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#RAH7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Busioni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Mitrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
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270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Busioni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Mitrovic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitrovic throws a shot to the body.
Busioni shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mitrovic sprawls well. Mitrovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Busioni gets slowly back to his feet.
Busioni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mitrovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Busioni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mitrovic's calf.
Busioni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Busioni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Busioni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Busioni shoots in for a takedown but Mitrovic shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Busioni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Busioni walks into a stiff left hand from Mitrovic.
It looks like Gary Busioni has been cut.
Mitrovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitrovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Busioni darts in and clinches Mitrovic up against the cage.
Busioni stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Busioni with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ivan Mitrovic has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Busioni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitrovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Busioni fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Busioni.
Busioni tries to pull guard but Mitrovic won't allow it.
Mitrovic is pressed up against the cage. Busioni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mitrovic down to the mat. Mitrovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mitrovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mitrovic misses with a looping right.
Mitrovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mitrovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Busioni instigates a clinch.
Mitrovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Busioni breaks from the clinch.
Busioni moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Busioni drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitrovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Busioni throws a push kick but Mitrovic slaps the foot to one side.
Mitrovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mitrovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Busioni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mitrovic circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Busioni avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Busioni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Busioni could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mitrovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mitrovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Busioni.
Mitrovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mitrovic.
Busioni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Busioni blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busioni is trying to pull guard but Mitrovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mitrovic taking a breather.
Busioni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitrovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Busioni avoids it.
Mitrovic throws a head punch that misses.
Mitrovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Busioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Busioni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Busioni drags the fight down to the ground.
Busioni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Busioni has his foot on Mitrovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mitrovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Busioni has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mitrovic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mitrovic misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Busioni jumps guard and drags Mitrovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Busioni is on top in guard.
Busioni stands and throws Mitrovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Busioni in side control, throwing shots but Mitrovic defends.
Busioni working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Busioni working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Mitrovic will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mitrovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Busioni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mitrovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Busioni.
Mitrovic leaves Busioni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Busioni tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitrovic swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Busioni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Busioni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Busioni moves out of range of the body kick from Mitrovic.
Busioni fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Busioni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Busioni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mitrovic!
Ivan Mitrovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mitrovic scores with a jab. Busioni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Busioni scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A cross from Mitrovic lands.
Busioni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mitrovic wants to land a leg kick but Busioni is out of range.
Busioni throws a big counter combination but Mitrovic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ivan Mitrovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitrovic clobbers Busioni with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mitrovic connects with a right hand. Busioni shakes it off.
Busioni moves forwards but Mitrovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gary Busioni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitrovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mitrovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Busioni looks for a takedown but Mitrovic sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Busioni moves out of range of the leg kick from Mitrovic.
Busioni went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Busioni changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mitrovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Busioni wants to control but Mitrovic is keeping him busy.
Mitrovic is letting Busioni control him for a moment.
Busioni misses with the ground and pound.
Busioni decides to stand back up. Busioni steps back and let's Mitrovic get back to his feet.
Mitrovic throws a nice looking combination but Busioni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitrovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Mitrovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busioni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mitrovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Busioni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mitrovic tries to avoid it but Busioni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mitrovic to the ground. Mitrovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mitrovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Busioni under the eye.
Busioni rushes Mitrovic and presses him up against the cage.
Busioni struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitrovic controls his hands.
Busioni has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mitrovic uses from the top position.
Mitrovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Busioni managing to control the position.
Busioni looking for a sweep. Not yet Busioni, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Busioni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mitrovic's guard.
Busioni is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Busioni stands and throws Mitrovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Mitrovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Busioni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitrovic's waist but Mitrovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Busioni off to one side.
Mitrovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Busioni shoots in for a takedown but Mitrovic shows good takedown defense.
Mitrovic throws out a counter right but Busioni avoids it with no problem.
Mitrovic misses with an uppercut
and Busioni counters by moving into the clinch.
Busioni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Busioni.
Mitrovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Busioni is just out of range.
Busioni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mitrovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Busioni feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Busioni. Those never looked like landing.
Busioni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mitrovic avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Busioni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Busioni forces Mitrovic back against the cage and clinches.
Mitrovic working aggressively here.
Busioni is trying to pull guard but Mitrovic has him pressed against the cage.
Mitrovic taking a breather.
Mitrovic misses with the head strike.
Gary Busioni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Busioni is struggling to control the position.
Busioni ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Busioni no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitrovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Busioni pushes Mitrovic off and scrambles back to his feet.
Busioni instigates a clinch.
Busioni successfully pulls guard.
