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FF XXX: Barbossa v S.Matthews PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mack Ua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aloysius Wiremu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiremu has chosen Billy Joel - The River of Dreams 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mack Ua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloysius Wiremu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ua darts in and clinches Wiremu up against the cage.
Come on Ua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wiremu takes a shot to the head.
Ua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wiremu's elbow.
Ua prevents a body shot from Wiremu.
Wiremu lands an uppercut.
Wiremu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wiremu blocking some punches.
Wiremu blocks a body shot from Ua.
Ua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ua lands a shot to the body.
Wiremu swings wildly with an uppercut but Ua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiremu misses with a punch to the body.
Ua can't find room to land a body shot as Wiremu controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiremu working aggressively here.
Ua blocking some punches.
Come on Ua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wiremu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ua tries to throw a body punch but Wiremu avoids it by throwing Ua back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wiremu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiremu dodges an elbow strike from Ua.
We've been hearing reports that Ua has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ua misses with a punch to the body.
Ua struggles to land a body shot inside as Wiremu controls his hands.
Wiremu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uas head.
Wiremu is working Ua over against the cage.
A short right from Wiremu.
Wiremu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ua controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Ua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ua has a couple of punches blocked by Wiremu.
Wiremu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ua seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wiremu can turn it around.
Ua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wiremu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wiremu misses with a punch to the body.
Wiremu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ua lands a right hand.
Wiremu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wiremu lands with a short shot to the head.
Wiremu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiremu tries to throw a body punch but Ua avoids it by throwing Wiremu back against the cage.
Ua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Ua.
Wiremu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ua misses with a punch to the body.
Ua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiremu has a couple of punches blocked by Ua.
Wiremu blocks the elbow strike.
Wiremu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Ua as the two fighters clinch.
Wiremu blocks an uppercut.
Wiremu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ua backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ua.
Wiremu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ua.
Wiremu prevents a body shot from Ua.
Ua slows down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ua.
Wiremu looks winded!
Wiremu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wiremu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ua.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu lands a shot to the body.
Wiremu throws a head punch that misses.
Ua tries to throw a body punch but Wiremu avoids it by throwing Ua back against the cage.
Ua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wiremu or not.
Wiremu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ua pushes Wiremu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wiremu tries a body shot but Ua blocks it.
Wiremu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ua lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ua.
Ua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wiremu throws a head punch that misses.
Ua lands a hook that snaps the head of Wiremu backwards.
Wiremu lands with a light punch inside.
Ua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wiremu blocks an elbow strike from Ua.
Ua lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ua controls his hands.
Ua lands with a right to the head.
Ua lands a nice shot to the body.
Ua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Wiremu.
Ua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wiremus head.
Ua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ua lands a hook that snaps the head of Wiremu backwards.
Ua lands with a light punch inside.
Ua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wiremu backwards.
Ua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wiremu backwards.
Wiremu is rocked!
Ua throws a big uppercut that drops Wiremu! More strikes from Ua and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wiremu lies dazed against the cage as Ua celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mack Ua!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Vontavious Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Gustafson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vontavious Payne's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hope. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maurice Vontavious Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Olaf Gustafson!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafson throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Vontavious Payne tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vontavious Payne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustafson.
Gustafson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gustafson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vontavious Payne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gustafson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vontavious Payne.
A big left from Vontavious Payne misses.
Vontavious Payne looks for a takedown but Gustafson sprawls well.
Olaf Gustafson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafson scores with a sloppy right hand. Vontavious Payne should have avoided that one.
Gustafson misses with a left hand
and Vontavious Payne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gustafson defending well as Vontavious Payne loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vontavious Payne swings for the body but Gustafson moves out of range.
A lazy left from Gustafson finds it's target.
Gustafson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vontavious Payne needs to keep his hands up - Gustafson had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vontavious Payne misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gustafson! But no joy.
Gustafson lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gustafson throws a hook to the side of Vontavious Payne's head but Vontavious Payne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vontavious Payne misses with a low kick.
Vontavious Payne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gustafson's half guard.
Vontavious Payne stops Gustafson from getting back to his feet.
