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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carl Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sacco Vanzetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanzetti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Against All Authority - Sacco & Vanzetti 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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179 cm
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185 lbs
19 - 15 - 0 |
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204 lbs
13 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
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
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carl Woods! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sacco Vanzetti! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Vanzetti looks to move away, Woods throws a big counter combo but Vanzetti just gets out of the way. Vanzetti slips under a jab from Woods. Vanzetti moves out of range as Woods strikes. Vanzetti scores with a nice head shot. Woods lands a nice looking body shot.
Vanzetti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Sacco Vanzetti has been cut. Vanzetti with a nice cross. Vanzetti is looking to clinch but Woods is avoiding it.
Woods is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vanzetti. Woods connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Vanzetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Woods on the side of the head. Vanzetti ducks under a wild hook from Woods. Woods looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Vanzetti thows a left - swing and a miss! Woods throwing a counter right hand but Vanzetti manages to avoid it. Sacco Vanzetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch combination from Vanzetti misses. 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! Woods looks to land a left hand but Vanzetti moved out of range nicely. Vanzetti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Vanzetti 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. Vanzetti ducks under a wild hook from Woods.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vanzetti tries to clinch up. Woods scores with the left hand. Vanzetti knows he should have avoided that one. Woods lands a jab to the head.
Vanzetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Woods steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vanzetti. That one must have hurt. Woods throws a looping overhand right but Vanzetti ducks down to avoid it. Woods throws the left hand but Vanzetti avoids the punch easily. Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanzetti. Woods swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Woods ducks under a wild hook from Vanzetti. Vanzetti jabbing away but nothing is landing. Woods misses the jab. Vanzetti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Woods connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vanzetti's hands. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vanzetti, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Woods takes a body punch but keeps moving. Vanzetti tests Woods's chin there with a solid looking shot. Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Woods lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Woods throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanzetti. Vanzetti throws a right and a left that Woods avoids nicely. Vanzetti misses with a few strikes there.
Vanzetti throws a series of punches but Woods avoids them all with ease. Woods is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A punch combination from Vanzetti misses. Vanzetti throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily. It looked like Woods wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Vanzetti throws out a loose jab but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it. Vanzetti tries to keep at a distance but Woods has taken the fight into the clinch. Woods blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Woods lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vanzetti or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Woods breaks the clinch.
Vanzetti misses with an uppercut. Woods throws a right hand that misses
and Vanzetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A punch lands to the side of Vanzetti 's head but he takes it in his stride. Vanzetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woods sees it coming and avoids it easily. A jab lands there for Woods. Vanzetti moves into the clinch successfully.
Woods working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Woods.
Vanzetti tries a body shot but Woods blocks it.
Vanzetti misses with a knee strike.
Vanzetti trying to land knees to the body.
Woods throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanzetti. Vanzetti can't find room to land a body shot as Woods controls the action.
Woods swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanzetti uses good head movement to avoid it. Vanzetti blocks an uppercut.
Vanzetti blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Woods gets through Vanzetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Woods tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Woods looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Vanzetti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woods is defending well for now. Woods swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanzetti uses good head movement to avoid it. Woods lands with a light punch inside. Woods breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Vanzetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Woods steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanzetti. Vanzetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woods lunges at Vanzetti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vanzetti's hand. Vanzetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woods. Vanzetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods. Vanzetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woods. Vanzetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Woods takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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 Carl Woods will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Sacco Vanzetti'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.
Woods looks to land a left hand but Vanzetti moved out of range nicely. Sacco Vanzetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A looping hook to the body misses from Vanzetti. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet. Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanzetti. Woods misses with a hook. Vanzetti moves into range and connects with a jab. Vanzetti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Woods under the eye. Vanzetti blocks a jab. Woods wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Woods misses with an uppercut
enabling Vanzetti to counter with a crisp jab. Woods throws a hook but Vanzetti blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods with a hook. Vanzetti is looking to clinch. Vanzetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Woods. A big right from Woods misses. Vanzetti throws a nice looking combination but Woods bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. An attempted straight right counter from Woods misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vanzetti looks to land a right hand but Woods moved out of range. A big left from Vanzetti misses. Vanzetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vanzetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods. Woods moves into range and clinches up with Vanzetti. Woods tries to circle away but Vanzetti has him pinned against the cage. Woods digs a right hand underneath Vanzetti's ribcage. Vanzetti let out a lung full of air as it connected. Vanzetti blocks an uppercut.
Woods's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vanzetti slips a jab from Woods. Woods misses with an uppercut. Vanzetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woods. Woods misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Woods. Woods moves into range and clinches up with Vanzetti.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vanzetti landing knees to the body.
Vanzetti blocks an uppercut.
Woods misses with a hook from the clinch. Vanzetti blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action! Vanzetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Woods swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Woods misses with the head strike.
Woods throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanzetti. Woods blocks the elbow strike.
Woods's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vanzetti connects with a body shot. Vanzetti dips to his left and cracks Woods with an uppercut! Vanzetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Vanzetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Carl Woods has been cut. Vanzetti looks to land a left hand but Woods moved out of range nicely. Woods connects with a single shot there. Vanzetti throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
Woods throws a looping overhand right but Vanzetti ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vanzetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Vanzetti thows a left - swing and a miss! Vanzetti throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily. Woods throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Vanzetti to counter with a crisp jab. Vanzetti scores with a jab to the head.
Vanzetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woods. Vanzetti connects with a looping right hand.
Woods has closed the distance and engaged Vanzetti in a clinch.
Woods lands an uppercut. Woods misses with a punch on the inside.
Woods is trying to break the clinch but Vanzetti is controlling him. Vanzetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Vanzetti prevents a body shot from Woods. Woods manages to break the clinch.
Woods jabbing away but nothing is landing. Vanzetti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vanzetti throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Woods dodges the punch combination from Vanzetti.
Woods staying out of range there. Woods closes the distance and clinches. Vanzetti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Woods fails to land. Woods tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A hook to the body from Woods.
Woods misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Woods. Woods fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Woods lands with a left to the head. Woods misses with a punch on the inside.
Woods lands a left hand.
Woods lands a right hand. Woods escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Carl Woods 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! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Vanzetti misses the target. Vanzetti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Woods throws a lazy right hand but Vanzetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Woods moves into range and connects with a jab. Vanzetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woods. It looked like Woods wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nice uppercut lands for Vanzetti. That snapped Woods's head back.
Woods ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Woods connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vanzetti is rocked! Vanzetti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vanzetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Woods finish him? Woods misses with a hook. Woods scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vanzetti in his tracks. Woods looks to land a left hand but Vanzetti moved out of range nicely. Vanzetti getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Woods throws a lazy right hand but Vanzetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Vanzetti closes the distance and lands a one-two. Woods avoids the head kick by Vanzetti.
Woods was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Woods throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Woods has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woods. Vanzetti lands with a light punch inside. Woods fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vanzetti seems to have recovered his senses. Vanzetti lands a nice shot to the body. Woods misses with a hook from the clinch. Vanzetti missing with knees to the body.
Woods lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Woods.
Vanzetti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Woods has a couple of punches blocked by Vanzetti.
Woods breaks the clinch.
Woods throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Vanzetti tries to bum rush Woods with a series of wild strikes but Woods uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Woods takes a shot right to the bread basket. Sacco Vanzetti seems to be getting the better of the standup. Woods throws out a loose jab but Vanzetti uses good head movement to avoid it. Woods moves forwards but Vanzetti connects with a nice, crisp jab. A jab from Woods misses. Sacco Vanzetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vanzetti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woods moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Vanzetti tries to clinch up but Woods circles away and keeps his distance. It looked like Woods was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vanzetti. Vanzetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Vanzetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Woods seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Vanzetti throws a series of punches but Woods avoids them all with ease. Oooooh!!! Woods has knocked Vanzetti down with a huge combo! Woods steps away and waves a wobbly Vanzetti back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Woods looks to land a right hand but Vanzetti moved out of range. Vanzetti scores with a sloppy right hand. Woods should have avoided that one. Vanzetti misses with an uppercut. Woods saw that one coming. A big right from Woods misses. Vanzetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Woods cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Vanzetti throws a hook but Woods blocks it. Vanzetti missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vanzetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woods. It looked like Woods wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Vanzetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woods throws out the jab. Vanzetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Woods moves out of range as Vanzetti strikes. A big left from Vanzetti misses. Woods lands a glancing blow to the side of Vanzetti's head. Woods throws the left hand but Vanzetti avoids the punch easily. Woods pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Woods fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vanzetti, pushing him back against the cage. Woods misses with a hook from the clinch. Vanzetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Vanzetti misses with some punches.
Vanzetti blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Woods working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That has opened up Sacco Vanzetti's cut even more. Vanzetti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Woods or not. Vanzetti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Woods creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Vanzetti's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Vanzetti drops to his knees and Woods pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Woods! Carl Woods tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Landon Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Damozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ratamahatta. Frank Damozzi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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211 lbs
17 - 12 - 3 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landon Austin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Damozzi! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Austin cracks the inside of Damozzi's front leg. Austin moves forwards but Damozzi connects with a nice, crisp jab. Damozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Austin.
Austin punishes Damozzi's body with a nice straight punch. Austin throws a leg kick but Damozzi moved away. Damozzi misses with a looping right. Damozzi 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. Damozzi cracks Austin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Austin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Altaca gym in the buildup to the fight. Damozzi fails with a takedown attempt. Damozzi misses with a head kick.
Damozzi drives through with a takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Austin tries to land a sweep but no joy. Damozzi being controlled here momentarily. Damozzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Austin is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Austin wants to sweep here but Damozzi controlling him for the moment. Damozzi works over Austin with some ground and pound from guard. Damozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Damozzi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Austin trying to keep a closed guard but Damozzi is proving a slippery customer.