Busioni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mitrovic is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Busioni seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Busioni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mitrovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mitrovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitrovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busioni lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ivan Mitrovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mitrovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mitrovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Busioni controls the pace.
Busioni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mitrovic's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitrovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Busioni.
Mitrovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Busioni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Busioni passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mitrovic!
Busioni throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Busioni looking to secure an arm triangle but Mitrovic defends it well.
Poor strikes thrown by Busioni there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Busioni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mitrovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Mitrovic!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Edgar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very quick |
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Basic striking
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eksem Von Ketler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ketler throws a hook but Edgar blocks it.
Von Ketler misses the shot to the body.
Von Ketler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Ketler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch lands to the side of Von Ketler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Edgar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edgar lands a jab.
Von Ketler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Von Ketler tries to counter it with a takedown but Edgar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Ketler needs to keep his hands up - Edgar had a free shot at his head there.
Von Ketler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Ketler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Von Ketler scores with a decent looking hook.
Edgar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edgar throws a low kick but Von Ketler moves out of range easily.
Edgar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Ketler. Von Ketler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Edgar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edgar throws a right and a left that Von Ketler avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Edgar misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Edgar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Ketler on the side of the head.
Von Ketler is rocked!
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt
and Edgar counters with a big right hand! Oh Von Ketler is in trouble here! Edgar follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Edgar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edric Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Rodriquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriquez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pistol Grip Pump-Rage Against The Machine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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26
205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edric Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon misses with a hook
enabling Rodriquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Baratheon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodriquez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Baratheon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodriquez trying to keep a closed guard but Baratheon is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriquez is looking to cinch up a triangle. Baratheon throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rodriquez's body to avoid the submission. Rodriquez has instead reached around Baratheon's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rodriquez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Al Rodriquez!
An out of breath Al Rodriquez 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Wrestler Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny McCormick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Wrestler Ii!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCormick misses with a double jab
and Wrestler Ii counters by clinching up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wrestler Ii has eaten all the pies!
Wrestler Ii prevents the takedown attempt.
Wrestler Ii throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Wrestler Ii.
It looks like Kenny McCormick has been cut.
Wrestler Ii scores with a hook to the body.
Wrestler Ii lands a shoulder strike.
Wrestler Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Wrestler Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrestler Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Wrestler Ii.
McCormick is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wrestler Ii.
Wrestler Ii lands a right hand.
McCormick is rocked!
Wrestler Ii slowing the pace effectively.
Wrestler Ii drops McCormick onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McCormick is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh McCormick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrestler Ii creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McCormick's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McCormick drops to his knees and Wrestler Ii pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Wrestler Ii!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kendo Yanar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thouand foot krutch - War of change. 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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198 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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196 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kendo Yanar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casey Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman slips a jab from Yanar.
Bowman tries to clinch but Yanar is having none of it.
Bowman throws a hook but Yanar blocks it.
Yanar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Extreme Training in the buildup to the fight.
Bowman looks to land a left hand but Yanar moved out of range nicely.
Bowman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bowman connects with an inside leg kick.
Yanar has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman slips a jab from Yanar.
Bowman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yanar's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yanar blocks a low kick nicely.
Yanar missing with a left hand there. Bowman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bowman shapes to counter with a head kick.
Yanar takes one to the chin there.
Yanar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bowman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bowman throws out a counter right but Yanar avoids it with no problem.
Yanar tries to clinch up.
Bowman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Yanar fails with the takedown.
Bowman tests Yanar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Bowman - just one landing.
Yanar tries to clinch up.
Yanar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bowman misses with a right hand
and Yanar counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Yanar scores with punches from side control.
Yanar working the head and body with strikes.
Yanar is looking to take a break and control but Bowman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yanar tries to score with some ground and pound. Bowman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Yanar cracks Bowman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bowman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bowman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bowman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yanar.
Bowman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yanar is controlling him well.
Bowman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bowman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yanar connects with a decent elbow.
Yanar working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanar lands a few punches from side control.
Bowman pushes Yanar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yanar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Yanar throws an elbow but Bowman slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yanar tries to score with some ground and pound. Bowman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Yanar scoring with punches and elbows.
Bowman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yanar in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yanar landing a few strikes.
Bowman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yanar is controlling him well.
Yanar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bowman is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendo Yanar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Good standup being displayed there by Bowman as he connects with a hook.
Yanar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bowman swivels and escapes.
Bowman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bowman walks into a left hand.
Bowman misses with a head kick.
Yanar misses with a looping left.
Yanar throws a looping overhand right but Bowman ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Bowman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bowman tries to clinch up.
Yanar scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman connects with an inside leg kick.
Yanar looks for a takedown but Bowman sprawls well.
Yanar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yanar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bowman can pounce on him.