Vontavious Payne is trying to control. Gustafson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vontavious Payne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vontavious Payne thows a huge punch but Gustafson dodges it nicely.
Vontavious Payne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gustafson's head.
Vontavious Payne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vontavious Payne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gustafson is trying to stand back up but Vontavious Payne is controlling him
Gustafson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vontavious Payne.
Gustafson pushes Vontavious Payne off looking to stand but Vontavious Payne dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Vontavious Payne throwing shots but Gustafson is blocking nicely.
Gustafson is trying to stand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gustafson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vontavious Payne.
Gustafson is trying to stand.
Vontavious Payne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gustafson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gustafson is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Vontavious Payne manages to move to mount!
Vontavious Payne throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gustafson because Vontavious Payne loaded up on that one.
Vontavious Payne scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gustafson?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vontavious Payne lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vontavious Payne landing shots from mount.
Gustafson tries to buck Vontavious Payne off but he can't manage it.
Gustafson is in a horrible position here. Vontavious Payne smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vontavious Payne throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vontavious Payne landing shots from mount.
Vontavious Payne lands a couple of good shots and Gustafson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vontavious Payne scores with punches from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafson is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Vontavious Payne lands a shot to the head.
Vontavious Payne gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Gustafson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Vontavious Payne gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Gustafson trying to get back to his feet but Vontavious Payne is in full control for now.
Vontavious Payne scores with strikes from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Vontavious Payne. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Vontavious Payne throwing sloppy strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Vontavious Payne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vontavious Payne defending well as Gustafson loads up on a big left hand.
Gustafson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vontavious Payne. Vontavious Payne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gustafson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vontavious Payne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gustafson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne throws a low kick but Gustafson moves out of range easily.
Gustafson lands a glancing blow to the side of Vontavious Payne's head.
Gustafson lands a jab to the nose.
Vontavious Payne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Gustafson.
Gustafson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vontavious Payne at a distance.
Gustafson jabs at Vontavious Payne's body.
Gustafson cracks Vontavious Payne with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vontavious Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafson manages to avoid it.
Vontavious Payne misses with a straight left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gustafson!
Gustafson lands a glancing blow to the side of Vontavious Payne's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vontavious Payne is just out of range.
Vontavious Payne throwing a counter right hand but Gustafson manages to avoid it.
Vontavious Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vontavious Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gustafson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gustafson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vontavious Payne looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gustafson!
Vontavious Payne working the strikes but Gustafson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Vontavious Payne wants to pass the guard but Gustafson is defending well.
Vontavious Payne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gustafson wants to get back to his feet.
Vontavious Payne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gustafson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson is refusing to be controlled, as Vontavious Payne sits in half guard.
Gustafson is looking to escape.
Vontavious Payne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gustafson is looking to escape.
Vontavious Payne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vontavious Payne winds up and cracks Gustafson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafson wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gustafson is trying to stand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A lazy left from Gustafson finds it's target.
Gustafson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vontavious Payne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gustafson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vontavious Payne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vontavious Payne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gustafson gets underhooks to prevent Vontavious Payne's takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vontavious Payne is trying to trip Gustafson. He has hold of a leg but Gustafson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vontavious Payne persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Vontavious Payne won't allow Gustafson to get back to his feet.
Vontavious Payne pushes down on Gustafson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafson pushes Vontavious Payne off looking to stand but Vontavious Payne dives back in and keeps control.
Maurice Vontavious Payne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gustafson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gustafson is looking to get back to is feet but Vontavious Payne passes into side control.
Vontavious Payne scores with punches from side control.
Vontavious Payne throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vontavious Payne working the ground and pound but Gustafson is defending the strikes.
Vontavious Payne grinds an elbow into Gustafson's temple.
Vontavious Payne trying to control the position but Gustafson is working away.
Vontavious Payne is putting a hurting on Gustafson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vontavious Payne lands some shots froms side control.
Vontavious Payne is looking to take a break and control but Gustafson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustafson is pushing Vontavious Payne's head away, looking to escape. Vontavious Payne manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Olaf Gustafson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vontavious Payne drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gustafson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vontavious Payne lands some shots froms side control.
