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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malietoa Feti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Damozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feti's entrance music is Testament - Ride. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Malietoa Feti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Damozzi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Damozzi catches Feti right on the button with a cross.
We've been informed that Damozzi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A jab lands there for Damozzi.
Damozzi scores with a takedown into Feti's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Feti is on top in guard.
Feti preventing the sweep.
Feti trying to control the position from guard on top but Damozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damozzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damozzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Feti looking to pass the guard.
Feti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damozzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Feti is one step ahead there.
Feti wants to pass the guard but Damozzi is keeping the position.
Feti preventing the sweep.
Damozzi trying to keep a closed guard but Feti is proving a slippery customer.
Damozzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Feti is one step ahead there.
Damozzi controls Feti momentarily but Feti frees himself.
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.
Feti is stalling in the full guard.
Damozzi is looking to sweep but instead, Feti has passed into half guard.
Feti prevents Damozzi from improving his position.
Damozzi is not content to let Feti control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Feti in particular looking to stall.
Feti is keen to just control but Damozzi is a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Damozzi misses with a leg kick
and Feti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Frank Damozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Feti throws a big shot that misses.
Damozzi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Feti tries a head kick but it misses.
Feti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Damozzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Feti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malietoa Feti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Feti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damozzi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Feti to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Frank Damozzi has been cut.
Feti looks to land a left hand but Damozzi moved out of range nicely.
Damozzi gets a takedown into half guard.
Damozzi is trying to work for a kimura but Feti is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feti wants to control but Damozzi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Feti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Damozzi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Damozzi lands a nice short elbow.
Damozzi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feti is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damozzi is looking for a kimura but Feti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Damozzi to get the leverage.
Feti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Damozzi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Damozzi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Damozzi's cut.
That's time! Feti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Damozzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Damozzi throws out a leg kick but Feti moves out of range and Damozzi only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Feti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Damozzi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Damozzi throws an off balance right hand
and Feti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Damozzi looks to throw the jab but Feti is out of range.
Feti slips a jab from Damozzi.
Damozzi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Damozzi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Damozzi.
It looked like Feti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Damozzi.
Feti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damozzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Damozzi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Feti. Feti obviously looking to wear him down.
Damozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Damozzi, right into the meat.
Damozzi connects with an inside leg kick.
Frank Damozzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Damozzi misses with a takedown attempt
and Feti counters with a head kick.
Malietoa Feti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Damozzi.
Feti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Damozzi shoots in for a takedown but Feti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Damozzi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Damozzi lands with a hook. Feti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Damozzi - that will leave a mark!
Damozzi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Feti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Damozzi wants to land a leg kick but Feti is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Damozzi.
Feti checks the leg kick.
Damozzi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Feti scores with a jab.
Feti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Damozzi throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feti cracks Damozzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Damozzi shoots in but Feti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Feti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Damozzi misses with a leg kick.
Damozzi blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Damozzi, right into the meat.
Damozzi misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Damozzi finds it's way through Feti's defenses.
Feti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Damozzi misses the jab.
Feti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Damozzi misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Feti gets back to full guard.
Damozzi throws a strike but Feti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Feti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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 Malietoa Feti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Damozzi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Damozzi throws a leg kick
and Feti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Damozzi misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Damozzi.
Damozzi throws a head kick that misses
and Feti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Damozzi tries for a takedown but Feti circles away easily
letting Feti counter with a right hand.
Damozzi throws the left hand but Feti avoids the punch easily.
Damozzi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Damozzi - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damozzi ducks under a wild hook from Feti.
A nice leg kick lands there from Feti.
Damozzi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Feti throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Feti takes a swing at Damozzi's ribcage but misses.
Damozzi misses with a straight right.
Damozzi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Damozzi connects with a body shot that sends Feti's belly button to the back.
Damozzi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Damozzi. That's going to slow Feti down.
Feti throws a body shot but no joy.
Damozzi misses with a low kick.
Feti digs a good body shot into Damozzi's ribs.
Damozzi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Feti counters with a good low kick that Damozzi was not able to check.
Damozzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Feti works Damozzi's body with a nice hook.
Damozzi digs a good hook to Feti's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damozzi checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Damozzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Damozzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Feti scores with a jab. Damozzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch combination from Feti misses.
Feti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Feti stuns Damozzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Feti swinging wildly here.
Feti checks a leg kick.
Feti is looking to counter punch.
Damozzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Feti circles away.
Damozzi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Damozzi is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi tries to score with a low kick but Feti moves his leg out of the way.
Damozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Feti was looking to counter with a kick there.
Feti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Feti throws a series of punches but Damozzi avoids them all with ease.
Damozzi feints the counter takedown.
Damozzi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Damozzi connects with a jab.
Feti misses with a few strikes there.
Damozzi scores with a decent looking hook.
Damozzi darts in looking for a takedown but Feti gets double underhooks and turns Damozzi into the cage.
Malietoa Feti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Damozzi.
Damozzi blocks a leg kick.
Feti takes one on the button.
Feti tried to score with a low kick but Damozzi checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feti tries a head kick but it misses.
Damozzi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Damozzi blocks the low kick.
And Damozzi tries to counter it with a takedown but Feti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Damozzi looks for a takedown but Feti sprawls well.
Damozzi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Damozzi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Damozzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Feti doesn't seem bothered though.
Damozzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Feti throws a leg kick that misses.
Feti throws a right and a left that Damozzi avoids nicely.
Damozzi dips to his left and cracks Feti with an uppercut!
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 Malietoa Feti.
Well Feti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malietoa Feti!
Malietoa Feti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Venger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Sheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Venger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Live and Let Die. Sheen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Winning! - Charlie Sheen kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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266 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Venger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie Sheen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vengers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sheen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Venger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheen moves away.
A shot to the body from Sheen misses
and Venger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Charlie Sheen has been cut.
Venger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sheen.
Venger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sheen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That kick from Venger tenderised Sheen's leg. Sheen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab, jab by Venger - just one landing.
Venger misses with an uppercut
and Sheen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sheen checks a leg kick.
Venger avoids the body shot from Sheen.
Sheen misses with a straight left.
Venger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Venger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vladimir Venger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venger connects with a body shot that sends Sheen's belly button to the back.
A jab from Venger misses.
A shot to the body from Sheen misses
and Venger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Venger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sheen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Venger was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheen.
Venger tried to counter with a leg kick but Sheen avoided it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Venger.
Sheen throws a shot to the body.
Sheen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vengers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sheen tries to move into range but Venger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That has opened up Charlie Sheen's cut even more.
Venger clinches with his opponent.
Sheen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sheen tries to land knees in the clinch but Venger avoids the damage to the body.
Sheen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Venger successfully pulls guard.
Venger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sheen tries to free his leg and advance position but Venger is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheen stopping the sweep attempt from Venger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venger managing to control the position.
Venger wants to sweep but no luck.
Venger is working hard here to advance position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sheen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Venger manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Venger trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheen wants to sweep but no luck.
Venger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Venger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sheen wants to sweep but no luck.
Sheen keeps trying to improve his position.
Venger is stalling in the full guard.
Sheen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sheen pulls Venger 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Venger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheen lands a big head kick that sends Venger tumbling to the mat! Sheen takes a step backwards and waves Venger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Vladimir Venger has been cut.
Venger connects with a right hand. Sheen shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Venger.
Venger throws the left hand but Sheen avoids the punch easily.
Venger connects with a single shot there.
Sheen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venger.
Sheen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Venger scores with a push kick.
Sheen looks winded!
Sheen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Venger misses with an uppercut. Sheen saw that one coming.
Sheen thuds a left hand into Venger's body.
