avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Reyes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reyes rather than just go for the knockout.
Reyes scores with a one two! Barnes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.
Reyes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
It looked like Reyes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnes.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reyes just misses with a punch to the body.
Reyes slips a straight right by Barnes.
Reyes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barnes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reyes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reyes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnes's calf.
Reyes jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Reyes.
Reyes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Reyes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Reyes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Reyes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Nice uppercut lands for Reyes. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Reyes misses with a lunging right hand
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Reyes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes wants to counter the offense by Reyes and move into the clinch position.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reyes lands a leg kick that knocks Barnes off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barnes's head.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reyes misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Reyes.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Reyes.
Reyes throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Reyes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Reyes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reyes blocks the body kick.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reyes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reyes looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes misses with an uppercut.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Reyes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Reyes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reyes digs a good hook to Barnes's body.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Reyes tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Good leg kick by Reyes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Reyes.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Reyes tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reyes.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Reyes.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Mike Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reyes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reyes lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes avoids the head kick by Barnes.
A swing and a miss from Reyes.
Reyes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barnes is rocked!
Reyes throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Reyes finish him?
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!
Barnes wants to slow Reyes down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reyes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
Reyes staying out of range there.
Reyes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Reyes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reyes 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Reyes!
Our winner, Jamie Reyes, 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.
In defeat, Mike Barnes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love to stand up and bang. Even though I lost this was the fight for the fans'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Sithole has chosen I Miss The Misery as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
37 - 26 - 0 |
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209 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Sithole's shoulder, as Sithole tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sithole.
Barnes lands a head kick. Sithole smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Moses Sithole has been cut.
Barnes lands a big right hand that sends Sithole crashing to the mat! Barnes stays standing though and waves Sithole back to his feet!
Sithole is rocked!
We've been informed that Sithole 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.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sithole.
Sithole is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Moses Sithole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sithole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Sithole.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Sithole's body.
Sithole seems to have recovered his senses.
Sithole looks winded!
Sithole misses with a looping left.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sithole blocks a jab.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Sithole checks it.
A right-left combo lands from Sithole.
It looks like Nate Barnes has been cut.
Sithole scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Qube Ground in the buildup to the fight.
Sithole looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sithole moves out of range of the body kick.
Sithole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barnes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sithole. Sithole obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Sithole off the cage and back into range.
Sithole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sithole misses with a straight right.
Barnes wants to slow Sithole down by chopping away at his legs.
Sithole lands a slapping body shot.
Sithole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
As Sithole backs away, Barnes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes is looking to slow Sithole down with leg kicks.
Sithole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sithole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Sithole persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Sithole lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Sithole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes thuds his right hand into Sithole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sithole lands with a nice body punch.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Sithole takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sithole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Sithole throws a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Sithole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sithole is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barnes's half guard.
Sithole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sithole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes is trying to stand.
Barnes is not content to let Sithole control the position.
Sithole thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.
Sithole trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barnes - that will leave a mark!
Sithole tries to work over Barnes's front leg with a kick but Barnes checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sithole lands a jab.
Sithole throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Sithole throws a sloppy head kick
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sithole drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnes defends it well.
Sithole digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Sithole there.
Sithole misses with a low kick.
Barnes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Donk. Barnes catches Sithole right on the button with a cross.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sithole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Sithole.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes moves forwards but Sithole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nate Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sithole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes ducks right into an uppercut from Sithole.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnes is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Moses Sithole will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Sithole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Sithole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Sithole.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Sithole.
Barnes tried to counter with a leg kick but Sithole avoided it.
Sithole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sithole throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily.
Sithole checks a low kick from Barnes.
Sithole swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sithole connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnes's hands.
Nate Barnes's cut is getting worse.
A shot to the body from Sithole misses
and Barnes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sithole throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sithole misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barnes moves out of range as Sithole throws a body kick.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Sithole slips the punch.
Sithole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sithole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barnes thumps Sithole with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sithole finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head.
Barnes looks to land a body kick but Sithole moved away.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Sithole.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Sithole shoots in.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes checks the leg kick.
Sithole swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes counters with a nice body kick.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sithole misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Moses Sithole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sithole feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sithole won't allow Barnes to get back to his feet.
Sithole keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes controls Sithole momentarily but Sithole frees himself.
Sithole throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Sithole postures up.
Sithole passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sithole is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Sithole is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sithole is continuing to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sithole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Sithole goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Sithole checks it.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Sithole.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Sithole feints the counter takedown.
Sithole knocks Barnes to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Oh Barnes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sithole misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sithole content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sithole throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Sithole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sithole digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.
Sithole cracks the inside of Barnes's front leg.
Sithole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sithole crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Sithole gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Sithole manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Some bone on bone action there as Barnes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sithole steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barnes. That one must have hurt.