Damozzi postures up in Austin's guard and throws a big left but Austin blocks it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Damozzi wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
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. Austin keeping full guard, as Damozzi tries to pass. Damozzi with a flurry of punches that miss. Austin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Austin throws a low kick but Damozzi avoids it. Damozzi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Damozzi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Damozzi thows a leg kick but Austin checks it and Austin counters with a leg kick. Damozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austin.
Damozzi misses with a low kick as Austin jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Damozzi throws a leg kick that misses. Austin throws out a powerful jab. Damozzi throws a body kick that misses. Austin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. And Damozzi tries to counter it with a takedown but Austin pushes his down on his head and steps out. Austin scores with a nice body kick.
Austin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Austin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Damozzi. Damozzi cracks Austin with an open hand slap. Austin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Jab by Austin. Austin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Austin 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. Damozzi misses with a hook
and Austin counters with a straight right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Damozzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Austin. A clash of legs there as Austin blocks the low kick. Damozzi fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Austin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Damozzi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Austin was covering up waiting for the punch and Damozzi finishes the takedown easily into guard. Austin trying to control the position here. Damozzi stopping the sweep attempt from Austin. Austin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Damozzi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Damozzi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Damozzi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. 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. That's time! Back to the action!
Damozzi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Damozzi throws a leg kick but Austin sees it coming and checks it nicely. Damozzi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAustin. Damozzi 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 nice inside leg kick there by Austin. That's going to slow Damozzi down. Damozzi shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense. Damozzi checks a low kick from Austin. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Austin. Damozzi shrugs it off though. Austin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Austin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Austin lands a head kick. Damozzi smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Austin thuds a left hand into Damozzi's body. Damozzi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Austin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Damozzi's sensitive parts. Austin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Damozzi's corner calls for a 1-2. Damozzi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Austin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Damozzi checks a leg kick. Damozzi pushes Austin away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Austin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Damozzi is looking to chop away at Austin's legs. Damozzi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Landon Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Austin lands a head shot. Damozzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Austin throws an overhand right that lands on Damozzi's shoulder, as Damozzi tries to avoid the shot. Damozzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Austin throws a head kick that misses. Damozzi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Damozzi. Damozzi misses with a wild body shot. Austin misses with a hook. Damozzi ducked under it nicely. Damozzi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Austin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Damozzi is in Austin's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Damozzi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Austin is pulling down on Damozzi's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Damozzi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Austin is pulling down on Damozzi's head to control his posture. Damozzi with a flurry of punches that miss. Austin wants to sweep but no luck. Damozzi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Damozzi stays in close to Austin's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Austin throws a jab but it's blocked by Damozzi. Damozzi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Austin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Damozzi blocks a low kick nicely. Austin throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Austin tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Austin. Austin throws a hook but Damozzi avoids it easily. Austin tries to land a front kick but Damozzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Damozzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Austin. Austin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Damozzi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Damozzi thumps Austin with a low kick. Damozzi walks into a straight right hand from Austin. Damozzi misses the shot to the body. Austin misses with a low kick.
Frank Damozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Damozzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Austin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Damozzi throws a body kick that misses. Austin misses with a hook
and Damozzi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Austin! Damozzi trying to control the position but Austin is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Austin is looking to regain half guard here but Damozzi keeps moving and retains side control. Damozzi is chipping away with strikes.
Damozzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Austin keeps working. Damozzi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Austin wants to control but Damozzi postures up. Damozzi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Austin down.
Austin sneaks back into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Landon Austin will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Austin connects with an inside leg kick. Damozzi gets a double leg takedown into Austin's guard. Damozzi preventing the sweep. Austin trying to keep a closed guard but Damozzi is proving a slippery customer.
Austin is pulling down on Damozzi's head to control his posture. Damozzi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Austin pulls Damozzi in to control the position. Damozzi won't allow Austin to sweep him here. Damozzi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Austin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Damozzi, into his guard.
Austin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Austin throws a big elbow that misses. Damozzi wants to sweep but no luck. Austin landing some decent shots from guard. Damozzi is trying to keep Austin in close.
Damozzi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Austin defends it easily. Austin is in close to Damozzi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Damozzi keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully. Damozzi trying to keep a closed guard but Austin is proving a slippery customer.
Austin is stalling in the full guard. Damozzi is trying to keep Austin in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Damozzi closes the distance and clinches up with Austin, looking for a takedown. Damozzi pushes Austin against the cage but Austin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. It looked like Austin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A decent looking body kick lands there for Damozzi. Austin lands a nice looking body shot.
Austin lands a nice hook to Damozzi's body. Damozzi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Austin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Damozzi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Damozzi shoots for a takedown but Austin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A slow jab from Austin misses its intended target. Damozzi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Austin is trying to defend but Damozzi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Austin is looking for a sweep. Damozzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Damozzi is looking for a kimura but Austin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Damozzi to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Austin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Damozzi wants to take a breather but Austin is having none of it. Austin controlling the position for now. Damozzi trying to control the action but Austin is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Damozzi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Landon Austin. I think Austin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Frank Damozzi! Frank Damozzi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bucky The Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Badger has chosen Jump Around as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noob Saibot! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
40 - 21 - 5, fighting out of New York, Bucky The Badger! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The Badger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saibot. Saibot throws a hook but The Badger blocks it. Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Badger moves away. The Badger ducks under a wild hook from Saibot. No joy there for The Badger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Badger counters with a body kick. Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Badger.
The Badger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saibot. The Badger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
The Badger throws a body shot but no joy. Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The Badger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saibot takes a swing at The Badger's ribcage but misses. Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Badger was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Badger wants to clinch but Saibot slips to the side letting Saibot counter with a right hand. The Badger jabbing away but nothing is landing. Saibot lands with a straight right. The Badger didn't see that one coming. Saibot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Saibot lands with an overhand left. The Badger throws a head kick that misses. The Badger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saibot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Badger. Bucky The Badger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The Badger 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. Saibot blocks a head kick by The Badger.
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Badger enables Saibot to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Badger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. The Badger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. The Badger content to stall in guard here. Saibot has his foot on The Badger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Badger works his way back into a safe position though. The Badger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Saibot throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! The Badger escapes and throws Saibot's legs to the side, diving into side control! Saibot is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Badger controls the position from side control. Saibot is looking for a sweep. The Badger trying to control the position but Saibot is working away. Saibot tries to improve position but can't. The Badger throwing shots but missing, from side control. The Badger working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Saibot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Saibot has a hand on The Badger's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. The Badger takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! The Badger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saibot is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Badger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The Badger trying to control but he's not successful this time. Saibot tries to reverse the position but The Badger maintains control. The Badger throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Saibot slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Saibot actively working from the bottom here. Saibot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The Badger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Saibot manages to regain full guard. Nice work. The Badger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Saibot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Badger is aware though and is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Saibot wants to sweep here but The Badger controlling him for the moment. Saibot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Badger is aware though and is defending well. The Badger is stalling in the full guard. The Badger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. 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 Noob Saibot will probably get the nod. 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.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. The Badger moves away and avoids it. The Badger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Badger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Badger wants it to stay on the feet. Saibot blocks a low kick nicely. Saibot shoots in looking for a takedown but The Badger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saibot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. It seemed like The Badger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. The Badger saw that one coming. Saibot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The Badger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Saibot blocks a head kick by The Badger.
Saibot swings for the body but The Badger moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Badger throws a right hand that Saibot ducks under and follows up with a left that Saibot also avoids with ease. The Badger throws the left hand but Saibot avoids the punch easily. Saibot tries to bum rush The Badger with a series of wild strikes but The Badger uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The Badger clinches. The Badger throws an elbow that misses.
Saibot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Badger misses with an elbow over the top. The Badger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Badger lands with a short head shot on the inside. The Badger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saibot.
The Badger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow. The Badger misses with a punch to the body.
The Badger tries to land knees in the clinch but Saibot avoids the damage to the body. Saibot works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Saibot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The Badger wants to sweep but no luck. Saibot stands up over The Badger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The Badger working a defensive guard here.
The Badger tries to land a sweep but no joy. Saibot cracks The Badger with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Badger is pulling down on Saibot's head to control his posture. The Badger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Badger holds on and takes a little breather. Saibot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The Badger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saibot. Saibot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Saibot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Saibot tries to free his leg and advance position but The Badger is retaining full guard. Saibot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Saibot wants to control from the top but The Badger keeps moving. Saibot won't allow The Badger to sweep him here. Saibot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Saibot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The Badger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Saibot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The Badger working a defensive guard here.
The Badger keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully. Saibot stopping the sweep attempt from The Badger. The Badger pulls Saibot in to control the position. Saibot is looking to work some ground and pound but The Badger has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Badger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saibot manages to get himself to full guard.
Saibot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Badger content to stall in guard here. Saibot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Badger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Saibot has his feet on The Badger's thighs here. He's pushed The Badger off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! The Badger screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noob Saibot! A very excited looking Noob Saibot 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seaville Bri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bhaktiyar Singh Khilji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh Khilji has chosen Tupac - Me and My Girlfriend as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 cm
38
260 lbs
40 - 22 - 2 |
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229 lbs
30 - 15 - 0 |
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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
40 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seaville Bri! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bhaktiyar Singh Khilji! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Singh Khilji moves out of range of the strikes. Singh Khilji fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bri lands with a nice body punch. Singh Khilji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bri throws out the jab. Singh Khilji let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Bri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Singh Khilji throws a leg kick but Bri sees it coming and moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Bri misses the target. Bri throws a big shot that misses. Singh Khilji walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Singh Khilji has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Bri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Singh Khilji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bri.
Singh Khilji was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Seaville Bri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Singh Khilji throws a quick inside leg kick. Singh Khilji 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 little feinted left hand from Bri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Singh Khilji staying out of range there. Singh Khilji throws a body punch but Bri moves out of range. Bri throws a right and a left that both miss. A little jabbing left from Singh Khilji on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bri blocks the body kick.