Bowman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yanar.
Yanar drops his hands momentarily and Bowman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bowman tries a head kick but it misses.
Casey Bowman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yanar shoots in and gets a takedown into Bowman's guard.
Bowman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yanar blocks a head kick by Bowman.
Yanar feinted with a counter takedown.
Yanar misses with a body shot.
Bowman throws a big counter head kick but Yanar avoids it with no problem.
Bowman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yanar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bowman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Yanar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yanar is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendo Yanar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yanar.
Yanar is trying to drag Bowman to the mat but Bowman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yanar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yanar tries to throw a body punch but Bowman avoids it by throwing Yanar back against the cage.
Yanar tries a body shot but Bowman blocks it.
Bowman prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bowman.
Yanar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bowman blocks an uppercut.
Bowman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yanar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bowman's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanar throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowman.
Bowman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yanar rushes Bowman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yanar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bowman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bowman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Yanar.
Yanar tries to throw a body punch but Bowman avoids it by throwing Yanar back against the cage.
Bowman blocks a body shot from Yanar.
Yanar struggles to land a body shot inside as Bowman controls his hands.
Yanar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yanar swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yanar tries to work over Bowman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Casey Bowman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Yanar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bowman can pounce on him.
Yanar darts in and clinches Bowman up against the cage.
Yanar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yanar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bowman misses with a body punch.
Yanar wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yanar fails to land.
Yanar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bowman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yanar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bowman's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanar lands a body punch.
Bowman is trying to push Yanar away but Yanar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bowman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yanar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yanar wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendo Yanar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yanar wants a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Yanar.
Yanar prevents a body shot from Bowman.
Yanar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bowman after a bit of a struggle.
Yanar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yanar wants a takedown but no success here.
Yanar can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Bowman.
Yanar has a couple of punches blocked by Bowman.
Bowman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yanar tries to score a body lock takedown but Bowman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Bowman.
Yanar throws a head punch that misses.
Yanar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bowman tries a body shot but Yanar blocks it.
Bowman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yanar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bowman gets underhooks to prevent Yanar's takedown attempt.
Yanar is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bowman prevents it.
Yanar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yanar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Bowman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bowman prevents a body shot from Yanar.
Yanar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bowman prevents it.
Yanar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yanar blocks a body shot from Bowman.
Yanar trying to land knees to the body.
Bowman is leaning against Yanar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kendo Yanar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yanar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bowman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yanar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice shot by Yanar.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yanar.
Yanar lands with a good body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yanar misses with a looping right.
Bowman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kendo Yanar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yanar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bowman bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Casey Bowman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Casey Bowman!
Casey Bowman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chesty Puller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Take my hand blaring out of the sound system. Puller has chosen Your Going Down as his entrance music. Brian Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chesty Puller's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chesty Puller!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
Puller clinches up against the cage.
Puller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Some wild striking there from Puller.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Puller stumbling back into the cage.
Jones scores with a push kick.
Puller moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Puller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones lands a head kick. Puller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Chesty Puller has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puller misses with the combination.
Puller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Puller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Puller. Those never looked like landing.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones lands a front kick.
Puller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones cracks the inside of Puller's front leg.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Puller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Puller throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Puller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Puller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Puller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Puller.
Jones cracks the inside of Puller's front leg.
Puller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puller lands a body shot.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Puller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Puller throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Puller throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Puller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but Puller blocks it.
Jones throws a push kick but Puller slaps the foot to one side.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones throws a head kick but Puller moves out of range.
Jones scores with a head kick. Puller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Puller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Puller avoided it.
Puller rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Puller breaks from the clinch.
Jones avoids the head kick by Puller.
Brian Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puller closes the distance and clinches.
Puller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Puller throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Puller breaks the clinch.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Puller moves out of range easily.
Puller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Puller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puller avoids a kick to the body.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Puller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Puller tries to clinch up
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a leg kick but Puller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Puller gets a clinch.
Puller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Brian Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chesty Puller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Puller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A leg kick checked by Puller.
Puller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Puller looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Puller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jones throws a leg kick but Puller moved away.
Jones sets himself, and Puller steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puller is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Puller misses the shot to the body.
Puller misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands with a kick to the temple. Puller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puller can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Puller.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones scores with a head kick.
Puller takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chesty Puller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones moves out of range as Puller strikes.
Brian Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puller scores with a jab.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A punch combination from Puller misses.
Puller is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Puller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puller misses with a double jab.
Puller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Puller 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.
Puller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puller throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puller. That did some damage!
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Puller misses with the combination.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Puller jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Puller misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Puller off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puller misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Puller's leg but Puller calmly moves out of range.
