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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karly Maybi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Klicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karly Maybi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vladimir Klicko! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maybi closes the distance and pushes Klicko back into the cage. Klicko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maybi looking to throw knees to the head but Klicko is blocking nicely.
Klicko lands with a right to the head. Klicko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Klicko avoiding damage as Maybi throws knees to the body.
Maybi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klicko avoids it. Our sources have told us that Maybi has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Maybi missing with knees to the body.
Maybi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klicko fails to land the takedown. Karly Maybi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maybi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Klicko drives through and clinches with Maybi against the cage.
Klicko avoids a wild elbow strike from Maybi. Maybi missing with knees to the body.
Klicko managing to block the knees to the body from Maybi.
Klicko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stalling in the clinch from Klicko.
Klicko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maybi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Karly Maybi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Klicko. Klicko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maybi walks away with a smile on his face. Klicko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Klicko tries a head kick but it misses.
Klicko has a takedown stuffed. Maybi throws a head kick that misses. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Klicko is defended easily by Maybi. Maybi misses with a takedown and Klicko counters with a one-two to the body. Klicko shoots for a takedown but Maybi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Maybi has managed to clinch.
Klicko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maybi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maybi gets in close and instigates a clinch. Maybi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Maybi lands an elbow inside. 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! Klicko takes an elbow to the forehead. Klicko takes an elbow to the forehead. Maybi breaks the clinch.
Maybi fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Maybi gets in close and instigates a clinch. Klicko has Maybi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maybi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Klicko lands with a short shot to the head. Maybi missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maybi. Klicko avoids a wild elbow strike from Maybi.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maybi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Klicko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Maybi stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maybi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klicko's brow. Maybi lands an elbow inside. Maybi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Klicko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maybi blocks it with crossed arms. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maybi obliges. Maybi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Klicko tries to pull guard but Maybi holds him up against the cage and eventually Klicko drops back down to his feet.
Klicko looks winded! Klicko trying to stall but Maybi improves his position.
Maybi connects with a knee to the head.
Maybi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Klicko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Knees to the body from Maybi.
Maybi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Maybi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maybi lands a nice elbow from the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Klicko has Maybi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maybi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Klicko tries to stall but Maybi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Klicko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Knees to the body from Maybi.
Maybi landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Klicko.
Maybi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Maybi darts in and clinches Klicko up against the cage. Klicko throws an elbow that misses.
Maybi missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karly Maybi dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maybi clinches up with Klicko and pushes him back against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Klicko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Klicko is defended easily by Maybi. Maybi gets a clinch. Karly Maybi has scored more points in the clinch so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Klicko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Maybi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maybi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maybi is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maybi stops a takedown attempt from Klicko.
Klicko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maybi is defending well for now. Maybi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maybi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Maybi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Maybi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klicko can do to turn this around? Klicko misses the shot to the body. Klicko swats away the attempt to clinch by Maybi. Maybi moves into the clinch. Maybi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klicko lands with a nice body punch. Maybi doesn't succeed with the takedown and Klicko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Klicko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Klicko scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Klicko misses with a takedown attempt - Maybi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Karly Maybi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Klicko. Klicko is breathing heavily. Klicko forces Maybi back against the cage and clinches. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Klicko jumps guard but Maybi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Klicko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maybi just stands there and leans against the cage. Maybi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Maybi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maybi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maybi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Come on Klicko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maybi lands an elbow inside that Klicko shrugs off. Maybi takes an elbow to the temple. Maybi trying to land knees to the body.
Maybi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Klicko is trying to pull guard but Maybi has him pressed against the cage. Klicko trying to control the position but instead, Maybi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Klicko into the cage. Maybi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maybi fails in his attempt to clinch. Maybi tries to clinch there but Klicko circles away.
Klicko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Maybi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klicko, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maybi lands a nice knee to the body. Klicko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Klicko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Klicko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maybi gets a clinch. Klicko tries to pull guard but Maybi holds him up against the cage and eventually Klicko drops back down to his feet.
Maybi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Maybi scores a nice knee to the body.
Maybi connects with a knee to the head.
Maybi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Maybi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Klicko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Klicko stuffs the takedown attempt from Maybi. Maybi gets slowly back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karly Maybi dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maybi dodges the punch combination from Klicko.
