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EVO 217: Pain Me Up PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macho Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Toby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Toby is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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275 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Macho Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, James Toby!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy throws a head kick but Toby moves out of range.
Toby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Randy. Randy obviously looking to wear him down.
Toby scores with a nice strike.
Toby looks to score with a jab to the body but Randy is just out of range.
Toby staying out of range there.
Toby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toby misses with a two punch combination.
Toby tries to bum rush Randy with a series of wild strikes but Randy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Toby blocks a low kick nicely.
Randy checks a low kick from Toby.
A nice inside leg kick there by Toby. That's going to slow Randy down.
Toby on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toby moves out of range of the body kick from Randy.
Toby is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Toby throws a series of punches but Randy moves out of range.
Toby moves out of range of the body kick from Randy.
We've been told by Randy's head coaches at Vicious Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Randy connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randy checks the leg kick.
Toby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toby takes a swing at Randy's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Toby. Randy shrugs it off though.
Randy dodges the punch combination from Toby.
Randy is looking to counter punch.
Randy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Toby works Randy's body with a nice hook.
Toby misses with a double jab.
Randy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Randy checks a leg kick.
Toby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Randy connects with a solid leg kick.
Toby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Toby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randy manages to avoid it.
Toby lands a head kick. Randy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Randy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toby fails to land with a series of punches.
Randy throwing a counter right hand but Toby manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randy ducks under a wild hook from Toby.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Randy rather than just go for the knockout.
Toby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A clash of legs there as Toby blocks the low kick.
Toby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randy scores with a sloppy right hand. Toby should have avoided that one.
Toby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randy.
Randy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toby.
Randy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Toby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Randy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Toby is out of range and Randy settles back down.
Toby looks to throw a body kick
and Randy counters with a nice body shot.
Randy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Toby.
Toby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Toby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Randy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toby misses with a wild body shot.
Randy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Toby lands a body shot.
Toby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randy.
Randy throws out a powerful jab.
A leg kick checked by Randy.
Toby misses with a lunging right hand
and Randy counters with a good low kick that Toby was not able to check.
Toby tries to land a front kick but Randy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Randy tries to counter by clinching up but Toby breaks away and moves out of range.
Randy throws a leg kick but Toby sees it coming and moves out of range.
Toby throws a hook to the side of Randy's head but Randy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Toby misses its intended target.
Toby misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Toby coming out on top.
Toby looks to land a right hand but Randy moved out of range.
Toby takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Randy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toby doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Toby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Randy on the side of the head.
Toby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Toby throws a nice looking combination but Randy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Randy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Toby lands a nice leg kick that just misses Randy's sensitive parts.
Toby blocks the body kick.
Toby throws a body shot but no joy.
Randy misses with a wild body shot.
Toby throws a low kick but Randy moves out of range easily.
Toby misses with a shot to the body
and Randy counters with an inside leg kick.
James Toby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toby misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Randy.
Toby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randy.
Toby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Randy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Toby is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Toby dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Toby.
Randy ducks under a wild hook from Toby.
Toby throws a jab when Randy was well out of range.
Randy throws a hook but Toby avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Toby crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Randy - the referee stops the clock and Toby gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Randy. Toby manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Randy is looking to score with low kicks.
Randy misses the shot to the body.
Toby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randy is looking to clinch.
Toby throws a body punch but Randy moves out of range.
Toby swings away with a body shot that misses
and Randy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Toby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy lands a really nice looking cross but Toby seems unphased.
Toby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randy clobbers Toby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Randy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toby throws a lazy body kick
and Randy counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy throws a solid leg kick but Toby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Randy.
Randy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Randy moves out of range of the strikes.
Randy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Toby tries to keep at a distance but Randy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Toby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Toby misses.
Randy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Randy clinches.
Randy lands a left hand.
Toby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Randy presses Toby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Toby pushes off an throws an elbow but Randy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Randy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Randy.
Randy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Toby.
Toby is breathing heavily.
Randy is leaning against Toby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toby blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Randy.
Randy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Randy lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Randy.
Randy misses with a punch to the body.
Randy cracks Toby with a nice body shot.
Randy tries to work over Toby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Randy lands with a short shot to the head.
Randy presses Toby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Randy lands a nice shot to the body.
Randy pushes Toby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Randy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Randy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toby backwards.
Randy gets underhooks to prevent Toby's takedown attempt.
Randy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toby's elbow.
Randy can't find room to land a body shot as Toby controls the action.
Randy is trying to stall.
Randy stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toby throws a punch but it's blocked by Randy.
Randy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Randy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toby is trying to drag Randy to the mat but Randy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Toby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toby tries a body shot but Randy blocks it.
Toby gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Randy regains guard.
Toby trying to control but Randy is working from the bottom.
Toby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toby wants to control from the top but Randy keeps moving.
Randy pulls Toby in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randy keeping moving, preventing Toby from controlling successfully.
Toby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Randy keeping moving, preventing Toby from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Toby throws a poor cross that misses
and Randy counters with a nice body shot.
Randy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Toby is looking to chop away at Randy's legs.
Toby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toby checks a low kick from Randy.
Randy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Randy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toby misses with a kick to the body
and Randy counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Randy dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Toby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Randy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Toby somewhat.
Toby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randy was well out of range. Poor timing from Toby.
Toby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randy.
Nice body punch from Randy.
Toby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Randy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toby throws a wild body kick that Randy sees coming a mile off.
Toby misses the shot to the body.
Toby misses the shot to the body.
Randy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toby to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randy moves away.
James Toby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randy avoids the body shot from Toby.
Randy works Toby's body with a nice hook.
Randy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Toby walks into a straight right hand from Randy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Randy.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Randy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Randy moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Toby misses.
Randy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Toby throws a head kick that misses
and Randy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randy cracks the inside of Toby's front leg.
Nice defenses there by Randy.
Randy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toby.
Toby drops his hands momentarily and Randy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Toby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Randy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Toby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Randy staying out of range there.
Randy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Randy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Toby needs to keep his hands up - Randy had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toby swings widly with a right hand
and Randy counters with an outside leg kick.
Toby throws a body punch but Randy moves out of range.
Randy cracks Toby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Randy lands the left hand.
Randy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randy misses with a low kick.
Randy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toby misses with a low kick as Randy jumps back.