Nice body kick from Barnes.
Sithole misses with a head kick.
Barnes scores with a nice body kick.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Sithole avoids nicely.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Sithole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sithole throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Barnes tries to counter by clinching up but Sithole breaks away and moves out of range.
Sithole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sithole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lunges at Sithole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sithole's hand.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Sithole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Sithole loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
A cross from Sithole lands.
Sithole shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sithole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sithole counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sithole trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes pulls Sithole in close to prevent any damage.
You can see that Sithole has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Sithole is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole looking for a sweep. Not yet Sithole, not yet.
Sithole is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Barnes tries to stand but Sithole is controlling from the bottom.
Sithole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes trying to control but Sithole is working from the bottom.
Sithole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sithole controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nate Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sithole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Sithole ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Sithole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sithole throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sithole throws the kick towards the body but Barnes avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Sithole.
Sithole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target.
Sithole tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sithole can pounce on him.
Sithole throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Sithole's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sithole scores with a kick to the body.
Sithole checks a leg kick.
Sithole lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nate Barnes.
Well Sithole 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Sithole!
During a confident post fight interview, Moses Sithole thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arto Bambang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keeping Promises (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bambang's entrance music is Suicidal Tendencies - Nobody Hears. A fine choice. Promises has chosen MegaDeth - Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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212 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arto Bambang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keeping Promises!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Promises misses with a wild body shot.
Bambang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Promises sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bambang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Promises.
Promises ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Promises flicks out a counter leg kick but Bambang steps away.
Bambang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Promises moves away.
Arto Bambang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Promises scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bambang doesn't seem bothered though.
Bambang punishes Promises's body with a nice straight punch.
Bambang misses with a straight left.
Promises walks into a left hand.
Bambang throws a right and a left that Promises avoids nicely.
Promises slips a jab from Bambang.
A shot to the liver by Promises. Beautiful body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Promises. That's going to slow Bambang down.
Bambang lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bambang takes a swing at Promises's ribcage but misses.
Promises let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Promises looks to score with a jab to the body but Bambang is just out of range.
Promises attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Promises has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bambang lands the left hand.
Bambang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambang scores with a nice right hand.
Promises ducks under a wild hook from Bambang.
Bambang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Promises has time to react.
Bambang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bambang looks to land a right hand but Promises moved out of range.
Promises showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bambang.
Promises uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bambang.
Promises moves out of range as Bambang strikes.
Promises takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Promises moves away from the strike by Bambang.
Promises throws a nice inside leg kick.
Promises just misses with a punch to the body.
Promises is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bambang rather than just go for the knockout.
Bambang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Promises.
Promises scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Promises lands a nice hook to Bambang's body. Bambang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bambang slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Promises lands a body shot.
Bambang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Promises looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bambang tries to bum rush Promises with a series of wild strikes but Promises uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bambang throws a hook but Promises blocks it.
Bambang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Promises motions for Bambang to come forward. Promises throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Promises shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Bambang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bambang throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Promises misses.
Bambang misses the shot to the body.
Bambang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bambang cracks Promises with a good jab.
Promises lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bambang's sensitive parts.
Bambang misses with a body shot.
Bambang misses with a body shot.
Bambang lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Bambang.
Promises appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bambang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A left and a right from Bambang both land. Nice combination.
Bambang throws a body shot but no joy.
And Promises responds with a good body kick, but Bambang manages to step out the way in time.
Bambang tests Promises's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bambang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Promises blocks a jab.
Bambang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Promises raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bambang throws a lazy uppercut
and Promises counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bambang thinking.
Bambang tries to clinch but Promises is having none of it.
Promises misses with an uppercut.
Promises avoids the body shot from Bambang.
Bambang looks to score with a jab to the body but Promises is just out of range.
Promises tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bambang was well out of range. Poor timing from Promises.
Bambang walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Promises works Bambang's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bambang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bambang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bambang has closed the distance and engaged Promises in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bambang.
Bambang breaks from the clinch.
Bambang throws a looping overhand right but Promises ducks down to avoid it.
Promises staying out of range there.
Bambang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Promises has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bambang.
Promises throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Bambang.
Promises appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Promises misses with a leg kick
and Bambang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bambang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Promises paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bambang misses with a wild body shot.
Promises fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bambang looks to land a right hand but Promises moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Bambang dominated that round.
That's time! Bambang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Promises lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bambang with a nice cross.
Bambang moves out of range as Promises throws a body kick.
Bambang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Promises can do to turn this around?
Bambang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Promises sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Promises takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bambang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bambang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bambang throws a body shot but no joy.
Bambang misses with a looping left.
Bambang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Promises.
Bambang throws a looping overhand right but Promises ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bambang catches Promises with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Promises uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bambang.
Bambang misses with a wild body shot.