Sheen misses the shot to the body.
Sheen throws a body punch but Venger moves out of range.
Venger has managed to clinch.
Venger taking a breather.
Venger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Venger jumps guard.
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 Vladimir Venger will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sheen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sheen slips a straight right by Venger.
Venger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Venger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheen was well out of range. Poor timing from Venger.
Sheen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Venger can pounce on him.
A big right from Venger misses.
Jab, jab by Sheen - just one landing.
Venger lands a jab to Sheen's midsection.
A slow jab from Venger misses its intended target.
Sheen misses with a low kick as Venger jumps back.
Venger jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Venger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Venger lands a nice hook to Sheen's body. Sheen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheen thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Venger misses the target.
Sheen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sheen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Venger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Venger.
The cut above Charlie Sheen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Venger lands an overhand right.
Sheen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sheen jabs Venger right on the nose. Venger blinks but takes it well.
Venger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sheen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sheen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Charlie Sheen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie Sheen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vladimir Venger!
Our winner, Vladimir Venger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giovani Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Chabala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giovani Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Matt Chabala!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chabala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Castro misses with an uppercut. Chabala saw that one coming.
Castro lands a nice shot that snaps Chabala's head back.
Chabala ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Castro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chabala to score with a decent uppercut.
Chabala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chabala looks to throw a body kick
and Castro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castro moves in looking to clinch but Chabala pushes him off.
Chabala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Castro closes the distance and clinches.
Chabala misses with a body punch.
Castro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chabala.
Chabala throws a head punch that misses.
Chabala tries to work over Castro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chabala.
Chabala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chabala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chabala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chabala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro rushes Chabala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chabala swings wildly with an uppercut but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
Castro leaning against his opponent.
Chabala has a couple of punches blocked by Castro.
Chabala pushes Castro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chabala fails to land.
Castro manages to break the clinch.
Chabala takes a swing at Castro's ribcage but misses.
Chabala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Castro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Turbo Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Castro scores with a decent looking hook.
Castro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chabala takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chabala throws a head kick but Castro moves out of range.
Chabala shoots in for a takedown but Castro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chabala moves out of range as Castro strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chabala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Castro. Castro obviously looking to wear him down.
Castro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chabala has time to react.
Chabala throws a looping overhand right but Castro ducks down to avoid it.
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch but Chabala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chabala feints the counter takedown.
Chabala throws a low kick but it's checked well by Castro.
Chabala tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Castro is able to avoid easily.
Giovani Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chabala misses with a kick to the body.
Chabala throws a shot from downtown. Castro moves away and avoids it.
Chabala defending well as Castro loads up on a big left hand.
Castro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Castro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Castro can't find room to land a body shot as Chabala controls the action.
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chabala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Chabala blocking some punches.
Castro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chabala blocks a body shot from Castro.
Chabala throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chabala's elbow.
Castro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chabala misses with the head strike.
Chabala prevents a body shot from Castro.
A shot in the inside from Chabala.
Castro tries a body shot but Chabala blocks it.
Castro is stalling here.
Castro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chabala blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chabala.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chabala.
Castro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chabala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Castro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Castro wants to clinch up but Chabala keeps it at a distance.
Giovani Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chabala shoots in for a double leg but Castro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chabala lands with an uppercut that bounces Castro off the cage and back into range.
Castro tries to clinch
and Chabala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro throws a poor cross that misses
and Chabala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castro throws a hook but Chabala blocks it.
Chabala throws a jab but it's blocked by Castro.
Castro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chabala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chabala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castro.
Castro lands a slapping body shot.
Castro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chabala.
Castro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chabala throws a head kick that half lands.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chabala.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Giovani Castro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Castro tests Chabala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chabala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castro moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chabala. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castro loads up on a big right hand but Chabala slips the punch.
Castro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chabala has time to react.
Chabala scores with a jab to the head.
Castro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Castro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chabala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Castro tries to clinch there but Chabala circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Castro dips to his left and cracks Chabala with an uppercut!
Castro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chabala wants to slow Castro down by chopping away at his legs.
Chabala staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro's corner calls for a 1-2. Castro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chabala misses with a leg kick.
Castro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chabala's head backwards.
Castro throws a jab when Chabala was well out of range.
Castro jabs at Chabala's body.
Giovani Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
Castro rushes Chabala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chabala breaks from the clinch.
Castro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chabala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chabala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Castro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Castro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castro lands with a nice body punch.
Chabala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castro scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chabala is out of range and Castro settles back down.
Chabala motions for Castro to come forward. Chabala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chabala swats away the attempt to clinch by Castro.
Chabala lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castro. Chabala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chabala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chabala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Castro fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body kick there by Castro.
Castro throws a looping overhand right but Chabala ducks down to avoid it.
Chabala looks to score with a jab to the body but Castro is just out of range.
Castro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Castro tries to clinch but Chabala moves out of range.
Chabala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chabala. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castro takes a swing at Chabala's ribcage but misses.
Chabala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chabala avoids a kick to the body.
Chabala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A lazy body kick from Castro
letting Chabala counter with a right hand.
Castro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chabala with the counter takedown but Castro avoids it easily.
Chabala misses with a wild body shot.
Chabala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castro.
Chabala misses with a looping left.
Castro blocks a low kick nicely.
Chabala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chabala.
Chabala throws a head kick that misses.
Chabala misses with a hook.
Chabala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro scores with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castro.
Castro is looking to clinch.
Castro tries to clinch but Chabala moves out of range.
Chabala feints the counter takedown.
Castro wants to clinch up but Chabala keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro looks to land a right hand but Chabala moved out of range.
Castro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chabala takes a step back to recover.
Castro connects with a leg kick. Chabala looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chabala swings for the body but Castro moves out of range.
Castro thuds a left hand into Chabala's body.
Chabala moves away from the strike by Castro.
Castro throws a body shot but no joy.
Castro throws a head kick but Chabala moves out of range.
Castro jabs at Chabala's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovani Castro dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chabala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castro can pounce on him.
Castro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chabala takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Castro takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chabala.
Castro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chabala lands a nice uppercut.
Castro breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castro. Chabala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chabala throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro misses with a straight right.
Chabala displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Castro is looking to clinch.
Chabala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Castro with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Castro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro breaks the clinch.
Castro gets a clinch.
Chabala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chabala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Castro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chabala has a couple of punches blocked by Castro.
Castro has a couple of punches blocked by Chabala.
Castro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chabala turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chabala manages to end up in side control.
Chabala thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabala wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Castro, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chabala working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Castro can't do much from the bottom here.
Castro tries to bench press Chabala off him but Chabala keeps the position.
Castro on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Castro on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chabala tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Matt Chabala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro is trying to improve his position.
Castro tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Chabala throwing strikes here but Castro is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Giovani Castro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Castro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chabala looking to finish with strikes here!
Chabala prevents Castro from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro holds on, trying desperately to control.
Castro wants to control but Chabala is having none of it.
Chabala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Castro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Chabala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Castro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovani Castro!
Giovani Castro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Juan Matus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeBramalo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Also Sprach Zarathustra. Matus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Crow Spirit. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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152 lbs
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145 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin DeBramalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Juan Matus!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Matus.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus avoids a kick to the body.
DeBramalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been informed that Matus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
DeBramalo throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matus lands an overhand right.
DeBramalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matus cracks a nice hook into DeBramalo's ribs.
Matus misses with a straight right.
DeBramalo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DeBramalo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeBramalo tried to score with a low kick but Matus checks it.
DeBramalo looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Matus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matus looks to land a body kick but DeBramalo moved away.