Vontavious Payne trying to control the action but Gustafson is working from the bottom.
Gustafson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vontavious Payne has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vontavious Payne landing a few strikes.
Vontavious Payne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustafson can do to turn this around?
Gustafson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vontavious Payne asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vontavious Payne scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vontavious Payne working the ground and pound.
Gustafson is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vontavious Payne cracks Gustafson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Vontavious Payne immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Gustafson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Vontavious Payne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Vontavious Payne!
A very excited looking Maurice Vontavious Payne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauricio Mua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webb comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - Born Free. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rauricio Mua!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Mua misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Webb drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mua sprawls and moves away.
Mua wants to clinch up but Webb keeps it at a distance.
Webb takes a kick to the side of the head.
Webb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good shot there by Webb.
It looks like Rauricio Mua has been cut.
Webb looking to score a takedown here. Mua is defending well but Webb drives through and ends up in Mua's guard.
Mua is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webb loads up on a big left hand. Mua felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Webb looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mua can't hide his disappointment, as Webb celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Webb!
Christopher Webb bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zenek Zbyszek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Di Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zenek Zbyszek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roberto Di Santos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zbyszek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Di Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Zbyszek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Di Santos.
Di Santos slips a jab and a cross from Zbyszek.
A looping hook to the body misses from Di Santos. Zbyszek does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Zbyszek has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Di Santos lands a jab.
Di Santos throws a lazy right hand but Zbyszek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Di Santos slips a jab and a cross from Zbyszek.
Di Santos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zbyszek moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zbyszek throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Di Santos counter with a right hand.
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!
Zbyszek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Di Santos.
Zbyszek throws a nice looking combination but Di Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zbyszek slips a jab and a cross from Di Santos.
Zbyszek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Di Santos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zbyszek is breathing heavily.
Di Santos steps into range and cracks Zbyszek with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Zbyszek flops backwards and Di Santos dives into his guard looking to finish!
Zbyszek is rocked!
Di Santos arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Zbyszek's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roberto Di Santos!
In his post fight interview, Roberto Di Santos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wade Garrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wade Garrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Perry !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrett misses with a low kick.
Perry looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Garrett cracks Perry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Jonny Perry has been cut.
Garrett sends Perry crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Garrett is motioning to the referee to let Perry up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Perry is rocked!
Garrett connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Perry covering up! Garrett comes in with a big uppercut and Perry goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wade Garrett!
An out of breath Wade Garrett 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Vaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vincent Vaughan's chin.
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5 - 5 - 0 |
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235 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent Vaughan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Vaughan. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vaughan pinned against the cage. Vaughan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaughan.
Some wild striking there from Vaughan.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Vaughan sprawls well.
Vaughan throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Vaughan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vaughan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vaughan sprawls and moves away.
A low kick from Vaughan misses
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vaughan wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Vaughan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Vaughan to get back to his feet.
Vaughan keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vaughan for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vaughan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Vaughan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vaughan.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vaughan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Vaughan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones avoids the body shot from Vaughan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vaughan.
Jones scores with a takedown into Vaughan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones pushing down on Vaughan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vaughan wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Vaughan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jones has cracked it and Vaughan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Jones!
An out of breath John Jones 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
201 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Luther!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira cracks Luther with a good jab.
Luther moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Oliveira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Luther lands with an uppercut that bounces Oliveira off the cage and back into range.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luther circles away quickly and effectively.
Luther misses with a series of wild punches.
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
Luther moves out of range as Oliveira throws a body kick.
Luther cracks Oliveira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Luther swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luther.
Oliveira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Luther moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira takes one on the button.
Oliveira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oliveira tries to land a leg kick but Luther saw it coming and moves away.
Luther cracks Oliveira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Luther swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luther looks to land a combination but Oliveira avoids it well.
Luther swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luther sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luther misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Luther slips under a jab.
Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Luther's head but Luther sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luther throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luther digs a good body shot into Oliveira's ribs.
