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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Hennig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Lancier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hennig comes to the cage accompanied by Our Lady Peace - Whatever. Lancier has chosen Hate Me Now as his entrance music. 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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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Hennig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Lancier!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Hennig darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hennig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hennig moves out of range of the body kick from Lancier.
Hennig feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lancier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hennig lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lancier's sensitive parts.
Lancier connects with a looping right hand.
Hennig missing with a left hand there. Lancier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hennig throws a big shot that misses.
Lancier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hennig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancier throws out the jab.
Hennig throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been hearing reports that Hennig has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hennig throws a jab when Lancier was well out of range.
Lancier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hennig attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hennig, as that shot connected.
Hennig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hennig.
Lancier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hennig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hennig is out of range and Lancier settles back down.
A cross from Hennig lands.
Hennig throws a looping overhand right but Lancier ducks down to avoid it.
Hennig scores with a jab.
Lancier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancier connects with a jab.
Hennig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lanciers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lancier thumps Hennig with a low kick.
Hennig misses with a straight right.
Hennig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancier's corner calls for a 1-2. Lancier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancier ducks under a wild hook from Hennig.
Chris Hennig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hennig misses with a hook
and Hennig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hennig is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hennig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hennig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lancier moves out of range of the strikes.
Hennig digs a good hook to Lancier's body.
Hennig moves forwards but Lancier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hennig is rocked!
Lancier throws a monster overhand right that drops Hennig! Lancier follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Lancier!
Post fight, Chris Lancier took to the microphone: 'Testing stand up sliders'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Speedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell comes to the cage accompanied by Joe Jackson- I'm the Man. Speedy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sandman. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Speedy!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
We've been told by Mitchell's head coaches at 5 Star Spar Bazaar that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Speedy misses the body punch
and Mitchell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Speedy throws a poor cross that misses
and Mitchell counters with a right hand to the body.
Speedy misses with an uppercut
and Mitchell counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Speedy.
Speedy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mitchell swinging wildly here.
Speedy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mitchell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Speedy takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Pete Speedy has been cut.
Mitchell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mitchell feints and then cracks Speedy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Speedy down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell motions for Speedy to come forward. Mitchell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Speedy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Speedy throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Speedy circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speedy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mitchell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Speedy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mitchell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Speedy has a takedown stuffed.
Mitchell tried to counter with a leg kick but Speedy avoided it.
Mitchell misses with a looping right.
Mitchell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Speedy missing with a left hand there. Mitchell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mitchell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Speedy fails with the takedown.
Speedy misses with an uppercut.
Speedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mitchell.
Mitchell looks for the body kick but Speedy saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speedy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mitchell.
Speedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Speedy moves out of range as Mitchell strikes.
Speedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Speedy.
Speedy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mitchell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Speedy is in Mitchell's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Speedy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speedy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mitchell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Speedy throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speedy chips away with some ground and pound.
Speedy throws a strike but Mitchell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Speedy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Speedy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitchell is one step ahead there.
Mitchell passes Speedy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speedy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mitchell tries to score with a low kick but Speedy moves his leg out of the way.
And Speedy tries to counter it with a takedown but Mitchell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mitchell.
A telegraphed right hand from Speedy misses the target.
Speedy cracks Mitchell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Speedy misses the shot to the body.
Mitchell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Speedy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Speedy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mitchell counters with a nice body shot.
Malcolm Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Speedy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speedy misses with a hook.
Mitchell swings for the body but Speedy moves out of range.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Speedy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pete Speedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speedy misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Malcolm Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pete Speedy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Speedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Mitchell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mitchell connects with a looping right hand.
Speedy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mitchell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Speedy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mitchell rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Speedy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitchell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mitchell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Speedy misses with a takedown attempt - Mitchell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mitchell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedy throws an off balance right hand
and Mitchell counters with a straight right hand.
Mitchell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Mitchell and Speedy goes tumbling to the canvas! Mitchell follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Speedy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speedy wants to get back to full guard.
Speedy is still in real trouble! Can Mitchell finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to stand up but Speedy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Speedy seems to have recovered his senses.
Speedy is trying to control but can't.
Mitchell controlling the pace.
Speedy tries to roll over but Mitchell keeps him under control.
Mitchell controlling the pace.
Mitchell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Speedy is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mitchell swings widly with a right hand
and Speedy counters with a straight right hand.
Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Speedy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mitchell wants to get back to full guard.
Mitchell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Speedy.
Speedy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Speedy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Speedy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mitchell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Speedy.
Mitchell trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speedy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mitchell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Speedy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Speedy preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Speedy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mitchell.
Speedy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malcolm Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speedy misses with a wild body shot.
Mitchell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Speedy throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but Speedy is out of range.
Mitchell throws the kick towards the body but Speedy avoids it.
Speedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Speedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitchell moves away.
Mitchell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Speedy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.
Speedy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Speedy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Speedy swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitchell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Mitchell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pete Speedy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Speedy shoots for a takedown but Mitchell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Speedy defending well as Mitchell loads up on a big left hand.
Mitchell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Speedy is out of range and Mitchell settles back down.
Speedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speedy manages to avoid it.
Mitchell throws a push kick but Speedy slaps the foot to one side.
Speedy misses with a shot to the body
and Mitchell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mitchell moves into range and clinches up with Speedy.
Speedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Speedy.
Speedy trying to stall but Mitchell improves his position.
Speedy misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mitchell.
That has opened up Pete Speedy's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a hook that snaps the head of Speedy backwards.
Mitchell scores a nice knee to the body.
Mitchell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mitchell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mitchell throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Mitchell.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Speedy blocks it.
Mitchell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Speedy.
Speedy wants to stall.
Mitchell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speedy is defending well for now.
Speedy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mitchell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Speedy can turn it around.
Speedy blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell looking to throw knees to the head but Speedy is blocking nicely.
Mitchell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Speedy goes for a takedown attempt but Mitchell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mitchell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Speedy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell is staying active underneath Speedy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mitchell keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Speedy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Speedy prevents Mitchell from improving his position.
Mitchell won't allow Speedy to pass to mount.
Malcolm Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Speedy is keen to just control but Mitchell is a slippery customer.
Pete Speedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Speedy trying to control from Mitchell's half guard. Mitchell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Speedy landing some decent shots from guard.