Klicko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Karly Maybi is winning the standup battle so far. Maybi forces Klicko back against the cage and clinches. Klicko jumps guard but Maybi stands there with Klicko around his waist. Klicko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maybi with a knee to the head.
Klicko tries to pull guard but Maybi won't allow it.
Klicko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maybi pulls him back up using the underhooks. Karly Maybi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Klicko. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maybi lands an elbow inside that Klicko shrugs off. Maybi pressing his opponent against the cage. Maybi landing knees to the body.
Klicko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maybi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Klicko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maybi lands a damaging elbow. Klicko avoiding damage as Maybi throws knees to the body.
Maybi looking to throw knees to the head but Klicko is blocking nicely.
Klicko is working for takedown but Maybi is calmly controlling the position for now. A nice glancing elbow lands by Maybi. Maybi landing knees to the body.
Klicko being controlled against the cage. Maybi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Maybi landing knees to the body.
Maybi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A knee to the head by Maybi.
Maybi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maybi lands a nice knee to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maybi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Klicko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maybi misses with a knee to the head. Maybi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Klicko up against the cage. Maybi trying to land knees to the body.
Klicko managing to block the knees to the body from Maybi.
Klicko has Maybi pressed against the cage, preventing Maybi from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Klicko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maybi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maybi takes the fight into the clinch. Klicko decides to pull guard. Maybi lands a couple of digs. Maybi stands up over Klicko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Maybi stands up over Klicko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Maybi scoring with some ground and pound. Karly Maybi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Maybi is working Klicko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maybi trying to control but Klicko is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Maybi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Maybi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Klicko has his hands on Maybi's head, controlling the position. Vladimir Klicko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Maybi scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight! Karly Maybi showed his dominance in that final round. Well Maybi 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karly Maybi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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240 lbs
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258 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Smith! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard. Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard. Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him. Smith digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson fails to land the takedown. Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson. Smith clinches with his opponent.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him. Smith lands a hook to the side of the head. Smith cracks Johnson with a nice body shot. Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather. Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks. A short uppercut from Smith. Smith lands a body punch. Smith works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches. Smith has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch. Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith lands a shoulder strike. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith. Smith digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected. A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage. Smith has Johnson pushed against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith. Smith continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith. Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle. Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Smith lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
It looks like Jack Johnson has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith cracks Johnson with a nice body shot. Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Smith has cracked Johnson with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Smith lands another huge swinging hook and Johnson tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Johnson, before Smith can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Smith! James Smith gave a mention to Product Of Champions in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Endleman Schubert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schubert comes to the cage accompanied by Seve by Tez Cadey. 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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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Endleman Schubert! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wayne Dean! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Schubert wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Schubert throws a head kick that misses. Dean looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schubert is fending him off so far but Dean persists. Nope, Schubert circles away and we're back to standing. Schubert was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Dean needs to keep his hands up - Schubert had a free shot at his head there. Schubert instigates a clinch. Schubert tries to land knees in the clinch but Dean avoids the damage to the body. Schubert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A looping hook to the body misses from Schubert. Dean does a little dance to reset his feet. A slapping leg kick lands for Schubert.
Dean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schubert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Schubert lands a leg kick that knocks Dean off balance momentarily. Dean with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schubert to score with a decent uppercut. Schubert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dean gets tackled into the cage by Schubert. Schubert maintains the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Dean breaks the clinch.
Schubert lands a big head kick that sends Dean tumbling to the mat! Schubert takes a step backwards and waves Dean back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Wayne Dean has been cut. Schubert fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dean looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schubert.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schubert connects with a body shot. Schubert moves into range and connects with a jab. Dean shoots and misses and Schubert counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Dean is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Endleman Schubert! Endleman Schubert decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dizzy McNahthins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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208 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dizzy McNahthins! The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McNahthins takes the fight into the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Jackson 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. An uppercut to the body lands inside from McNahthins. McNahthins looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
McNahthins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McNahthins has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but McNahthins shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McNahthins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson tries for a takedown but McNahthins manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McNahthins pulls Jackson into guard.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson 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. Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work. McNahthins wants to control but Jackson postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McNahthins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. McNahthins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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. McNahthins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. McNahthins struggling a bit here. McNahthins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control. Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McNahthins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by McNahthins! Jackson keeping full guard, as McNahthins tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McNahthins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. McNahthins showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Jackson keeping moving, preventing McNahthins from controlling successfully. Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing McNahthins from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McNahthins defends well. McNahthins tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard. McNahthins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McNahthins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McNahthins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. McNahthins trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McNahthins tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom. McNahthins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dizzy McNahthins will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McNahthins closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. McNahthins pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. McNahthins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye. Dizzy McNahthins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McNahthins moves into the clinch. Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McNahthins after a bit of a struggle. Jackson is looking for a takedown. Jackson is pressed up against the cage. McNahthins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Dizzy McNahthins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McNahthins fails with a takedown attempt. Jack Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dizzy McNahthins. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McNahthins has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. McNahthins leaning against his opponent.