Oliveira cracks Luther with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Luther moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Luther avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sloppy strikes from Oliveira. Those never looked like landing.
Luther tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oliveira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oliveira misses with a wild combination.
Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Luther was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luther has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oliveira finds it's way round the side to connect with Luther's head.
Oliveira tries to score with a low kick but Luther moves his leg out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira scores with a one two! Luther had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oliveira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Luther moved out of range nicely.
Luther throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luther.
Oliveira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira blocks a jab.
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luther.
Luther lands a nice looking body shot.
Luther has closed the distance and engaged Oliveira in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Oliveira scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Oliveira's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Luther doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Luther.
Luther wants to stall.
Luther misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luther lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Luther.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Luther.
Luther misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oliveira scores with a shoulder strike.
Luther lands a shot to the body.
Luther tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luther takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luther connects with a nice looking jab.
Oliveira misses with a series of wild punches.
Luther looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira misses with a hook.
Luther connects with a looping right hand.
Oliveira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oliveira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Luther.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Luther jabs Oliveira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oliveira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luther connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oliveira scrambles back to his feet.
Luther lands a right hook to the body.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Luther connects with a looping right hand.
Luther changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Luther rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luther moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Luther swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luther.
Oliveira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oliveira slips under a jab from Luther.
Luther scores with a hook to the body. Oliveira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Luther fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliveira, pushing him back against the cage.
Luther works on Oliveira's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luther.
Luther misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Luther will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Luther thuds a left hand into Oliveira's body.
Luther lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliveira's head.
The fighters circling - Luther throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luther lunges at Oliveira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oliveira's hand.
Oliveira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oliveira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luther moves out of range of the body kick.
Luther throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oliveira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oliveira gets tackled into the cage by Luther. Luther maintains the clinch.
Luther misses with a body punch.
Luther can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Luther.
Luther lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Luther.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Luther.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Luther.
Luther can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Luther makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luther lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Nice body punch from Luther.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luther lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliveira.
Luther stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Luther stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Luther lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliveira.
Luther struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands.
Luther tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luther tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luther misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Luther.
Luther misses with a punch to the body.
Luther misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luther dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Luther works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
John Luther seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luther tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Luther back against the cage.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luther struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Luther.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Luther lands a body punch.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Luther.
Luther lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luther digs a right hand into Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliveira's gas tank.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Luther.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oliveira looking to slow down the pace here.
Luther is working Oliveira over against the cage.
Luther has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luther doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Luther misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luther.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luther tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Luther tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luther works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luther lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luther goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luther misses with a body punch.
Luther works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luther tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Luther tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luther tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luther misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Luther tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Luther tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Luther gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luther pressing his opponent against the cage.
Luther softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luther lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Luther.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luther lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
A right hand to the body from Luther.
Luther doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Luther.
Luther taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Luther digs a right hand underneath Oliveira's ribcage. Oliveira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luther misses with a punch to the body.
Luther lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luther lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luther works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luther goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luther misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luther digs a right hand underneath Oliveira's ribcage. Oliveira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luther tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luther makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luther misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luther lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luther lands a body punch.
Luther misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Luther showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Oliveira dodges the punch combination from Luther.
Oliveira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luther checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
Luther misses with a body shot.
Luther throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Luther was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luther circles away quickly and effectively.
Luther jabs at Oliveira's body.
John Luther seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luther just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Oliveira finds it's way through Luther's defenses.
Luther tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliveira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oliveira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Luther counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luther rushes Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Luther.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luther.
Luther prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
A body shot lands from Oliveira.
Luther misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Luther misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luther scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Luther.
Luther can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Luther scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Luther.
Luther cracks Oliveira with a nice body shot.
Luther throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luther avoiding damage.
Luther lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oliveiras head.
A right handed body shot lands from Luther.
Luther misses with a punch to the body.
Luther misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luther can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Luther doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luther lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luther pushes Oliveira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Luther as the two fighters clinch.
Luther doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luther.
Luther lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luther misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira breaks the clinch.
Luther pushes Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Luther.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luther lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luther can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luther leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Luther.