It appears Randy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Randy tried to score with a low kick but Toby checks it.
Randy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Randy wants to clinch up but Toby keeps it at a distance.
Toby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Randy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Randy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Toby is out of range.
Randy misses with a leg kick.
Randy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toby can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy connects with a leg kick. Toby looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Randy checks a leg kick.
Randy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Randy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Toby tries to land a body kick
and Randy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Toby's knee momentarily.
Randy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toby wants to land a leg kick but Randy is out of range.
Randy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Toby throws a head kick that misses.
Randy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Toby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Randy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Randy checks the leg kick.
Randy connects with an inside leg kick.
Randy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toby.
Randy throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Toby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Toby manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Randy, right into the meat.
Randy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Toby jabs Randy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Toby throws a lazy head kick
and Randy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randy throws a low kick but Toby avoids it.
Toby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Randy is looking to chop away at Toby's legs.
Toby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Randy throws a sloppy head kick and Toby moves out of range easily.
Toby pivots, looking for a leg kick but Randy is out of range and Toby settles back down.
Randy scores with a hook to the body. Toby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Randy misses with a few strikes there.
Randy slips a jab from Toby.
Randy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Toby checks it well.
Toby looks to score with a jab to the body but Randy is just out of range.
Randy half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Randy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Randy 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macho Randy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marc Spector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyd McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire has chosen Five Finger Death Punch - The Way Of The Fist as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Spector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Boyd McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Spector.
A leg kick checked by Spector.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been informed that McGuire 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.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spector is out of range.
Spector misses with an uppercut.
Spector moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
Spector throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spector looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Spector.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spector as he jumps to the side.
McGuire shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spector's guard.
Spector pushes McGuire off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spector avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spector is out of range.
Spector gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Spector throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Spector working aggressively here.
Spector scores with a shoulder strike.
Spector misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Spector looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Spector shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spector is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Spector works the jab nicely.
Spector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spector thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spector throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spector looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Spector looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
Marc Spector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Spector checks it.
Donk. Spector catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Spector saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spector is looking to clinch.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spector misses with a low kick.
McGuire shapes to counter with a head kick.
Spector misses the shot to the body.
Spector gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGuire to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McGuire is looking to work some ground and pound but Spector has wrist control.
McGuire postures up and lands a big shot to Spector's brow.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spector works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGuire stops Spector from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spector is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spector working a defensive guard here.
McGuire is pushing down on Spector's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spector is fighting to maintain full guard but McGuire has managed to sneak the leg through.
McGuire is trying to control. Spector wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spector is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGuire scores with a couple of nice shots.
McGuire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGuire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spector is trying to stand back up but McGuire is controlling him
McGuire slips a nice elbow through Spector's hands, connecting with Spector's forehead.
Spector pushes McGuire off and gets back to his feet.
Spector misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spector chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
A head kick by Spector misses
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spector moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Spector's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
Spector is looking to score with low kicks.
Spector takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spector.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Spector.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spector gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marc Spector will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spector looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Spector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Spector.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spector.
Some bone on bone action there as Spector checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spector rather than just go for the knockout.
Spector moves out of range of the strikes.
Spector lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
McGuire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spector.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spector checks a low kick from McGuire.
Spector throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spector lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Spector's belly button to the back.
Spector moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Spector shakes it off.
Good exchange - Spector coming out on top.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spector is looking to counter with a body kick.
Spector tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spector bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Spector scores with a punch to the head.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Spector moved out of range.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spector moves away.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Spector was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spector steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGuire. That one must have hurt.
Spector cracks the inside of McGuire's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Spector kicks off McGuire and gets to his feet.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spector avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Spector throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Spector.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spector avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Spector throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Spector swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spector drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector fakes the leg kick and cracks McGuire in the body.
Spector misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spector defends it well.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spector moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spector tried to counter with a leg kick but McGuire avoided it.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spector tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spector lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spector throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spector checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spector misses with a wild combination.
McGuire tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spector tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
Spector jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spector swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spector avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spector is keeping busy.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spector cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spector moves into the clinch.
Spector trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spector.
Spector lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire trying to stall but Spector improves his position.
Spector softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spector swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
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 Marc Spector will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
McGuire looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spector has his feet on McGuire's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Spector digs a good hook to McGuire's body.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
Spector connects with a leg kick. McGuire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Spector down.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spector avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Spector takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spector.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spector moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector misses the body punch
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Spector misses with a body kick.
McGuire throws a push kick but Spector slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spector. Spector obviously looking to wear him down.
Boyd McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spector.
Spector forces McGuire back against the cage and clinches.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Spector throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spector.
Spector misses with the head strike.
Spector throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire tries to work over Spector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spector is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGuire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Spector has one foot on McGuire's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Spector avoids them all with ease.
Spector fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
Spector moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Spector misses with a body kick.
McGuire steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spector is out of range.
Spector shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spector walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Spector moved away.
Boyd McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector checks a leg kick nicely.
Spector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
Spector missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire tries a quick counter leg kick but Spector is wise to it.
Spector throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Spector is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Spector's leg but Spector calmly moves out of range.
Spector checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spector moves out of range of the body kick.
Spector looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Spector scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spector lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Spector.
A right handed body shot lands from Spector.
Marc Spector has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
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!
Spector blocking some punches.
Spector has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Spector lands an uppercut.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Spector controls the action.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
McGuire jumps guard and drags Spector to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire is working an open guard so Spector takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McGuire takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spector's sensitive parts.
Spector slips a jab from McGuire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spector on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boyd McGuire.
I think Spector 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marc Spector!
A very excited looking Marc Spector rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pops Maellard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan has chosen Nirvana - The Man Who Sold the World 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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27
188 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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31
187 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pops Maellard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Genghis Khan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maellard thuds his shin into the meat of Khan's side.
Maellard throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan thinks about the counter body kick.
Maellard lands a nice shot that snaps Khan's head back.
Khan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maellards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Khan throws out a leg kick but Maellard moves out of range and Khan only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Maellard misses the target.
Maellard slips a straight right by Khan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maellard.
Maellard throws a series of punches but Khan avoids them all with ease.