Mitchell pulls Speedy in to control the position.
Mitchell looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mitchell throws a push kick but Speedy slaps the foot to one side.
Speedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Speedy.
Mitchell misses with a body kick.
Malcolm Mitchell is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speedy misses with a lunging right hand
and Mitchell counters with a nice body shot.
Mitchell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mitchell connects with a right hand. Speedy shakes it off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right handed body shot lands from Speedy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Speedy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Speedy fails to land.
Speedy misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mitchell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Mitchell!
A relieved looking Malcolm Mitchell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathaniel Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong scores with a punch to the head.
Armstrong scores with a hook to the body. Souza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Armstrong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Souza to the ground. Armstrong is now in Souza's guard.
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now.
Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armstrong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souza is on top in guard.
Souza slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Souza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Armstrong is now in Souza's guard. A big mistake from Souza there, giving up the dominant position!
Armstrong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Souza manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Armstrong has Souza in his guard.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Souza trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now.
Armstrong looking for subs off his back but Souza has passed one foot through into half guard.
Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.
Armstrong is refusing to be controlled, as Souza sits in half guard.
Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
Souza thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.
Armstrong is defending against the submission attempts here by Souza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Armstrong is trying to stand back up but Souza is controlling him
Souza works his way into side control.
Armstrong is trying to improve his position.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Armstrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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 Ronaldo Souza will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Armstrong.
Nathaniel Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong scores with the left hand. Souza knows he should have avoided that one.
Armstrong lands with a hook. Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong goes for a double leg but Souza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Souza continues to drive forward.
Souza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Armstrong dives in and grabs Souza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes down on Armstrong's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza leaves Armstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Armstrong is quick to defend against it.
Ronaldo Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Armstrong.
A jab from Armstrong misses.
A jab from Armstrong misses.
Souza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Armstrong finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing.
Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
Armstrong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Souza on the side of the head.
Armstrong misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Armstrong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Armstrong tries for a takedown but Souza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Armstrong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a leg kick but Souza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Souza is trying to defend but Armstrong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Armstrong pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Souza defends it well.
Ronaldo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Souza moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Armstrong trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong forces his way into half guard.
Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Armstrong pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong looks to throw the jab but Souza is out of range.
Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a chopping leg kick but Souza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Armstrong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Souza!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza manages to work his way to half guard, despite Armstrong's best efforts.
Armstrong trying to mount his opponent but Souza defends it.
Armstrong seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza is looking for a sweep. Armstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Souza gets full guard.
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Souza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Armstrong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Armstrong is working for a kimura but Souza is defending it quite comfortably.
Souza trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Souza is looking for a sweep. Armstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Souza trying to control from the bottom.
Armstrong is looking to take a break and control but Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Armstrong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Armstrong is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Souza gets caught flat footed, as Armstrong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armstrong's guard.
Souza wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Souza scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looking for a guillotine here but Souza defends easily.
Souza slips nicely into half guard.
Souza with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Souza wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza not doing much here.
Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Armstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Armstrong 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 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Armstrong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Loosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Bentner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bentner's choice of entrance music: My Dick. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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179 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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33
182 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Loosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Bentner!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loosa lands with a good body shot.
Bentner ducks under a wild hook from Loosa.
Loosa gets tackled into the cage by Bentner. Bentner maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Loosa.
Bentner tries to score a body lock takedown but Loosa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bentner works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bentner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bentner preventing the sweep.
Bentner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Loosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Loosa keeping moving, preventing Bentner from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Bentner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bentner tries for a takedown but Loosa circles away easily
and Loosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loosa misses the jab.
Bentner clinches up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bentner has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Good body shot from Loosa.
Bentner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Loosa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Victor Loosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Bentner.
Bentner tries for a takedown but Loosa manages to get underhooks.
Loosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Loosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Loosa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bentner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Loosa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bentner lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Loosa has his hands clasped together around Bentner's back. He's all about the action.
Loosa trying to control but Bentner postures up.
Loosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bentner.
Bentner trying to pass the guard but Loosa defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loosa tries to roll over but Bentner keeps him under control.
Loosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bentner.
Bentner is looking to advance position but Loosa won't allow it.
Loosa gets full guard.
Loosa pulls Bentner in close to his closed guard and prevents Bentner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bentner is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bentner trying to control the position from guard on top but Loosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Loosa is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bentner. Loosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bentner needs to keep his hands up - Loosa had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Bentner.
Bentner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good standup being displayed there by Loosa as he connects with a hook.
Bentner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Loosa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Loosa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Loosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice sprawl there from Loosa as Bentner shoots in.
Loosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Loosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bentner momentarily.
Bentner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bentner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bentner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A shot to the liver by Loosa. Beautiful body shot.
Loosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bentner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loosa.
Bentner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Loosa defends it well.
Bentner misses with a shot to the body
and Loosa counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Loosa as he jumps to the side.
Loosa throws a head kick that misses
and Bentner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bentner.
Bentner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loosa keeping full guard, as Bentner tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentner cracks Loosa with a solid left hand.
Bentner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bentner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bentner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bentner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Loosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bentner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Loosa pulls Bentner in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Loosa catches Bentner right on the button with a cross.
Loosa missing with a left hand there. Bentner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bentner walks into a jab.
Victor Loosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loosa forces Bentner back against the cage and clinches.
Bentner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Loosa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Victor Loosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Bentner.
Bentner lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bentner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Loosa misses with a looping left.
And Bentner tries to counter it with a takedown but Loosa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bentner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bentner with the counter takedown but Loosa avoids it easily.
Loosa cracks Bentner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Loosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bentner can do to turn this around?
Bentner lands a nice hook to Loosa's body. Loosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bentner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bentner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice takedown defense from Loosa. No joy for Bentner on that attempt.
Loosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bentner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Loosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loosa lands a shot to the body.
Loosa tries a body shot but Bentner blocks it.
Loosa tries a body shot but Bentner blocks it.
Bentner is trying to drag Loosa to the mat but Loosa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bentner goes for a takedown attempt but Loosa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bentner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loosa.
Loosa throws a hook but Bentner blocks it.
Victor Loosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Bentner avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Loosa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Loosa misses.
Bentner feints the counter takedown.
Bentner cracks a nice hook into Loosa's ribs.
Loosa moves out of range of the body kick from Bentner.