Promises keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Promises throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Promises throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Promises dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Promises's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bambang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Promises scrambles back to his feet.
Promises is looking to chop away at Bambang's legs.
Promises displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bambang throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Bambang misses
and Promises counters with a stiff right hand.
Promises misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bambang.
Promises on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bambang misses with a series of wild punches.
Bambang misses with a straight right.
Promises connects with a body shot.
Bambang misses with a wild body shot.
Promises shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bambang throws the left hand but Promises avoids the punch easily.
Bambang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bambang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambang fails to land with a series of punches.
Bambang misses with a body shot.
Promises appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Promises misses with an uppercut
and Bambang counters with a stiff right hand.
Bambang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Promises blocks the body kick.
Bambang lands with a hook. Promises tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bambang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Promises.
Promises blocks a jab.
Arto Bambang is winning the standup battle so far.
Bambang connects with a single shot there.
Bambang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Promises fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bambang avoids the body shot from Promises.
Promises throws a body shot but no joy.
Bambang misses with a looping left.
Bambang throws a jab when Promises was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Promises takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bambang throws a lazy uppercut
and Promises counters with a right hand to the body.
Bambang misses with an uppercut.
Bambang throws a series of punches but Promises moves out of range.
Promises jabs Bambang right on the nose. Bambang blinks but takes it well.
Promises's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bambang under the eye.
Promises throws a leg kick but Bambang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Bambang misses its target.
Promises throws a leg kick which misses Bambang's front leg but catches the back leg as Bambang tries to avoid it.
Bambang connects with a looping right hand.
Promises lands a head shot.
Promises misses with a low kick.
Promises swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bambang just misses with a punch to the body.
Bambang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Promises.
It seemed like Promises was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bambang misses with a left hand
and Promises connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bambang cracks a nice hook into Promises's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bambang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Promises throws a hook but Bambang avoids it easily.
Promises has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Promises takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Keeping Promises has been cut.
Promises gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bambang.
Bambang misses with a wild body shot.
Promises tries a quick counter leg kick but Bambang is wise to it.
Bambang looks to score with a jab to the body but Promises is just out of range.
Bambang throws a hook but Promises avoids it easily.
Promises has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bambang takes a swing at Promises's ribcage but misses.
Promises lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Promises defending well as Bambang loads up on a big left hand.
Bambang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Promises.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bambang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bambang scores with a nice strike.
Promises stuns Bambang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Promises wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Bambang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keeping Promises's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Promises avoids the body shot from Bambang.
A jab from Bambang misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Promises misses.
Promises bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Promises uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bambang.
Bambang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bambang throws a jab when Promises was well out of range.
Promises misses with a kick to the body.
Bambang misses with a looping right.
Bambang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bambang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bambang wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Promises wants to land a leg kick but Bambang is out of range.
Bambang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bambang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Promises defending well as Bambang loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Promises swings for the body but Bambang moves out of range.
Bambang throws a one two combo.
Promises moves out of range as Bambang strikes.
Bambang throws a looping overhand right but Promises ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Promises catches Bambang right on the button with a cross.
Promises steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bambang.
Bambang misses with a lunging right hand
and Promises counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Promises has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bambang finds it's way round the side to connect with Promises's head.
Bambang takes a swing at Promises's ribcage but misses.
Promises connects with a body shot that sends Bambang's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bambang lands with a hook. Promises tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bambang is looking to clinch but Promises is avoiding it.
A good leg kick by Promises.
Promises avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambang tries to clinch up.
Bambang throws a lazy right hand but Promises sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bambang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Promises throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bambang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bambang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bambang throws out a loose jab but Promises uses good head movement to avoid it.
Promises throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Promises there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Promises moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bambang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Promises misses with a body shot.
Promises throws a shot to the body.
Bambang checks a low kick from Promises.
Promises fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bambang.
Bambang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Promises manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambang tries to clinch there but Promises circles away.
Bambang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Promises avoids the body shot from Bambang.
Promises misses with a low kick.
Bambang throws a hook to the side of Promises's head but Promises sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Promises throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Promises avoids the body shot from Bambang.
Bambang misses the jab.
Promises throws a low kick but Bambang avoids it.
Bambang looks to land a body kick but Promises moved away.
Promises throws a hook but Bambang blocks it.
Promises throws out a loose jab but Bambang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bambang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bambang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Promises looks to score with a jab to the body but Bambang is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Promises bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bambang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bambang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arto Bambang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bambang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bambang misses with a hook.
Promises tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bambang was well out of range. Poor timing from Promises.
Bambang lands a body shot.
Promises misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bambang, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bambang throws a body punch but Promises moves out of range.
Promises avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Promises has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Promises there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bambang is looking to clinch but Promises is avoiding it.
Promises getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Keeping Promises has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bambang throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arto Bambang.