DeBramalo tries to score with a low kick but Matus moves his leg out of the way.
Matus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeBramalo with a body shot.
Matus throws a push kick but DeBramalo slaps the foot to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeBramalo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matus is out of range and DeBramalo settles back down.
Matus thows a leg kick but DeBramalo checks it
and DeBramalo counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeBramalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo misses with a double jab.
DeBramalo connects with a right hand. Matus shakes it off.
Matus scores with a nice body kick.
Matus throws a push kick but DeBramalo slaps the foot to one side.
DeBramalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matus throws a right hand that DeBramalo ducks under and follows up with a left that DeBramalo also avoids with ease.
Matus takes the fight into the clinch.
Matus throws a knee to the head but misses.
DeBramalo is trying to pull guard but Matus has him pressed against the cage.
Matus lands a hook that snaps the head of DeBramalo backwards.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeBramalo's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from DeBramalo fails to land.
DeBramalo prevents a body shot from Matus.
Matus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeBramalo backwards.
Matus tries a body shot but DeBramalo blocks it.
Matus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeBramalo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeBramalo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeBramalo tries to pull guard but Matus holds him up against the cage and eventually DeBramalo drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentin DeBramalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeBramalo managing to block the knees to the body from Matus.
DeBramalo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeBramalo pulls guard effortlessly.
Matus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
DeBramalo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
DeBramalo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matus is aware though and is defending well.
Matus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
DeBramalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matus is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
DeBramalo wants to land a leg kick but Matus is out of range.
Matus avoids a kick to the body.
DeBramalo moves away from the strike by Matus.
Matus cracks the inside of DeBramalo's front leg.
DeBramalo clinches.
DeBramalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeBramalo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeBramalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeBramalo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Matus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Matus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeBramalo avoids the head kick by Matus.
Matus throws a leg kick which misses DeBramalo's front leg but catches the back leg as DeBramalo tries to avoid it.
DeBramalo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matus as he avoids it easily.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - DeBramalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus thinks about the counter body kick.
DeBramalo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeBramalo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Matus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeBramalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeBramalo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeBramalo throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
DeBramalo is looking to chop away at Matus's legs.
A slow jab from Matus misses its intended target.
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 Quentin DeBramalo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
DeBramalo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Matus.
DeBramalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
DeBramalo connects with a single shot there.
DeBramalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeBramalo lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matus.
DeBramalo misses with a shot to the body
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Matus misses with a straight left.
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
DeBramalo lands a high kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeBramalo.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeBramalo.
Quentin DeBramalo is winning the standup battle so far.
DeBramalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeBramalo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
DeBramalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
DeBramalo thuds a left hand into Matus's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeBramalo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus blocks a low kick nicely.
DeBramalo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DeBramalo needs to keep his hands up - Matus had a free shot at his head there.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
DeBramalo throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! DeBramalo slams his shin into Matus's torso.
A decent looking cross lands there for DeBramalo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Matus misses.
Matus lands a nice shot that snaps DeBramalo's head back.
DeBramalo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matus is out of range.
Matus looks to land a left hand but DeBramalo moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeBramalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo slips under a jab.
Good work by Matus as he checks the leg kick.
Matus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus throws a body kick that misses.
DeBramalo throws a half hearted mid kick.
DeBramalo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeBramalo throws a series of strikes that have Matus backpedaling.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Matus throws a lazy right hand but DeBramalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeBramalo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matus to score with a decent uppercut.
DeBramalo lands with a right hand.
Matus scores with a head kick. DeBramalo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
DeBramalo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matus if he has to take too many more of those.
Matus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DeBramalo throws a low kick, looking for Matus's leg but Matus calmly moves out of range.
Matus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeBramalo, right into the meat.
Matus 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.
DeBramalo connects with an inside leg kick.
DeBramalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid body kick from DeBramalo.
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeBramalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DeBramalo's calf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matus.
Matus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Matus backs away, DeBramalo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
DeBramalo moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Matus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DeBramalo.
Nice uppercut there from Matus.
Matus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matus avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeBramalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matus scores with a push kick.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeBramalo.
Matus misses with a low kick as DeBramalo jumps back.
DeBramalo throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeBramalo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus dips to his left and cracks DeBramalo with an uppercut!
DeBramalo throws a series of punches but Matus avoids them all with ease.
DeBramalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
DeBramalo tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
DeBramalo misses with a hook
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matus.
DeBramalo blocks a head kick by Matus.
Matus tries to clinch there but DeBramalo circles away.
Matus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matus throws a right hand that DeBramalo ducks under and follows up with a left that DeBramalo also avoids with ease.
DeBramalo defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Matus misses.
Matus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range.
DeBramalo throws a nice head kick!
DeBramalo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeBramalo moves away.
DeBramalo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DeBramalo throws a sloppy head kick and Matus moves out of range easily.
DeBramalo throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matus dodges the punch combination from DeBramalo.
Matus blocks the body kick.
Matus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheers as Matus lands an impressive looking overhand right. DeBramalo doesn't seem phased though.
DeBramalo throws a head kick but Matus moves out of range.
DeBramalo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matus swivels and escapes.
Matus lands a nice looking kick to the body. DeBramalo takes a step back to recover.
Matus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matus connects with a leg kick. DeBramalo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeBramalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DeBramalo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matus tries to land a front kick but DeBramalo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeBramalo.
Don Juan Matus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matus misses the jab.
DeBramalo lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DeBramalo scores with a head kick.
DeBramalo moves forwards but Matus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeBramalo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matus sprawls and moves away.
DeBramalo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matus rushes DeBramalo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matus misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeBramalo successfully pulls guard.
Matus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matus is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Matus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DeBramalo is looking for a triangle but Matus pushes his legs off easily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
DeBramalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Quentin DeBramalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matus tries a head kick but it misses.
DeBramalo tries to counter with a takedown but Matus is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Juan Matus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DeBramalo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Quentin DeBramalo!
Quentin DeBramalo got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scot Goodbarrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goodbarrel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Deliver. Nazarov has chosen "Fade to Black" by Metallica as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Scot Goodbarrel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Nazarov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodbarrel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nazarov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Goodbarrel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nazarov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Goodbarrel lands a jab to the nose.
Nazarov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nazarov misses with a looping left.
Nazarov lands a head shot.
Goodbarrel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nazarov looks to land a right hand but Goodbarrel moved out of range.
Nice cross by Nazarov.
Goodbarrel lands the left hand.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut.
Nazarov misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodbarrel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goodbarrel moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodbarrel lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazarov throws a shot from downtown. Goodbarrel moves away and avoids it.
Goodbarrel misses the shot to the body.
Nazarov closes the distance and clinches up with Goodbarrel, looking for a takedown. Nazarov pushes Goodbarrel against the cage but Goodbarrel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goodbarrel lands with a right hand.
Nazarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nazarov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goodbarrel momentarily.
Goodbarrel ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Goodbarrel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nazarov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scot Goodbarrel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazarov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel throws a leg kick but Nazarov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodbarrel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown but Goodbarrel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scot Goodbarrel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
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!
Nazarov misses with a lunging right hand
and Goodbarrel counters with a thumping low kick.
Nazarov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
Goodbarrel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Nazarov tries to move into range but Goodbarrel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nazarov staying out of range there.
Nazarov takes one on the button.
Goodbarrel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nazarov checks it well.
Goodbarrel swings widly with a right hand
and Nazarov counters with a straight right hand.
Nazarov misses with a double jab.
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
Goodbarrel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazarov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Goodbarrel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nazarov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goodbarrel tries to bum rush Nazarov with a series of wild strikes but Nazarov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goodbarrel misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarov lands with a cross.