Luther misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luther misses with a body punch.
Luther scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Luther.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Luther.
Luther softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luther lands a right hand.
Luther lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oliveira or not.
Luther throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luther misses with a body punch.
Luther lands a body shot.
Luther lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Luther tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Luther back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luther goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Luther as the two fighters clinch.
Oliveira takes a shot to the head.
Luther digs a right hand into Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliveira's gas tank.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Luther.
Miguel Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luther lands with a right to the head.
Luther goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira takes a shot to the head.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Luther.
John Luther is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Luther softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luther tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luther lands a shoulder strike.
Oliveira is rocked!
Oliveira looking to slow down the pace here.
Oh Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Luther uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Luther - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Luther.
Oliveira seems to have got his legs back now.
Luther tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Luther comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luther 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Luther!
The defeated Miguel Oliveira had this to say: 'Foi uma boa luta, mas dessa vez não deu para mim. Vou melhorar para a proxima'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murdo Murchison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Decker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Murdo Murchison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Serge Decker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murchison misses with an uppercut. Decker saw that one coming.
Decker misses with a hook.
Murchison seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murdo Murchison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murchison misses with a lunging right hand
and Decker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decker ducks under a wild hook from Murchison.
Murchison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Murchison misses
enabling Decker to counter with a crisp jab.
Murchison needs to keep his hands up - Decker had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Murchison misses
and Decker counters with a nice right hand that sends Murchison toppling to the canvas! Murchison scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Decker finish him?!
Murchison is rocked!
It looks like Murdo Murchison has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decker closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Murchison out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Serge Decker!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myron Klewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgiy Karakhanyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klewis comes to the cage accompanied by Black. Georgiy Karakhanyan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Myron Klewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Georgiy Karakhanyan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karakhanyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klewis dives in for a single leg takedown but Karakhanyan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Karakhanyan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Klewis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karakhanyan sprawls well. Karakhanyan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Klewis gets slowly back to his feet.
Karakhanyan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klewis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karakhanyan throws a head kick that misses.
Klewis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Klewis showed some decent athleticism there.
Karakhanyan has hold of Klewis's hands but Klewis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klewis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karakhanyan defending well though.
Klewis is nestled in close to Karakhanyan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Klewis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klewis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klewis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Klewis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Karakhanyan is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karakhanyan taking some punishment here, with Klewis in his half guard.
Karakhanyan is still in real trouble! Can Klewis finish him?
Klewis is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Karakhanyan is hurt! He's hurt bad - Klewis fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Karakhanyan from any more punishment! Congratulations to Klewis! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myron Klewis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Myron Klewis made sure he mentioned Dissolution Fight Wear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geoffrey Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbossa comes to the cage accompanied by 5 Pirate Myths That Actually Are True. Geoffrey Barbossa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geoffrey Barbossa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbossa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews throws a nice head kick!
A jab from Barbossa does it's job there.
Barbossa throws a front kick aimed at Matthews's knee but Matthews avoids it well.
Matthews lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Matthews. Those never looked like landing.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matthews throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been informed that Matthews 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.
Barbossa connects with a leg kick. Matthews looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matthews keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbossa misses with a wild combination.
Barbossa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbossa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbossa motions for Matthews to come forward. Barbossa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbossa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Perkele! Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Barbossa.
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbossa throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbossa thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matthews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sean Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews with a hook.
Matthews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbossa.
Matthews falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbossa counters with a thumping low kick.
Matthews throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matthews looks to land a left hand but Barbossa moved out of range nicely.
Barbossa checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbossa tried to counter with a leg kick but Matthews avoided it.
Matthews takes one to the chin there.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbossa.
That kick from Matthews tenderised Barbossa's leg. Barbossa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matthews takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matthews throws a leg kick
and Barbossa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Matthews is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barbossa avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbossa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matthews will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbossa throws a low kick but Matthews moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa moves out of range as Matthews strikes.
Matthews throws a hook but Barbossa blocks it.
Barbossa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barbossa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matthews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbossa.
Barbossa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbossa checks a leg kick.