Bri misses with a body shot.
Bri misses with a body shot.
Singh Khilji tries to keep at a distance but Bri has taken the fight into the clinch. Singh Khilji blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bri lands a body punch in the clinch. Bri looks to throw an elbow but misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bri. Bri lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Bhaktiyar Singh Khilji has been cut. Singh Khilji tries to break the clinch but Bri is controlling the position. Singh Khilji lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singh Khilji. Singh Khilji tries a body shot but Bri blocks it.
Singh Khilji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bri lands a jab. Bri slips a straight right by Singh Khilji.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bri moves out of range of the strikes. Bri misses with a right hand and Singh Khilji makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. 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! Bri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Singh Khilji's head backwards. Good leg kick by Singh Khilji there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Singh Khilji swings widly with a right hand
and Bri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bri throws a hook but Singh Khilji avoids it easily. Bri scores with a hook to the body. Singh Khilji takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Singh Khilji responds with a good body kick, but Bri manages to step out the way in time. Bri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A head kick misses from Singh Khilji. Bri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singh Khilji manages to avoid it. Singh Khilji ducks right into an uppercut from Bri. Nice shot by Bri. Bri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Singh Khilji throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bri wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Singh Khilji tries to work over Bri's front leg with a kick but Bri checks it. As Singh Khilji tries to get set, Bri tries to push him back and clinch up but Singh Khilji manages to avoid the attempt. Bri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Singh Khilji avoids the body shot from Bri.
Jab by Singh Khilji. Good standup being displayed there by Bri as he connects with a hook. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bri checks a leg kick. Singh Khilji throws a chopping leg kick but Bri manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bri is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Good standup being displayed there by Bri as he connects with a hook. Singh Khilji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bri clobbers Singh Khilji with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A swing and a miss from Bri. Bri misses with an uppercut
and Singh Khilji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Singh Khilji gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Singh Khilji tries to keep at a distance but Bri has taken the fight into the clinch. Bri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Singh Khilji's efforts to push away. Bri is working Singh Khilji over against the cage. Bri misses with an elbow strike.
Bri takes a shot to the head. Bri lands a shoulder strike. Bri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Bri lands an elbow that stopped Singh Khilji in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Bhaktiyar Singh Khilji's cut even more. Singh Khilji makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bri lands a body shot. Singh Khilji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seaville Bri dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bhaktiyar Singh Khilji's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Singh Khilji.
Bri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Singh Khilji finds it's way round the side to connect with Bri's head. Bri throws an overhand right that lands on Singh Khilji's shoulder, as Singh Khilji tries to avoid the shot. Bri throws a looping overhand right but Singh Khilji ducks down to avoid it. A swing and a miss from Singh Khilji. Bri rushes Singh Khilji and presses him up against the cage. Bri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh Khilji can do to turn this around? Bri cracks Singh Khilji with a nice body shot. Bri blocks an uppercut.
Bri tries a body shot but Singh Khilji blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singh Khilji. Singh Khilji gets through Bri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Singh Khilji's brow. Singh Khilji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Singh Khilji lands with a straight right. Bri didn't see that one coming. Bri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bri throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Singh Khilji slips a jab from Bri. Bri just misses with a punch to the body.
Bri throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh Khilji. As Bri backs off Singh Khilji throws a huge counter combo but Bri manages to avoid it all. The fighters circle momentarily. Bri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Singh Khilji slips a jab from Bri. Singh Khilji throws a right and a left that Bri avoids nicely. Bri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Singh Khilji feints and then cracks Bri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bri down. Bri misses with an uppercut
and Singh Khilji counters with a good low kick that Bri was not able to check. Bri blocks a jab. Singh Khilji fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bri on the side of the head. Seaville Bri is winning the standup battle so far. Bri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh Khilji defending well as Bri loads up on a big left hand. A nice side step and Singh Khilji releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Singh Khilji connects with the punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bri is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bri misses with a left hand and Singh Khilji counters with a lovely straight right hand! Singh Khilji gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Singh Khilji walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Bri tries to clinch but fails miserably and Singh Khilji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bri pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bri pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bri gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Singh Khilji gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bri is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bhaktiyar Singh Khilji! Bhaktiyar Singh Khilji thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sud Saming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saming comes to the cage accompanied by Enter the Tiger. Simon Strange has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 cm
26
184 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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28
187 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sud Saming! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Strange! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Saming throws a hook but Strange blocks it. Strange lands with a good body shot. Strange scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saming doesn't seem bothered though. Strange with a lazy takedown attempt and Saming counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Strange moves to clinch but Saming breaks away and Saming counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A momentary lapse in concentration from Saming enables Strange to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saming manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Saming has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Strange off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Strange misses with a right hand enabling Saming to counter with a crisp jab. Strange connects with a single shot there. Strange gets a clinch. Good body shot from Strange.
Saming lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strange backwards. Strange leaning against his opponent.
Strange lands a hook that snaps the head of Saming backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saming creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Strange softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Saming tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strange working aggressively here.
Strange scores with a shoulder strike. Strange blocking some punches.
Strange struggles to land a body shot inside as Saming controls his hands.
Saming tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Strange is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saming is keeping busy. Strange fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strange makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Strange will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saming up against the cage. Strange misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Saming.
Strange fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saming unloads a knee to the mid-section. Strange lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Strange looks winded! Saming lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strange backwards. Strange misses with a punch to the body.
Saming pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Saming has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight. Saming uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strange. Saming smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Saming connects with a right hand. Strange shakes it off.
Strange is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Saming cracks Strange with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Strange tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Saming pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Strange is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sud Saming! Sud Saming seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Simon Strange spoke after the fight, saying 'FFS, can't seem to catch a break at the moment.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kurtis Couturier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Ridgway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couturier comes to the cage accompanied by Forever Angel. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 cm
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186 lbs
17 - 6 - 4 |
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169 cm
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175 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 6 - 4, fighting out of New York, Kurtis Couturier! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Ridgway! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice straight punches there by Ridgway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ridgway. Nice shot by Ridgway. A jab lands there for Couturier. Couturier lands with an uppercut that bounces Ridgway off the cage and back into range. Ridgway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Couturier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgway manages to avoid it. Couturier avoids a kick to the body.
Couturier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ridgway tries a quick counter leg kick but Couturier is wise to it. Couturier has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Ridgway scores with a hook to the body. Couturier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Ridgway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Couturier.
Ridgway closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Couturier quickly recovers to half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ridgway moves nicely into side control. Ridgway working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Ridgway scores with punches from side control. Ridgway landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ridgway is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Couturier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Couturier can't do much from the bottom here. Couturier is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ridgway tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Couturier tries to get back to half guard but can't. Both fighters take a look at the clock. Couturier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Couturier can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ridgway tries for a kimura but Couturier is defending well. Ridgway working away. Ridgway scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Couturier to see if he's OK. Ridgway working away. Ridgway working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ridgway fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Couturier is not content to let Ridgway control the position. Couturier is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ridgway asserts his dominance and retains side control. Ridgway is trying to get an arm triangle but Couturier is defending well. Ridgway trying to control the position but Couturier is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ridgway fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ridgway landing a few strikes. Ridgway lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Ridgway is looking to take a break and control but Couturier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ridgway is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Ridgway looks up at the clock and then as Couturier takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ridgway smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ridgway is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Couturier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The ground and pound from Ridgway seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ridgway tries for a kimura but Couturier is defending well. Couturier wants to control but Ridgway postures up. Couturier is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Ridgway working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Couturier takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Couturier is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ridgway off and has taken his back! Couturier throwing sloppy strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Couturier lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ridgway's head. Ridgway is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Ridgway dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ridgway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ridgway misses with a hook. Couturier ducked under it nicely. Kurtis Couturier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ridgway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Couturier sees it coming and avoids it easily. Couturier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ridgway. Gary Ridgway seems to be getting the better of the standup. Couturier misses with a two punch combination.
Ridgway thinks about the counter body kick. Kurtis Couturier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A solid leg kick lands there for Couturier.
Ridgway throws a hook to the side of Couturier's head but Couturier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Couturier with a body punch. A glancing blow. A kick lands to the mid section there for Couturier. Ridgway has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Good leg kick by Couturier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Couturier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ridgway circles away quickly and effectively. Couturier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Couturier misses with a straight right. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ridgway has a takedown stuffed. Ridgway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couturier.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ridgway misses with a hook. Couturier ducked under it nicely. Ridgway throws a head kick but Couturier moves out of range.
Couturier throws a front kick aimed at Ridgway's knee but Ridgway avoids it well. Ridgway throws a push kick but Couturier slaps the foot to one side. An attempted straight right counter from Couturier misses the target. Couturier throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgway's shoulder, as Ridgway tries to avoid the shot. Ridgway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ridgway there as he acknowledges the shot. Couturier's corner calls for a 1-2. Couturier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Couturier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Ridgway moves away from the strike by Couturier. Couturier scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Ridgway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ridgway swings for the body but Couturier moves out of range.
Couturier digs a good hook to Ridgway's body.
Couturier scores with a jab to the head.
Couturier lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Couturier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couturier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Couturier throws a front kick that sends Ridgway stumbling back into the cage. Couturier lands a nice looking body shot.
Couturier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ridgway ducks right into an uppercut from Couturier. Ridgway scores with a leg kick.