Bentner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Loosa misses with a hook. Bentner ducked under it nicely.
Loosa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Loosa looks to land a left hand but Bentner moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Bentner.
Bentner misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Loosa is fending him off so far but Bentner persists. Nope, Loosa circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Loosa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bentner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loosa swivels and escapes.
Loosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loosa closes the distance and pushes Bentner back into the cage.
Bentner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Loosa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Victor Loosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Bentner.
Loosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bentner doesn't seem bothered though.
Loosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Loosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Loosa rushes Bentner and presses him up against the cage.
Loosa tries to work over Bentner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bentner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Loosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Loosa.
Bentner is working for takedown but Loosa is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bentner is looking for a takedown.
Loosa manages to break the clinch.
Loosa scores with a punch to the head.
Bentner moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loosa throws the left hand but Bentner avoids the punch easily.
Bentner darts in and clinches Loosa up against the cage.
Bentner tries to score a body lock takedown but Loosa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Loosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Bentner controls his hands.
Loosa lands with a right to the head.
Loosa misses with a body punch.
Bentner looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loosa lands a body shot.
Bentner looking for a takedown.
Loosa is pressed up against the cage. Bentner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Loosa down to the mat. Loosa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bentner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bentner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bentner misses with a hook.
Loosa pushes Bentner up against the cage in a clinch.
Loosa can't find room to land a body shot as Bentner controls the action.
Loosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bentner backwards.
Loosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Victor Loosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bentner wants a takedown but no success here.
Nick Bentner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentner wants a takedown but no success here.
Bentner is working for takedown but Loosa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Loosa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bentner.
Bentner is trying to drag Loosa to the mat but Loosa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bentner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Loosa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Loosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Loosa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Loosa!
After winning the bout, Victor Loosa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Takano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyko Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Avicii - Broken Arrows as his entrance music. Boyko Kersikov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yuki Takano's chin.
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25
146 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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25
145 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuki Takano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Takano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takano. That did some damage!
Takano scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Takano throws a body kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takano.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Takano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kersikov throws a hook but Takano avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Takano misses.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Takano counters with a solid body kick.
Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Takano's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Takano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Takano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Takano keeps moving.
Takano controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Takano has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Takano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takano wants it to stay on the feet.
Takano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Takano.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Takano misses with a head kick.
Takano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov tries to work over Takano's front leg with a kick but Takano checks it.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Takano.
Yuki Takano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Takano misses with a right hand
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Kersikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takano 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Takano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takano moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Takano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crunch! Kersikov slams his shin into Takano's torso.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
enabling Takano to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Takano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good work by Takano as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Takano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano blocks a low kick nicely.
It appears Takano was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kersikov lands a nice hook to Takano's body. Takano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Takano counters with a nice body kick.
Takano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takano avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Takano moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Takano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Takano counters with a straight right hand.
Takano moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Takano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Takano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takano misses the jab.
Takano checks a leg kick nicely.
Takano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boyko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Takano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Takano's ribs.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Takano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takano down.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov tries to work over Takano's front leg with a kick but Takano checks it.
Takano thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov works Takano's body with a nice hook.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takano throws a head kick that misses.
Takano moves out of range of the strikes.
Takano throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takano throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takano misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takano rather than just go for the knockout.
Takano is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Takano with an uppercut!
Takano throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takano throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Takano blocks a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takano.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takano doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Takano's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Takano in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takano throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takano.
Takano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov swings for the body but Takano moves out of range.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takano counters with a stiff right hand.
Takano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but Takano shows good takedown defense.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takano looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Takano misses with a low kick.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Takano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takano down.
Takano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takano is out of range.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Takano backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Takano throws a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Takano avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takano throws out a powerful jab.
Takano moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takano misses with an uppercut.
Takano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takano blocks a leg kick.
Takano throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Takano throws a head kick that half lands.
Takano throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.
Takano throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Takano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Takano scores with a jab to the head.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boyko Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Takano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kersikov slips under a jab from Takano.
Nice jab there from Takano.
Takano checks the leg kick.
As Kersikov tries to get set, Takano tries to push him back and clinch up but Kersikov manages to avoid the attempt.
Takano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takano. That one must have hurt.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takano on the side of the head.
Takano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takano moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Takano saw it coming and moves away.
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!
Takano misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takano thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Takano misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Takano was not able to check.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Takano avoids a kick to the body.
Takano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Takano steps away.
Kersikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takano at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takano stuffs the takedown attempt from Kersikov. Kersikov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Takano checks it.
Kersikov takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Takano checks a leg kick.
Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
Takano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Takano moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
An inside leg kick from Takano misses.
Takano looks to land a body kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Takano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Takano throws a big counter combination but Kersikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takano checks a leg kick.
Takano misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov slips a jab from Takano.
A head kick misses from Takano.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Takano avoids the punch easily.
Takano throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Takano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Takano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takano misses with a body shot.
Takano scores with a kick to the body.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takano moves away.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Takano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Takano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kersikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Takano - the referee stops the clock and Kersikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Takano. Kersikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Takano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Takano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kersikov.
Good work by Takano as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takano moves away.
Takano throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
and Takano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takano will feel that in the morning.
Yuki Takano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takano misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takano is looking to counter the offense by Kersikov and move into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyko Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kersikov 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 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Boyko Kersikov!
A very excited looking Boyko Kersikov 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herkules Nowacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nowacki's choice of entrance music: Moby - Flower. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Herkules Nowacki enters the cage!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herkules Nowacki!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowacki connects with a body shot.
Nowacki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nowacki checks it well.
Nowacki checks a leg kick nicely.
Nowacki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Nowacki.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab.
Saarenpaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nowacki pushes Saarenpaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Nowacki throws an elbow but it misses.
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Nowacki controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Nowacki.
Nowacki told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Saarenpaa blocks a body shot from Nowacki.
Saarenpaa pushes Nowacki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nowacki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Nowacki blocks it.
Nowacki lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Saarenpaa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saarenpaa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saarenpaa.
A head punch on the inside from Saarenpaa fails to land.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Nowacki.
Saarenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Nowacki controls his hands.
Nowacki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nowacki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Saarenpaa misses with a body punch.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Nowacki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nowacki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nowacki blocks an uppercut.
Saarenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nowacki throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Nowacki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nowacki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa prevents a body shot from Nowacki.