Khan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maellard checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a right hand that Maellard ducks under and follows up with a left that Maellard also avoids with ease.
Maellard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Khan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khan blocks a head kick by Maellard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maellard.
Maellard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Khan misses with a body shot
and Maellard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maellard avoids the body shot from Khan.
Genghis Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maellard misses with a series of wild punches.
Maellard swats away the attempt to clinch by Khan.
Maellard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maellard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maellard was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Maellard feints and then cracks Khan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khan down.
Khan motions for Maellard to come forward. Khan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maellard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maellard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maellard walks into a straight right hand from Khan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maellard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khan.
Pops Maellard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan 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.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maellard.
Maellard is looking for a counter combo.
Maellard throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Maellard saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Maellard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khan throws a shot to the body.
Khan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Maellard is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Maellard misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Khan there.
We've been told by Maellard's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maellard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maellard checks a low kick from Khan.
Khan blocks a jab.
Khan gets a double leg takedown into Maellard's guard.
Khan stays in close to Maellard's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maellard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maellard wants to sweep here but Khan controlling him for the moment.
Khan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Khan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No luck for Khan with that takedown attempt.
Maellard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan punishes Maellard's body with a nice straight punch.
Khan throws a body punch but Maellard moves out of range.
Khan throws a chopping leg kick but Maellard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maellard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Khan tries to clinch but Maellard is having none of it.
And Maellard counters with a quick kick to the body but Khan blocks it.
Khan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maellard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan connects with a single shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maellard, right into the meat.
Maellard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khan checks it well.
Khan throws out a counter right but Maellard avoids it with no problem.
Maellard misses with a left hand
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khan moves into range and clinches up with Maellard.
Khan tries a body shot but Maellard blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Maellard.
Maellard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khan working aggressively here.
Maellard blocks a body shot from Khan.
Khan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maellard breaks the clinch.
Maellard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maellard scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Maellard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a jab when Maellard was well out of range.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maellard.
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Khan lands a nice looking body shot.
Khan lands with a good body shot.
A left and a right from Maellard both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Khan does it's job there.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maellard.
Maellard is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maellard throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maellard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Genghis Khan has been cut.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maellard.
Khan throws a hook but Maellard blocks it.
Khan moves out of range as Maellard strikes.
Maellard scores with a head kick.
Maellard checks a leg kick.
Khan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaellard.
Maellard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Khan misses.
Khan throws the kick towards the body but Maellard avoids it.
Genghis Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khan takes a swing at Maellard's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maellard throwing a counter right hand but Khan manages to avoid it.
Khan goes for a double leg but Maellard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maellard continues to drive forward.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maellard!
Khan is breathing heavily.
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maellard.
A head kick misses from Maellard.
Good shot there by Maellard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maellard avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maellard moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Maellard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Genghis Khan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Genghis Khan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Maellard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maellard throws a low kick but Khan moves out of range easily.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maellard at a distance.
Khan throws a solid leg kick but Maellard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khan.
Maellard lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Khan throws a jab when Maellard was well out of range.
Khan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maellard throws a low kick but Khan moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
Khan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maellard counters with a stiff right hand.
Maellard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maellard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Khan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maellard.
Khan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maellard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khan tries to score with a low kick but Maellard moves his leg out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Khan.
Khan throws a right hand that misses
and Maellard counters with a crisp one two that drops Khan! Maellard thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Khan to his feet! Khan is in big trouble!
Maellard tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Khan lands but Maellard takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maellard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maellard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maellard checks a leg kick.
Maellard throwing a counter right hand but Khan manages to avoid it.
Khan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maellard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maellard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khan misses with an uppercut
and Maellard counters with a stiff right hand.
Khan moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maellard lands with a right to the head.
Khan is rocked!
Maellard is trying to maintain a safe position but Khan gets an underhook and turns Maellard into the cage.
Pops Maellard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Maellard scores with a shoulder strike.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khan as Maellard tries to tie him up.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Genghis Khan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A right hand to the body from Maellard.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maellard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maellard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Maellard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maellard pushes Khan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Maellard controls his hands.
Maellard lands with a short shot to the head.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Maellard controls the action.
Maellard trying to stall but Khan improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Khan.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Maellard controls the action.
Maellard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maellard struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Maellard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maellard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pops Maellard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maellard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan blocks a body shot from Maellard.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Maellard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khan lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maellard.
Maellard working aggressively here.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maellard misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Maellard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pops Maellard.
I think Khan 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Genghis Khan!
Genghis Khan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bootleg Popeye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Duggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popeye comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. Duggan has chosen The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
172 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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175 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bootleg Popeye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Duggan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popeye fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Duggan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popeye throws a sloppy head kick and Duggan moves out of range easily.
Duggan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Duggan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popeye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duggan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popeye is looking to counter punch.
Popeye misses with an uppercut. Duggan saw that one coming.
Popeye looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popeye misses with a hook
and Duggan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duggan just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Popeye misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Popeye.
We've been informed that Duggan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A shot to the liver by Popeye. Beautiful body shot.
Duggan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popeye connects with a leg kick. Duggan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duggan pushes Popeye up against the cage in a clinch.
Popeye tries to throw a body punch but Duggan avoids it by throwing Popeye back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Duggan fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan struggles to land a body shot inside as Popeye controls his hands.
Duggan working aggressively here.
Popeye scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popeye can't find room to land a body shot as Duggan controls the action.
Duggan tries a body shot but Popeye blocks it.
Popeye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Popeye.
Popeye moves out of range of the leg kick from Duggan.
Duggan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duggan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duggan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duggan is looking to land body kicks.
Popeye connects with a solid leg kick.
Popeye lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duggan just misses with a punch to the body.
Dean Duggan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duggan connects with a body shot.
Duggan misses with a body punch
and Popeye counters with a good low kick that Duggan was not able to check.
Popeye throws a lazy right hand but Duggan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duggan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Duggan looks to land a left hand but Popeye moved out of range nicely.
Popeye jabs Duggan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popeye throws a body kick that misses.
Popeye blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Duggan.
Duggan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popeye moves away from the strike by Duggan.
Duggan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Popeye throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duggan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Duggan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Popeye rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duggan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Popeye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Duggan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duggan lands with a right hand.
A lazy left from Duggan finds it's target.