McNahthins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McNahthins drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McNahthins can do anything to dispel that myth. Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Jackson 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. Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McNahthins wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment. Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McNahthins controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself. Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from McNahthins. Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard. McNahthins wants to get back to full guard. Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but McNahthins defends the submission attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McNahthins tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg. McNahthins trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McNahthins defends it well. Jack Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jackson 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.
McNahthins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but McNahthins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McNahthins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. McNahthins is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
McNahthins is trying to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Jackson will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McNahthins fails with a takedown attempt. McNahthins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McNahthins shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed McNahthins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but McNahthins sprawls and moves away. McNahthins looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away. Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but McNahthins sprawls and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McNahthins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but McNahthins sprawls and moves away. Jack Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dizzy McNahthins.
That's one minute gone in the round. McNahthins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely. McNahthins dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. McNahthins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage. McNahthins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
McNahthins lands a body shot. Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but McNahthins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McNahthins drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McNahthins gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McNahthins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. McNahthins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but McNahthins prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. McNahthins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now. McNahthins wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but McNahthins shows good agility there to stay on his feet. McNahthins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson has McNahthins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McNahthins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Jackson has McNahthins pressed against the cage, preventing McNahthins from circling away and getting back to striking at range. McNahthins pulls guard. McNahthins pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position. McNahthins is trying to keep Jackson in close.
McNahthins pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. McNahthins moves into the clinch. Jackson is looking for a takedown. McNahthins prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McNahthins jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. McNahthins is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. McNahthins is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture. Jackson preventing the sweep. Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McNahthins dives on top into guard.
Jackson pushes a forearm under McNahthins's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McNahthins is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samir Samir Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Rawlings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samir Samir Kahric had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samir Samir Kahric! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dave Rawlings! The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kahric shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Rawlings is looking to improve his position.
Kahric is looking for a kimura but Rawlings is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kahric to get the leverage. Kahric prevents Rawlings from improving his position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rawlings can do anything to dispel that myth. Kahric is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rawlings is just riding it out for now. Kahric eventually gives up the hold. Kahric is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahric is looking for a kimura but Rawlings is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kahric to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kahric seems to be working for a kimura but Rawlings defends the submission attempt. Kahric is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rawlings defends it well. Kahric is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rawlings is just riding it out for now. Kahric eventually gives up the hold. Kahric is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rawlings is defending against the submission attempts here by Kahric.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kahric seems to be working for a kimura but Rawlings defends the submission attempt. Rawlings looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Rawlings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Kahric is looking to work some ground and pound but Rawlings has wrist control. Kahric drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kahric seems to have locked his on tight now - Rawlings screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kahric, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Samir Samir Kahric!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Butts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winner Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winner Two has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Melvin Butts! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Winner Two! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Butts gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Melvin Butts has been cut. Butts takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Two tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Two jabs Butts to the body, keeping him at a distance. Two cracks Butts with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Two has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Butts to stand back up!
Butts is rocked! Butts is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Butts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Two. Two obviously looking to wear him down.
Oh Butts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Two measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Butts! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Winner Two!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Emelianenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mack Miller's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fedor Emelianenko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mack Miller! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Miller looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range. Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Emelianenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller. The fight moves into the clinch position. A short right from Emelianenko. Emelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut. Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko. Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike. Emelianenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Miller throws a head punch that misses. Miller tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage. Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Emelianenko 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! Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards. A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him. Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko. Emelianenko lands a right hand. Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Emelianenko lands a body punch. Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside. Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside. Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside. Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike. Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller throws a head punch that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut. Emelianenko is stalling here.