Nowacki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
Saarenpaa is looking to control Nowacki's arms but Nowacki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saarenpaa has his back to the cage.
Saarenpaa working hard to break the clinch.
Nowacki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saarenpaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Nowacki backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki'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.
Saarenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Nowacki controls his hands.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Nowacki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nowacki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nowacki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nowacki throws a head punch that misses.
Saarenpaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nowacki leaning against his opponent.
Nowacki lands an elbow just above Saarenpaa 's eye.
Nowacki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saarenpaa is defending well for now.
Nowacki can't find room to land a body shot as Saarenpaa controls the action.
Saarenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki.
Saarenpaa lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nowacki.
Nowacki swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nowacki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nowacki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nowacki lands an elbow that stopped Saarenpaa in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saarenpaa.
Nowacki blocks a body shot from Saarenpaa.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nowacki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saarenpaa's brow.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nowacki scoring well with a low kick there.
Saarenpaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nowacki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Nowacki. That snapped Saarenpaa's head back.
Nowacki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nowacki is looking to clinch but Saarenpaa is avoiding it.
Nowacki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nowacki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saarenpaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nowacki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saarenpaa.
Nowacki misses with a hook.
Nowacki tries to clinch there but Saarenpaa circles away.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Saarenpaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Saarenpaa thows a leg kick but Nowacki checks it
and Nowacki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nowacki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nowacki.
Saarenpaa is looking to slow Nowacki down with leg kicks.
Nowacki throws out a powerful jab.
Saarenpaa dodges the punch combination from Nowacki.
Nowacki throws a right and a left that Saarenpaa avoids nicely.
Saarenpaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nowacki can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been told by Saarenpaa's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID255K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nowacki closes the distance and clinches.
Saarenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki dominated that round.
That's time! Saarenpaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick that knocks Nowacki off balance momentarily.
Nowacki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saarenpaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick.
Nowacki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saarenpaa.
Nowacki throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Nowacki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saarenpaa in his tracks.
Saarenpaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Herkules Nowacki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saarenpaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nowacki doesn't seem bothered though.
Saarenpaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nowacki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nowacki misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nowacki misses with a left hand
and Saarenpaa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nowacki really felt that one!
A big left from Saarenpaa misses.
Nowacki 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.
A head kick from Saarenpaa lands but Nowacki takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nowacki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Nowacki misses its intended target.
Saarenpaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nowacki looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Saarenpaa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saarenpaa wants to slow Nowacki down by chopping away at his legs.
Nowacki throws a body kick that misses.
Nowacki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nowacki scores with a one two! Saarenpaa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nowacki moves out of range as Saarenpaa strikes.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa tries to land a body kick
and Nowacki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saarenpaa misses with a left hand
and Nowacki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nowacki clinches up with Saarenpaa and pushes him back against the cage.
Saarenpaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki throws a head kick that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nowacki throws out the jab.
Nowacki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a head kick. Nowacki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa staying out of range there.
A jab from Nowacki does it's job there.
Saarenpaa throws a push kick but Nowacki slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy body kick from Nowacki
and Saarenpaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarenpaa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nowacki throws a head kick that misses.
Nowacki misses with a straight left.
Nowacki thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nowacki.
Nowacki checks the leg kick.
Nowacki misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Nowacki misses with a low kick.
Nowacki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab. Nowacki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nowacki throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Nowacki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice leg kick.
Nowacki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nowacki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Saarenpaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nowacki.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses.
Saarenpaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nowacki blocks a jab.
Saarenpaa thows a body kick. Nowacki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saarenpaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Nowacki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nowacki.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nowacki.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick but Nowacki moves out of range.
Nowacki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saarenpaa 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.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saarenpaa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNowacki.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick as Nowacki jumps back.
Nowacki looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Nowacki throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Nowacki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Nowacki's ribcage but misses.
Nowacki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Nowacki throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Nowacki.
Nowacki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses.
Nowacki looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Nowacki in the body.
Nowacki checks a low kick from Saarenpaa.
Nowacki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nowacki.
It looked like Saarenpaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nowacki.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saarenpaa misses with a looping left.
Nowacki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Saarenpaa misses its intended target.
Nowacki throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Saarenpaa tenderised Nowacki's leg. Nowacki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saarenpaa tried to score with a low kick but Nowacki checks it.
Saarenpaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Nowacki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki lands a jab to the head.
Saarenpaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Nowacki.
Nowacki misses with a leg kick.
Nowacki checks a low kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands the left hand.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick
and Saarenpaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saarenpaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nowacki to score with a decent uppercut.
Nowacki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nowacki throws a sloppy head kick and Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
Nowacki misses with a low kick.
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nowacki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nowacki blocks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick
and Nowacki counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nowacki tries to clinch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Nowacki tried to score with a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Nowacki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saarenpaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Nowacki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nowacki connects with an inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nowacki can pounce on him.
Nowacki misses with an uppercut.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Nowacki avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
Good standup being displayed there by Saarenpaa as he connects with a hook.
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Nowacki.
Nowacki scores with a head kick. Saarenpaa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Saarenpaa wants to slow Nowacki down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nowacki checks a leg kick.
Nowacki loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Saarenpaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nowacki misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Nowacki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but Nowacki moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nowacki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nowacki blocks a low kick nicely.
Nowacki checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nowacki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it well.
Saarenpaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saarenpaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nowacki.
Nowacki moves out of range of the strikes.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saarenpaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nowacki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nowacki clinches with his opponent.
Nowacki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saarenpaa scores with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow.
Saarenpaa blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Nowacki.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herkules Nowacki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saarenpaa avoids the elbow strike from Nowacki, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Nowacki misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Nowacki misses its intended target.
Saarenpaa lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A cross from Saarenpaa lands.
Nowacki avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa.
Nowacki ducks right into an uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Nowacki throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarenpaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nowacki moves away.
Nowacki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saarenpaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowacki clinches with his opponent.
Saarenpaa wants to get back to striking at distance but Nowacki won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki.
Nowacki misses with an elbow over the top.
Saarenpaa avoids a wild elbow strike from Nowacki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nowackis head.
Nowacki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nowacki throws a head punch that misses.
Nowacki struggles to land a body shot inside as Saarenpaa controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saarenpaa.