Well Bambang 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arto Bambang!
Arto Bambang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dane Brigglett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caccane Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berzevaco has chosen Hanna Ekola - Villihevosia as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dane Brigglett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caccane Berzevaco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzevaco scores with a head kick. Brigglett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Dane Brigglett has been cut.
Berzevaco throws a sloppy head kick and Brigglett moves out of range easily.
Brigglett blocks a head kick by Berzevaco.
Brigglett is looking to clinch.
Brigglett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berzevaco misses with a head kick.
Brigglett throws the left hand but Berzevaco avoids the punch easily.
Berzevaco throws a head kick but Brigglett moves out of range.
Berzevaco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brigglett.
Brigglett tries a low kick but Berzevaco avoids it.
Brigglett misses with the combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Berzevaco!
Berzevaco throws a leg kick but Brigglett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brigglett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berzevaco misses with a body kick.
Brigglett just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brigglett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berzevaco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brigglett wants to land a leg kick but Berzevaco is out of range.
Brigglett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O. Koala's in the buildup to the fight.
Berzevaco is looking to slow Brigglett down with leg kicks.
Brigglett throws a big shot that misses.
Berzevaco throws a wild body kick that Brigglett sees coming a mile off.
Brigglett blocks a head kick by Berzevaco.
Berzevaco has Brigglett up against the cage in a clinch.
Brigglett is trying to maintain a safe position but Berzevaco gets an underhook and turns Brigglett into the cage.
Brigglett misses with some punches.
Brigglett blocks an elbow strike.
Berzevaco misses with an elbow over the top.
Berzevaco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Berzevaco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Berzevaco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Berzevaco throws an elbow but misses.
Berzevaco misses with an elbow over the top.
Berzevaco misses with an elbow strike.
Brigglett is trying to break free.
Brigglett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berzevaco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brigglett is keeping busy.
Berzevaco lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Berzevaco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Berzevaco pushes off an throws an elbow but Brigglett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brigglett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Berzevaco misses with an elbow strike.
Brigglett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brigglett cracks Berzevaco with an open hand slap.
Berzevaco is looking to clinch.
Berzevaco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brigglett.
Berzevaco moves into range and clinches up with Brigglett.
Berzevaco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco throws an elbow but it misses.
Brigglett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berzevaco backwards.
Berzevaco lands an elbow inside that Brigglett shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brigglett.
Berzevaco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brigglett misses with some punches.
Berzevaco lands an elbow inside.
Brigglett avoids the elbow strike from Berzevaco, against the cage.
Berzevaco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dane Brigglett's cut is getting worse.
Berzevaco lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Brigglett.
Berzevaco misses with an elbow strike.
Berzevaco is trying to stall.
Berzevaco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Berzevaco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dane Brigglett's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Berzevaco.
Jeez, Dane Brigglett's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Berzevaco throws an elbow but it misses.
Brigglett blocks the elbow strike.
Brigglett has a couple of punches blocked by Berzevaco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brigglett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brigglett dodges an elbow strike from Berzevaco.
Nice elbow from Berzevaco.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dane Brigglett's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Caccane Berzevaco!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmundo Edilhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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160 lbs
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33
168 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ba Lil III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edmundo Edilhson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lil III takes a swing at Edilhson's ribcage but misses.
Edilhson walks into a left hand.
Edilhson staying out of range there.
Edilhson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lil III circles away quickly and effectively.
Edilhson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lil III.
Lil III tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lil III misses with a wild body shot.
Lil III scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lil III lands a nice shot that snaps Edilhson's head back.
Lil III is looking to score with low kicks.
Edilhson gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lil III trying to control but Edilhson postures up.
Lil III moves into full guard.
Lil III is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edilhson is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edilhson lands a couple of digs.
Edilhson distracts Lil III with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Edilhson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lil III has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Edilhson passes Lil III's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Edilhson wants to take a breather but Lil III is having none of it.
Lil III actively working from the bottom here.
Edilhson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Edilhson is working for a submission of some sort.
Edilhson tries to pass to full mount but Lil III defends it.
Lil III controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III has hold of Edilhson's hands but Edilhson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lil III wants to control but Edilhson is keeping busy.
Lil III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lil III is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Edilhson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Edilhson wants to pass the guard but Lil III is defending well.
My spies in Demon's Elite Gym inform me that Edilhson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Edilhson prevents Lil III from improving his position.
Lil III actively working from the bottom here.
Edilhson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edilhson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edilhson wants to free his trapped foot but Lil III is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III is looking to control Edilhson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lil III avoid being mounted?
Lil III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edilhson pulls his head out easily.
Edilhson wants to control but Lil III is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lil III wants to get back to full guard.
Edilhson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lil III is refusing to be controlled, as Edilhson sits in half guard.
Lil III tries to roll over but Edilhson keeps him under control.