Goodbarrel walks into a stiff left hand from Nazarov.
Goodbarrel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goodbarrel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarov.
Goodbarrel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Nazarov lands a jab.
Goodbarrel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Goodbarrel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goodbarrel is looking to score with low kicks.
Nazarov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goodbarrel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goodbarrel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goodbarrel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Nazarov tries to counter it with a takedown but Goodbarrel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goodbarrel misses with a body kick.
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Nazarov. Those never looked like landing.
Goodbarrel connects with a jab.
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
Nazarov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A lazy left from Nazarov finds it's target.
Nazarov darts in looking for a takedown but Goodbarrel gets double underhooks and turns Nazarov into the cage.
Goodbarrel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodbarrel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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 Scot Goodbarrel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodbarrel moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Goodbarrel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Nazarov. That snapped Goodbarrel's head back.
Nazarov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nazarov throws out a powerful jab.
Nazarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodbarrel can pounce on him.
Goodbarrel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazarov.
Nazarov thuds his right hand into Goodbarrel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nazarov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goodbarrel is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov throws a body punch but Goodbarrel moves out of range.
Goodbarrel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nazarov checks a leg kick.
A big left from Goodbarrel misses.
Goodbarrel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Goodbarrel.
Nazarov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nazarov takes one to the chin there.
Goodbarrel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goodbarrel clobbers Nazarov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nazarov looks to land a left hand but Goodbarrel moved out of range nicely.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Goodbarrel ducks down to avoid it.
Goodbarrel clinches up against the cage.
Goodbarrel lands with a right to the head.
Goodbarrel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nazarov misses with a body punch.
Nazarov can't break the clinch.
Nazarov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov has a couple of punches blocked by Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goodbarrel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazarovs head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodbarrel lands with a right to the head.
Nazarov tries to throw a body punch but Goodbarrel avoids it by throwing Nazarov back against the cage.
Goodbarrel struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarov controls his hands.
Goodbarrel scores with a shot to the side of Nazarov's head.
Goodbarrel lands a nice shot to the body.
Nazarov tries for a takedown but Goodbarrel manages to get underhooks.
Scot Goodbarrel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
Goodbarrel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goodbarrel pushes Nazarov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goodbarrel lands with a left to the head.
Nazarov misses with a body punch.
Goodbarrel tries a body shot but Nazarov blocks it.
Goodbarrel misses with a body punch.
Goodbarrel has a couple of punches blocked by Nazarov.
A short uppercut from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel misses with some punches.
Goodbarrel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodbarrel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nazarov backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov tries to work over Goodbarrel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodbarrel swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nazarov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodbarrel misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodbarrel.
Nazarov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel can't find room to land a body shot as Nazarov controls the action.
Nazarov misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodbarrel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nazarov is breathing heavily.
Nazarov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goodbarrel prevents it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nazarov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodbarrel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazarov's elbow.
Nazarov is looking for a takedown.
Goodbarrel is working Nazarov over against the cage.
Goodbarrel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nazarov or not.
Goodbarrel throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazarov.
Goodbarrel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarov can do to turn this around?
Nazarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel working aggressively here.
Goodbarrel presses Nazarov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodbarrel.
A short right from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goodbarrel lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Goodbarrel - that landed with a thud.
Goodbarrel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodbarrel misses with a punch to the body.
Goodbarrel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazarov can't get the takedown.
A short left from Goodbarrel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel scores with a hook to the body.
Goodbarrel tries to throw a body punch but Nazarov avoids it by throwing Goodbarrel back against the cage.
Goodbarrel can't find room to land a body shot as Nazarov controls the action.
Nice body punch from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel is working Nazarov over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scot Goodbarrel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Goodbarrel as he connects with a hook.
Goodbarrel throws a right and a left that Nazarov avoids nicely.
Nazarov misses the jab.
Nazarov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nazarov swings for the body but Goodbarrel moves out of range.
Nazarov avoids the head kick by Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goodbarrel misses with a right hand
enabling Nazarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nazarov blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Goodbarrel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goodbarrel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Goodbarrel.
Nazarov misses with some punches.
Nazarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Goodbarrel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel can't find room to land a body shot as Nazarov controls the action.
Goodbarrel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nazarov or not.
Goodbarrel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazarov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodbarrel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goodbarrel has a couple of punches blocked by Nazarov.
Nazarov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodbarrel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazarovs head.
Goodbarrel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodbarrel blocks a body shot from Nazarov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodbarrel.
Still in the clinch, Nazarov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goodbarrel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nazarov blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodbarrel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodbarrel presses Nazarov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodbarrel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodbarrel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nazarov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nazarov or not.
A short left from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel digs a right hand into Nazarov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nazarov's gas tank.
Goodbarrel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodbarrel lands a shoulder strike.
Nazarov is rocked!
Goodbarrel misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodbarrel lands a shoulder strike.
Nazarov is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodbarrel finish him?
Nice body punch from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel is leaning against Nazarov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scot Goodbarrel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goodbarrel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazarov backwards.
Nazarov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodbarrel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goodbarrel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goodbarrel unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nazarov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Goodbarrel is unloading with more strikes now! Nazarov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scot Goodbarrel!
Scot Goodbarrel managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sun-Tzu, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Riccuito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roach comes to the cage accompanied by The Simpsons Theme Song. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomew Roach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Riccuito!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riccuito slips a straight right by Roach.
Riccuito walks into a stiff left hand from Roach.
Roach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Riccuito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut lands for Roach. That snapped Riccuito's head back.
Riccuito is looking to chop away at Roach's legs.
Riccuito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roach.
Roach bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Riccuito's head.
Roach has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nelson Fight Camp in the buildup to the fight.
Riccuito feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roach's calf.
A head kick by Roach misses
and Riccuito counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Bartholomew Roach has been cut.
Roach throws a half hearted mid kick.
Riccuito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Riccuito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roach slips a straight right by Riccuito.
Riccuito steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Roach. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach checks the leg kick.
Riccuito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Riccuito pushes Roach away with a front kick.
Riccuito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roach misses the body punch
and Riccuito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Riccuito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roach blocks a head kick by Riccuito.
A counter left hand to the body from Roach misses its target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Riccuito!
Riccuito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roach slips under a jab.
Riccuito misses with a hook. Roach ducked under it nicely.
Riccuito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Riccuito is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riccuito. Riccuito obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riccuito misses with a low kick.
Riccuito throws a head kick that misses.
Riccuito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roach doesn't seem bothered though.
Riccuito 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.
Riccuito blocks a leg kick.
Riccuito gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Roach counters with a straight right hand.
Roach thumps Riccuito with a low kick.
Riccuito avoids the head kick by Roach.
Roach is looking to land body kicks.
Roach throws a hook to the side of Riccuito's head but Riccuito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roach throws a lazy uppercut
and Riccuito counters with a nice leg kick.
Riccuito thuds his right hand into Roach's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito lands a big right hand that sends Roach crashing to the mat! Riccuito stays standing though and waves Roach back to his feet!
Roach swings for the body but Riccuito moves out of range.
Riccuito misses the jab.
Roach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roach moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRiccuito.
Riccuito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Riccuito misses with a double jab.
Riccuito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roach fires out a quick counter leg kick but Riccuito just manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riccuito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Riccuito takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roach throws a right and a left that Riccuito avoids nicely.
Riccuito has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Roach on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Riccuito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Riccuito rushes Roach and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Riccuito.
Roach misses with an elbow strike.
Riccuito lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roach avoids the elbow strike from Riccuito, against the cage.
Riccuito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roach throws a head punch that misses.
Roach lands a left hand.