Couturier with a hook. Ridgway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Couturier throwing a counter right hand but Ridgway manages to avoid it. A decent looking cross lands there for Couturier. Ridgway tries for a takedown but Couturier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Couturier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ridgway. Ridgway scores with a punch to the head. A nice inside leg kick there by Ridgway. That's going to slow Couturier down. Couturier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ridgway in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Couturier misses with a wild body shot. That kick from Couturier tenderised Ridgway's leg. Ridgway is trying to keep his angry face on. Couturier sizes up Ridgway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Couturier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgway. Couturier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ridgway is out of range. Kurtis Couturier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Couturier lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Couturier throws a leg kick which misses Ridgway's front leg but catches the back leg as Ridgway tries to avoid it. Couturier lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Gary Ridgway has been cut. Donk. Ridgway catches Couturier right on the button with a cross. Ridgway misses with a looping left. Ridgway misses with a looping right. Couturier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Couturier backs off Ridgway throws a huge counter combo but Couturier manages to avoid it all. Couturier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Couturier, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ridgway thows a leg kick but Couturier checks it and Couturier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ridgway's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Couturier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgway was well out of range. Poor timing from Couturier. Despite the aggression on Ridgway's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Couturier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ridgway scores with a jab to the jaw. Ridgway misses with a kick to the body.
Couturier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ridgway. Couturier connects with a crisp jab. Couturier throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgway manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Ridgway staying out of range there. Couturier tries to work over Ridgway's front leg with a kick but Ridgway checks it. Couturier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ridgway fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Couturier misses with a wild body shot. Both fighters circling a little - Ridgway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Couturier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurtis Couturier dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Gary Ridgway's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Couturier throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgway's shoulder, as Ridgway tries to avoid the shot. Couturier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ridgway's hands. Couturier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgway.
Couturier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ridgway. Ridgway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couturier. Couturier digs a good body shot into Ridgway's ribs. Couturier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Couturier punishes Ridgway's body with a nice straight punch. Couturier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couturier takes a body punch but keeps moving. Couturier moves out of range as Ridgway throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Couturier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ridgway on the side of the head. Couturier 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 countering left hand to the body from Ridgway misses. Ridgway swings for the body but Couturier moves out of range.
Ridgway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Couturier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ridgway counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ridgway misses with a kick to the body and Couturier counters with a left to the body. Ridgway misses with a body shot.
Couturier takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ridgway misses with a hook
and Couturier counters with a right hand to the body. Some wild striking there from Couturier.
Couturier throws a front kick aimed at Ridgway's knee but Ridgway avoids it well. Couturier loads up on a big right hand but Ridgway slips the punch. Ridgway now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Couturier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Couturier duly obliges. Couturier avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Couturier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Couturier moves out of range as Ridgway strikes. Ridgway throws a head kick but Couturier moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Couturier avoids a low kick by using good footwork. 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! Couturier connects with a right hand. Ridgway shakes it off. Ridgway takes one on the button. Couturier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A little jabbing left from Ridgway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ridgway delivers a nice body kick. Couturier misses with a double jab
and Ridgway counters with a straight right hand. Ridgway shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Couturier is trying to defend but Ridgway finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Couturier is refusing to be controlled, as Ridgway sits in half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ridgway connects with a nice short shot to Couturier's temple. Ridgway trying to mount his opponent but Couturier defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ridgway prevents Couturier from improving his position. Ridgway is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ridgway is thwarting Couturier's attempts to control the position. Couturier is controlling Ridgway's position as best he can from this difficult position. Ridgway wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couturier keeps working. Couturier wants to get back to his feet. Ridgway trying to control the action but Couturier is working from the bottom. Ridgway working Couturier over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ridgway working over Couturier with some ground and pound. Couturier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ridgway missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Ridgway is nestled in close to Couturier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ridgway is looking for a kimura but Couturier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ridgway to get the leverage. Couturier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Ridgway looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ridgway is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Couturier is just riding it out for now. Ridgway eventually gives up the hold. Ridgway seems to be working for a kimura but Couturier defends the submission attempt. Ridgway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Couturier is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gary Ridgway. I think Ridgway has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kurtis Couturier! Kurtis Couturier 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Judd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idea comes to the cage accompanied by Boss of All Bosses . Judd has chosen I take it up the ass - by lil wayne as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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172 cm
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141 lbs
38 - 21 - 1 |
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160 cm
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140 lbs
28 - 6 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
38 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Idea! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
28 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eugene Judd! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Idea takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Judd cracks Idea with a good jab. Idea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Judd. We've been hearing reports that Idea has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Eugene Judd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Idea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Judd scores with a jab to the body. Idea lands a nice shot that snaps Judd's head back.
A lazy left from Idea finds it's target. Idea looks to land a left hand but Judd moved out of range nicely. Judd replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Idea blocks it well. Idea scores with a body shot.
Idea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Judd 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. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Judd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Judd throws a leg kick but Idea sees it coming and checks it nicely. Idea misses with a straight left. Idea misses with a left hand and Judd counters with a nice uppercut. Judd feints and then cracks Idea's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Idea down. Idea avoids the body shot from Judd.
Nice uppercut lands for Idea. That snapped Judd's head back.
Judd tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Idea staying out of range there. Idea tries to bum rush Judd with a series of wild strikes but Judd uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Judd throws a big shot that misses. Judd tries to work over Idea's front leg with a kick but Idea checks it. Judd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Judd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Idea misses the shot to the body. Judd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Idea pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Judd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Judd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Idea throws a hook but Judd avoids it easily. Judd moves out of range as Idea strikes. A swing and a miss from Idea. Idea is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Idea clobbers Judd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Judd throws a lazy right hand but Idea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Idea attempts a counter takedown but Judd avoids it well and moves away. Idea tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Judd is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Judd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Idea's sensitive parts. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Judd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Idea takes a step back to recover. Idea 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.
Nice straight punches there by Judd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Judd. Judd walks into a jab. A swing and a miss from Idea. Idea backing away here, and Judd unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Judd throws out a loose jab but Idea uses good head movement to avoid it. A counter left hand to the body from Idea misses its target. A solid body kick from Judd. Idea gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Judd blocks the body kick.
Judd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Judd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Idea is rocked! Judd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Oh Idea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Judd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Idea had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Judd throws a push kick but Idea slaps the foot to one side. Judd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Judd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Idea. Judd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Idea's calf. Judd cracks Idea with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Judd has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Idea to stand back up! Judd is looking to score with low kicks. Judd throws a hook but Idea blocks it. Judd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Judd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Idea shoots in and gets a takedown into Judd's guard. Idea seems to have got his legs back now. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Idea distracts Judd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Idea stopping the sweep attempt from Judd. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Judd is on top in guard.
Judd stopping the sweep attempt from Idea. Judd wants to control from the top but Idea keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Idea has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Idea working a defensive guard here.
Judd tries to free his leg and advance position but Idea is retaining full guard. Idea controlling the position. Idea being controlled here, momentarily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Judd passes easily into side control. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Judd dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Judd as Idea shoots in. Idea misses with a takedown and Judd counters with a lovely shot to the body. A lazy left from Judd finds it's target. Idea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Idea comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Judd lands with a cross. Judd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A solid body kick from Judd. Judd lands a nice hook to Idea's body. Idea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Judd has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Judd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Idea scores with a shot to the body.
Idea throws a head kick that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Idea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Judd looks like he wants to counter punch here. Idea misses with an uppercut. Judd throws a front kick aimed at Idea's knee but Idea avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Idea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Judd. Idea takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Judd lands a front kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Judd.
Judd lands an overhand right. Idea misses with an uppercut. Judd feints and then cracks Idea's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Idea down. Idea on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Judd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Idea throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Idea on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Eugene Judd seems to be getting the better of the standup. Judd throws a wild body kick that Idea sees coming a mile off. Judd ducks under a wild hook from Idea. Idea punishes Judd's body with a nice straight punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Idea throws a body punch but Judd moves out of range. Idea lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Eugene Judd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Judd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Judd is looking to slow Idea down with leg kicks. Judd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Idea will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Idea misses with a takedown attempt - Judd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bad Idea. That's going to take a lot out of him. Judd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Judd keeps Idea at a distance using the push kick. Judd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Judd's corner calls for a 1-2. Judd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Judd misses with a body kick. Idea is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Idea blocks a head kick by Judd.
Idea bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Judd's head. Idea lands a jab-cross combination. Judd lands with an uppercut that bounces Idea off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Idea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Judd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Idea throws a jab but it's blocked by Judd. Judd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Judd lands a nice shot that snaps Idea's head back.
Judd throws a shot from downtown. Idea moves away and avoids it. Idea misses with a looping left. Idea moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJudd. Judd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Idea moves away from the strike by Judd. Idea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judd was well out of range. Poor timing from Idea. Idea misses with a jab, cross combination.
Judd moves out of range of the strikes. A solid body kick from Judd.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Judd getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Judd tries to land a leg kick but Idea saw it coming and moves away.
Judd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Judd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Idea's head backwards. Idea throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Judd was covering up waiting for the punch and Idea finishes the takedown easily into guard. Judd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Judd pulls Idea in close to his closed guard and prevents Idea from doing any damage or advancing position. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Idea works a leg free and moves into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Judd 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!
Idea throws a lazy right hand but Judd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Judd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A head kick misses from Judd. Judd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Idea is looking to slow Judd down with leg kicks. Donk. Idea catches Judd right on the button with a cross. Judd throws an off balance right hand
and Idea counters with a lovely straight right hand! Idea blocks a low kick nicely. Judd jabs Idea to the body, keeping him at a distance. Judd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Idea connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Judd scrambles back to his feet. Judd loads up on a big right hand but Idea slips the punch. Idea looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Idea throws a big shot that misses. Judd misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Judd throws a shot to the body.
Judd throws a wild body kick that Idea sees coming a mile off. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Judd, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Judd looks to score with a jab to the body but Idea is just out of range. A big left from Idea misses. Judd scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Idea avoids the body shot from Judd.
Idea throwing a counter right hand but Judd manages to avoid it. Idea moves out of range of the strikes. Idea just misses with a punch to the body.