Lil III controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lil III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edilhson thows a huge punch but Lil III dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Edilhson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lil III is refusing to be controlled, as Edilhson sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lil III manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lil III is trying to control the position but Edilhson postures up.
Lil III pulls Edilhson in close to his closed guard and prevents Edilhson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lil III looking to control.
Edilhson throwing strikes but missing.
Lil III looking for a guillotine here but Edilhson defends easily.
Lil III is trying to control the position but Edilhson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edilhson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Edilhson stands and throws Lil III's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Edilhson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Edilhson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lil III lands a leg kick that knocks Edilhson off balance momentarily.
Lil III blocks a leg kick.
Lil III appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lil III tries to score with a low kick but Edilhson moves his leg out of the way.
Edilhson flicks out a counter leg kick but Lil III steps away.
Edilhson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lil III. Lil III obviously looking to wear him down.
Edilhson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Edilhson showed some decent athleticism there.
Edilhson throwing shots but Lil III is blocking nicely.
Edilhson slips a nice elbow through Lil III's hands, connecting with Lil III's forehead.
Lil III works his way to full guard. Good work.
Edilhson with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lil III is controlling Edilhson's posture.
Lil III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edilhson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Edilhson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edilhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lil III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edilhson looking to pass the guard.
Lil III had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Edilhson defends it easily.
Lil III is trying to control the position but Edilhson postures up.
Edilhson pushes down on Lil III's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lil III avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edilhson.
Edilhson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lil III is trying to get back to full guard.
Edilhson is working for a kimura but Lil III is defending it quite comfortably.
Edilhson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edilhson is working away from the top position though.
Edilhson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Edilhson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Edilhson works his way into side control.
Edilhson looks up at the clock and then as Lil III takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Edilhson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Edmundo Edilhson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edilhson wants to control for a moment but Lil III uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Edilhson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Edilhson wants to work for an arm triangle but Lil III is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lil III looking for submissions off his back.
Edilhson is looking to take a break and control but Lil III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edilhson is looking for a kimura here.
Edilhson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Edilhson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lil III looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Edilhson is trying to control. Lil III wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lil III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edilhson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Edilhson is nestled in close to Lil III, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Edilhson is looking to take a break and control but Lil III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edilhson thows a huge punch but Lil III dodges it nicely.
Edilhson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Edilhson drops an elbow to the side of Lil III's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lil III wants to get back to full guard.
Edilhson trying to control the action but Lil III is working from the bottom.
Lil III trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Edilhson 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!
Edilhson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lil III as he avoids it easily.
Edilhson wants to clinch up but Lil III keeps it at a distance.
Edilhson throws a right and a left that Lil III avoids nicely.
Lil III attempts a counter takedown but Edilhson avoids it well and moves away.
Edilhson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Edilhson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Lil III misses.
Edilhson misses with a body shot.
Lil III half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ba Lil III is winning the standup battle so far.
Edilhson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lil III will feel that in the morning.
Lil III scores with the left hand. Edilhson knows he should have avoided that one.
Lil III looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lil III takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Edmundo Edilhson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Lil III.
Lil III fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edilhson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edilhson blocks a jab.
It seemed like Edilhson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edilhson scores with a takedown into Lil III's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III trying to control the position.
Lil III is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lil III keeping moving, preventing Edilhson from controlling successfully.
Edilhson postures up.
Edilhson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Edilhson advances to half guard.
Edilhson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lil III actively working from the bottom here.
Edilhson is nestled in close to Lil III, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Edilhson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Edilhson is looking for a kimura but Lil III is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edilhson to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edilhson pulls his head out easily.
Lil III makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lil III.
Edilhson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Edilhson works over Lil III with some ground and pound from guard.
Edilhson postures up and lands a big shot to Lil III's brow.
Lil III preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edilhson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lil III has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edilhson has managed to get both his arms back between Lil III's legs - danger averted.
Edilhson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lil III works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lil III pulls Edilhson in close to prevent any damage.
Edilhson distracts Lil III with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Edilhson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lil III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edilhson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edilhson 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.
Edilhson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Edilhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lil III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edilhson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lil III has wrist control.
Edilhson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Edilhson 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.
Ba Lil III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lil III utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lil III.
Lil III lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III walks into a jab.
Lil III moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Edilhson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lil III swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lil III feinted with a counter takedown.
Lil III tries to work over Edilhson's front leg with a kick but Edilhson checks it.
Lil III shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lil III drops back, looking for a kneebar! Edilhson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Edilhson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Edilhson!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edilhson lands a nice forearm strike.
Edilhson is looking to take a break and control but Lil III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lil III throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Lil III throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edmundo Edilhson.
I've got Edilhson 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmundo Edilhson!
Our winner, Edmundo Edilhson, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Harbor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
21 - 20 - 1 |
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186 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Harbor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harbor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Soderberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Harbor sprawls well. He's pushed Soderberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harbor lands a glancing blow to the side of Soderberg's head.