Matthews takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barbossa lands a glancing blow to the side of Matthews's head.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Barbossa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matthews throws out a leg kick but Barbossa moves out of range and Matthews only half commits.
Barbossa throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbossa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice jab there from Barbossa.
Matthews fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbossa.
Barbossa tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbossa. That did some damage!
Barbossa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbossa throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa checks a low kick from Matthews.
Barbossa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matthews's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbossa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matthews scrambles back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Barbossa.
Good shot there by Barbossa.
Matthews throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbossa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbossa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matthews. Matthews obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat.
Barbossa checks a low kick from Matthews.
Barbossa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbossa is looking to score with low kicks.
Matthews misses with a leg kick
and Barbossa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matthews thinking.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matthews checks the leg kick.
Barbossa looks to land a body kick but Matthews moved away.
Barbossa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews checks a low kick from Barbossa.
Matthews looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Matthews thows a leg kick but Barbossa checks it
and Barbossa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matthews's knee momentarily.
Matthews misses with a low kick as Barbossa jumps back.
Barbossa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Matthews eats them both and turns towards Barbossa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Sean Matthews has been cut.
Barbossa throws a chopping leg kick but Matthews manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matthews throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthews misses with a leg kick.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Barbossa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barbossa avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matthews. That's going to slow Barbossa down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbossa connects with a leg kick. Matthews looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbossa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matthews.
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 Geoffrey Barbossa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sean Matthews's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barbossa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbossa misses with a hook. Matthews ducked under it nicely.
Barbossa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matthews throws an off balance right hand
and Barbossa counters with a left to the body.
Barbossa walks into a straight right hand from Matthews.
Matthews lands a jab.
Matthews throws a hook but Barbossa blocks it.
Barbossa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matthews connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbossa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbossa lands a jab to the nose.
Barbossa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matthews has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews misses with a low kick as Barbossa jumps back.
Matthews lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Sean Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matthews.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matthews lands a slapping body shot.
Matthews buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matthews avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa looks to land a left hand but Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Barbossa takes one to the side of the head.
Barbossa moves into the clinch.
Barbossa blocking some punches.
Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthews misses with a straight left.
Matthews checks a leg kick.
Barbossa slips a straight right by Matthews.
Barbossa throws a body kick that misses.
Matthews keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbossa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matthews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbossa misses the target.
Barbossa misses with a body kick.
Matthews swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Matthews does it's job there.
Matthews stalks Barbossa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbossa's face. Barbossa staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matthews's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matthews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
It appears Barbossa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Barbossa scores with the left hand. Matthews knows he should have avoided that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Matthews checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Matthews.
Barbossa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews thows a body kick. Barbossa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matthews will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Barbossa's head but Barbossa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthews lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matthews throws a low kick but Barbossa avoids it.
Barbossa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Barbossa moves out of range as Matthews strikes.
Matthews throws a leg kick
and Barbossa counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthews with a nice cross.
Barbossa motions for Matthews to come forward. Barbossa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbossa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbossa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matthews has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matthews throws a front kick aimed at Barbossa's knee but Barbossa avoids it well.
Matthews throws a looping overhand right but Barbossa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbossa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbossa throws a big counter combination but Matthews scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Matthews misses
and Barbossa counters with a low kick, right behind Matthews 's knee.
Barbossa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbossa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbossa checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Matthews throws a hook but Barbossa blocks it.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barbossa thuds a left hand into Matthews's body.
Barbossa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matthews. That did some damage!
Barbossa just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Matthews is predictable there
letting Barbossa counter with a right hand.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Barbossa checks it.
Matthews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbossa throws a front kick aimed at Matthews's knee but Matthews avoids it well.
Matthews moves out of range as Barbossa strikes.
Matthews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbossa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Matthews slams his shin into Barbossa's torso.
Good exchange - Matthews coming out on top.
Barbossa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbossa tries to work over Matthews's front leg with a kick but Matthews checks it.
Matthews scores with a leg kick.
Barbossa takes the fight into the clinch.
Barbossa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matthews is keeping busy.