Roach blocks an elbow strike from Riccuito.
Roach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riccuito can't find room to land a body shot as Roach controls the action.
Riccuito pushes off an throws an elbow but Roach leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riccuito.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Riccuito.
Roach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roach with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Riccuito utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Riccuito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bartholomew Roach's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Riccuito drops Roach with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Roach looks back up at him and smiles so Riccuito waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Riccuito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roach's sensitive parts.
Roach moves out of range of the leg kick from Riccuito.
Roach throws a big counter combination but Riccuito scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Roach looks to land a body kick but Riccuito moved away.
Riccuito thinks about the counter body kick.
Riccuito cracks Roach with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Roach looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Riccuito finish him?
Roach is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roach tests Riccuito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Roach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riccuito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A combination from Roach does no damage.
Roach avoids a kick to the body.
Roach seems to have got his legs back now.
Roach is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Riccuito.
Roach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roach throws a low kick but Riccuito moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riccuito misses with a hook. Roach ducked under it nicely.
Riccuito tries to move into range but Roach moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Roach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roach.
Riccuito lands a jab to the nose.
Roach misses with a series of wild punches.
Roach moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mark Riccuito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riccuito drops his hands momentarily and Roach takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Riccuito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Roach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riccuito chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roach can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach throws a sloppy body shot
and Roach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bartholomew Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roach misses with a shot to the body
and Riccuito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riccuito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roach.
Roach throws a sloppy head kick and Riccuito moves out of range easily.
Riccuito tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roach sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Roach slips a straight right by Riccuito.
Roach swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roach throws a predictable looking body shot
and Riccuito counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Riccuito tries to work over Roach's front leg with a kick but Roach checks it.
Riccuito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riccuito is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Roach misses
and Riccuito counters with a good low kick that Roach was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riccuito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roach fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roach throws a leg kick but Riccuito moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Riccuito.
Riccuito moves out of range as Roach strikes.
Roach misses with a low kick.
Roach throws a chopping leg kick but Riccuito manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roach lands with a shot to the body.
Riccuito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roach, as that shot connected.
Riccuito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Riccuito ducks under a wild hook from Roach.
Riccuito is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roach connects with a right hand. Riccuito shakes it off.
Riccuito ducks under a wild hook from Roach.
Roach lands with a straight right. Riccuito didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riccuito blocks the body kick.
Roach ducks under a wild hook from Riccuito.
Roach misses with the body kick
and Riccuito counters with a good low kick that Roach was not able to check.
Riccuito misses with a straight left.
Riccuito connects with a solid leg kick.
Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roach slips a jab and a cross from Riccuito.
Riccuito throws a good cross that connects.
Riccuito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Riccuito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bartholomew Roach's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Roach throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riccuito counters with a straight right hand.
Roach avoids a kick to the body.
Roach blocks a low kick nicely.
Roach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Riccuito misses with an attempted mid kick.
Riccuito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riccuito throws out a counter right but Roach avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Riccuito.
Roach tries to land a body kick
letting Riccuito counter with a right hand.
Riccuito misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Roach misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riccuito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roach.
Riccuito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roach is looking to land body kicks.
Riccuito is looking for the big counter here.
Roach throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach moves away from the strike by Riccuito.
Roach fires out a quick counter leg kick but Riccuito just manages to avoid it.
Riccuito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roach is out of range and Riccuito settles back down.
Roach misses with a leg kick.
Riccuito throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roach lands with a good body shot.
Riccuito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roach works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Riccuito tries to land a front kick but Roach steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riccuito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Roach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riccuito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roach scores with a kick to the midsection.
Riccuito moves into range and clinches up with Roach.
Riccuito digs a right hand into Roach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roach's gas tank.
Riccuito misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roach as Riccuito tries to tie him up.
Roach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riccuito can't find room to land a body shot as Roach controls the action.
The referee calls for Riccuito to work.
Riccuito creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roach's defenses.
Bartholomew Roach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Riccuito.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riccuito blocks an elbow strike from Roach.
Riccuito misses with a punch on the inside.
Roach misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riccuito.
Roach misses with a punch on the inside.
Riccuito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roach avoids the elbow strike from Riccuito, against the cage.
Roach tries to land knees in the clinch but Riccuito avoids the damage to the body.
Mark Riccuito seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Riccuito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roachs head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Riccuito.
A short body shot lands from Riccuito as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roach blocks an elbow strike.
Riccuito gets through Roach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riccuito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Roach.
Roach swings wildly with an uppercut but Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mark Riccuito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Riccuito misses with the head strike.
Roach tries to work over Riccuito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roach missing with knees to the body.
Riccuito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riccuito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riccuito is working Roach over against the cage.
Roach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roach throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roach.
Roach with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roach tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riccuito avoids it.
Roach throws a head punch that misses.
Riccuito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roach scores a nice knee to the body.
Roach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riccuito misses with the head strike.
Roach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Riccuito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Riccuito 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Riccuito!
A very excited looking Mark Riccuito 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Begbie Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linkin Portier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Franco might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Born Slippy. Linkin Portier has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Begbie Franco's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Begbie Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Linkin Portier!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco throws a head kick that half lands.
Portier misses with a low kick.
Portier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Franco throws a poor cross that misses
and Portier counters with a nice body shot.
Portier connects with a crisp jab.
Franco takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Franco.
Franco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Portier under the eye.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portier misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Portier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franco, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Portier has Franco pressed against the cage, preventing Franco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Franco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Portier struggles to land a body shot inside as Franco controls his hands.
Portier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Portier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Portier scores with a shoulder strike.
Portier throws a head punch that misses.
Portier has a couple of punches blocked by Franco.
Franco tries to throw a body punch but Portier avoids it by throwing Franco back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Portier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Portier - that landed with a thud.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Franco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Portier.
A nice right hand lands inside from Portier.
Portier throws a head punch that misses.
Portier misses with the head strike.
Portier working aggressively here.
Portier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Francos head.
Portier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franco's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franco.
Portier misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Portier.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franco.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Portier.
Portier working aggressively here.
Franco is trying to stall.
Franco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Portier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Franco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco cracks Portier with a nice body shot.
Portier lands a hook that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Portier pushes Franco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franco misses with a body punch.
Portier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
Portier lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Franco.
Franco looking to stall.
Franco tries a body shot but Portier blocks it.
Franco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franco lands with a right to the head.
Portier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Portier.
Franco struggles to land a body shot inside as Portier controls his hands.
Portier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Portier lands with a right to the head.
Portier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco lands a right hand.
Portier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Franco lands with a left to the head.
Franco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Portier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franco prevents a body shot from Portier.
Franco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
Franco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Franco is trying to break the clinch but Portier is controlling him.
Franco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Franco struggles to land a body shot inside as Portier controls his hands.
Franco scores with a shoulder strike.
Franco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Franco scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Portier.
Franco lands a left hand.
Portier blocks an uppercut.
Portier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Portier throws a punch but it's blocked by Franco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco trying to control the position but instead, Portier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Franco into the cage.
Portier misses with the head strike.
Portier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franco blocks an uppercut.
Portier tries a body shot but Franco blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franco.
Franco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Portier throws a punch but it's blocked by Franco.
A body shot lands from Portier.
A nice right hand lands inside from Portier.
Franco misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Franco.
Portier tries a body shot but Franco blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Portier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Portier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Franco misses with a hook. Portier ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linkin Portier 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.
Franco checks the leg kick.
Portier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Portier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Franco on the side of the head.
Portier throws a body punch but Franco moves out of range.
Portier with a nice cross.
Franco tries to clinch but Portier is having none of it.