Harbor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Soderberg throws the kick towards the body but Harbor avoids it.
Soderberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harbor!
Harbor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Soderberg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg working away.
Soderberg wants to control but Harbor is keeping him busy.
Soderberg creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harbor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Soderberg laying and praying for a moment but Harbor takes advantage and regains half guard.
Harbor wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbor trying to hold on to Soderberg's head to control him but Soderberg postures up.
Harbor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soderberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Harbor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harbor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Soderberg is in close to Harbor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harbor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harbor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harbor looking for a guillotine here but Soderberg defends easily.
Soderberg trying to control but Harbor is working from the bottom.
Harbor is trying to hold Soderberg in close to prevent damage but Soderberg has managed to pass into half guard.
Soderberg prevents Harbor from improving his position.
Soderberg is trying to control. Harbor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg trying to control from Harbor's half guard. Harbor has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Harbor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soderberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Soderberg throwing strikes from guard but Harbor blocks nicely.
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harbor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soderberg trying to control but Harbor is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Soderberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harbor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harbor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soderberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harbor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Harbor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harbor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soderberg is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Soderberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Soderberg fails with the takedown.
Soderberg swinging wildly here.
Harbor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harbor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harbor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbor trying to pass the guard but Soderberg defending well.
Harbor is trying to control. Soderberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
Soderberg is refusing to be controlled, as Harbor sits in half guard.
Harbor working Soderberg over with strikes.
Soderberg trying to hold on to Harbor's head to control him but Harbor postures up.
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Harbor wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg trying to hold on to Harbor's head to control him but Harbor postures up.
Soderberg tries to roll over but Harbor keeps him under control.
Soderberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harbor scores with a couple of nice shots.
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rufus Soderberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard but Harbor has mounted him!
Soderberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harbor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
Harbor lands a big shot there that rocks Soderberg but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Soderberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Harbor has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Soderberg that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Soderberg tries to control Harbor's body but Harbor pushes him off. Soderberg squirms to his side and now Harbor has his back!
Soderberg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Soderberg keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harbor really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Soderberg.
Soderberg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Soderberg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Soderberg tries to reverse the position but Harbor maintains control.
Soderberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Harbor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harbor pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soderberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harbor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soderberg's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Harbor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Harbor misses with a double jab.
Soderberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Harbor.
Soderberg misses with a wild body shot.
Harbor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Harbor moves away from the strike by Soderberg.
Soderberg slips under a jab.
Harbor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harbor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soderberg is trying to control the position but Harbor postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbor trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Soderberg managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harbor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Soderberg's head.
Harbor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soderberg can do to turn this around?
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Soderberg isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Harbor stacks Soderberg on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Harbor!
Harbor working the body and head with strikes.
Harbor trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.
Harbor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soderberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harbor working the ground and pound from side control.
Harbor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Soderberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harbor is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is trying to improve his position.
Soderberg wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Harbor has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Soderberg's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Soderberg is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Harbor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). James Harbor!
After winning the bout, James Harbor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Rufus Soderberg was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not done. I'm not done. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarik Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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192 lbs
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World class 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
45 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Abe Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tarik Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson cracks the inside of Goldman's front leg.
Gibson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gibson avoids the head kick by Goldman.
A jab from Gibson misses.
Goldman is looking to counter with head kicks.
Goldman misses with a lunging right hand
and Gibson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gibson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gibson misses with a wild combination.
Gibson lands a really nice looking cross but Goldman seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Goldman.
Gibson throws a sloppy head kick and Goldman moves out of range easily.
Goldman misses with a straight left.
Gibson misses with a low kick as Goldman jumps back.
Goldman thuds a left hand into Gibson's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gibson slips a straight right by Goldman.
Gibson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gibson misses with a head kick.
Gibson avoids the body shot from Goldman.
Gibson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gibson throws a low kick but Goldman moves out of range easily.
Goldman motions for Gibson to come forward. Goldman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gibson moves away from the strike by Goldman.
Goldman moves out of range of the leg kick from Gibson.
Gibson throws a push kick but Goldman slaps the foot to one side.
Goldman's corner calls for a 1-2. Goldman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goldman throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gibson.
Decent striking displayed by Gibson there.
Tarik Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Goldman is predictable there
and Gibson counters with a nice uppercut.
Goldman looks to land a left hand but Gibson moved out of range nicely.
Gibson tries to land a leg kick but Goldman saw it coming and moves away.
Goldman is looking for a counter combo.
Goldman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gibson can pounce on him.
Goldman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gibson cracks the inside of Goldman's front leg.
A jab from Goldman finds it's way through Gibson's defenses.
Gibson throws a low kick but Goldman avoids it.
Gibson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goldman throws out the jab.