Barbossa slowing the pace effectively.
Barbossa lands with a left to the head.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matthews fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbossa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews thumps Barbossa with a low kick.
Matthews takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbossa lands a jab to the head.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Matthews feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barbossa's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Matthews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sean Matthews's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matthews.
Barbossa tried to counter with a leg kick but Matthews avoided it.
Barbossa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Matthews moved away.
Barbossa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matthews digs a good hook to Barbossa's body.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Matthews moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbossa.
Matthews was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matthews scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbossa should have avoided that one.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matthews's head backwards.
A low kick from Matthews is predictable there
and Barbossa counters with a stiff right hand.
Matthews lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matthews attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And Barbossa counters with a quick kick to the body but Matthews blocks it.
Matthews does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a head kick that half lands.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Barbossa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbossa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matthews. Matthews obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbossa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matthews's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Matthews.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbossa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matthews.
Matthews throws a hook but Barbossa avoids it easily.
Matthews with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matthews throws a low kick but Barbossa avoids it.
Barbossa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbossa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matthews misses with a leg kick
and Barbossa counters with a nice body kick.
Barbossa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matthews. That did some damage!
Matthews fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbossa checks it well.
Barbossa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matthews tries to land a leg kick but Barbossa saw it coming and moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbossa misses its target.
Matthews checks the leg kick.
Matthews swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matthews finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matthews misses with a low kick as Barbossa jumps back.
Matthews misses with a right hand
and Barbossa counters with a good low kick that Matthews was not able to check.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Barbossa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthews throws a body kick that misses
and Barbossa counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbossa throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slow jab from Matthews misses its intended target.
Barbossa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbossa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Barbossa avoids the head kick by Matthews.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbossa.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Matthews sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matthews stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbossa.
Barbossa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matthews lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbossa blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbossa is looking to chop away at Matthews's legs.
Barbossa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matthews misses with a low kick as Barbossa jumps back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matthews.
Barbossa throws the kick towards the body but Matthews avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa tries to score with a low kick but Matthews moves his leg out of the way.
Matthews thows a leg kick but Barbossa checks it
and Barbossa counters with a nice body kick.
Barbossa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbossa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbossa throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Matthews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbossa.
Matthews slips under a jab from Barbossa.
Barbossa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthews chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbossa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbossa lands a jab.
Barbossa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matthews moves forwards but Barbossa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matthews has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.
Matthews scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbossa.
Matthews scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matthews tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbossa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matthews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matthews defending well as Barbossa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbossa slips a jab and a cross from Matthews.
A clash of legs there as Barbossa blocks the low kick.
Barbossa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matthews is looking to score with low kicks.
Barbossa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbossa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matthews tries a low kick but Barbossa avoids it.
Matthews throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matthews tries to score with a low kick but Barbossa moves his leg out of the way.
Barbossa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Barbossa tries to score with a low kick but Matthews moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sean Matthews just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Sean Matthews's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barbossa throws a solid leg kick but Matthews takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbossa.
Matthews lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barbossa scores with a leg kick.
Matthews takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbossa swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbossa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Matthews misses
and Barbossa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick from Barbossa.
Matthews scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbossa should have avoided that one.
Barbossa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matthews will feel that in the morning.
Barbossa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matthews tries to work over Barbossa's front leg with a kick but Barbossa checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a chopping leg kick but Barbossa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbossa checks the leg kick nicely there.
And Barbossa counters with a quick kick to the body but Matthews blocks it.
Matthews cracks Barbossa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barbossa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbossa tries to clinch up.
Matthews fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbossa is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews lands a leg kick that knocks Barbossa off balance momentarily.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Matthews turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbossa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matthews turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews is looking to score with low kicks.
Matthews misses with a hook.
Barbossa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matthews. That did some damage!
Barbossa punishes Matthews's body with a nice straight punch.
Barbossa blocks a head kick by Matthews.
Barbossa instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Barbossa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbossa digs a right hand into Matthews's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matthews's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Barbossa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbossa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barbossa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Matthews fails to land.