Portier misses with a double jab.
Franco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franco checks a leg kick.
Portier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Portier throws out a counter right but Franco avoids it with no problem.
Franco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Linkin Portier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Portier has managed to clinch.
Portier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Portier swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Portier looks to land a left hand but Franco moved out of range nicely.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Portier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier throws a leg kick but Franco sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Portier throws the left hand but Franco avoids the punch easily.
Franco misses with a kick to the body.
Portier blocks a jab.
Franco avoids the body shot from Portier.
A slow jab from Franco misses its intended target.
Franco lands with a good body shot.
Portier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franco just misses with a punch to the body.
Portier blocks a jab.
Portier tries a quick counter leg kick but Franco is wise to it.
Portier cracks the inside of Franco's front leg.
Franco is looking to clinch.
Portier misses with a low kick.
Portier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franco.
Portier connects with a crisp jab.
Portier throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier misses with a combination
and Franco counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Portier misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco throws a body shot but no joy.
Portier throws a series of punches but Franco moves out of range.
Portier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Portier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Portier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Franco.
Portier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Portier lands a jab to the nose.
Franco avoids the body shot from Portier.
Portier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Portier throws a shot to the body.
Portier will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Portier missing with a left hand there. Franco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Portier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco slips a straight right by Portier.
Franco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Franco.
Portier throws a series of punches but Franco moves out of range.
Portier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franco was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Portier ducks under a wild hook from Franco.
Portier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Franco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Portier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Portier shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Franco eats them both and turns towards Portier to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Franco.
Franco throws a shot from downtown. Portier moves away and avoids it.
Portier was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A telegraphed right hand from Portier misses the target.
Franco tries to land a leg kick but Portier saw it coming and moves away.
Portier scores with a head kick. Franco tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Franco is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Franco. That's going to slow Portier down.
An inside leg kick lands from Franco.
A head kick misses from Franco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franco.
Portier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Portier.
Franco looks to score with a jab to the body but Portier is just out of range.
Portier scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Franco throws out a leg kick but Portier moves out of range and Franco only half commits.
Portier lands an overhand right.
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franco seems to have got his legs back now.
Franco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Portier misses with a looping left.
Portier tries to land a leg kick but Franco saw it coming and moves away.
Franco throws a wild body kick that Portier sees coming a mile off.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franco rushes Portier and presses him up against the cage.
Portier keeps control of Franco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Linkin Portier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Franco lands a right hand.
Franco misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linkin Portier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Portier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franco.
Portier misses with an uppercut.
Portier throws a shot from downtown. Franco moves away and avoids it.
Portier throws the left hand but Franco avoids the punch easily.
Franco ducks under a wild hook from Portier.
Portier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Franco misses with a body kick.
Portier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Portier.
Portier scores with a jab.
Franco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Portier. Portier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Portier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Franco was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Portier.
Portier misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Franco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Portier doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Portier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Franco is out of range.
Portier looks to land a combination but Franco avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Portier.
Franco misses with a double jab.
Portier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Portier scores with a punch to the head.
Portier pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Franco back to the cage. Portier follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Franco slips a straight right by Portier.
Franco fires out a quick counter leg kick but Portier just manages to avoid it.
Franco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Portier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Franco missing with a left hand there. Portier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Franco with a nice cross.
Franco misses with an uppercut.
Portier lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Portier.
Portier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Portier.
Franco throws a lazy right hand but Portier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Portier.
Franco moves away from the strike by Portier.
Franco connects with a solid leg kick.
Franco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Franco tries a low kick but Portier avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Portier.
A telegraphed right hand from Portier misses the target.
Portier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Francos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Portier takes a swing at Franco's ribcage but misses.
Franco lands with a hook. Portier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Portier scores with a sloppy right hand. Franco should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Portier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Franco doesn't seem phased though.
Franco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Portier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Franco to the canvas! Franco doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Portier keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Linkin Portier!
An out of breath Linkin Portier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Borschev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mellow Mood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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255 lbs
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278 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Borschev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mellow Mood!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mood misses with a body shot.
Mood throws the left hand but Borschev avoids the punch easily.
Borschev lunges at Mood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mood's hand.
It looks like Mellow Mood has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mood. Borschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borschev throws out a loose jab but Mood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mood avoids the head kick by Borschev.
Borschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mood's sensitive parts.
Mood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Mood.
Mood throws a body shot but no joy.
Borschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Mood blocks the body kick.
Mood lands a nice looking body shot.
Mood throws a wild body kick that Borschev sees coming a mile off.
Borschev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borschev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mood scores with a head kick. Borschev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mood cracks Borschev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mood connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooh!!! Mood has knocked Borschev down with a huge combo! Mood steps away and waves a wobbly Borschev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Dmitry Borschev has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Borschev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Borschev.
Mood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Borschev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mood scrambles back to his feet.
A cross from Borschev lands.
Mood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Borschev counters with an outside leg kick.
Borschev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Borschev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mood looks winded!
A nice inside leg kick there by Borschev. That's going to slow Mood down.
Mood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Borschev looks for the body kick but Mood saw that one coming.
Borschev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mood will feel that in the morning.
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!
Borschev lands a slapping body shot.
Borschev darts in and clinches Mood up against the cage.
Borschev lands with a short shot to the head.
Borschev pushes Mood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Borschev.
A shot in the inside from Borschev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Borschev - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Borschev.
Borschev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mood backwards.
Borschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Borschev throws a head punch that misses.
Borschev stalling.
Borschev breaks from the clinch.
Borschev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Mood blocks the body kick.
Mood lands a nice shot to the body.
Borschev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Borschev is looking to slow Mood down with leg kicks.
Borschev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Borschev moves out of range of the body kick from Mood.
Borschev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Borschev clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Mood.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mood lands with a left to the head.
Mood lands an uppercut.
Borschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Mood.
Mood breaks from the clinch.
Mood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Borschev rather than just go for the knockout.
Mood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mood throws a leg kick but Borschev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mood checks a low kick from Borschev.
Borschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borschev lands with a nice body kick.
Mood throws a wild body kick that Borschev sees coming a mile off.
Borschev lands a really nice looking cross but Mood seems unphased.
Borschev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Borschev blocks a leg kick.
Borschev tried to counter with a leg kick but Mood avoided it.
Mood throws a big shot that misses.
Borschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mood.
Mood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Borschev counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mood 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mood dodges the punch combination from Borschev.
Mood avoids a kick to the body.
Borschev misses with a body kick.
Borschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mood is able to avoid easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Mood misses.
Mood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Borschev.
Mood throws a push kick but Borschev slaps the foot to one side.
Borschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Borschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Borschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mood manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Borschev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mood.
Mood misses with a right hand
letting Borschev counter with a right hand.
Mood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mood throws a body shot but no joy.
As Mood backs away, Borschev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Borschev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good exchange - Borschev coming out on top.
A shot to the body from Mood misses
and Borschev counters with a straight right hand.
Mood takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Borschev throws the kick towards the body but Mood avoids it.
Mood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Borschev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Borschev.
Mood connects with an inside leg kick.
Dmitry Borschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Mood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mood misses with a kick to the body.
Mood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Borschev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Borschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Borschev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borschev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mood blocks a head kick by Borschev.
Mood is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Borschev throws the kick towards the body but Mood avoids it.
Borschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mood.
Borschev is looking to counter the offense by Mood and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mood avoids the body shot from Borschev.
Mood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mood slips a straight right by Borschev.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Borschev - that will leave a mark!
Mood is breathing heavily.
Mood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Borschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Borschev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Borschev here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Donk. Borschev catches Mood right on the button with a cross.