Idea takes a swing at Judd's ribcage but misses. Idea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Judd. Judd swings widly with a right hand
and Idea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Judd misses with a low kick.
Judd throws a nice inside leg kick. Idea ducks under a wild hook from Judd. Idea lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Judd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Judd tries to land a front kick but Idea steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Idea ducks under a wild hook from Judd. Judd dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Judd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Judd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. An attempted straight right counter from Idea misses the target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Judd leaves Idea with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Judd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Idea. Idea blocks a leg kick. Judd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Idea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judd. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Judd, right into the meat.
Idea tries for a takedown but Judd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Idea moves out of range of the strikes. Idea digs a good body shot into Judd's ribs. Judd lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Idea tests Judd's chin there with a solid looking shot. Idea throws a looping overhand right but Judd ducks down to avoid it. Judd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Idea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Idea checks a leg kick nicely. Idea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Idea crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Judd - the referee stops the clock and Idea gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Judd. Idea manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. A punch combination from Judd misses. Judd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Idea misses with a wild body shot. Idea checks a leg kick. Idea moves out of range of the body kick. Idea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Judd. Judd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Judd blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Judd connects with a solid leg kick. Idea takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Judd throws a head kick that misses and Idea counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Judd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Judd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Idea sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Judd defending well though. Idea thows a huge punch but Judd dodges it nicely.
Judd wants to control but Idea is keeping busy and won't allow it. Judd tries to get to full guard but Idea has control of the leg. Idea takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Eugene Judd just about did enough to take it. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Judd motions for Idea to come forward. Judd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Idea sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Judd throws a jab when Idea was well out of range. Idea thows a left - swing and a miss! Judd misses with an attempted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Idea. Idea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Judd cracks Idea with a right hand to the side of the head. Idea blocks a head kick by Judd.
Judd looks to land a right hand but Idea moved out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Judd. Judd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Idea shoots for a takedown but Judd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Judd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Idea stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Idea staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Idea swings for the body but Judd moves out of range.
Judd defending well as Idea loads up on a big left hand. Judd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Idea checks it well. Idea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Judd dodges the punch combination from Idea.
An inside leg kick from Judd misses. Idea throws a body shot but no joy. Judd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Judd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Idea ducks under a wild hook from Judd. Judd tries to land a front kick but Idea steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Idea thows a left - swing and a miss! Idea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Idea swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Judd. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Judd.
Judd misses with a straight left. Judd throws a body shot but no joy. Idea changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Idea moves out of range of the body kick from Judd.
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! Judd scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Judd. Beautiful body shot. Judd looks to land a body kick but Idea moved away. Idea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Judd momentarily.
Judd moves out of range of the strikes. Judd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Idea drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Idea throws a right hand that misses
and Judd counters with a lovely shot to the body. Judd slips a jab and a cross from Idea.
Judd unleashes a big counter combination but Idea bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Idea misses with an uppercut. Judd lands a leg kick that knocks Idea off balance momentarily. Idea swings for the body but Judd moves out of range.
Judd lands a head shot. Idea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judd manages to avoid it. Judd throws a fast counter high kick but Idea manages to duck under it in time. Judd dips to his left and cracks Idea with an uppercut! Idea misses with a hook. Idea misses with a double jab.
Idea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judd.
Good standup being displayed there by Judd as he connects with a hook. Judd avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Idea throws a hook but Judd avoids it easily. Judd misses with a looping right. A good leg kick by Judd.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Idea throws a poor cross that misses
and Judd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Judd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Judd there as he acknowledges the shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Idea misses with a straight right. Judd scores with a nice head shot. Judd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Idea.
No joy there for Idea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Judd connects with a right hand. Idea shakes it off. Idea misses with a jab to the body
and Judd counters with a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Judd throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Judd throws a half hearted mid kick. Judd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Judd cracks Idea with a hook to the temple - Idea is on wobbly legs here! Judd swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Idea falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Judd wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eugene Judd! Eugene Judd is the new bantamweight champion! An out of breath Eugene Judd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. In defeat, Bad Idea stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats to Puck! I wanted to go down guns blazing and I hope that was what you saw today.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arshnoor Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up. DeBramalo has chosen Also Sprach Zarathustra as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
31 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arshnoor Singh! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin DeBramalo! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! DeBramalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Singh to counter with a crisp jab. DeBramalo misses with a low kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Singh, as that shot connected.
DeBramalo scores with a kick to the midsection. Singh misses with a low kick.
DeBramalo throws a series of punches but Singh avoids them all with ease. Nice shot by DeBramalo. Singh moves out of range of the body kick. DeBramalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Singh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. DeBramalo throws a leg kick which misses Singh's front leg but catches the back leg as Singh tries to avoid it. Singh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. DeBramalo scores with a body shot.
DeBramalo takes one to the side of the head.
Singh throws a low kick but DeBramalo avoids it. DeBramalo misses with a straight right. A lazy body kick from DeBramalo and DeBramalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Singh is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. DeBramalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh. Singh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeBramalo circles away quickly and effectively. Singh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. DeBramalo scores with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by DeBramalo. DeBramalo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A big left from Singh misses. DeBramalo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. DeBramalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A low kick from Singh is predictable there and DeBramalo counters with an inside leg kick. Singh on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
DeBramalo throws the kick towards the body but Singh avoids it. Singh missing with a left hand there. DeBramalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It seemed like DeBramalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Singh cracks the inside of DeBramalo's front leg. Singh misses with a straight left. DeBramalo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Singh throws a right hand that misses
and DeBramalo counters with a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Singh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Singh lands with an uppercut that bounces DeBramalo off the cage and back into range. DeBramalo closes the distance and pushes Singh back into the cage. A frustrated look appears on Singh's face as he tries to break the clinch. Singh tries to break free but DeBramalo pushes him back against the cage. DeBramalo lands with a left to the head. A shot in the inside from DeBramalo. DeBramalo misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from DeBramalo.
Singh prevents a body shot from DeBramalo. Singh misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land. DeBramalo throws a head punch that misses. Singh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Singh manages to break the clinch.
Singh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Singh cracks the inside of DeBramalo's front leg. DeBramalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Singh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Singh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. DeBramalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DeBramalo cracks Singh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Singh throws a quick inside leg kick. DeBramalo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Singh counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. DeBramalo is lucky that one didn't land flush. DeBramalo looks to land a body kick but Singh moved away. DeBramalo lands with a straight right. Singh didn't see that one coming. DeBramalo is looking to slow Singh down with leg kicks. Nice shot lands for DeBramalo. DeBramalo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Singh scores with a head kick.
Singh connects with a right hand. DeBramalo shakes it off. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Singh misses the shot to the body. Singh takes one on the button. Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Singh throws a hook but DeBramalo avoids it easily. Singh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeBramalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Singh's calf. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeBramalo, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Singh lands a jab. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. DeBramalo scores with a spinning back kick! Singh cracks DeBramalo with a good jab. Singh on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Singh throws a lazy right hand but DeBramalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A telegraphed right hand from DeBramalo misses the target. DeBramalo cracks the inside of Singh's front leg. Singh swings and misses with a shot to the body and DeBramalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. DeBramalo with a jab. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. DeBramalo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. DeBramalo misses with an uppercut
and Singh counters with a right hand to the body. Singh misses with an uppercut
and DeBramalo counters with a lovely straight right hand! DeBramalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DeBramalo avoids the body shot from Singh.
That kick from DeBramalo tenderised Singh's leg. Singh is trying to keep his angry face on. DeBramalo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Singh under the eye. Singh thumps DeBramalo with a low kick. Singh throws a hook but DeBramalo blocks it. DeBramalo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Singh thows a left - swing and a miss! Singh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. DeBramalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. DeBramalo takes one to the chin there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Singh loads up on a big right hand but DeBramalo slips the punch. Singh looks to land a left hand but DeBramalo moved out of range nicely. DeBramalo is looking for the big counter here. Singh looks to land a right hand but DeBramalo moved out of range. DeBramalo scores with a nice head shot. Singh misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. DeBramalo throws the left hand but Singh avoids the punch easily. Singh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. DeBramalo throws a leg kick but Singh moved away. Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeBramalo.
Singh misses with an uppercut. Singh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Singh. DeBramalo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeBramalo misses with a double jab
and Singh counters with a straight right hand. DeBramalo lands a glancing blow to the side of Singh's head. Singh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeBramalo throws out the jab. DeBramalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh. Singh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. DeBramalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Singh counters with a straight right hand. DeBramalo thows a left - swing and a miss! Singh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Quentin DeBramalo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBramalo is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Singh scores with a punch to the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Singh connects with an inside leg kick. Singh looks to land a combination but DeBramalo avoids it well. Singh pushing out the jab but it's not landing. DeBramalo sizes up Singh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. DeBramalo blocks a jab. Despite the aggression on DeBramalo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. DeBramalo slips under a jab from Singh. DeBramalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Singh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DeBramalo lands with a right hand. DeBramalo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Singh can pounce on him.
DeBramalo scores with a leg kick.
DeBramalo slips under a jab. DeBramalo 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. Singh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeBramalo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Singh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Singh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeBramalo. That one must have hurt. DeBramalo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. DeBramalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeBramalo throws a half hearted mid kick. Singh throwing a counter right hand but DeBramalo manages to avoid it. DeBramalo missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Good standup being displayed there by DeBramalo as he connects with a hook. DeBramalo lands with a shot to the body. Singh scores with the left hand. DeBramalo knows he should have avoided that one. DeBramalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. DeBramalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. DeBramalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singh sees it coming and avoids it easily. Singh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeBramalo counters with an outside leg kick.
Singh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Singh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Singh there as he acknowledges the shot. DeBramalo digs a good body shot into Singh's ribs. Singh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A slapping leg kick lands for Singh.
