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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryzen Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Scarecrow. Ramos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sepultura - Nomad kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryzen Dall! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Henrique Ramos! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ramos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ramos has time to react. Jab from Dall. Dall throws a hook but Ramos avoids it easily. Ramos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dall defends it well. Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramos sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dall throws a hook to the side of Ramos's head but Ramos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ramos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dall defends it well. A low kick from Ramos is predictable there and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ramos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall avoids the body shot from Ramos.
We've been hearing reports that Dall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Ramos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dall throws a leg kick but Ramos sees it coming and moves out of range. Dall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramos throws a shot to the body.
Dall goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Ramos knocks Dall to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Dall is rocked!
It looks like Ryzen Dall has been cut. 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! Ramos lands a strong strike to the head of Dall. That's dazed him! Ramos looking to finish here. Dall is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ramos lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Ramos! Henrique Ramos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strategos Themistokles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Irhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Irhin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Strategos Themistokles! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Irhin! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Irhin throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Irhin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Themistokles seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Irhin 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.
Irhin scores with a nice right hand.
Themistokles darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Themistokles throws a low kick, looking for Irhin's leg but Irhin calmly moves out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Themistokles. Themistokles avoids the body shot from Irhin.
Irhin gets in close and instigates a clinch. Themistokles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Irhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Themistokles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irhin. Themistokles lands a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Irhin looking to throw knees to the head but Themistokles is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Themistokles. Themistokles tries a body shot but Irhin blocks it.
Irhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Themistokles blocks it with crossed arms. Irhin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Irhin misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Irhin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Themistokles misses with a short punch on the inside. Irhin stalls. Themistokles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Themistokles misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Themistokles as Irhin tries to tie him up. Irhin taking a breather. Irhin blocks an uppercut.
Irhin pushes Themistokles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Irhin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Irhin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Themistokles throws a sloppy head kick and Irhin moves out of range easily. Themistokles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Themistokles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. No joy there for Irhin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irhin checks a low kick from Themistokles. Artem Irhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Irhin is looking to clinch. Irhin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Irhin scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Irhin closes the distance and lands a one-two. Themistokles staying out of range there. A big right from Themistokles misses. Irhin rushes Themistokles and presses him up against the cage. Irhin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Irhin prevents a body shot from Themistokles. Themistokles misses with some punches.
Irhin lands a nice uppercut. Themistokles misses with a body punch.
Irhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Themistokles blocks it with crossed arms. Irhin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Irhin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Themistokles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Irhin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Irhin landing knees to the head.
Themistokles misses with a body punch.
Themistokles tries to throw a body punch but Irhin avoids it by throwing Themistokles back against the cage. Irhin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Irhin blocks a body shot from Themistokles. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Irhin breaks the clinch.
Irhin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Irhin manages to break the clinch.
Themistokles throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Irhin throws out a loose jab but Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid it. Irhin misses with an uppercut. Themistokles is looking to counter punch. Irhin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irhin is looking to chop away at Themistokles's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Irhin clobbers Themistokles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Irhin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Irhin takes one on the button. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Themistokles throws a jab when Irhin was well out of range. Irhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Themistokles was well out of range. Poor timing from Irhin. Irhin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Themistokles throws a hook but Irhin avoids it easily. Irhin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Themistokles moves away. Themistokles is looking for a counter combo. Themistokles does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Irhin looks like he wants to counter punch here. Irhin tries to clinch but Themistokles moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Themistokles misses the target. Irhin slips under a jab from Themistokles. Themistokles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irhin darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Themistokles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Irhin checks it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Irhin dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big left from Themistokles misses. Irhin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Irhin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Themistokles swats him away and circles back towards the center. Irhin rushes Themistokles and presses him up against the cage. Irhin misses with a knee to the head. A body shot lands from Themistokles.
Themistokles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irhin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Irhin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irhin thumps Themistokles with a low kick. Irhin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. A slow jab from Irhin misses its intended target. Themistokles loads up on a big right hand but Irhin slips the punch. Irhin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Themistokles throws a chopping leg kick but Irhin manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Themistokles thuds a left hand into Irhin's body. Irhin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Themistokles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Irhin thuds his right hand into Themistokles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. This has been an exciting period of action! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Themistokles.
Irhin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slapping leg kick lands for Themistokles.
Irhin misses with a wild body shot. Irhin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Themistokles under the eye. Irhin misses with a kick to the body enabling Themistokles to counter with a crisp jab. Themistokles needs to keep his hands up - Irhin had a free shot at his head there. Irhin throws out a loose jab but Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid it. Irhin lands a right hook to the body.