Nowacki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nowacki.
Saarenpaa breaks from the clinch.
Nowacki loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Saarenpaa feints and then cracks Nowacki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nowacki down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saarenpaa. Nowacki shrugs it off though.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses.
Nowacki misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Nowacki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nowacki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saarenpaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nowackis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saarenpaa punishes Nowacki's body with a nice straight punch.
Nowacki ducks right into an uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Nowacki clinches up against the cage.
Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nowacki.
Nowacki has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
Nowacki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nowacki throws an elbow but it misses.
Saarenpaa misses with some punches.
Nowacki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Nowacki controls the action.
Saarenpaa prevents a body shot from Nowacki.
Nowacki tries to land a knee to the head but Saarenpaa blocks with his arms.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Nowacki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki working aggressively here.
Nowacki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saarenpaa.
Nowacki misses with some punches.
Nowacki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nowacki gets through Saarenpaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nowacki backwards.
Saarenpaa lands a body punch.
Nowacki tries to work over Saarenpaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nowacki lands an elbow that stopped Saarenpaa in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nowacki.
Saarenpaa scores with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nowacki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saarenpaa's defenses.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarenpaa blocking some punches.
Nowacki lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nowacki lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki misses with the head strike.
Nowacki lands a shoulder strike.
Saarenpaa is looking to control Nowacki's arms but Nowacki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saarenpaa has his back to the cage.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Nowacki blocks it.
Saarenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki.
Nowacki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nowacki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nowacki lands with a right to the head.
Saarenpaa avoids a wild elbow strike from Nowacki.
Nowacki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa blocks an elbow strike from Nowacki.
Saarenpaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saarenpaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nowacki is out of range and Saarenpaa settles back down.
Saarenpaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nowackis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nowacki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nowacki misses with a looping right.
Nowacki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saarenpaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Herkules Nowacki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nowacki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Nowacki's front leg.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saarenpaa is looking to chop away at Nowacki's legs.
Nowacki blocks a jab.
Nowacki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nowacki lands with a cross.
Nowacki misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice body kick.
Saarenpaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nowacki throws a low kick but Saarenpaa avoids it.
As Nowacki backs away, Saarenpaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Saarenpaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowacki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nowacki moves out of range of the body kick from Saarenpaa.
Nowacki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saarenpaa with a body shot.
Nowacki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowacki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nowacki feints and then cracks Saarenpaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saarenpaa down.
Nowacki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saarenpaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nowacki misses the jab.
Saarenpaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Nowacki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nowacki drops his hands momentarily and Saarenpaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nowacki tries to land a front kick but Saarenpaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nowacki scores with a hook.
Nowacki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saarenpaa's hands.
Nowacki tried to score with a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Nowacki swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Nowacki's front leg with a kick but Nowacki checks it.
Nowacki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nowacki misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a body kick.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nowacki momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nowacki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nowacki connects with a solid leg kick.
Saarenpaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Saarenpaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nowacki counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick from Nowacki is predictable there
and Saarenpaa counters with a body kick.
Saarenpaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saarenpaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saarenpaa is looking to chop away at Nowacki's legs.
Nowacki looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nowacki throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Nowacki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saarenpaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nowacki will feel that in the morning.
Nice shot lands for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a solid leg kick but Nowacki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saarenpaa.
Nowacki moves away from the strike by Saarenpaa.
Mika Saarenpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nowacki takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Nowacki misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Nowacki misses.
Nowacki misses the body punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a body kick.
Nowacki is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nowacki.
Nowacki checks a leg kick nicely.
Saarenpaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Herkules Nowacki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki just misses with a punch to the body.
And Saarenpaa counters with a quick kick to the body but Nowacki blocks it.
Saarenpaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nowacki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nowacki takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Nowacki connects with a leg kick. Saarenpaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nowacki throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa dodges the punch combination from Nowacki.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Nowacki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saarenpaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Nowacki checks a low kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice strike.
Nowacki tries to clinch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Nowacki scores with the left hand. Saarenpaa knows he should have avoided that one.
Nowacki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Herkules Nowacki.
I think Nowacki 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herkules Nowacki!
During a confident post fight interview, Herkules Nowacki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Camacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Player comes to the cage accompanied by Kevin Gates feat. August Alsina - I Don't Get Tired. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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171 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Player!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Camacho!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Player.
Player on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Player misses with a few strikes there.
Player scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Player throws a body punch but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Player to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Player trying to control but Camacho is working from the bottom.
Camacho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Player keeping moving, preventing Camacho from controlling successfully.
Player avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Camacho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho is stalling in the full guard.
Player is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Camacho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Camacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Player is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Player looking to control.
Camacho preventing the sweep.
Player is working hard here to advance position.
Camacho trying to control but Player is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Camacho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Player wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Player keeping moving, preventing Camacho from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Player misses with a few strikes there.
Camacho gets caught flat footed, as Player shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Camacho wants to improve his position but instead Player has moved into half guard.
Player not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Camacho felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Camacho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Camacho wants to control but Player is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Player throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Player thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho gets back to full guard.
Camacho looking for a sweep. Not yet Camacho, not yet.
Player chips away with some ground and pound.
Camacho working a defensive guard here.
Player passes Camacho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Camacho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Player's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Player's back!
Camacho lands punches and elbows.
Camacho misses with an elbow to the head.
Camacho misses with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is not going to allow Player to sit and survive in this position.
Player is trying to remain composed but Camacho is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Player tries to escape the position.
Player looking very determined here, making life difficult for Camacho.
Camacho punches Player on the ear.
Camacho lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Player tries to escape but Camacho has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Camacho connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Player to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hector Camacho will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Decent striking displayed by Camacho there.
Camacho checks the leg kick.
Camacho loads up on a big right hand but Player slips the punch.
Player closes the distance and clinches up with Camacho, looking for a takedown. Player pushes Camacho against the cage but Camacho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Camacho is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Camacho is looking to slow Player down with leg kicks.
Player throws a body punch but Camacho moves out of range.
Player lands with an overhand left.
Camacho has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Camacho blocks the leg kick.
Player tries a head kick but it misses.
Camacho throws out a counter right but Player avoids it with no problem.
Camacho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Player's hands.
Player moves out of range as Camacho throws a body kick.