DeBramalo cracks the inside of Singh's front leg. DeBramalo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Singh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Singh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A nice leg kick lands there from DeBramalo. DeBramalo throws a nice inside leg kick. Singh takes one to the side of the head.
DeBramalo checks the leg kick. A head kick misses from DeBramalo. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Singh checks a leg kick. Singh throwing a counter right hand but DeBramalo manages to avoid it. DeBramalo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Singh if he has to take too many more of those.
Jab by DeBramalo. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A big left from Singh misses. DeBramalo lands with a straight right. Singh didn't see that one coming. A telegraphed right hand from DeBramalo misses the target. DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Singh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
DeBramalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. DeBramalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. DeBramalo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. DeBramalo with a jab. Singh misses with a body shot
and DeBramalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. DeBramalo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Singh slips under a jab from DeBramalo. Singh just misses with a punch to the body.
DeBramalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Singh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. DeBramalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Singh. That did some damage! Singh throws a lazy right hand but DeBramalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. DeBramalo blocks a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Singh scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Singh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. DeBramalo misses with a body kick. Singh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Singh blocks a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Singh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeBramalo counters with a low kick, right behind Singh 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice leg kick lands there from DeBramalo. DeBramalo lands with a hook. Singh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. DeBramalo lands with an uppercut that bounces Singh off the cage and back into range. Singh throws a leg kick but DeBramalo sees it coming and moves out of range. Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBramalo is just out of range. DeBramalo moves out of range of the body kick from Singh.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Singh gets off balance looking for a body kick and DeBramalo counters with a two punch combo. DeBramalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. DeBramalo throws a nice inside leg kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeBramalo.
Singh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DeBramalo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Singh avoids a lazy jab quite easily. DeBramalo checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeBramalo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. DeBramalo lands a jab. Singh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DeBramalo's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round. DeBramalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Singh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Singh misses with a body shot.
DeBramalo blocks a leg kick. DeBramalo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. DeBramalo does a little dance to reset his feet. DeBramalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singh. DeBramalo looks to throw a body kick and Singh counters with a straight right hand. DeBramalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Singh misses with an uppercut
and DeBramalo counters with a nice body shot. Singh throws a low kick but it's checked well by DeBramalo. DeBramalo throws out a counter right but Singh avoids it with no problem. DeBramalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. DeBramalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeBramalo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. DeBramalo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. DeBramalo throws the kick towards the body but Singh avoids it. DeBramalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Singh throws an off balance right hand
and DeBramalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Singh throws a leg kick and Singh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DeBramalo!
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo. DeBramalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Singh misses with a two punch combination.
Singh misses with a straight left. DeBramalo misses with a right hand and Singh counters with a flying knee. Nice. DeBramalo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. DeBramalo throws a nice outside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A leg kick checked by Singh. Singh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Singh.
DeBramalo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The fighters circle momentarily. DeBramalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Singh. Singh wants to slow DeBramalo down by chopping away at his legs. A combination from DeBramalo does no damage. Singh misses the body punch and DeBramalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Singh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A low kick from Singh misses and DeBramalo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeBramalo. Singh is looking to stand back up but DeBramalo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Singh. Singh is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. DeBramalo is controlling the pace.
Singh is positioning himself well to prevent DeBramalo advancing to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo really dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Singh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Singh moves forwards but DeBramalo connects with a nice, crisp jab. DeBramalo ducks right into an uppercut from Singh. DeBramalo cracks Singh with a right hand to the side of the head. Singh ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo. DeBramalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Singh moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A low kick from Singh misses enabling DeBramalo to counter with a crisp jab. Singh moves out of range of the leg kick from DeBramalo. Singh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeBramalo. DeBramalo obviously looking to wear him down.
DeBramalo swinging wildly here.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeBramalo moves away. DeBramalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. This has been an exciting period of action! DeBramalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Singh. DeBramalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. DeBramalo misses with a body kick. DeBramalo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Singh's sensitive parts. DeBramalo slips a jab from Singh. Singh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeBramalo. Singh lands a nice leg kick that just misses DeBramalo's sensitive parts. DeBramalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Singh momentarily.
Singh lands a right hook to the body.
DeBramalo tries to move into range but Singh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. DeBramalo connects with a nice looking jab.
DeBramalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
Singh jabbing away but nothing is landing. DeBramalo lands with a right hand. Singh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A low kick from Singh misses and DeBramalo counters with a nice body kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. DeBramalo tries a low kick but Singh avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Singh lands a jab-cross combination. Singh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A jab from DeBramalo misses. DeBramalo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A leg kick checked by DeBramalo. Singh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeBramalo. A low kick from DeBramalo is predictable there and Singh counters with a nice leg kick. Good exchange - DeBramalo coming out on top. DeBramalo clinches up with Singh and pushes him back against the cage. Singh lands with a right to the head. DeBramalo takes a shot to the head. DeBramalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeBramalo gets through Singh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh. A head punch blocked on the inside by DeBramalo. Singh tries to circle away but DeBramalo has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by DeBramalo. Singh misses with a hook from the clinch. Singh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Singh checks a leg kick nicely. DeBramalo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Singh. Singh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeBramalo has time to react.
DeBramalo is rocked! Singh misses with an uppercut. DeBramalo saw that one coming. DeBramalo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. DeBramalo is still on wobbly legs! Can Singh finish him? Sloppy strikes from DeBramalo. Those never looked like landing. DeBramalo seems to have recovered his senses. DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Singh. A thudding body kick lands there by Singh!
Singh ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo. Singh throws the left hand but DeBramalo avoids the punch easily. DeBramalo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A jab lands there for Singh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeBramalo, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Singh on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Singh tried to score with a low kick but DeBramalo checks it. DeBramalo checks a low kick from Singh. Singh throws a leg kick which misses DeBramalo's front leg but catches the back leg as DeBramalo tries to avoid it. Singh moves into range and connects with a jab. DeBramalo cracks Singh with a good jab. DeBramalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. DeBramalo scores with a push kick. Singh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. DeBramalo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Singh just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Singh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. DeBramalo throws a front kick that sends Singh stumbling back into the cage. DeBramalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Singh's corner calls for a 1-2. Singh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. 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 Arshnoor Singh will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
DeBramalo lands a body shot.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick but Singh sees it coming and checks it nicely. DeBramalo misses the shot to the body. Singh checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick and Singh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Singh throws a poor cross that misses
and Singh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Singh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Singh feints and then cracks DeBramalo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeBramalo down. Singh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeBramalo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Singh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeBramalo doesn't seem bothered though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh misses with a body shot.
DeBramalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh. DeBramalo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! DeBramalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As DeBramalo backs away, Singh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. DeBramalo lands with a hook. Singh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Singh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DeBramalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Singh's calf. DeBramalo swinging wildly here.
Singh takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses. DeBramalo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeBramalo. DeBramalo thows a leg kick but Singh checks it and Singh counters with a lovely straight right hand! Singh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. DeBramalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singh. DeBramalo throws a chopping leg kick but Singh manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Singh checks a low kick from DeBramalo. DeBramalo misses with a low kick.
Singh feinted there with a counter leg kick. Singh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeBramalo. DeBramalo throws a nice looking combination but Singh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Arshnoor Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Singh thuds his right hand into DeBramalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Singh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DeBramalo checks it well. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A swing and a miss from Singh. Singh ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo. Singh feinted there with a counter leg kick. Singh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Good shot there by Singh. DeBramalo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Singh to score with a decent uppercut. Singh throws out a token jab with nothing on it. DeBramalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Singh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DeBramalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. DeBramalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick. DeBramalo avoids a low kick by using good footwork. DeBramalo cracks Singh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. DeBramalo doesn't manage to clinch there - Singh circles away.
Singh throws a leg kick that is checked and DeBramalo counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Singh throws a head kick that misses. A big right from Singh misses. Good standup being displayed there by DeBramalo as he connects with a hook. DeBramalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. DeBramalo 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.
A good leg kick by DeBramalo. Singh avoids the head kick by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
Singh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeBramalo doesn't seem bothered though. DeBramalo looks to land a right hand but Singh moved out of range. Singh lands a head kick!
Singh misses with a looping right. Singh lunges at DeBramalo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeBramalo's hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Singh throws out a leg kick but DeBramalo moves out of range and Singh only half commits. Singh throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. DeBramalo is looking to land body kicks. DeBramalo connects with a single shot there. Singh moves out of range as DeBramalo strikes. A low kick from Singh is predictable there and DeBramalo counters with a low kick, right behind Singh 's knee. Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeBramalo manages to avoid it. DeBramalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. DeBramalo tries to clinch there but Singh circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Singh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. DeBramalo with a jab. Singh ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo. DeBramalo lands a lovely overhand right. Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo with the counter takedown but Singh avoids it easily. Singh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Singh misses with a few strikes there.
Quentin DeBramalo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. DeBramalo throws a lazy head kick and Singh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Quentin DeBramalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well DeBramalo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin DeBramalo! An out of breath Quentin DeBramalo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Arshnoor Singh spoke after the fight, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Torhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Prado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Torhammer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Doom Unit - Killing Time. Prado has chosen Remember The Name as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Torhammer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Prado! The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! An inside leg kick lands from Prado. Torhammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Henrik Torhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Prado needs to keep his hands up - Torhammer had a free shot at his head there. Torhammer looks to land a left hand but Prado moved out of range nicely. Prado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Torhammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Torhammer slips under a jab from Prado. Both fighters circling a little - Prado finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Decent striking displayed by Prado there. Prado is looking to slow Torhammer down with leg kicks. A telegraphed right hand from Torhammer misses the target. Torhammer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Prado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torhammer. Prado throws a counter combo. Torhammer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Prado to score with a decent uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Prado connects with a solid leg kick. Prado looks to score with a jab to the body but Torhammer is just out of range. Prado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Prado on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Torhammer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Prado doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Prado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Prado throws out a leg kick but Torhammer moves out of range and Prado only half commits. Torhammer thows a body kick. Prado tries to catch it but that hurt him. A bone on bone clash there as Torhammer blocks the leg kick.