Duggan slips a jab from Popeye.
Popeye turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Popeye scores with a one two! Duggan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Dean Duggan has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan is looking to score with low kicks.
Popeye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duggan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duggan checks a leg kick.
Popeye finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Duggan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duggan lands with an uppercut that bounces Popeye off the cage and back into range.
A lazy body kick from Popeye
and Duggan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Popeye really felt that one!
Duggan throws a leg kick that misses.
Popeye throws a body kick that misses.
Duggan throws a fast counter high kick but Popeye manages to duck under it in time.
Popeye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duggan throws a good cross that connects.
Duggan throws a leg kick
and Popeye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duggan misses with a kick to the body.
Popeye scores with a jab. Duggan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Popeye throws a hook but Duggan avoids it easily.
Bootleg Popeye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popeye shoots in looking for a takedown. Duggan tries to sprawl out of it but Popeye keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duggan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Popeye sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Popeye.
Duggan moves out of range of the body kick from Popeye.
Duggan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duggan misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duggan tries to land a leg kick but Popeye saw it coming and moves away.
Popeye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duggan manages to avoid it.
Popeye smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Popeye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Bootleg Popeye will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Popeye misses with an uppercut. Duggan saw that one coming.
Duggan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Popeye scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duggan doesn't seem bothered though.
Duggan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duggan wants it to stay on the feet.
Duggan just misses with a punch to the body.
Popeye lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duggan's sensitive parts.
Duggan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Bootleg Popeye has been cut.
Popeye throws a right and a left that Duggan avoids nicely.
A shot to the body from Popeye misses
and Duggan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Popeye throws a hook to the side of Duggan's head but Duggan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duggan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Popeye misses with a kick to the body
and Duggan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Popeye throws a hook to the side of Duggan's head but Duggan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popeye swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Duggan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Popeye throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popeye keeps Duggan at a distance using the push kick.
Popeye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duggan.
Popeye misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Duggan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Popeye avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Popeye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Popeye throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duggan throws a body shot but no joy.
Popeye tries to counter with a takedown but Duggan is quick to defend against it.
Popeye throws a push kick but Duggan slaps the foot to one side.
Duggan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A thudding body kick lands there by Duggan!
A low kick from Popeye misses
and Duggan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Popeye moves out of range as Duggan throws a body kick.
Duggan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Popeye counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Duggan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popeye takes a swing at Duggan's ribcage but misses.
Duggan lands a nice shot that snaps Popeye's head back.
Duggan misses with a hook. Popeye ducked under it nicely.
Popeye takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duggan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Popeye counters with a good low kick that Duggan was not able to check.
Popeye slips a straight right by Duggan.
Popeye shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duggan as he jumps to the side.
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Popeye.
Decent striking displayed by Popeye there.
Duggan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bootleg Popeye is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Popeye misses
and Duggan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Popeye fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duggan! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bootleg Popeye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duggan checks a leg kick nicely.
Duggan works the jab nicely.
A big left from Duggan misses.
Popeye lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duggan's sensitive parts.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duggan!
Popeye is rocked!
Popeye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Popeye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Popeye switches off momentarily and Duggan cracks him with a monster right hand! Popeye topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Duggan dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Duggan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dean Duggan!
A very excited looking Dean Duggan 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mega Minion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas has chosen Go For a Soda by Kim Mitchell as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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142 lbs
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160 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mega Minion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minion delivers a nice body kick.
Minion looks to land a combination but Douglas avoids it well.
Minion throws a looping overhand right but Douglas ducks down to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Minion.
Minion looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Minion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Douglas has time to react.
A slow jab from Minion misses its intended target.
Douglas throws the kick towards the body but Minion avoids it.
Minion misses with a wild body shot.
Minion misses with a combination
and Douglas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Minion's guard.
Minion is pulling down on Douglas's head. It's preventing any offense from Douglas, at least for the moment.
Douglas tries to free his leg and advance position but Minion is retaining full guard.
Douglas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Minion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minion pulls Douglas in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Douglas connects with a couple of short punches.
Douglas throws a big elbow that misses.
Minion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Minion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Douglas lands a couple of elbows.
Minion wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Douglas landing some decent shots from guard.
Minion looking to control.
Minion wants to get back to his feet but Douglas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Minion holds on and takes a little breather.
Minion looking to control.
Douglas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Douglas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Douglas cracks Minion with a solid left hand.
Minion controls Douglas momentarily but Douglas frees himself.
Minion is controlling Douglas's posture.
Douglas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Minion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Douglas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Minion's head.
Douglas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minion pulls Douglas in to control the position.
Douglas is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Minion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Douglas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Douglas throws a big right hand that misses.
Minion wants to get back to his feet but Douglas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Douglas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Minion keeping full guard, as Douglas tries to pass.
Douglas stands and throws Minion's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Minion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Douglas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Minion trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Minion is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Douglas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Douglas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Minion moves into full guard.
Douglas landing some decent shots from guard.
Minion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Minion controls Douglas momentarily but Douglas frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Douglas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Minion swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
Minion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Douglas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Douglas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Minion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douglas pinned against the cage. Douglas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Minion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Douglas.
Minion looks to throw a body kick
and Douglas counters with a low kick, right behind Minion 's knee.
Minion scores with a jab. Douglas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion avoids the head kick by Douglas.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Minion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Minion throws an off balance right hand
and Douglas counters with a three punch combo that has Minion backing up. Minion nods at Douglas to acknowledge the strikes.
Minion throws a head kick but Douglas moves out of range.
Mega Minion is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minion misses with a head kick.
Douglas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Minion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Douglas's guard.
Douglas looking for a guillotine here but Minion defends easily.
Minion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Minion might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Minion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Douglas's guard.
Minion wants to stand up but Douglas is controlling the position.
Douglas tries to roll over but Minion keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minion controlling the pace.
It looks like Minion is going to stand back up.
Minion seems to be looking for submissions.
Minion frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Minion tries to stand up but Douglas had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Minion is controlling Douglas's trapped leg to prevent Douglas from advancing to side control.
Minion wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas thows a huge punch but Minion dodges it nicely.
Douglas working Minion over with strikes.
Douglas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Minion wants to get back to full guard.
Minion trying to control here.
Douglas lands with a punch from half guard.