Goldman drops his hands momentarily and Gibson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goldman tries to land a leg kick but Gibson saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gibson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goldman's calf.
Goldman throws a big shot that misses.
Gibson feints a counter leg kick.
Goldman connects with a right hand. Gibson shakes it off.
It looks like Tarik Gibson has been cut.
Gibson tries to land a front kick but Goldman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goldman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gibson.
Gibson misses with a body punch
and Goldman counters with a body kick that stops Gibson in his tracks momentarily.
Goldman connects with a right hand. Gibson shakes it off.
Gibson wants to land a leg kick but Goldman is out of range.
Goldman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Goldman scores with a nice strike.
Gibson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goldman throws a right hand that Gibson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gibson also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldman with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson throws a sloppy head kick and Goldman moves out of range easily.
Goldman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goldman lands a jab to Gibson's midsection.
Gibson needs to keep his hands up - Goldman had a free shot at his head there.
Gibson is looking to score with low kicks.
Goldman misses with a looping right.
Good work by Goldman as he checks the leg kick.
Goldman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goldman misses with a hook
and Gibson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goldman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gibson backs up against the cage.
Gibson throws the kick towards the body but Goldman avoids it.
Gibson throws a chopping leg kick but Goldman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gibson throws a right hand that misses
and Goldman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tarik Gibson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tarik Gibson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A bone on bone clash there as Gibson blocks the leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gibson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gibson avoids a kick to the body.
Goldman loads up on a big right hand but Gibson slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Gibson.
Goldman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gibson scores with a head kick.
Gibson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goldman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gibson scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson throws a hook but Goldman blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Goldman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Gibson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gibson.
Gibson misses with a body kick.
Gibson throws an off balance right hand
and Goldman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson is looking to chop away at Goldman's legs.
Gibson slips a straight right by Goldman.
Goldman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gibson.
Goldman looks to land a left hand but Gibson moved out of range nicely.
Goldman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab lands there for Goldman.
Goldman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tarik Gibson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Gibson. That snapped Goldman's head back.
Gibson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goldman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibson.
Goldman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gibson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goldman scores with a hook.
Gibson throws an off balance right hand
and Goldman counters with a good low kick that Gibson was not able to check.
Goldman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gibson ducks under a wild hook from Goldman.
Goldman misses with a left hand
letting Gibson counter with a right hand.
Gibson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goldman can pounce on him.
Gibson forces Goldman back against the cage and clinches.
Gibson misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gibson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goldman's brow.
Gibson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gibson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldman tries a body shot but Gibson blocks it.
Gibson misses with some punches.
Goldman lands with a short shot to the head.
Goldman misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldman.
Gibson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gibson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gibson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Gibson tries to break the clinch but Goldman is controlling the position.
Goldman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldman digs a right hand underneath Gibson's ribcage. Gibson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goldman misses with a body punch.
Goldman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goldman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Goldman.
Goldman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goldman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gibson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Goldman can't find room to land a body shot as Gibson controls the action.
Goldman takes a shot to the head.
Gibson misses with some punches.
Gibson tries to land knees in the clinch but Goldman avoids the damage to the body.
Goldman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gibson can't find room to land a body shot as Goldman controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gibson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gibson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gibson misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tarik Gibson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tarik Gibson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
That kick from Gibson tenderised Goldman's leg. Goldman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gibson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Goldman.
Goldman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gibson.
Gibson connects with a body shot.
Gibson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gibson.
Gibson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goldman. That one must have hurt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Goldman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gibson - the referee stops the clock and Goldman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gibson. Goldman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gibson drops his hands momentarily and Goldman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gibson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goldman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goldman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gibson.
Goldman misses the jab.
Goldman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That has opened up Tarik Gibson's cut even more.
Gibson scores with a hook to the body. Goldman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gibson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gibson blocks a jab.
Gibson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goldman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gibson lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldman misses with a lunging right hand
and Gibson counters with a straight right hand.
Goldman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gibson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goldman avoids the body shot from Gibson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gibson's sensitive parts.
Gibson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goldman blocks a leg kick.
Gibson blocks the body kick.
Gibson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Goldman misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Goldman.
Goldman looks for the body kick but Gibson saw that one coming.
Gibson throws a low kick but Goldman avoids it.
Goldman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Goldman scores with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gibson.
Gibson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goldman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson connects with a solid leg kick.
Goldman misses with a body kick.
Goldman backing away here, and Gibson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Goldman slips under a jab from Gibson.
Goldman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gibson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Goldman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goldman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gibson was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldman.
Gibson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goldman under the eye.
Gibson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Abe Goldman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarik Gibson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goldman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gibson cracks the inside of Goldman's front leg.
Goldman moves forwards but Gibson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goldman throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Goldman finds it's way through Gibson's defenses.
Gibson is looking to chop away at Goldman's legs.