Torhammer cracks a nice hook into Prado's ribs. Torhammer throws a wild body kick that Prado sees coming a mile off. Torhammer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Torhammer throws a body kick that misses. Prado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Torhammer misses with a hook. Torhammer scores with a jab to the head.
Torhammer misses with a combination
and Prado counters with a nice leg kick. Torhammer digs a good hook to Prado's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Torhammer throws a right hand that misses
and Prado counters with a body kick that stops Torhammer in his tracks momentarily. Torhammer thuds his shin into the meat of Prado's side. Prado throws a low kick but Torhammer avoids it. Prado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Prado avoids the body shot from Torhammer.
Prado blocks a head kick by Torhammer.
Prado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Torhammer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Torhammer throws a wild body kick that Prado sees coming a mile off. Torhammer lands the left hand. Prado connects with a nice looking jab.
Torhammer throws a shot from downtown. Prado moves away and avoids it. Torhammer misses with a kick to the body.
Prado lands with a shot to the body. Prado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Prado is looking to land body kicks. Torhammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Prado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Torhammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prado. Torhammer misses with a jab to the body
and Prado counters with a nice leg kick. Prado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torhammer at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torhammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Prado checks a leg kick. Torhammer scores with a nice head shot. Torhammer scoring well with a low kick there.
Torhammer misses with an uppercut. A left lands for Prado. Prado throws a chopping leg kick but Torhammer manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Torhammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torhammer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A chopping leg kick lands by Prado. Torhammer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Torhammer throws a hook to the side of Prado's head but Prado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Prado flicks out a counter leg kick but Torhammer steps away. Torhammer throws an overhand right that lands on Prado's shoulder, as Prado tries to avoid the shot. Torhammer swings for the body but Prado moves out of range.
Torhammer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Prado. Prado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Prado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torhammer. Torhammer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Prado connects with a solid leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Prado. Torhammer does a little dance to reset his feet. Prado avoids the body shot from Torhammer.
Prado walks into a left hand. Torhammer misses with a straight right. Prado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torhammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Prado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Torhammer throws a hook to the side of Prado's head but Prado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Torhammer slips a jab from Prado. Torhammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prado was well out of range. Poor timing from Torhammer. Prado throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Nice defenses there by Prado. Torhammer throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Prado counters with a flying knee. Nice. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A jab from Prado misses. Prado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Torhammer misses with a double jab
and Prado counters with a thumping low kick. Torhammer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fernando Prado will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Torhammer blocks the body kick.
Prado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Torhammer misses with a hook to the body
letting Prado counter with a right hand. Prado checks a leg kick. Prado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Prado misses with a body shot.
Torhammer connects with a leg kick. Prado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Prado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torhammer's sensitive parts. Torhammer misses with a body kick. Torhammer misses with an uppercut
enabling Prado to counter with a crisp jab. Prado checks a leg kick. Torhammer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Prado finds it's way round the side to connect with Torhammer's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prado throws a hook but Torhammer blocks it. Torhammer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Prado misses with an uppercut. A shot to the liver by Prado. Beautiful body shot. Prado throws a quick inside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Prado lands a glancing blow to the side of Torhammer's head. Torhammer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round. Torhammer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Prado finds it's way round the side to connect with Torhammer's head. A slapping leg kick lands for Prado.
Torhammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Torhammer misses with a low kick. Torhammer throws a hook but Prado avoids it easily. Prado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Fernando Prado seems to be getting the better of the standup. Prado lands a lovely overhand right. Torhammer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Torhammer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Torhammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Torhammer throws a body punch but Prado moves out of range. Torhammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prado.
Prado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prado moves into range and connects with a jab. Torhammer throws a leg kick and Prado counters with an outside leg kick.
Prado moves out of range of the strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A big right from Torhammer misses. Prado lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sloppy strikes from Torhammer. Those never looked like landing. Torhammer takes a body punch but keeps moving. Torhammer looks for the body kick but Prado saw that one coming. Prado throws out a counter right but Torhammer avoids it with no problem. Prado feints and then cracks Torhammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torhammer down. Torhammer misses with a body kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Prado - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Torhammer. Torhammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Prado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Prado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Torhammer misses with a hook to the body
and Prado counters with a nice uppercut. Torhammer takes a swing at Prado's ribcage but misses. Prado loads up on a big right hand but Torhammer slips the punch. Prado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Prado lands with a straight right. Torhammer didn't see that one coming. Torhammer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Prado checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Torhammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A telegraphed right hand from Torhammer misses the target. A telegraphed right hand from Torhammer misses the target. Prado connects with a leg kick. Torhammer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Prado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Torhammer - that will leave a mark!
A big left from Prado misses. Prado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Torhammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prado moves away. Torhammer throws an off balance right hand
and Prado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Torhammer checks a low kick from Prado. A solid leg kick lands there for Torhammer.
Torhammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Torhammer throws a looping overhand right but Prado ducks down to avoid it. Prado is trying to counter with his kicks. Prado scores with a nice head shot. A jab from Prado finds it's way through Torhammer's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A clash of legs there as Prado blocks the low kick. Nice straight punches there by Torhammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Torhammer. Nice body kick there by Torhammer. A decent looking body kick lands there for Torhammer. Prado blocks a leg kick. Nice shot by Prado. Torhammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prado moves away. Prado has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Torhammer. Torhammer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Torhammer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Torhammer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Torhammer misses with a body punch
and Prado counters with a slapping leg kick. Prado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Torhammer scores with a push kick. Torhammer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Prado avoids the body shot from Torhammer.
Prado appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Torhammer lands with a slapping head kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Prado 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!
Torhammer lunges at Prado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Prado's hand. Prado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Prado scores with a nice strike. Torhammer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Torhammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Prado misses with a hook. Prado moves out of range of the strikes. Torhammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Prado is looking to chop away at Torhammer's legs. A counter left hand to the body from Torhammer misses its target. Torhammer misses the jab. Prado tries a quick counter leg kick but Torhammer is wise to it. Prado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torhammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prado feints a counter leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torhammer misses with a wild body shot. Torhammer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Prado's hands. Torhammer throws a half hearted mid kick. Prado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torhammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prado.
A jab from Prado misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Prado darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Prado lands a front kick. Prado misses with a left hand and Torhammer counters with a slapping leg kick. Torhammer's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. Torhammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Torhammer throws a body kick that misses. Torhammer misses with a right hand and Prado counters with a nice kick to the body. Prado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Torhammer. Torhammer misses with a leg kick and Prado counters with a thumping low kick. Torhammer feints a jab promting Prado to slip. Torhammer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Prado slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Torhammer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. 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! Prado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Torhammer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Torhammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prado circles away quickly and effectively. Prado looks to throw the jab but Torhammer is out of range. Torhammer thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Prado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Torhammer motions for Prado to come forward. Torhammer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Prado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Torhammer throws an overhand right that lands on Prado's shoulder, as Prado tries to avoid the shot. Prado throws a body shot but no joy. Torhammer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Prado throws a right and a left that Torhammer avoids nicely. Prado pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Torhammer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Prado lands a front kick. Prado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Prado connects with a leg kick. Torhammer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Prado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Prado is rocked! Prado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Torhammer is out of range and Prado settles back down. Prado is still on wobbly legs! Can Torhammer finish him? Prado avoids the head kick by Torhammer.
Prado seems to have recovered his senses. A looping hook to the body misses from Torhammer. Prado does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Torhammer lands a nice looking body kick. Prado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Torhammer. Torhammer swinging wildly here.
Prado avoids the body shot from Torhammer.
Prado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torhammer. Prado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Prado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Torhammer is out of range and Prado settles back down. A good leg kick by Prado. A slapping leg kick lands for Torhammer.
Prado takes a swing at Torhammer's ribcage but misses. Prado misses with a left hand and Prado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Torhammer misses with a hook. Prado ducked under it nicely. Prado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Prado throws a quick inside leg kick. Torhammer misses with a lunging right hand
and Prado counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Prado connects with a right hand. Torhammer shakes it off. Prado misses with a kick to the body.
Prado scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torhammer. That's going to slow Prado down. Torhammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prado was well out of range. Poor timing from Torhammer. Torhammer misses with a looping right. Prado lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Prado lands an overhand right. Torhammer jabbing away but nothing is landing. Prado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Torhammer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Torhammer checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Torhammer looks to land a right hand but Prado moved out of range. Prado blocks the body kick.
Torhammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. It seemed like Prado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Prado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Henrik Torhammer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. 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.
Torhammer throws a right hand that Prado ducks under and follows up with a left that Prado also avoids with ease. It seemed like Prado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Torhammer misses the shot to the body. Prado moves out of range of the body kick. Torhammer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Torhammer throws a hook but Prado avoids it easily. Prado throws a nice inside leg kick. Prado takes one to the chin there. Prado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torhammer. Prado scores with a push kick. Torhammer misses the body punch and Prado counters with an inside leg kick. Torhammer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Prado to score with a decent uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torhammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torhammer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Nice uppercut lands for Prado. That snapped Torhammer's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. That kick from Torhammer tenderised Prado's leg. Prado is trying to keep his angry face on. A bone on bone clash there as Prado blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Torhammer looks to land a left hand but Prado moved out of range nicely. Prado throws a body kick that misses. A jab from Torhammer finds it's way through Prado's defenses. Torhammer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range letting Prado counter with a right hand. Prado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Torhammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Torhammer throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. A clash of legs there as Torhammer blocks the low kick. Torhammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prado misses with a looping right. Torhammer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Prado counters with a good low kick that Torhammer was not able to check. Prado is looking to land body kicks. Torhammer misses with a kick to the body.