Player moves out of range as Camacho throws a body kick.
Player throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Player misses with a looping left.
Camacho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gary Player seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho lands with a nice body punch.
Player checks a low kick from Camacho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Player does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Player.
Sloppy strikes from Player. Those never looked like landing.
Player scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Player is trying to control the action in half guard but Camacho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camacho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Player postures up in Camacho's guard and throws a big left but Camacho blocks it.
Player lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Player postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Player wants to control from the top but Camacho keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Camacho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Player trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camacho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Player has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Camacho has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Player is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Camacho's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Camacho working the head with strikes.
Player tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camacho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Camacho working away.
Player takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Camacho scores with a couple of short elbows.
Camacho sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Player is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Check out the look on Camacho's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Player is trying to get back to half guard.
Player is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Camacho working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Player is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camacho misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Camacho taking a breather here.
Camacho is looking to take a break and control but Player is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Camacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Camacho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Camacho now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Player shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Camacho connects with the punch.
Player displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camacho throws out the jab.
A nice combination there by Camacho.
Camacho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Player.
Camacho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Player on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Player tries a head kick but it misses.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Player takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Player drives through with a takedown into Camacho's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho looking for a sweep. Not yet Camacho, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player postures up in Camacho's guard and throws a big left but Camacho blocks it.
Player trying to control but Camacho is working from the bottom.
Player is really struggling to control Camacho but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Camacho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camacho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Camacho keeping moving, preventing Player from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Camacho misses with a looping right.
Player closes this distance looking for a takedown but Camacho circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Player. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Player.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Player thinks about countering with a head kick.
Player waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
Nice straight punches there by Camacho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Camacho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Camacho connects with a high kick.
Player on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Player shoots in for a takedown but Camacho shows good takedown defense.
Player jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Player fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camacho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Player looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Player takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Camacho walks into a straight right hand from Player.
Player lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Player misses with a low kick.
Player backing away here, and Camacho unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Player moves forwards but Camacho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Camacho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Camacho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A combination from Player does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho moves out of range as Player strikes.
Player tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Player.
Camacho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Player manages to avoid it.
Good work by Player as he checks the leg kick.
Player moves out of range of the leg kick from Camacho.
Player swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Player tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Player throws a low kick but it's checked well by Camacho.
Camacho takes a swing at Player's ribcage but misses.
Camacho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Player misses with a hook.
Camacho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Camacho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Camacho on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Player keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Player pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camacho is out of range and Player settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player takes a kick to the side of the head.
Camacho cracks Player with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Player attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Player walks into a straight right hand from Camacho.
Player blocks a leg kick.
Player missing with a left hand there. Camacho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camacho staying out of range there.
Player throws a hook but Camacho blocks it.
Camacho feints the counter takedown.
Player shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Camacho pinned against the cage. Camacho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Camacho thumps Player with a low kick.
Player shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Camacho as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Camacho really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Player displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camacho throws out the jab.
Player looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camacho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Player.
Player backing away here, and Camacho unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Player avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Player waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camacho! But no joy.
Player fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Camacho.
Camacho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Player was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
It appears Player was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jab, jab by Player - just one landing.
Player shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Camacho connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Player moves out of range as Camacho throws a body kick.
Camacho walks into a straight right hand from Player.
Player misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Player.
Player swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Player throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Camacho on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho wants to land a leg kick but Player is out of range.
Player throws a leg kick which misses Camacho's front leg but catches the back leg as Camacho tries to avoid it.
Player throws a series of punches but Camacho moves out of range.
Player shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Player scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Player does no damage.
A jab from Camacho finds it's way through Player's defenses.
Camacho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Player.
Camacho with a jab.
Hector Camacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Player misses.
Camacho feints and then cracks Player's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Player down.
Player shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Player. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camacho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Player.
As Camacho backs away, Player returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Camacho lands a leg kick that knocks Player off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Player checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Player appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Player fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Camacho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Player shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Camacho defends it nicely.
Camacho is looking to score with low kicks.
Player shoots in for a double leg but Camacho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Camacho.
Player checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Player misses with a leg kick
and Camacho counters with a nice uppercut.
Camacho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Camacho lands a body shot.
Camacho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Player counters with a straight right hand.
Camacho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Camacho checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is looking to score with low kicks.
Player shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Camacho defends it nicely.
Camacho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Player tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Camacho defends well and Player ends up having to push Camacho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Camacho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Player moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Player.
Camacho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Player's calf.
Player tries a head kick but it misses.
Camacho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Camacho misses its intended target.
Player drops down looking for a counter takedown but Camacho sprawls and moves away.
Camacho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Player slips under a jab from Camacho.
Player is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camacho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player moves out of range of the body kick.
Player jabs Camacho right on the nose. Camacho blinks but takes it well.
Player takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Player blocks a leg kick.
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Player was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Camacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Player.
Camacho scores with a jab.
Player throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Player blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Player is defended easily by Camacho.
Player throws a leg kick that misses.
Player misses with a leg kick.
Camacho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Player's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Camacho dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Camacho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camacho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Player has time to react.
Camacho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by Player.
Player looks to land a combination but Camacho avoids it well.
Player will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camacho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Player. Player obviously looking to wear him down.
Camacho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Camacho slips under a jab from Player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Camacho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Player looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Player clobbers Camacho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Camacho darts in and clinches Player up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Player escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player misses with a head kick.
Player misses with a looping left.
Player misses with a few strikes there.
Camacho tries to work over Player's front leg with a kick but Player checks it.
Camacho leaves Player with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Camacho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Camacho throws a body kick that misses.
Player gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Player takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Player fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camacho is out of range.
Player scores with a jab.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camacho dips to his left and cracks Player with an uppercut!
Player looks to throw the jab but Camacho is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player lands with a straight right. Camacho didn't see that one coming.
Player throws a leg kick but Camacho moved away.
Camacho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Player's sensitive parts.
Camacho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Player circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho misses with a wild combination.
Camacho throws out a loose jab but Player uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camacho tried to score with a low kick but Player checks it.
Player throws a lazy right hand but Camacho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camacho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Camacho scores with a sloppy right hand. Player should have avoided that one.
Player finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Player uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
Player loads up on a big right hand but Camacho slips the punch.