Douglas stops Minion from getting back to his feet.
Douglas slips a nice elbow through Minion's hands, connecting with Minion's forehead.
Douglas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Douglas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Douglas trying to pass the guard but Minion defending well.
Minion trying to hold on to Douglas's head to control him but Douglas postures up.
Minion has his hands clasped together around Douglas's back. He's all about the action.
Minion kicks off Douglas and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minion wants to clinch.
Minion lands a really nice looking cross but Douglas seems unphased.
Minion lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Douglas checks a leg kick.
Douglas swats away the attempt to clinch by Minion.
Minion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Douglas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minion.
Douglas flicks out a counter leg kick but Minion steps away.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Minion.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Mega Minion will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Minion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Douglas.
Minion moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDouglas.
Minion tries to move into range but Douglas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Minion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Minion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Douglas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Minion throws a jab but it's blocked by Douglas.
Douglas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Minion looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Minion gets a clinch.
Minion swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas misses with a body punch.
Minion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Douglas lands a hook that snaps the head of Minion backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Douglas is trying to push Minion away but Minion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Minion regains guard immediately.
Douglas looking to pass the guard.
Douglas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Minion has control of Douglas's left arm, preventing Douglas from doing any damage.
Douglas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Douglas chips away with some ground and pound.
Douglas landing with the ground and pound.
Minion controls Douglas momentarily but Douglas frees himself.
Minion has his hands on Douglas's head, controlling the position.
Minion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jack Douglas has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas advances to half guard.
Minion is looking for a sweep. Douglas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Douglas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Douglas working Minion over with strikes.
Minion regains full guard. Nicely done.
Minion working a defensive guard here.
Minion can't keep his opponent in guard - Douglas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Minion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minion looks like he's trying to stand up.
Douglas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Minion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Douglas lands strikes from 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. Douglas connects with a nice short shot to Minion's temple.
Minion is rocked!
Minion wants to control but Douglas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oh Minion is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Douglas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Minion is trying to stand back up but Douglas is controlling him
Douglas lands a big elbow - Minion is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Douglas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Douglas!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jack Douglas waved his t-shirt featuring Sun-Tzu's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Declan Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baas Baako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeney's entrance music is Four Star Mary - Pain. A fine choice. Baako has chosen Acapella Soul - The Lion Sleeps Tonight as his entrance music. Declan Sweeney has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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245 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan Sweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baas Baako!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweeney looks to score with a jab to the body but Baako is just out of range.
Sweeney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sweeney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baako throws out the jab.
Sweeney swats away the attempt to clinch by Baako.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baako.
Sweeney appears to be looking for a big counter.
Baako instigates a clinch.
Baako blocks a body shot from Sweeney.
Baako manages to break the clinch.
Sweeney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sweeney shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sweeney moves in looking to clinch but Baako pushes him off.
It seemed like Baako was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sweeney wants to clinch up but Baako keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baako moves away.
Baako looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sweeney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baako.
Baako pushes Sweeney up against the cage in a clinch.
Sweeney has Baako pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baako manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Baako fails to land.
Sweeney misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney scores with a shoulder strike.
Baako struggles to land a body shot inside as Sweeney controls his hands.
Sweeney misses with a body punch.
Sweeney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sweeney misses with a body punch.
Sweeney is trying to drag Baako to the mat but Baako just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sweeney leaning his opponent against the cage.
Baako takes a shot to the head.
Baako lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Declan Sweeney has been cut.
Baako's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sweeney gets through Baako's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baako working aggressively here.
Sweeney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baako tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Baako.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Sweeney.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baako takes a shot to the head.
Baako is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baako has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sweeney seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Baako can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baako.
Baako prevents a body shot from Sweeney.
Sweeney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sweeney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baako struggles to land a body shot inside as Sweeney controls his hands.
Baako breaks from the clinch.
Sweeney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Sweeney.
Sweeney cracks Baako with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Baako looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sweeney finish him?
Sweeney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baako ducks under a wild hook from Sweeney.
Sweeney looks for the body kick but Baako saw that one coming.
Sweeney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baako looks winded!
Sweeney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sweeney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baako is rocked!
Sweeney works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Baako is still in real trouble! Can Sweeney finish him?
Sweeney postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Baako covers up, he's hurt! Sweeney keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Sweeney and the ref steps in to end the fight! Sweeney can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Declan Sweeney!
A relieved looking Declan Sweeney thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Baas Baako had this to say: 'That sucked!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominik Kokoszka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin comes to the cage accompanied by "Ace of Spades" by Motorhead. Dominik Kokoszka told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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32
156 lbs
27 - 11 - 1 |
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25
168 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominik Kokoszka!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kokoszka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kokoszka replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Putin blocks it well.
Kokoszka 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.
Putin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kokoszka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kokoszka thumps Putin with a low kick.
Kokoszka throws an overhand right that lands on Putin's shoulder, as Putin tries to avoid the shot.
Putin closes the distance and clinches up with Kokoszka, looking for a takedown. Putin pushes Kokoszka against the cage but Kokoszka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Putin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Putin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kokoszka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kokoszka punishes Putin's body with a nice straight punch.
Kokoszka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Kokoszka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Putin doesn't seem phased though.
Putin throws a hook but Kokoszka avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Kokoszka.
And Kokoszka responds with a good body kick, but Putin manages to step out the way in time.
Putin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokoszka just misses with a punch to the body.
Putin goes for a double leg but Kokoszka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kokoszka continues to drive forward.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Putin, as that shot connected.
Putin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Putin avoids the body shot from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kokoszka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Putin's sensitive parts.
Kokoszka throws a low kick but Putin moves out of range easily.
Kokoszka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kokoszka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kokoszka connects with a solid leg kick.
Putin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kokoszka misses with a straight left.
Kokoszka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokoszka 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin tries to move into range but Kokoszka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kokoszka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dominik Kokoszka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin avoids the body shot from Kokoszka.
Putin throws a leg kick which misses Kokoszka's front leg but catches the back leg as Kokoszka tries to avoid it.
Kokoszka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dominik Kokoszka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin throws a hook but Kokoszka blocks it.
Kokoszka misses with a lunging right hand
and Putin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kokoszka's knee momentarily.
Kokoszka takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
Putin throws a head kick but Kokoszka moves out of range.