Torhammer misses with a low kick. Prado slips a jab from Torhammer. Torhammer throws the left hand but Prado avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Prado connects with a leg kick. Torhammer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Torhammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action! Torhammer misses with a right hand and Prado counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torhammer's knee momentarily. Prado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Torhammer swings for the body but Prado moves out of range.
Torhammer connects with a jab. A punch lands to the side of Prado 's head but he takes it in his stride. Donk. Prado catches Torhammer right on the button with a cross. Torhammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torhammer slips under a jab. Prado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Torhammer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Prado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Torhammer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Torhammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prado manages to avoid it. Torhammer throws a solid leg kick but Prado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Torhammer. Torhammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Torhammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prado moves away. Prado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Prado replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Torhammer blocks it well. Torhammer swings for the body but Prado moves out of range.
Prado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Torhammer's head backwards. No joy there for Torhammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torhammer throws a shot to the body.
Prado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Prado lands with a hook. Torhammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Torhammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prado circles away quickly and effectively. Torhammer takes one to the chin there. A right-left combo lands from Prado. Torhammer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Torhammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Torhammer throws a leg kick but Prado checks it. Prado steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Prado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Torhammer misses with a looping right. Torhammer moves out of range of the strikes. Torhammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prado manages to avoid it. Prado tries to work over Torhammer's front leg with a kick but Torhammer checks it. Torhammer misses with a body shot.
Prado misses with a kick to the body.
Torhammer looks to land a left hand but Prado moved out of range nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Torhammer misses the target. Prado follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Torhammer stuns Prado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Prado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Prado throws a body kick that misses and Torhammer counters with a nice kick to the body. Prado feints and then cracks Torhammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torhammer down. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Torhammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prado moves away. Torhammer jabs at Prado's body. Prado is looking to score with low kicks. Torhammer scores with a body shot.
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 Henrik Torhammer will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Torhammer throws a hook but Prado blocks it. Prado looks for the body kick but Torhammer saw that one coming. Torhammer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Prado lands with a shot to the body. Torhammer gets off balance looking for a body kick letting Prado counter with a right hand. Torhammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Prado can pounce on him.
Prado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Prado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torhammer. Torhammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Torhammer missing with a left hand there. Prado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Prado connects with a looping right hand.
Torhammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torhammer swings for the body but Prado moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Prado. Prado flicks out a counter leg kick but Torhammer steps away. Torhammer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Prado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Prado moves out of range as Torhammer throws a body kick.
Prado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round. Prado misses with a kick to the body.
Prado misses with the combination.
Torhammer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Torhammer misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Torhammer moves out of range as Prado strikes. Prado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torhammer. Prado throws a nice inside leg kick. Torhammer throws a series of punches but Prado moves out of range. Torhammer throws a hook but Prado avoids it easily. Prado moves out of range of the strikes. Torhammer scores with a jab to the body. Prado avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Prado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Prado crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Torhammer - the referee stops the clock and Prado gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Torhammer. Prado manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Prado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torhammer. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Prado.
Prado moves out of range as Torhammer throws a body kick.
Prado was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. This has been an exciting period of action! Prado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torhammer.
Prado looks for the body kick but Torhammer saw that one coming. Torhammer checks a low kick from Prado. Torhammer scores with a nice head shot. Torhammer misses with a low kick. Prado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Torhammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Torhammer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Prado checks a low kick from Torhammer. Torhammer misses with a hook. Prado ducked under it nicely. Torhammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jab by Prado. Prado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torhammer momentarily.
Prado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torhammer. Prado throws a leg kick that misses. That kick from Torhammer tenderised Prado's leg. Prado is trying to keep his angry face on. Prado avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Torhammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prado. And Torhammer counters with a quick kick to the body but Prado blocks it. Nice straight punches there by Prado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Prado. Danga de danga de dang - Torhammer scores with a four punch combination! Prado throws a good cross that connects.
Prado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Prado throws a jab but it's blocked by Torhammer. Torhammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prado.
Torhammer backing away here, and Prado unleashes a leg kick that just misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Prado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Torhammers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Torhammer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Torhammer checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Prado avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Torhammer throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Torhammer. Those never looked like landing. Torhammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Prado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torhammer checks it well. Prado tries to work over Torhammer's front leg with a kick but Torhammer checks it. Torhammer misses with a hook. Torhammer misses with a shot to the body and Prado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Good leg kick by Torhammer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Prado misses the jab. Torhammer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Prado moves out of range of the body kick from Torhammer.
Prado avoids the body shot from Torhammer.
Torhammer misses with a body kick. Prado connects with an inside leg kick. Prado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torhammer's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Fernando Prado. Well Prado has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:48 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Henrik Torhammer! Henrik Torhammer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lil Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Carlos Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by My Life. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
35 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lil Wayne! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Carlos Linhares! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wayne misses with a straight right. Linhares is looking for the big counter here. Linhares works Wayne's body with a nice hook. Linhares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Linhares throws a push kick but Wayne slaps the foot to one side. A punch lands to the side of Wayne 's head but he takes it in his stride. Linhares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wayne. Wayne obviously looking to wear him down.
Linhares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Linhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Linhares throws a looping overhand right but Wayne ducks down to avoid it. Linhares throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Linhares lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Linhares thuds his shin into the meat of Wayne's side. Luis Carlos Linhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wayne slips under a jab from Linhares. Linhares misses with an attempted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Wayne tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wayne missing with a left hand there. Linhares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wayne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Linhares down. Linhares 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. The fighters circle momentarily. Linhares darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Linhares avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Linhares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wayne on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wayne scores with a sloppy right hand. Linhares should have avoided that one. Wayne misses with a body shot.
Linhares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Linhares checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Wayne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wayne has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Linhares throws an off balance right hand
and Wayne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Linhares thinking. Wayne tries to work over Linhares's front leg with a kick but Linhares checks it. Linhares throws a front kick that sends Wayne stumbling back into the cage. Linhares lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Linhares. A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Linhares down. Wayne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Linhares. Linhares obviously looking to wear him down.
Wayne misses with an uppercut
and Linhares counters with a body kick. Linhares tries to land a body kick and Wayne counters with a nice leg kick. Linhares misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wayne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Linhares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Linhares tries to land a front kick but Wayne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wayne cracks Linhares with an open hand slap. Wayne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Linhares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Linhares avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wayne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Linhares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wayne throws an off balance right hand
and Linhares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Linhares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wayne is able to avoid easily. Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Linhares is just out of range. Linhares throws a wild body kick that Wayne sees coming a mile off. Wayne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Linhares throws a leg kick and Wayne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Linhares throws out a leg kick but Wayne moves out of range and Linhares only half commits. Linhares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wayne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Good shot there by Wayne. Linhares takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses. Linhares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Linhares. Linhares swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Wayne counter with a right hand. Wayne jabs at Linhares's body. Wayne misses with a wild body shot. Wayne lands with a right hand.
Linhares is rocked! Linhares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Wayne is looking to counter with a body kick. Linhares is still on wobbly legs! Can Wayne finish him? The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Linhares. As Linhares backs away, Wayne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Linhares seems to have recovered his senses. Wayne throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Linhares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wayne connects with a body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luis Carlos Linhares will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Linhares throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Wayne counters with a nice low kick that buckles Linhares's knee momentarily. Linhares throws out a leg kick but Wayne moves out of range and Linhares only half commits. Linhares tries to land a body kick and Wayne makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Linhares really felt that one! Linhares throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Linhares checks a low kick from Wayne. Linhares tries to land a front kick but Wayne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Linhares explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Linhares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it. Linhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Linhares. Wayne looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wayne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Wayne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linhares. Linhares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wayne throws a front kick aimed at Linhares's knee but Linhares avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wayne is looking to chop away at Linhares's legs. Linhares raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Linhares is looking to chop away at Wayne's legs. A looping hook to the body misses from Linhares. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet. Linhares misses with a hook to the body
and Wayne counters with a right hand to the body. A kick lands to the mid section there for Wayne. A slow jab from Linhares misses its intended target. A big left from Wayne misses. Linhares throws a wild body kick that Wayne sees coming a mile off. It looked like Wayne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Wayne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Linhares. That did some damage! Wayne misses with a few strikes there.
Linhares misses with the body kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Wayne blocks the body kick.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Linhares misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely. Wayne feinted there with a counter leg kick. Linhares connects with a body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Linhares throws a leg kick enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab. Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linhares throws out a counter right but Wayne avoids it with no problem. Linhares throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Wayne counters with a nice low kick that buckles Linhares's knee momentarily. Wayne cracks Linhares with a good jab. Linhares scores with a leg kick.
Linhares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wayne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Linhares scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Linhares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Linhares misses with an uppercut. Linhares throws a body kick that misses and Wayne counters with a crisp one two that drops Linhares! Wayne thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Linhares to his feet! Linhares is in big trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Linhares thows a left - swing and a miss! Linhares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Linhares throws a body shot but no joy. Wayne dodges the punch combination from Linhares.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linhares.
Linhares throws a jab when Wayne was well out of range. Wayne getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Linhares lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wayne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wayne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Linhares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wayne throws a hook but Linhares blocks it. Luis Carlos Linhares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Linhares throws an off balance right hand
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut. Linhares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Linhares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne. A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Linhares down. Linhares moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wayne checks the leg kick. Linhares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Linhares looks to land a right hand but Wayne moved out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Linhares!
Wayne lands an overhand right. Wayne cracks Linhares with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Linhares looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wayne finish him?
Wayne blocks a head kick by Linhares.
Wayne steps in with a hook that catches Linhares right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Wayne follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Linhares looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lil Wayne! Lil Wayne retains his featherweight title! Lil Wayne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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