Jones lands a head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Puller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Puller throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Puller has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
Puller throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Puller. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Puller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puller's calf.
Jones misses with the body kick
and Puller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Puller avoids a kick to the body.
Puller throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Puller checks a leg kick.
Puller is looking to clinch.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Puller's sensitive parts.
Jones slips a jab from Puller.
Puller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chesty Puller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Puller avoids the head kick by Jones.
Puller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones moves away from the strike by Puller.
Jones thinks about countering with a body kick.
Puller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Puller's torso.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Puller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Puller moves his leg out of the way.
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puller closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones pushes Puller away with a front kick.
Puller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Puller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones fires out a quick counter leg kick but Puller just manages to avoid it.
Puller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Puller's sensitive parts.
Puller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Puller is looking for the big counter here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Puller down.
Jones throws a low kick but Puller avoids it.
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!
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Puller if he has to take too many more of those.
Puller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Puller lands a lovely overhand right.
Puller lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Puller misses with a few strikes there.
Puller throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puller clinches.
Puller breaks the clinch.
Puller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puller swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Puller counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Puller sees coming a mile off.
Puller moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Puller drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Puller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Puller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puller looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Puller if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Puller down.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Puller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Puller misses the target.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but Puller blocks it.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Puller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Puller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Puller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Puller's torso.
Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Puller in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chesty Puller's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Puller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Puller moves out of range easily.
Puller steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Puller misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Puller misses with a double jab.
Jones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Puller will feel that in the morning.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Puller takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puller throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Puller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Puller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Puller cracks Jones with a good jab.
Puller 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.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puller is out of range and Jones settles back down.
As Jones backs off Puller throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Puller tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Puller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puller on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Puller misses
and Jones counters with a big head kick but Puller shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puller misses with an uppercut.
Puller throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good standup being displayed there by Puller as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puller misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Puller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Puller is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Puller throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Puller was not able to check.
Puller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
A combination from Puller does no damage.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puller's calf.
Puller misses the shot to the body.
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones slips a jab from Puller.
Puller throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
Puller throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones thows a body kick. Puller tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Puller off balance momentarily.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Puller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Puller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Puller 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.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puller tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puller cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
You can see that Puller has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Puller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Puller can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Puller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Puller throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Puller moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
As Jones backs off Puller throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones had his way with Chesty Puller in that round.
The cut man is working on Chesty Puller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones throws a lazy body kick
and Puller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones keeps Puller at a distance using the push kick.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Puller throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Puller throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Puller misses with a two punch combination.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Puller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones throws a head kick that Puller semi-blocks.
Puller is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Puller 's knee.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Puller unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones thumps Puller with a low kick.
Puller stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Puller feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Puller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Puller lands a jab to the head.
Puller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a big head kick but Puller shrugs it off.
Puller darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones staying out of range there.
Puller throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Puller moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brian Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Puller wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Puller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a body kick that stops Puller in his tracks momentarily.
Jones cracks the inside of Puller's front leg.
That kick from Jones tenderised Puller's leg. Puller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Puller's front leg but catches the back leg as Puller tries to avoid it.
Jones is looking to slow Puller down with leg kicks.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puller.
Puller throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puller.
Jones throws a quick counter head kick but Puller was just out of range.
Puller throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puller throws a good cross that connects.
Puller misses with a straight right.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puller is looking to score with low kicks.
A left and a right from Puller both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Puller.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Puller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chesty Puller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Puller lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Puller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Puller thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Jones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Jones!
Brian Jones is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Brian Jones 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 Oscar Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos comes into the arena with No Church In The Wind blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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211 lbs
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos tries to clinch up.
Tyson Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs throws a leg kick but Dos Santos checks it.
Jacobs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dos Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacobs scores with a sloppy right hand. Dos Santos should have avoided that one.
Dos Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jacobs can pounce on him.
Dos Santos slips under a jab from Jacobs.
Jacobs scores with a nice body kick.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Jacobs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jacobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jacobs.
Dos Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jacobs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dos Santos.
Jacobs cracks the inside of Dos Santos's front leg.
Jacobs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Jacobs tries to get set, Dos Santos tries to push him back and clinch up but Jacobs manages to avoid the attempt.
Dos Santos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jacobs scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Jacobs manages to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Jacobs.
Jacobs manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jacobs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jacobs.
Jacobs jumps into guard, dragging Dos Santos to the mat.