Kokoszka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Putin checks a leg kick nicely.
Kokoszka connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Kokoszka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Putin rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokoszka looks for the body kick but Putin saw that one coming.
Putin cracks Kokoszka with a good jab.
Kokoszka lands with a hook. Putin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kokoszka misses with an uppercut.
Kokoszka connects with a solid leg kick.
Putin moves out of range of the body kick from Kokoszka.
Putin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Putin misses with a low kick as Kokoszka jumps back.
Putin moves into the clinch successfully.
Putin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kokoszka lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Putin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokoszka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin walks into a left hand.
Kokoszka swats away the attempt to clinch by Putin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokoszka. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Putin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kokoszka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kokoszka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Putin checks it well.
Putin scoring well with a low kick there.
Kokoszka with a hook.
Putin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kokoszka cracks Putin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Putin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominik Kokoszka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch but Kokoszka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Putin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka thuds a left hand into Putin's body.
Kokoszka checks a leg kick nicely.
Kokoszka throws out a counter right but Putin avoids it with no problem.
Putin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Putin backing away here, and Kokoszka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kokoszka lands a slapping body shot.
Putin wants to clinch but Kokoszka slips to the side
and Kokoszka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kokoszka.
Putin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kokoszka cracks the inside of Putin's front leg.
Kokoszka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A big right from Kokoszka misses.
A quick step to the side and Putin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin walks into a straight right hand from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kokoszka tries to score with a low kick but Putin moves his leg out of the way.
Kokoszka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Putin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Putin clinches.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kokoszka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Putin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Putin lands a nice uppercut.
Putin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kokoszka's efforts to push away.
Kokoszka breaks the clinch.
Kokoszka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Kokoszka as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Kokoszka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kokoszka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kokoszka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Putin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kokoszka finds it's way round the side to connect with Putin's head.
Putin blocks the body kick.
Putin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Putin doesn't manage to clinch there - Kokoszka circles away.
Kokoszka misses with a hook.
Putin tried to counter with a leg kick but Kokoszka avoided it.
Putin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Putin tries a low kick but Kokoszka avoids it.
Putin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Putin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kokoszka on the side of the head.
A head kick by Putin misses
and Kokoszka counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokoszka scores with a hook to the body. Putin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kokoszka lands a nice looking body shot.
Putin feints and then cracks Kokoszka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kokoszka down.
Kokoszka dips to his left and cracks Putin with an uppercut!
Putin lands with a shot to the body.
Kokoszka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Putin.
Putin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kokoszka to score with a decent uppercut.
Putin is rocked!
Kokoszka drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Putin right on the button. Putin goes down! Kokoszka follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kokoszka gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominik Kokoszka!
A relieved looking Dominik Kokoszka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Tallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Gajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gajewski has chosen Mobb Deep - Survival of the Fittest as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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30
141 lbs
26 - 8 - 0 |
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36
141 lbs
43 - 14 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Tallon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrzej Gajewski!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tallon is looking to slow Gajewski down with leg kicks.
Gajewski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gajewski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gajewski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tallon jabs Gajewski right on the nose. Gajewski blinks but takes it well.
Tallon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gajewski on the side of the head.
That kick from Tallon tenderised Gajewski's leg. Gajewski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tallon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tallon scores with a nice body kick.
Tallon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gajewski defends it nicely.
Gajewski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tallon lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tallon.
A nice side step and Gajewski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andrzej Gajewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tallon jabs Gajewski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tallon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gajewski's calf.
Tallon tries to clinch there but Gajewski circles away.
Tallon misses with a low kick.
Tallon is looking to clinch.
Gajewski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gajewski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch but Gajewski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tallon misses with a jab to the body
and Gajewski counters with an outside leg kick.
Tallon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sean Tallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tallon misses with a kick to the body
letting Gajewski counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Tallon's head coaches at Wolf Training Lair that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tallon throws a front kick that sends Gajewski stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Tallon.
Tallon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tallon. That's going to slow Gajewski down.
Tallon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Tallon.
Nice shot lands for Tallon.
Tallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tallon closes the distance and clinches.
Gajewski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tallon lands with a right to the head.
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Gajewski tries to throw a body punch but Tallon avoids it by throwing Gajewski back against the cage.
Tallon scores with a hook to the body.
Tallon stalling.
Tallon drags the fight down to the ground.
Tallon pulls Gajewski in close to his closed guard and prevents Gajewski from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon working a defensive guard here.
Gajewski is stalling in the full guard.
Tallon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gajewski is controlling him.
Tallon pulls Gajewski in close to his closed guard and prevents Gajewski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tallon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tallon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tallon is looking to wear down Gajewski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheers as Tallon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gajewski doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tallon throws a head kick that half lands.
Tallon lands with a nice body punch.
Tallon lands an overhand right.
Tallon throws a chopping leg kick but Gajewski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tallon.
Crunch! Tallon slams his shin into Gajewski's torso.
Tallon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gajewski can do to turn this around?
Tallon rushes Gajewski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gajewski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Tallon.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gajewski can't find room to land a body shot as Tallon controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon prevents a body shot from Gajewski.
Gajewski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gajewski throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Gajewski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tallon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tallon stuns Gajewski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tallon. Gajewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tallon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gajewski throws a big counter head kick but Tallon avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Tallon.
Tallon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon moves into the clinch.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gajewski blocks a body shot from Tallon.
A head punch on the inside from Gajewski fails to land.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
Gajewski blocks a body shot from Tallon.
Gajewski tries a body shot but Tallon blocks it.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gajewski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gajewski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tallon tries a body shot but Gajewski blocks it.
Gajewski lands a right hand.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon lands a shot to the body.
Gajewski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gajewski misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Gajewski.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gajewski backwards.
Tallon prevents a body shot from Gajewski.
Gajewski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gajewski can't break the clinch.
Tallon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gajewski backwards.
Gajewski misses with a body punch.
Gajewski throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Tallon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gajewski backwards.
Tallon blocks a body shot from Gajewski.
Gajewski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gajewski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tallon throws a body shot but no joy.
Gajewski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon lands a nice looking body kick.
Tallon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gajewski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tallon's knee momentarily.
Tallon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gajewski is out of range.
Tallon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGajewski.