A short left from Emelianenko. Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow. Miller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Emelianenko keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Emelianenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head. Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike. Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko has Miller pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Emelianenko lands a right hand. Miller tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage. Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside. Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow. Emelianenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards. Miller takes a shot to the head. Emelianenko gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Miller takes a shot to the head. Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Emelianenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miller. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right from Emelianenko. Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head. Miller tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Emelianenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Emelianenko gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianenko. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Emelianenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away. Emelianenko lands a left hand.
Miller is trying to push Emelianenko away but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Emelianenko lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko lands a right hand. Still in the clinch, Emelianenko scores with a nice short uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Emelianenko. Emelianenko pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Miller misses with a hook from the clinch. Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle. Emelianenko pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Miller is trying to push Emelianenko away but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Emelianenko is working Miller over against the cage. Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Miller misses with a hook from the clinch. Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards. Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards. Emelianenko leaning against his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Emelianenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round. That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Emelianenko has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards. A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko. Miller misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko. A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch. Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head. Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Miller. Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko. Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Emelianenko is struggling to control the position. A shot in the inside from Emelianenko. Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Emelianenko pressing his opponent against the cage. Emelianenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miller. Emelianenko works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches. Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Miller tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Emelianenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards. A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Emelianenko scores with a nice short uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko. Miller misses with some punches.
Emelianenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards. A shot in the inside from Emelianenko. A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko. Emelianenko lands a shot to the body. Emelianenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Emelianenko has the dominant position. Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards. Emelianenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianenko. Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
Miller is rocked! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko lands an uppercut. Emelianenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miller up against the cage. Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land. Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses. Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle. Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Emelianenko gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Emelianenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller. Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it. Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Emelianenko has Miller pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Emelianenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A short left from Emelianenko. Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards. Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Emelianenko lands with a right to the head. Emelianenko lands a big right hand that drops Miller! The killer instinct kicks in and Emelianenko finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Emelianenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianenko! An out of breath Fedor Emelianenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Mostowich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doyle Brunson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Guilherme Mostowich has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guilherme Mostowich! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doyle Brunson! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mostowich misses the shot to the body. Mostowich moves into range and clinches up with Brunson. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brunson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mostowich's brow. Mostowich wants to stall.
Mostowich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mostowich manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mostowich lands a body punch in the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Brunson.
It looks like Guilherme Mostowich has been cut. Mostowich misses with a body punch.
Brunson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Brunson misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brunson misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mostowich. Brunson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mostowich. Brunson scores with a shot to the side of Mostowich's head. Mostowich blocks an elbow strike from Brunson.
Brunson is leaning against Mostowich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Brunson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brunson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mostowich is breathing heavily. With the fighters up against the cage, Brunson throws an elbow but misses. Mostowich blocks an elbow strike from Brunson.
Brunson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brunson throws an elbow but it misses.
Mostowich avoids the elbow strike from Brunson, against the cage.
Brunson pushes off an throws an elbow but Mostowich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. The referee calls for Mostowich to work.
Mostowich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brunson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Mostowich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brunson lands a damaging elbow. Brunson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Brunson misses with a punch on the inside.
Mostowich avoids the elbow strike from Brunson, against the cage.
Mostowich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Brunson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mostowich. Nice elbow from Brunson. Mostowich dodges an elbow strike from Brunson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brunson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mostowich's defenses. Mostowich takes an elbow to the temple. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mostowich avoids a wild elbow strike from Brunson. Brunson letting Mostowich take a breather here. Brunson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brunson lands a nice shot to the body. Brunson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brunson lands a nice elbow. Mostowich takes an elbow to the forehead. A battle for position here, against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Brunson. Brunson working aggressively here.
Mostowich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brunson backwards. Brunson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Brunson scores with a nice short uppercut. Brunson lands an elbow inside that Mostowich shrugs off. Brunson lands an elbow that stopped Mostowich in his tracks for a moment. Brunson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brunson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Brunson is leaning against Mostowich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Brunson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Brunson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brunson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mostowich's brow. Brunson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Mostowich lands a body punch in the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Brunson has a couple of punches blocked by Mostowich.
Mostowich dodges an elbow strike from Brunson.
A head punch on the inside from Brunson fails to land. Brunson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Brunson lands a nice elbow. Brunson lands an elbow inside that Mostowich shrugs off. Nice elbow from Brunson. Mostowich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brunson misses with a short punch on the inside. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brunson misses with a body punch.
Brunson is leaning against Mostowich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brunson lands a damaging elbow. Brunson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brunson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mostowich's brow. Mostowich blocks the elbow strike.