Matthews swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matthews being controlled against the cage.
Barbossa misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbossa.
Matthews can't break the clinch.
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Barbossa avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the cage.
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbossa connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbossa takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Matthews misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbossa counters with a good low kick that Matthews was not able to check.
Barbossa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbossa lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Matthews moved away.
Barbossa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbossa blocks a leg kick.
Barbossa is looking to chop away at Matthews's legs.
Matthews throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbossa misses with a leg kick.
Barbossa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Barbossa throws a push kick but Matthews slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Barbossa.
Barbossa moves out of range of the leg kick from Matthews.
Barbossa throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matthews lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barbossa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbossa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbossa looks to land a body kick but Matthews moved away.
Barbossa throws a low kick but Matthews avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews stuns Barbossa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbossa throws a low kick but Matthews moves out of range easily.
Barbossa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthews.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbossa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matthews connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbossa throws a push kick but Matthews slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Barbossa moved away.
Barbossa moves out of range of the leg kick from Matthews.
Matthews throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Matthews backs away, Barbossa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barbossa throws a low kick, looking for Matthews's leg but Matthews calmly moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matthews lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barbossa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbossa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slow jab from Matthews misses its intended target.
Barbossa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matthews throws a low kick, looking for Barbossa's leg but Barbossa calmly moves out of range.
Matthews buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matthews swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Geoffrey Barbossa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sean Matthews'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!
Matthews throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matthews takes a swing at Barbossa's ribcage but misses.
Matthews misses with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matthews.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbossa. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbossa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matthews. Matthews circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbossa's sensitive parts.
Barbossa dips to his left and cracks Matthews with an uppercut!
Barbossa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbossa throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matthews is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barbossa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbossa throws a low kick but Matthews moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matthews.
Some wild striking there from Matthews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews avoids the head kick by Barbossa.
Barbossa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barbossa.
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbossa tests Matthews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Barbossa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Matthews's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick.
Matthews lands with a kick to the temple. Barbossa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Matthews throws a hook but Barbossa avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matthews.
Barbossa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matthews checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barbossa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matthews chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews tries to land a front kick but Barbossa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matthews stalks Barbossa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbossa's face. Barbossa staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a looping overhand right but Barbossa ducks down to avoid it.
Matthews has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barbossa.
Matthews blocks a low kick nicely.
Matthews throws a counter combo.
Matthews connects with an inside leg kick.
Matthews wants to land a leg kick but Barbossa is out of range.
Barbossa moves out of range of the body kick.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbossa misses with a leg kick.
Barbossa tries a low kick but Matthews avoids it.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Barbossa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthews throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barbossa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matthews at a distance.
Matthews uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbossa has time to react.
Matthews misses with a wild combination.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Barbossa checks it.
Matthews lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws the kick towards the body but Barbossa avoids it.
Matthews tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbossa is able to avoid easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbossa misses its target.
Matthews misses with a low kick as Barbossa jumps back.
Barbossa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbossa tries a low kick but Matthews avoids it.
Matthews throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbossa lands a leg kick that knocks Matthews off balance momentarily.
Matthews looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Barbossa moved away.
Barbossa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matthews blocks a leg kick.
Matthews checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat.
Matthews checks a low kick from Barbossa.
Matthews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbossa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Matthews feints and then cracks Barbossa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbossa down.
Barbossa scores with a sloppy right hand. Matthews should have avoided that one.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Barbossa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matthews. Matthews obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbossa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matthews has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matthews and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matthews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbossa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. Barbossa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matthews throws a leg kick
letting Barbossa counter with a right hand.
Matthews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbossa scores with a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Matthews coming out on top.
Matthews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbossa.
Barbossa cracks the inside of Matthews's front leg.
Matthews throws a solid leg kick but Barbossa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matthews.
A clash of legs there as Matthews blocks the low kick.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Matthews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matthews has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Matthews!
Sean Matthews is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean Matthews thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Geoffrey Barbossa spoke after the fight, saying 'YYAAAARRRrrrr! Where's me rum, matey?'.
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