Gajewski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gajewski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tallon tries to land a front kick but Gajewski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gajewski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tallon cracks the inside of Gajewski's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tallon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tallon misses with a right hand
and Gajewski counters with a nice uppercut.
Tallon misses with a left hand
and Gajewski counters with a nice body kick.
Tallon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gajewski counters with a body kick.
Tallon tries to score with a low kick but Gajewski moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gajewski in his tracks.
Tallon throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gajewski! But no joy.
Tallon throws a leg kick
and Gajewski counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon tries to land a body kick
and Gajewski counters with a head kick that drops Tallon to the mat! Tallon scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Tallon is rocked!
Gajewski avoids a kick to the body.
Oh Tallon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tallon lands with a nice body kick.
Tallon seems to have got his legs back now.
Tallon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tallon lands with a good body shot.
Tallon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tallon misses with a body shot.
Tallon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gajewski! But no joy.
Tallon misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon throws a head kick but Gajewski moves out of range.
Tallon throws a shot from downtown. Gajewski moves away and avoids it.
Gajewski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tallon.
Tallon wants to clinch but Gajewski slips to the side
and Gajewski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tallon looks to throw a body kick
and Gajewski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon connects with a leg kick. Gajewski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gajewski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tallon can pounce on him.
Tallon connects with a body shot that sends Gajewski's belly button to the back.
Tallon is looking to clinch.
Gajewski raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gajewski.
Gajewski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gajewski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gajewski avoids the body shot from Tallon.
Nice shot by Tallon.
Tallon is looking to land body kicks.
Gajewski defending well as Tallon loads up on a big left hand.
Gajewski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tallon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tallon.
Tallon tries to land a front kick but Gajewski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tallon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gajewski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tallon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gajewski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tallon thinking.
Nice cross by Tallon.
Gajewski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallon connects with a right hand. Gajewski shakes it off.
Tallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tallon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gajewski. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gajewski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gajewski blocks a head kick by Tallon.
Tallon loads up on a big right hand but Gajewski slips the punch.
Gajewski counters with a body kick.
Tallon throws a body punch but Gajewski moves out of range.
Tallon throws a body kick that misses.
Gajewski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tallon misses the shot to the body.
And Gajewski responds with a good body kick, but Tallon manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gajewski takes a step back to recover.
Tallon throws a front kick that sends Gajewski stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tallon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Tallon finds it's target.
Tallon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gajewski doesn't seem bothered though.
Tallon throws out a leg kick but Gajewski moves out of range and Tallon only half commits.
Gajewski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tallon.
Tallon backing away here, and Gajewski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tallon shoots for a takedown but Gajewski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Gajewski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon misses with a looping right.
Gajewski thinks about the counter body kick.
Gajewski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tallon misses with a right hand
and Gajewski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tallon misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Gajewski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tallon scores with a spinning back kick!
Gajewski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tallon misses with an uppercut. Gajewski saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tallon jabs Gajewski right on the nose. Gajewski blinks but takes it well.
Tallon throws a sloppy body shot
and Gajewski 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.
Gajewski slips a straight right by Tallon.
Gajewski feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the body from Tallon misses
and Tallon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tallon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gajewski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tallon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fighters circling - Tallon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gajewski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tallon.
Tallon wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon connects with a crisp jab.
Tallon throws a body shot but no joy.
Tallon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gajewski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tallon tries to clinch there but Gajewski circles away.
Gajewski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tallon misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon had his way with Andrzej Gajewski in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tallon misses with a body kick.
Gajewski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tallon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tallon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gajewski under the eye.
Tallon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tallon misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gajewski checks it well.
A shot to the liver by Tallon. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Tallon misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon throws a low kick but Gajewski avoids it.
Tallon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tallon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tallon clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gajewski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
Gajewski tries to break free but Tallon pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Gajewski.
Gajewski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gajewski misses with the head strike.
Tallon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andrzej Gajewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Tallon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tallon.
Sean Tallon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gajewski throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gajewski lands a body punch.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gajewski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tallon throws a wild body kick that Gajewski sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallon throws a jab when Gajewski was well out of range.
Gajewski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Gajewski blocks the leg kick.
Tallon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tallon throws a poor cross that misses
and Gajewski counters with a left and a right that stings Tallon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon lands a right hook to the body.
Tallon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tallon clinches.
Tallon lands a nice uppercut.
Tallon prevents a body shot from Gajewski.
Gajewski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tallon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gajewski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gajewski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gajewski avoids the head kick by Tallon.
Gajewski is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tallon, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gajewski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tallon.
A nice side step and Gajewski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tallon - that will leave a mark!
Tallon throws a body kick that misses
and Gajewski counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallon scores with a nice right hand.
Gajewski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tallon throws a body kick that misses.
Tallon backing away here, and Gajewski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tallon is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Tallon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tallon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Tallon!
After winning the bout, Sean Tallon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Skarsgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Gutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Skarsgard!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Gutz misses.
Gutz staying out of range there.
Skarsgard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Skarsgard misses with a straight right.
Skarsgard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skarsgard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gutz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Skarsgard!
Skarsgard tries to bench press Gutz off him but Gutz keeps the position.
Gutz working the body and head with strikes.
Skarsgard tries to improve position but can't.
Gutz is looking to take a break and control but Skarsgard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gutz cracks Skarsgard with a big right hand but Skarsgard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gutz is looking to take a break and control but Skarsgard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Gutz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gutz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gutz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Skarsgard is avoiding damage well.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Skarsgard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Skarsgard wants to control but Gutz postures up.
Gutz grinds an elbow into Skarsgard's temple.
Skarsgard tries to control but Gutz manages to take his back.
Skarsgard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Skarsgard covering up well and avoiding damage.
Gutz is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Skarsgard. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz lands with a hammerfist to the side of Skarsgard's head.
Gutz lands punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skarsgard wants to escape the position.
Gutz tries to get the hooks in deep but Skarsgard pushed the leg off.
Gutz is landing with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutz punishes Skarsgard with strikes from the back mount.
Gutz is punishing Skarsgard with strikes - can he finish him?!
Skarsgard is trying to stand back up.
Skarsgard is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gutz.
Gutz lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard is taking damage to the body and head.
Skarsgard wants to control his opponent's hands but Gutz gets his hands free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gutz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skarsgard is really stuck here.