Player shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Camacho pinned against the cage. Camacho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Player moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Camacho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Player.
Player ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Camacho takes a swing at Player's ribcage but misses.
Player swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Player throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Player shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Camacho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Camacho wants to control but Player postures up.
Camacho manages to get back to half guard.
Player prevents Camacho from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player trying to control from half guard but Camacho is working away.
Camacho is looking to improve his position.
Player seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camacho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camacho is holding on to half guard well.
Player seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Camacho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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 Gary Player.
Well Camacho 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Camacho!
An intense looking Hector Camacho took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'It was an honour the man is a legend. For my fans, Go ahead and tell everybody, I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man , I'm the man. I'm going back to Tokyo now, my fans deserve my return.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Rocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rocker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ki:Theory - Stand By Me. Li has chosen Tourniquet by Evanescence as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Rocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jet Li!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Jet Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocker scores with a decent looking hook.
Li throws the left hand but Rocker avoids the punch easily.
Li throws a lazy head kick
and Rocker counters with a nice leg kick.
Li connects with a leg kick. Rocker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rocker looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Li 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Li misses with a body shot
and Rocker counters with a leg kick.
Rocker slips under a jab from Li.
A big right from Rocker misses.
Li throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rocker misses with a head kick.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocker manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Rocker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Li lands a nice hook to Rocker's body. Rocker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Li lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocker throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocker swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Li misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rocker.
Li needs to keep his hands up - Rocker had a free shot at his head there.
Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocker tries to counter with a takedown but Li is quick to defend against it.
Jet Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocker thumps Li with a low kick.
Rocker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Li shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocker throws out a leg kick but Li moves out of range and Rocker only half commits.
Rocker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rocker throws a big shot that misses.
Li pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rocker is out of range and Li settles back down.
Rocker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Rocker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Li, right into the meat.
Li misses with a looping left.
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!
Li misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li misses with a straight right.
Rocker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker misses with a body shot.
Li misses with a head kick.
Li takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rocker throws a sloppy head kick and Li moves out of range easily.
Rocker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Li's guard.
Rocker trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li working a defensive guard here.
Rocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li is looking for a triangle but Rocker pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Li has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocker has managed to get both his arms back between Li's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocker tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
Li is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rocker wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Rocker as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Li.
Li takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Li does it's job there.
Li lands a leg kick that knocks Rocker off balance momentarily.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rocker misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rocker. That's going to slow Li down.
Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Li throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rocker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Li misses with a looping right.
Rocker tries to counter with a takedown but Li is quick to defend against it.
Rocker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab lands there for Rocker.
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!
Rocker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Li sprawls and moves away.
Rocker lands a glancing blow to the side of Li's head.
Rocker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Li.
Rocker cracks the inside of Li's front leg.
Li fails to land with a series of punches.
Li on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rocker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocker.
Li scores with a body shot.
Li bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rocker's head.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rocker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Li wants to clinch.
Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rocker is out of range.
Li wants to clinch.
Rocker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Li momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker moves out of range of the body kick.
Rocker slips a jab and a cross from Li.
Li misses with a head kick.
Rocker scores with a nice right hand.
Rocker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rocker throws a shot from downtown. Li moves away and avoids it.
Rocker lands with a nice combination. Li backs away looking to recover.
Li throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Rocker.
Li moves into the clinch.
Rocker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Li throws a head punch that misses.
Rocker is looking to break free of the clinch but Li has double underhooks.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Rocker avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocker.
Rocker manages to break the clinch.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Li lands but Rocker takes it in his stride.
Li misses with a body kick.
Li closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Li. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Li.
Li is looking to clinch.
Li walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rocker walks into a straight right hand from Li.
Li shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rocker throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Rocker lands a nice shot to the body.
Li lands a glancing blow to the side of Rocker's head.
Rocker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Li throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rocker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Li throws a counter combo.
Li throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rocker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocker misses with a wild combination.
Li follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Li throws a jab when Rocker was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Li misses.
It looked like Rocker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Li throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Rocker counter with a right hand.
Rocker throws a shot from downtown. Li moves away and avoids it.
Li misses with a body shot.
Li takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Li ducks right into an uppercut from Rocker.
Li takes a swing at Rocker's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rocker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rocker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Rocker misses with a body shot.
Rocker blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Rocker.
Li misses with a kick to the body.
Li takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rocker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rocker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Li misses with a low kick as Rocker jumps back.
Rocker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li wants to land a leg kick but Rocker is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a push kick but Rocker slaps the foot to one side.
Rocker swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Li takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Li connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rocker momentarily.
Rocker lands a nice shot that snaps Li's head back.
Li throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rocker lands a really nice looking cross but Li seems unphased.
Li showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rocker.
Li is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rocker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rocker showed some decent athleticism there.
Rocker is trying to control the action in half guard but Li is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocker wants to pass the guard but Li is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ricky Rocker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Li lands with a shot to the body.
Li misses the shot to the body.
Li takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to the body from Li misses
and Rocker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rocker.
Li is trying to control Rocker's posture but Rocker avoids it.
Rocker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Li to see if he's OK.
Ricky Rocker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocker slows the pace down.
Rocker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Li some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rocker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rocker in particular looking to stall.
Li tries to roll over but Rocker keeps him under control.
Rocker is trying to control. Li wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rocker in particular looking to stall.
Rocker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Li is looking for a sweep. Rocker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Li is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rocker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Li's guard.
Li is looking for a triangle but Rocker pushes his legs off easily.
Rocker wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to keep Rocker in close.
Rocker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Li had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rocker defends it easily.
Rocker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Li trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Li keeping moving, preventing Rocker from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Li.
Li has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocker throws out the jab.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Li throws a body punch but Rocker moves out of range.
Rocker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rocker avoids the head kick by Li.
Rocker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Li did well to prevent Rocker getting side control.
Li manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Rocker misses its target.
Li is looking to score with low kicks.
Rocker cracks Li with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ricky Rocker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Rocker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab, jab by Li - just one landing.
Rocker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Li struggling a bit here.
Rocker wants to control for a moment but Li uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Rocker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li tries to roll over but Rocker keeps him under control.
Rocker working over Li with some ground and pound. Li looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Li with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rocker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rocker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rocker controlling the position easily from mount.