Mostowich is trying to stall.
Brunson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Brunson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Brunson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mostowich backwards. Mostowich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brunson lands an uppercut. Mostowich avoids the elbow strike from Brunson, against the cage.
Brunson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brunson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Mostowich takes an elbow to the forehead. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brunson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Brunson lands with a left to the head. Mostowich avoids the elbow strike from Brunson, against the cage.
Brunson lands an elbow inside. Brunson lands with a short shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doyle Brunson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Guilherme Mostowich's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brunson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Brunson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Brunson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Brunson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mostowich struggles to land a body shot inside as Brunson controls his hands.
Brunson misses with an elbow over the top. Mostowich blocks the elbow strike.
Mostowich throws a head punch that misses. Mostowich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Doyle Brunson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Brunson misses with a punch to the body.
Mostowich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Brunson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mostowich blocks an elbow strike from Brunson.
Brunson lands a damaging elbow. Mostowich dodges an elbow strike from Brunson.
Brunson throws an elbow that misses.
Brunson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brunson working aggressively here.
We've been informed that Brunson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brunson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brunson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mostowich's brow. Brunson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mostowich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brunson is keeping busy. Brunson blocks an uppercut.
Brunson throws a head punch that misses. Nice elbow from Brunson. Brunson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Mostowich stalling in the clinch but Brunson improves position. A battle for position here, against the cage. Mostowich lands a hook that snaps the head of Brunson backwards. Brunson lands an elbow that stopped Mostowich in his tracks for a moment. Good body shot from Brunson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Brunson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brunson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Brunson lands a nice elbow. Mostowich takes an elbow to the forehead. Mostowich takes an elbow to the forehead.
Guilherme Mostowich's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brunson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Brunson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brunson throws an elbow that misses.
Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Mostowich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mostowich avoids the elbow strike from Brunson, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mostowich fails to land. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brunson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mostowich's brow. Brunson pushes off an throws an elbow but Mostowich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Mostowich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mostowich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Brunson presses Mostowich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Brunson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mostowich's defenses. Brunson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mostowich. Mostowich blocks an elbow strike. Brunson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mostowich's elbow. A right hook to the body lands for Brunson.
Mostowich takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brunson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Mostowich takes an elbow to the temple. Brunson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Brunson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mostowich's elbow. Brunson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brunson lands an elbow that stopped Mostowich in his tracks for a moment. Still in the clinch, Brunson scores with a nice short uppercut. Brunson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mostowich backwards. Mostowich tries a body shot but Brunson blocks it.
Mostowich avoids a wild elbow strike from Brunson. Brunson lands a left hand.
Mostowich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brunson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Brunson.
Brunson throws an elbow but it misses.
Brunson lands a nice elbow. 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! With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brunson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mostowich's brow. Brunson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Brunson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brunson lands a damaging elbow. Brunson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Mostowich takes an elbow to the forehead. Brunson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Brunson - that landed with a thud.
Brunson working some nice short punches in the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Brunson.
Mostowich is rocked! Brunson misses with an elbow over the top. Brunson can't find room to land a body shot as Mostowich controls the action.
Brunson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Brunson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mostowich prevents a body shot from Brunson. Mostowich can't find room to land a body shot as Brunson controls the action.
Mostowich takes an elbow to the forehead. Brunson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mostowich backwards. Brunson tries to work over Mostowich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Brunson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Mostowich avoids a wild elbow strike from Brunson. Brunson misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doyle Brunson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Guilherme Mostowich's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Brunson tests Mostowich's chin there with a solid looking shot. The fight moves into the clinch position. Brunson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Brunson throws an elbow that misses.
Brunson lands an elbow just above Mostowich 's eye. A head punch on the inside from Mostowich fails to land. Brunson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brunson lands a hook to the side of the head. Brunson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Mostowich displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brunson up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mostowich is looking to control Brunson's arms but Brunson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mostowich has his back to the cage. Brunson lands an elbow inside that Mostowich shrugs off. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Mostowich throws a punch but it's blocked by Brunson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brunson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Brunson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mostowich blocks the elbow strike.
Mostowich avoids the elbow strike from Brunson, against the cage.
Mostowich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mostowich. A short right from Brunson. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brunson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mostowich's brow. A short left from Brunson. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brunson. Mostowich dodges an elbow strike from Brunson.