Goldman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goldman looks to throw a body kick
and Goldman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldman scores with a hook to the body. Gibson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gibson throws a head kick but Goldman moves out of range.
Goldman misses with a straight left.
Goldman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gibson's calf.
A good leg kick by Goldman.
Gibson misses with a body punch
letting Goldman counter with a right hand.
Gibson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gibson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gibson scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tarik Gibson.
Well Gibson 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarik Gibson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Donelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nixon comes into the arena with The Upsetters - Dread Lion blaring out of the sound system. Donelly has chosen Jump Around as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Richard Nixon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Nixon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Donelly!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donelly tries to clinch
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nixon is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Nixon is predictable there
and Donelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donelly lands a jab to the nose.
Donelly misses with a body kick.
Donelly moves in looking to clinch but Nixon pushes him off.
Donelly is looking to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nixon.
Nixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donelly looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donelly tries to land a leg kick but Nixon saw it coming and moves away.
Donelly throws a hook but Nixon avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donelly fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nixon checks it well.
Donelly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Donelly throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Nixon misses.
Donelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donelly works the jab nicely.
Donelly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Donelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Donelly wants to clinch.
A lazy body kick from Nixon
and Donelly counters with a left and a right that stings Nixon.
Jab, jab by Nixon - just one landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nixon, right into the meat.
Donelly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nixon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Donelly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Donelly.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donelly prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donelly backwards.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Donelly's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Donelly throws an elbow but misses.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donelly lands an elbow just above Nixon 's eye.
It looks like Richard Nixon has been cut.
Donelly lands an uppercut.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donelly.
Donelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donelly tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Donelly back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon is working Donelly over against the cage.
Donelly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nixon works on Donelly's body with a couple of short punches.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Donelly controls his hands.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Donelly.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Donelly's head.
Donelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donelly can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Donelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Donelly throws an elbow but misses.
Donelly misses with a punch to the body.
Donelly lands a nice elbow.
Donelly throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Donelly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donelly has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donelly.
Nixon lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donelly blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Donelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donelly.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donelly misses with an elbow strike.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Donelly controls the action.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Nixon.
Donelly tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Nixon on the inside.
Donelly throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Richard Nixon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Nixon'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.
Donelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Nixon throws a hook but Donelly blocks it.
Donelly misses with a looping right.
Donelly moves forwards but Nixon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nixon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nixon wants to slow Donelly down by chopping away at his legs.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donelly checks a leg kick.
Donelly has Nixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Nixon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Donelly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Donelly.
A body shot lands from Donelly.
Donelly misses with a punch to the body.
Donelly scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Nixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donelly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donelly.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nixon tries to work over Donelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Donelly controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Donelly.
Nixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richard Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Donelly scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Donelly controls the action.
Donelly scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Donelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Donelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Donelly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Donelly pushes off an throws an elbow but Nixon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Donelly tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Donelly controls his hands.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon blocks a body shot from Donelly.
Donelly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nixon avoids a wild elbow strike from Donelly.
Donelly prevents a body shot from Nixon.
A head punch on the inside from Donelly fails to land.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon avoids a wild elbow strike from Donelly.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donelly misses with some punches.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donelly blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donelly.
Donelly lands an uppercut.
Nixon tries a body shot but Donelly blocks it.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Donelly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Donelly's head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Donelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nixon's brow.
Donelly throws an elbow but it misses.
Nixon manages to break the clinch.
Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donelly takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nixon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Donelly's head.
Nixon has Donelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Donelly scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon.
Donelly is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Nixon.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donelly's elbow.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike.
Donelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Nixon finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Donelly.
Nixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Donelly is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donelly.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nixon.
Donelly is working Nixon over against the cage.
Nixon lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Donelly to his knees! Nixon keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Nixon!
Richard Nixon retains his welterweight title!
Richard Nixon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feodor Shemelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Manel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. A Portuguesa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feodor Shemelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toni Manel!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Manel lands in his opponent's guard.
Shemelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Shemelianenko, not yet.
Shemelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manel.
Manel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shemelianenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shemelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Manel working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Manel distracts Shemelianenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Manel preventing the sweep.
Manel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Manel throwing shots but Shemelianenko is blocking nicely.
Shemelianenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shemelianenko is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manel is in close to Shemelianenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manel throws a big right hand that misses.
Manel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shemelianenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manel has managed to get both his arms back between Shemelianenko's legs - danger averted.
Manel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shemelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manel working some strikes from top position.
Manel connects with a couple of short punches.
Manel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manel scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Manel stands up over Shemelianenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shemelianenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shemelianenko has momentary wrist control but Manel slips an elbow through the middle.
Jeez, Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Feodor Shemelianenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Toni Manel!
Toni Manel is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Toni Manel stared into the camera and said 'Maybe you should go change your complete persona one fucking time more.'.
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