Gutz missing with punches from the back.
Gutz has the hooks in. Skarsgard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutz lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gutz. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard staying busy and making it hard for Gutz to control.
Gutz not allowing Skarsgard to control his hands.
Skarsgard grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gutz is riding his opponent, not letting Skarsgard buck him off.
Gutz scores with punches to the body.
Gutz throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Skarsgard is really stuck here.
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!
Skarsgard just trying to survive but Gutz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gutz lands strikes to the head.
Gutz throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Gutz 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.
Gutz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skarsgard throws a head kick but Gutz moves out of range.
Skarsgard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gutz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Skarsgard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gutz waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Skarsgard. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Skarsgard to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
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!
Gutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Skarsgard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skarsgard wants to sweep here but Gutz controlling him for the moment.
Skarsgard trying to keep a closed guard but Gutz is proving a slippery customer.
Gutz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Skarsgard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gutz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutz trying to control but Skarsgard is working from the bottom.
Skarsgard looking for a sweep. Not yet Skarsgard, not yet.
Gutz is stalling in the full guard.
Skarsgard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gutz wants to pass the guard but Skarsgard is keeping the position.
Gutz trying to control but Skarsgard is working from the bottom.
Skarsgard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gutz manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two 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.
Gutz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skarsgard manages to get himself to full guard.
Gutz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Skarsgard keeping moving, preventing Gutz from controlling successfully.
Gutz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skarsgard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skarsgard is trying to keep Gutz in close.
Gutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Skarsgard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Skarsgard's head.
Gutz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Skarsgard wants to sweep here but Gutz controlling him for the moment.
Gutz passes Skarsgard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Apollo Gutz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skarsgard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gutz.
Gutz slips a nice elbow through Skarsgard's hands, connecting with Skarsgard's forehead.
Skarsgard is looking to improve his position.
Skarsgard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gutz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skarsgard can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gutz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gutz slips a nice elbow through Skarsgard's hands, connecting with Skarsgard's forehead.
Skarsgard is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gutz jumps into side control!
Skarsgard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Gutz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gutz lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skarsgard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gutz throws a strike aimed at the side of Skarsgard's head but Skarsgard avoids it well.
Skarsgard is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Gutz dominated that second round.
That's time! Gutz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Skarsgard tried to score with a low kick but Gutz checks it.
A quick step to the side and Gutz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skarsgard misses with a body shot.
Gutz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skarsgard in his tracks.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Gutz and Skarsgard goes tumbling to the canvas! Gutz follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Skarsgard is rocked!
Gutz is taking a breather. Skarsgard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Skarsgard is still in real trouble! Can Gutz finish him?
Gutz lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skarsgard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skarsgard seems to have recovered his senses.
Gutz trying to control from Skarsgard's half guard. Skarsgard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Skarsgard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutz connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gutz advances to half guard.
Skarsgard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Skarsgard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gutz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gutz trying to control but Skarsgard is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skarsgard is on top in guard.
Thor Skarsgard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz controls Skarsgard momentarily but Skarsgard frees himself.
Skarsgard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gutz pulls Skarsgard in close to prevent any damage.
Skarsgard looking to pass the guard.
Gutz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard looking to sit in guard and control but Gutz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gutz trying to move into half guard but instead Skarsgard has managed to sweep!
Skarsgard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gutz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Skarsgard is trying to control but can't.
Gutz looks to land a strike but Skarsgard avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Skarsgard is retaining full guard.
Skarsgard wants to hit a switch here but Gutz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Skarsgard there!
Apollo Gutz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutz controlling from mount.
Gutz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Gutz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gutz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Gutz!
After the fight, Apollo Gutz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Thor Skarsgard had this to say: 'At HW, all it takes is one lucky punch. Congrats to the new champion, I will be back stronger than ever. Thank you to all my fans, coaches, and my team back home.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Atunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esquiva Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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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
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esquiva Falcao!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes moves out of range as Falcao strikes.
Falcao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Atunes.
Falcao misses with a leg kick.
Falcao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Atunes has time to react.
Atunes cracks the inside of Falcao's front leg.
Falcao throws a lazy right hand but Atunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Falcao avoids it.
Atunes shoots for a double leg takedown but Falcao sprawls well. He's pushed Atunes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Falcao flicks out a counter leg kick but Atunes steps away.
Falcao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Falcao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Falcao moves away from the strike by Atunes.
Falcao cracks the inside of Atunes's front leg.
Atunes lands a front kick.
Falcao throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcao throws a hook to the side of Atunes's head but Atunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
A leg kick checked by Falcao.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Falcao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes throws a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Atunes.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Atunes has his takedown stuffed
and Falcao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Esquiva Falcao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atunes misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcao is looking to chop away at Atunes's legs.
Falcao just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick.
Falcao feints and then cracks Atunes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atunes down.
A shot to the body from Atunes misses
and Falcao counters with a thumping low kick.
Atunes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Atunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao throws a combination. Atunes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Arturo Atunes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes tries to land a leg kick but Falcao saw it coming and moves away.
Atunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Falcao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Atunes momentarily.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcao misses the target.
Atunes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Atunes lands a nice shot that snaps Falcao's head back.
Falcao looks for the body kick but Atunes saw that one coming.
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice jab there from Falcao.
Atunes throws a front kick aimed at Falcao's knee but Falcao avoids it well.
Atunes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A clash of legs there as Falcao blocks the low kick.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Falcao counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Falcao saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao connects with a body shot.
Atunes moves out of range of the leg kick from Falcao.
Atunes throws a lazy body kick
letting Falcao counter with a right hand.
Atunes staying out of range there.
Atunes lands a big head kick that sends Falcao tumbling to the mat! Atunes takes a step backwards and waves Falcao back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Esquiva Falcao has been cut.
Atunes cracks Falcao with a good jab.
Falcao is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcao looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Falcao throws a leg kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Atunes moves away from the strike by Falcao.
Atunes defending well as Falcao loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Falcao looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
Atunes blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Falcao. That's going to slow Atunes down.
Atunes misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes lands a big head kick that sends Falcao to the canvas! Atunes follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Atunes!
Arturo Atunes looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Came for the big KO, you know me I hate decisions.'.
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pop
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RATING
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