Mostowich takes an elbow to the forehead. Oh Mostowich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Brunson misses with some punches.
Mostowich seems to have got his legs back now. Brunson lands a nice elbow. Mostowich digs a right hand underneath Brunson's ribcage. Brunson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Brunson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mostowich uses good head movement to avoid it. Brunson throws an elbow that misses.
Mostowich stalling in the clinch but Brunson improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mostowich tries a body shot but Brunson blocks it.
Brunson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brunson lands an elbow just above Mostowich 's eye. Brunson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Brunson lands a right hand. Brunson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Brunson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Brunson can't find room to land a body shot as Mostowich controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brunson throws an elbow but misses. Mostowich blocks the elbow strike.
Mostowich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mostowich blocks an elbow strike. Nice elbow from Brunson. Brunson misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Brunson.
Brunson lands a damaging elbow. With the fighters up against the cage, Brunson throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mostowich avoids a wild elbow strike from Brunson. Brunson lands a nice elbow. With the fighters up against the cage, Brunson throws an elbow but misses. A nice glancing elbow lands by Brunson.
Guilherme Mostowich's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Brunson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mostowich avoids the elbow strike from Brunson, against the cage.
Mostowich scores with a nice hook to the head. Brunson throws an elbow that misses.
Brunson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brunson lands a damaging elbow. Brunson tries a body shot but Mostowich blocks it.
Mostowich blocks an elbow strike. Mostowich blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brunson throws an elbow but misses. Brunson lands a damaging elbow. Mostowich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Mostowich blocks the elbow strike.
Mostowich takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brunson lands an elbow inside that Mostowich shrugs off. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brunson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mostowich's brow. Mostowich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Mostowich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mostowich blocks an elbow strike. A nice glancing elbow lands by Brunson. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brunson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mostowich's brow. Mostowich avoids a wild elbow strike from Brunson. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brunson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mostowich's brow. Mostowich blocks an elbow strike from Brunson.
Mostowich looking to slow down the pace here. Brunson throws an elbow but it misses.
Brunson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Brunson lands an elbow inside that Mostowich shrugs off. Guilherme Mostowich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mostowich lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mostowich.
And that's the end of the fight! Doyle Brunson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Brunson 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doyle Brunson! During a confident post fight interview, Doyle Brunson 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Axiom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fat Man (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ragnar Axiom! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fat Man! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Man lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Ragnar Axiom has been cut. Man tries to clinch but Axiom moves away and Axiom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Axiom counter with a right hand. Good exchange - Axiom coming out on top. Man clinches up with Axiom and pushes him back against the cage. Axiom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Man clinches up with Axiom and pushes him back against the cage. Man scores with a shoulder strike. Axiom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Man darts in trying to clinch and Axiom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Axiom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Axiom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man moves into range and clinches up with Axiom. Man working aggressively here.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Man has a couple of punches blocked by Axiom.
Man is trying to push Axiom away but Axiom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Man misses with the head strike.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Axiom controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Axiom breaks the clinch.
Axiom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Man has Axiom up against the cage in a clinch.
Axiom is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him. Man can't break the clinch.
Axiom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Man lands with a left to the head. Axiom is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Man is trying to force a seperation but Axiom has the dominant position. Axiom is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks. Man misses with some punches.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Axiom.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Axiom uses good head movement to avoid it. Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Axiom. Axiom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Man tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Man has managed to clinch.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land. Axiom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fat Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Axiom takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Axiom lands a nice looking body shot.
Man tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Axiom counters with a right hand to the body. Axiom scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one. Man closes the distance but Axiom moves to the side and Axiom counters with a lovely straight right hand! Man closes the distance and pushes Axiom back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Axiom breaks the clinch.
Axiom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Axiom lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Axiom throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man looks to clinch and Axiom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Man closes the distance looking to clinch and Axiom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Axiom jabbing away but nothing is landing. Man closes the distance looking to clinch letting Axiom counter with a right hand. Man tries to clinch but Axiom moves away and Axiom counters with a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Axiom jabs at Man's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Man has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Man darts in trying to clinch and Axiom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Man wants to clinch but Axiom slips to the side and Axiom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Axiom throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it. Axiom lands a lovely overhand right. Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A punch combination from Axiom misses. Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good shot there by Axiom. Axiom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Axiom throws out a powerful jab. Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Axiom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Axiom blocks a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Axiom dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ragnar Axiom's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Man tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Axiom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Man has Axiom up against the cage in a clinch.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Axiom has him pressed against the cage. Axiom prevents a body shot from Man. Fat Man seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axioms head. Axiom has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment. Man lands a left hand.