Rocker prevents Li from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li taking shots to the head.
Li wants to hold on but Rocker pushes him away.
Rocker looking for a guillotine from mount but Li is having none of it.
Rocker unloading with bombs!
Rocker working the ground and pound effectively.
Rocker landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is working to get back to half guard.
Rocker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Li tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Li is still trying to improve position.
Rocker landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker lands with some strikes.
Rocker landing shots from mount.
Rocker looking to finish Li with some ground and pound. This is bad for Li!
Rocker 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.
Li is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rocker lands a couple of good shots and Li has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rocker lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Rocker.
Li is rocked!
Li is trapped and Rocker is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Li is still in real trouble! Can Rocker finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li is trying to remain composed but Rocker is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker had his way with Jet Li in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rocker misses with an uppercut.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Li throws a leg kick
and Rocker counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocker checks a low kick from Li.
Li gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rocker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rocker trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Li pulls Rocker in to control the position.
Li is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Li has Rocker pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rocker postures up in Li's guard and throws a big left but Li blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Li on the side of the head.
Rocker takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Li wants to counter the offense by Rocker and move into the clinch position.
Rocker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Li's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocker throws a combination that misses
and Li counters with an outside leg kick.
Ricky Rocker is winning the standup battle so far.
Li throws a leg kick
and Rocker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rocker dives in and grabs Li's left leg, looking for a takedown. Li pushes down on Rocker's head and hops out.
Rocker misses with a hook.
Li misses with a body punch
and Rocker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rocker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Rocker missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Li feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rockers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Li is looking to clinch.
Li takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rocker throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Rocker - just one landing.
Li misses with a body kick.
Li clinches up against the cage.
Rocker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Li drives through and clinches with Rocker against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Li.
Rocker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rocker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rocker looking to control.
Jet Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li stopping the sweep attempt from Rocker.
Li is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rocker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there.
Rocker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Li defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rocker looking for a guillotine here but Li defends easily.
Rocker looking for a guillotine here but Li defends easily.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Rocker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rocker, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Rocker!
Ricky Rocker made sure to mention his sponsor, Max Octane Fight Wear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Alvado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvado has chosen Sean Price - Go Rambo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pablo Alvado!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alvado has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shamrock is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Alvado throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock misses with a series of wild punches.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Alvado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Alvado swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvado.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Alvado is leaning against Shamrock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Alvado tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shamrock.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado blocking some punches.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvado blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock presses Alvado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shamrock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shamrock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvado tries to land a body kick
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shamrock doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvado circles away.
Shamrock is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Alvado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him.
Alvado throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvado.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Alvado is predictable there
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock moves to clinch but Alvado breaks away
letting Alvado 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!
Alvado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamrock.
Alvado misses with a jab to the body
and Shamrock counters with a nice body shot.
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 Bobby Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shamrock tries to clinch but Alvado moves away
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alvado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Alvado tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvado in his tracks.
It looks like Pablo Alvado has been cut.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alvado.
Alvado scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock misses with a hook
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Alvado circles away.
Shamrock moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado is trying to push Shamrock away but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock cracks Alvado with a nice body shot.
Shamrock works on Alvado's body with a couple of short punches.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvado breaks the clinch.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Alvado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado misses with a leg kick.
Pablo Alvado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick by Alvado misses
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shamrock tries to clinch up but Alvado circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvado swings widly with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alvado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamrock doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado misses with a straight left.
Alvado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvado throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alvado manages to circle out of the way.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvado, right into the meat.
Alvado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock counters by clinching up.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Alvado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pablo Alvado's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alvado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shamrock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Alvado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shamrock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alvado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Alvado is having none of it.
Alvado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
Alvado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Alvado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamrock doesn't seem phased though.
Shamrock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shamrock.
Alvado tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvado throws a body kick that misses.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamrock misses its target.
Shamrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvado, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Alvado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab by Alvado.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Alvado misses.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock pushes Alvado up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body.
Shamrock tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Alvado lands a right hand.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Alvado scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Alvado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvado takes a shot to the head.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bobby Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Alvado blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shamrock pushes Alvado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Alvado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvado.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Alvado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Alvado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Alvado finds it's way through Shamrock's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pablo Alvado just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Pablo Alvado's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alvado misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alvado 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 Shamrock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shamrock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvado throws an off balance right hand
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Alvado lands the left hand.
Alvado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvado lands a leg kick that knocks Shamrock off balance momentarily.
Alvado swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Pablo Alvado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Alvado throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock is looking to counter the offense by Alvado and move into the clinch.
Alvado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamrock doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvado scoring well with a low kick there.
Alvado throws out a leg kick but Shamrock moves out of range and Alvado only half commits.
As Alvado tries to get set, Shamrock tries to push him back and clinch up but Alvado manages to avoid the attempt.
Alvado throws a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Shamrock walks into a straight right hand from Alvado.
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!
Alvado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and Alvado settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvado throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Shamrock walks into a straight right hand from Alvado.
Alvado looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvado only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alvado throws out a leg kick but Shamrock moves out of range and Alvado only half commits.
Alvado misses with a hook
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvado lands a jab to the head.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvado on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shamrock thinking.
Alvado looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
Alvado misses with a straight right.
Alvado throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
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!
Shamrock tries to clinch but Alvado moves out of range.
Jab by Alvado.
Alvado feints and then cracks Shamrock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shamrock down.
Alvado misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Alvado dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Alvado's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Alvado lands a jab to the head.
Shamrock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shamrock misses with the combination.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvado.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alvado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alvado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvado steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Alvado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Alvado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Alvado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock misses the jab.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with an inside leg kick.
Alvado lands a leg kick that knocks Shamrock off balance momentarily.
Bobby Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Alvado misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock is looking to clinch but Alvado is avoiding it.
A head kick by Alvado misses
and Shamrock counters with a series of strikes. Alvado will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Alvado connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Alvado thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Alvado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shamrock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and Alvado counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Shamrock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Alvado swings widly with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alvado scores with a kick to the body.
Alvado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Alvado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvado 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pablo Alvado!
In his post fight interview, Pablo Alvado gave a big smile as he said 'Head kick from one side, big hook from the other, whichever one of them strike, say good bye to your consciousness, P!'.
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