Mood gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Borschev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mood misses with a right hand
and Borschev counters with a nice kick to the body.
Borschev thows a body kick. Mood tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Borschev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Borschev moves out of range of the leg kick from Mood.
Mood takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borschev fakes the leg kick and cracks Mood in the body.
Borschev scores with a jab to the body.
Mood walks forward, straight into a front kick from Borschev.
Borschev is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mood! But no joy.
Borschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mood can do to turn this around?
Borschev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A lazy body kick from Borschev
and Mood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oooooh!!! Borschev has knocked Mood down with a huge combo! Borschev steps away and waves a wobbly Mood back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mood is rocked!
Borschev throws a head kick that misses.
Mood is still on wobbly legs! Can Borschev finish him?
Mood looks for the body kick but Borschev saw that one coming.
Borschev lands a big right hand that sends Mood crashing to the mat! Borschev stays standing though and waves Mood back to his feet!
Mood avoids a kick to the body.
Mood misses with a series of wild punches.
Borschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mood seems to have recovered his senses.
Mood has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Borschev.
Borschev misses with a combination
and Mood counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mood's sensitive parts.
Borschev lands with a big right hook that stumbles Mood - he's out on his feet here! Borschev follows up with another monster hook that separates Mood from consciousness! Mood falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Borschev stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dmitry Borschev!
During a confident post fight interview, Dmitry Borschev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calm Like A Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Big Pun - Brave in The Heart. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
257 lbs
20 - 4 - 0 |
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27
250 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calm Like A Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A Bomb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Escobar slips under a jab.
A Bomb swings widly with a right hand
and A Bomb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A Bomb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A Bomb wants to slow Escobar down by chopping away at his legs.
A Bomb lands a front kick.
Escobar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A Bomb thinks about countering with a body kick.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but A Bomb ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar looks for the body kick but A Bomb saw that one coming.
Escobar looks to land a body kick but A Bomb moved away.
A Bomb lands with a thumping leg kick.
A Bomb slips under a jab from Escobar.
A Bomb is looking to counter with a body kick.
A Bomb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Masaru Fighting Systems II in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Bomb throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar takes one to the chin there.
Escobar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Escobar throws a body kick that misses.
Escobar 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 Bomb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Bomb was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from A Bomb.
A Bomb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A Bomb feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Escobar sprawling to the canvas! Escobar rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can A Bomb finish him?!
It looks like Pablo Escobar has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar staying out of range there.
A Bomb throws a powerful right kick. Escobar tried to block low but the kick was high! Escobar was taken right off of his feet! A Bomb jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Calm Like A Bomb!
A victorious Calm Like A Bomb thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Pablo Escobar was interviewed post fight and said 'Stay classy!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chick Bowdrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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242 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chick Bowdrie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randolph Turpin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bowdrie throws a big counter combination but Turpin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turpin misses with a low kick.
Turpin takes a swing at Bowdrie's ribcage but misses.
Turpin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bowdrie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bowdrie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bowdrie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bowdrie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bowdrie lands a head kick!
Turpin is looking to chop away at Bowdrie's legs.
Turpin has closed the distance and engaged Bowdrie in a clinch.
Turpin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turpin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bowdrie fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bowdrie.
Turpin blocks a body shot from Bowdrie.
Turpin working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turpin moves out of range of the body kick from Bowdrie.
A nice side step and Turpin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin misses with an uppercut.
Bowdrie is looking to clinch.
Bowdrie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Turpin.
Turpin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turpin lands with an overhand left.
Turpin avoids the body shot from Bowdrie.
Bowdrie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bowdrie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turpin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Chick Bowdrie has been cut.
Bowdrie tries to bum rush Turpin with a series of wild strikes but Turpin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turpin throws a wild body kick that Bowdrie sees coming a mile off.
Good leg kick by Bowdrie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turpin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bowdrie checks it well.
Bowdrie blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Bowdrie misses its target.
Bowdrie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowdrie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turpin on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bowdrie ducks under a wild hook from Turpin.
Good shot there by Bowdrie.
Crunch! Bowdrie slams his shin into Turpin's torso.
Turpin ducks under a wild hook from Bowdrie.
Turpin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bowdrie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bowdrie misses with a wild body shot.
Turpin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bowdrie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bowdrie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bowdrie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turpin moves away.
Bowdrie dips to his left and cracks Turpin with an uppercut!
Bowdrie looks to land a combination but Turpin avoids it well.
Bowdrie throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bowdrie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turpin.
A quick step to the side and Bowdrie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Bowdrie blocks the leg kick.
Turpin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bowdrie throws a hook but Turpin blocks it.
Bowdrie connects with a solid leg kick.
Turpin stuns Bowdrie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turpin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowdrie.
A jab lands there for Turpin.
Bowdrie scores with a decent looking hook.
Bowdrie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turpin at a distance.
Bowdrie misses with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bowdrie!
Turpin avoids the body shot from Bowdrie.
Bowdrie lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowdrie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowdrie tries to clinch up but Turpin circles away and keeps his distance.
Turpin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turpin struggles to land a body shot inside as Bowdrie controls his hands.
Bowdrie lands a body shot.
Turpin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turpin wants to get back to striking at distance but Bowdrie won't allow it.
Turpin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bowdrie's elbow.
Bowdrie swings wildly with an uppercut but Turpin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpin.
Turpin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turpin lands a hook that snaps the head of Bowdrie backwards.
A short left from Turpin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bowdrie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chick Bowdrie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chick Bowdrie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bowdrie.
Turpin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bowdrie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turpin's head.
Bowdrie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Bowdrie finds it's way through Turpin's defenses.
Bowdrie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turpin counters with a body kick.
Bowdrie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turpin moves away.
Turpin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bowdrie throws a jab when Turpin was well out of range.
Bowdrie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turpin.
Bowdrie tries to land a front kick but Turpin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turpin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turpin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bowdrie. That's going to slow Turpin down.
Turpin blocks the body kick.
Turpin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bowdrie is looking to wear down Turpin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin throws the left hand but Bowdrie avoids the punch easily.
Turpin throws a lazy right hand but Bowdrie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turpin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bowdrie.
Turpin misses with a jab to the body
and Bowdrie counters with a straight right hand.
Bowdrie misses with a straight left.
Bowdrie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bowdrie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turpin.
Turpin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowdrie doesn't seem bothered though.
Bowdrie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turpin moves away.
Bowdrie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A shot to the body from Bowdrie misses
and Turpin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Turpin checks the leg kick.
Turpin slips a straight right by Bowdrie.
Bowdrie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turpin.
Bowdrie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turpin takes a swing at Bowdrie's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bowdrie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Turpin misses with a body shot.
Bowdrie misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowdrie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turpin wants to clinch up but Bowdrie keeps it at a distance.
Bowdrie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turpin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bowdrie avoids the body shot from Turpin.
Chick Bowdrie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowdrie slips a straight right by Turpin.
That kick from Bowdrie tenderised Turpin's leg. Turpin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turpin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bowdrie tries to score with a low kick but Turpin moves his leg out of the way.
Turpin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bowdrie.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turpin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turpin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin misses with a body kick.
Turpin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bowdrie if he has to take too many more of those.
Turpin feints and then cracks Bowdrie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bowdrie down.
Bowdrie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turpin was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowdrie.
Bowdrie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bowdrie blocks the body kick.
Turpin scores with a spinning back kick!
Bowdrie throws a wild body kick that Turpin sees coming a mile off.
Turpin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowdrie.
Chick Bowdrie is winning the standup battle so far.
Turpin looks to land a body kick but Bowdrie moved away.