Axiom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Axiom backwards. Man scores with a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Man. Axiom breaks from the clinch.
Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Axiom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Axiom is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Axiom swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
That's one minute gone in the round. Man moves into range and clinches up with Axiom. Man lands a left hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Man has a couple of punches blocked by Axiom.
Axiom blocks an uppercut.
Axiom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Axiom lands an overhand right. Man misses with a left hand and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Man darts in trying to clinch and Axiom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Man is looking to clinch. Axiom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Man fails in his attempt to clinch. Man fails in his attempt to clinch. Axiom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Axiom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Axiom keeps the fight on the outside. Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Axiom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Man looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Man moves into range and clinches up with Axiom. 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! Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Axiom has him pressed against the cage. Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Axiom's efforts to push away. Axiom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Axiom, pushing him back against the cage. Man tries a body shot but Axiom blocks it.
Axiom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man misses with a looping right. It looked like Axiom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Man. Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Axiom circles away.
Axiom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Axiom keeps the fight on the outside. Axiom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Man moves into the clinch. Axiom tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage. Axiom tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch. Axiom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Man is looking to clinch but Axiom is avoiding it.
Man wants to clinch. Axiom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around? Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Axiom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Axiom paws at him with a jab and circles away. Man tries to clinch but Axiom moves out of range. Axiom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Man momentarily.
Man is looking to clinch but Axiom is avoiding it.
Axiom lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Man is looking to clinch but Axiom is avoiding it.
Axiom swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Man tries to clinch there but Axiom circles away.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Axiom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Axiom throws a shot to the body.
Axiom swats away the attempt to clinch by Man. Axiom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Man tries to clinch but Axiom is having none of it. Axiom looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range. Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Axiom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Axiom lands with a nice combination. Man backs away looking to recover. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Axiom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Man tries to clinch and Axiom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Man wants to clinch but Axiom slips to the side and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Man darts in trying to clinch and Axiom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Axiom dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Ragnar Axiom's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Axiom cracks Man with a good jab. Axiom scores with a hook. Axiom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Man momentarily.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Axiom lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
Man closes the distance but Axiom moves to the side and Axiom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Axiom misses with a hook. Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Axiom connects with a jab. Man defending well as Axiom loads up on a big left hand. Man gets in close and instigates a clinch. Man misses with the head strike.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Axiom.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Axiom breaks from the clinch.
Axiom misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Axiom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man tries to clinch there but Axiom circles away.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ragnar Axiom is winning the standup battle so far. Man instigates a clinch. Man digs a right hand into Axiom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axiom's gas tank. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Man has Axiom pressed against the cage, preventing Axiom from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Axiom breaks from the clinch.
Axiom gets tackled into the cage by Man. Man maintains the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Axiom. Man lands on the inside with an uppercut. Man working aggressively here.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Axiom has him pressed against the cage. Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Axiom tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage. Axiom is trying to break the clinch but Man has him pressed against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Axiom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Axiom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Axiom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man. Man misses with an uppercut. Axiom saw that one coming. Man staying out of range there. Man tries to counter by closing the distance. Man lands a nice shot that snaps Axiom's head back.
Man is looking to clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Man is looking to clinch but Axiom is avoiding it.
Man misses with a hook
and Axiom counters with a left to the body. Axiom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man. Man wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Axiom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
Man moves into the clinch. Axiom breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Axiom coming out on top. Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Axiom paws at him with a jab and circles away. Axiom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Man wants to clinch. Man on the wrong end of a nice jab. Axiom works the jab nicely. Man is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Man pushes Axiom up against the cage in a clinch. Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axioms head.
Ragnar Axiom's cut is getting worse. Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action! Man wants to clinch but Axiom slips to the side and Axiom counters with a lovely straight right hand! Axiom ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Axiom. Man moves to clinch but Axiom breaks away and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Man moves to clinch but Axiom breaks away enabling Axiom to counter with a crisp jab. Fat Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Axiom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Axiom moves out of range as Man strikes. Axiom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axiom moves away.
And that's the end of the fight! Ragnar Axiom showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Axiom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Axiom!
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pop
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