Jacobs throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dos Santos escapes and throws Jacobs's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jacobs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dos Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Jacobs has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jacobs tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jacobs wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking to get back to full guard here but Dos Santos has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jacobs tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dos Santos presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jacobs is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jacobs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dos Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jacobs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jacobs keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Jacobs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dos Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jacobs is pressing down on Dos Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Santos wants to get up but he can't break Jacobs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jacobs to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dos Santos is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jacobs pulls down on the head and he's put Dos Santos to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyson Jacobs!
Tyson Jacobs very nearly forgot to thank Conquer amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Token Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Adams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Token Black!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Adams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Black changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Black counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Black is looking to advance position but Adams won't allow it.
Black passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Adams!
Black looking to control but Adams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams wants to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Adams prevents Black from taking his back.
Adams working to try and regain half guard.
Black throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Adams has his hands clasped together but Black breaks the hold and Adams is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Token Black!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boone's entrance music is Westside Connection Feat. Knoc-Turn'Al - Lights Out. A fine choice. Tyrone Boone 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 middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Boone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Carter Williams!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams blocks a head kick by Boone.
Boone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.
Boone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Williams.
Boone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Williams takes a step back to recover.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Boone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams connects with a right hand. Boone shakes it off.
Williams tries to bum rush Boone with a series of wild strikes but Boone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boone counters with a head kick. That will keep Williams thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boone. Williams shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boone moves out of range of the strikes.
Boone misses with a head kick.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Boone throws a lazy body kick
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Boone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ethan Carter Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boone ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Boone throws a quick counter kick to the body but Williams avoids it.
Boone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boone.
Williams lands a nice hook to Boone's body. Boone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Boone lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Boone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It appears Boone was looking to counter with a kick there.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Williams misses.
Boone staying out of range there.
Boone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boone tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
Boone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Boone moves away and avoids it.
Boone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A right-left combo lands from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone scores with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
Williams might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Boone throws a leg kick but Williams checks it.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Boone ducks down to avoid it.
Boone lands a front kick.
Williams throws the left hand but Boone avoids the punch easily.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boone can pounce on him.
Boone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Boone counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Boone moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams throws a hook but Boone blocks it.
Boone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Boone.
A left lands for Williams.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Boone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams throws a series of punches but Boone avoids them all with ease.
Boone lands a high kick to the side of Williams's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Boone dives into guard, looking to finish.
Williams is trying to keep Boone in close.
Boone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Williams misses.
Boone looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boone counters with a solid body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boone.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Williams takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Boone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boone. Williams shrugs it off though.
Boone bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Williams looks winded!
Boone scores with a spinning back kick!
Williams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Boone.
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Boone counters with a good low kick that Williams was not able to check.
Boone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Boone counters with a slapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boone throws a head kick that Williams semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Boone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boone ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Boone appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Williams will feel that in the morning.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boone.
Boone staying out of range there.
Williams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Williams misses with a hook.
Boone is looking for a counter combo.
Boone throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams misses with a hook.
As Williams backs away, Boone returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boone was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Boone cracks the inside of Williams's front leg.
Williams takes a kick to the side of the head.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boone.
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!
Boone scores with a nice body kick.
Boone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Boone's shoulder, as Boone tries to avoid the shot.
Boone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Boone.
An inside leg kick lands from Boone.
Boone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Boone counters with a thumping low kick.
Boone throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Boone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Boone.
Boone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Boone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Boone avoids the body shot from Williams.
Boone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tyrone Boone is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Boone uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boone scores with a head kick. Williams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Boone slips a straight right by Williams.
Nice body kick from Boone.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Boone slips a straight right by Williams.
A big right from Williams misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Boone is out of range.
Williams misses with a hook.
Boone cracks the inside of Williams's front leg.
Boone knocks Williams to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Williams is rocked!
Boone stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Boone finish him?
Williams misses with a looping right.
Boone slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Boone thuds his shin into the meat of Williams's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boone.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Boone moved out of range nicely.
Boone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A good leg kick by Boone.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Boone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Boone.
And Boone counters with a quick kick to the body but Williams blocks it.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Boone counters with a thumping low kick.
Boone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone connects with a solid leg kick.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boone half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Boone.
Boone thuds his shin into the meat of Williams's side.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boone.
Boone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boone throws a head kick that misses.
Boone thuds his shin into the meat of Williams's side.
Boone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boone keeps Williams at a distance using the push kick.
Boone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Boone dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Boone lands with a nice body kick.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boone counters with a nice body kick.
Boone connects with a high kick.
A head kick from Boone lands but Williams takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and Boone counters with a nice body kick.
Williams takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
You can see that Williams has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Good leg kick by Boone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boone counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Williams is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Boone Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Williams is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tyrone Boone!
Tyrone Boone is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyrone Boone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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