Bowdrie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turpin.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bowdrie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turpin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turpin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bowdrie blocks the body kick.
Turpin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turpin looks for the body kick but Bowdrie saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowdrie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bowdrie just misses with a punch to the body.
Turpin lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowdrie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bowdrie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bowdrie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bowdrie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turpin. That did some damage!
Turpin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowdrie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turpin was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowdrie.
Turpin throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Turpin misses the target.
Turpin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Turpin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turpin avoids the body shot from Bowdrie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randolph Turpin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chick Bowdrie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bowdrie tries to clinch there but Turpin circles away.
Turpin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bowdrie avoiding damage as Turpin throws knees to the body.
Bowdrie lands a nice uppercut.
Turpin prevents a body shot from Bowdrie.
Turpin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bowdrie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bowdrie blocks a body shot from Turpin.
Turpin tries a knee to the head but Bowdrie blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turpin.
Bowdrie misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowdrie prevents a body shot from Turpin.
Bowdrie jumps guard but Turpin stands there with Bowdrie around his waist. Bowdrie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bowdrie misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Turpin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turpin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bowdrie moves out of range as Turpin throws a body kick.
Bowdrie avoids a kick to the body.
Turpin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowdrie.
Turpin tried to score with a low kick but Bowdrie checks it.
Bowdrie looks to score with a jab to the body but Turpin is just out of range.
Turpin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bowdrie will feel that in the morning.
Bowdrie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bowdrie moves out of range as Turpin strikes.
A punch combination from Bowdrie misses.
Turpin gets a clinch.
Turpin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bowdrie.
Turpin crunches a lovely knee into Bowdrie's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowdrie throws a front kick aimed at Turpin's knee but Turpin avoids it well.
Turpin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turpin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turpin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bowdrie.
Turpin dips to his left and cracks Bowdrie with an uppercut!
Turpin throws the kick towards the body but Bowdrie avoids it.
Turpin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bowdrie misses with a kick to the body.
Bowdrie checks a leg kick.
Bowdrie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turpin moves away.
Bowdrie misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bowdrie.
Bowdrie throws a leg kick
and Turpin counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turpin misses with a wild body shot.
Bowdrie tries to land a front kick but Turpin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bowdrie looks for the body kick but Turpin saw that one coming.
Turpin tries to land a front kick but Bowdrie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bowdrie throws a big shot that misses.
Bowdrie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bowdrie looks for the body kick but Turpin saw that one coming.
Turpin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bowdrie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bowdrie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bowdrie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turpin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turpin throws a leg kick that misses.
Turpin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowdrie.
Turpin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Turpin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turpin wants to counter the offense by Bowdrie and move into the clinch position.
Turpin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turpin throws a body punch but Bowdrie moves out of range.
Bowdrie looks to score with a jab to the body but Turpin is just out of range.
Bowdrie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bowdrie digs a good hook to Turpin's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowdrie lands a body shot.
Bowdrie scores with a shot to the body.
Turpin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turpin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bowdrie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turpin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Randolph Turpin just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Chick Bowdrie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bowdrie moves out of range as Turpin throws a body kick.
Bowdrie throws a big shot that misses.
Turpin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bowdrie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turpin misses with a body kick.
Bowdrie looks to score with a jab to the body but Turpin is just out of range.
Bowdrie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turpin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bowdrie connects with an inside leg kick.
Bowdrie misses with a lunging right hand
and Turpin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowdrie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice shot by Bowdrie.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turpin. Bowdrie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turpin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowdrie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turpin manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Turpin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bowdrie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turpin lands an overhand right.
Turpin throws a low kick but Bowdrie avoids it.
Bowdrie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bowdrie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bowdrie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bowdrie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turpin moves out of range of the leg kick from Bowdrie.
Turpin flicks out a counter leg kick but Bowdrie steps away.
Bowdrie gets tackled into the cage by Turpin. Turpin maintains the clinch.
Turpin tries a body shot but Bowdrie blocks it.
Turpin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin scores with a knee to the head.
Turpin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Turpin looking to throw knees to the head but Bowdrie is blocking nicely.
Randolph Turpin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turpin manages to break the clinch.
Bowdrie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turpin connects with a right hand. Bowdrie shakes it off.
Bowdrie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turpin. That did some damage!
Turpin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bowdrie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowdrie misses with a wild combination.
Bowdrie looks to score with a jab to the body but Turpin is just out of range.
Turpin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bowdrie lands a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bowdrie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowdrie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Turpin.
Bowdrie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turpin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bowdrie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bowdrie tries to score with a low kick but Turpin moves his leg out of the way.
Bowdrie checks a leg kick.
It looked like Bowdrie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turpin.
Bowdrie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Turpin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turpin avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Turpin misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Bowdrie as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bowdrie.
Bowdrie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turpin swings for the body but Bowdrie moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin misses with a body shot.
Bowdrie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bowdrie.
Bowdrie looks for the body kick but Turpin saw that one coming.
Bowdrie lands a slapping body shot.
Bowdrie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turpin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowdrie tries to score with a low kick but Turpin moves his leg out of the way.
Turpin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turpin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bowdrie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bowdrie. That's going to slow Turpin down.
Bowdrie throws a low kick but Turpin moves out of range easily.
Bowdrie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowdrie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chick Bowdrie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chick Bowdrie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bowdrie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turpin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bowdrie 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bowdrie.
Turpin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowdrie manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Bowdrie. Beautiful body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turpin. That's going to slow Bowdrie down.
Turpin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowdrie.
Turpin avoids the body shot from Bowdrie.
And Turpin responds with a good body kick, but Bowdrie manages to step out the way in time.
Bowdrie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turpin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bowdrie can pounce on him.
Bowdrie throws a wild body kick that Turpin sees coming a mile off.
Turpin scores with a hook.
Bowdrie moves out of range as Turpin throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin misses with a body kick.
Turpin avoids the body shot from Bowdrie.
Turpin is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Bowdrie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Turpin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bowdrie scores with a decent looking hook.
Bowdrie lunges at Turpin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turpin's hand.
Turpin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bowdrie scores with a leg kick.
Turpin blocks the body kick.
Bowdrie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turpin.
Bowdrie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bowdrie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowdrie stuns Turpin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turpin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turpin connects with a high kick.
Turpin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turpin connects with a body shot.
Turpin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bowdrie's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bowdrie punishes Turpin's body with a nice straight punch.
Turpin throws a body punch but Bowdrie moves out of range.
Bowdrie misses with a double jab.
Turpin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bowdrie at a distance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bowdrie throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheers as Turpin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bowdrie doesn't seem phased though.
Turpin looks to land a body kick but Bowdrie moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowdrie jabs at Turpin's body.
Turpin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bowdrie counters with a straight right hand.
Bowdrie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turpin momentarily.
Turpin gets tackled into the cage by Bowdrie. Bowdrie maintains the clinch.
Bowdrie jumps into guard, dragging Turpin to the mat.
Bowdrie wants to hit a switch here but Turpin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bowdrie there!
Turpin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bowdrie because Turpin loaded up on that one.
Bowdrie is squirming around, avoiding Turpin's attempts to control the action.
Bowdrie is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowdrie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Turpin not doing much here.
Bowdrie trying to hold on to Turpin's head to control him but Turpin postures up.
Bowdrie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turpin.
Turpin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turpin is trying to control the action in half guard but Bowdrie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turpin is taking a breather. Bowdrie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chick Bowdrie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bowdrie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chick Bowdrie!
Chick Bowdrie retains his heavyweight title!
In defeat, Randolph Turpin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck it, that was my best, and it was shit. Congrats to the man. Time to retire my old ass.'.
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