Irhin looks to score with a jab to the body but Themistokles is just out of range. Irhin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Themistokles has time to react. Irhin fails in his attempt to clinch. Themistokles appears to be looking for a big counter. Themistokles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irhin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Themistokles has time to react. Themistokles misses with a straight right. Artem Irhin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Irhin tries a low kick but Themistokles avoids it. This has been an exciting period of action! Irhin misses with a low kick. Themistokles throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Irhin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Themistokles's calf. Themistokles throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Themistokles throws a shot from downtown. Irhin moves away and avoids it. Irhin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Themistokles thows a left - swing and a miss! Irhin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Irhin misses with a double jab.
Irhin just misses with a punch to the body.
Irhin with a hook. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Themistokles lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Irhin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Irhin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Irhin connects with a right hand. Themistokles shakes it off. Irhin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Themistokles circles away quickly and effectively. Themistokles swats away the attempt to clinch by Irhin. Irhin clinches up with Themistokles and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A frustrated look appears on Irhin's face as he tries to break the clinch. Themistokles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irhin's elbow. Themistokles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Themistokles. Themistokles misses with a body punch.
Themistokles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Themistokles misses with a hook from the clinch. Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Themistokles missing with knees to the body.
Themistokles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Irhin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Themistokles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Irhin takes a shot to the head. Irhin misses with a punch to the body.
Themistokles can't find room to land a body shot as Irhin controls the action.
Themistokles misses with some punches.
Irhin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Themistokles misses. Irhin throws a lazy right hand but Themistokles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Irhin is looking to clinch but Themistokles is avoiding it.
Irhin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Themistokles's calf. Themistokles misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action! Themistokles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Irhin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Themistokles on the side of the head. Themistokles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Themistokles quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. That kick from Irhin tenderised Themistokles's leg. Themistokles is trying to keep his angry face on. Irhin cracks Themistokles with a right hand to the side of the head. Irhin drops his hands momentarily and Themistokles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Themistokles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Themistokles misses the target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Irhin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A big right from Irhin misses. Irhin scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Irhin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Themistokles throws a chopping leg kick but Irhin manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Nice shot lands for Themistokles. Irhin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Irhin is looking to clinch but Themistokles is avoiding it.
Irhin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Themistokles paws at him with a jab and circles away. A looping hook to the body misses from Themistokles. Irhin does a little dance to reset his feet. Themistokles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Irhin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Themistokles's head. Themistokles throws a big shot that misses. Irhin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Themistokles paws at him with a jab and circles away. Irhin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Themistokles. Themistokles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Themistokles throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Themistokles throws a leg kick that misses. Irhin lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round. Irhin throws a nice looking combination but Themistokles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Irhin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irhin feints a counter leg kick. Themistokles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Themistokles with a body punch. A glancing blow. A slapping leg kick lands for Themistokles.
Irhin connects with a nice looking jab.
Irhin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Themistokles. Themistokles defending well as Irhin loads up on a big left hand. Irhin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irhin misses with a leg kick. Themistokles throws a chopping leg kick but Irhin manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Irhin slips a straight right by Themistokles. Irhin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Themistokles. Irhin closes the distance and clinches. Themistokles misses with a short punch on the inside. Irhin blocks an uppercut.
Strategos Themistokles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Irhin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Themistokles struggles to land a body shot inside as Irhin controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Irhin scores with a nice short uppercut. Irhin blocks a body shot from Themistokles. Irhin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Themistokles ducks under a wild hook from Irhin. Themistokles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Irhin throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range. Irhin throws a leg kick but Themistokles sees it coming and checks it nicely. Themistokles misses with a hook to the body
and Irhin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Irhin throws an overhand right that lands on Themistokles's shoulder, as Themistokles tries to avoid the shot. Jab from Irhin. Irhin throws a head kick that misses and Themistokles counters with a stiff right hand. Themistokles moves out of range as Irhin strikes. Themistokles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut lands for Themistokles. That snapped Irhin's head back.
Irhin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Irhin is looking to clinch. Themistokles scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Irhin rushes Themistokles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short left from Themistokles. Irhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Themistokles.
Irhin with a knee to the head.
Irhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Themistokles blocks it with crossed arms. The referee is keeping an eye on Irhin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Irhin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Themistokles scores with an uppercut up the middle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Themistokles tries a body shot but Irhin blocks it.
Themistokles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Irhin blocks it with crossed arms. Irhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Artem Irhin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Themistokles throws a punch but it's blocked by Irhin. Themistokles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Irhin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short right hand to the side of the head by Themistokles. Good body shot from Themistokles.
Irhin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Themistokles misses with some punches.
Irhin missing with knees to the body.
Themistokles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Themistokles swings wildly with an uppercut but Irhin uses good head movement to avoid it. Themistokles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irhin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irhin cracks Themistokles with an open hand slap. Themistokles throws a body shot but no joy. Jab from Irhin. Irhin tries to clinch up but Themistokles circles away and keeps his distance.
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 Strategos Themistokles. Well Irhin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Irhin! A very excited looking Artem Irhin 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 John Altare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Pattersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pattersson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Banana song Peel Banana. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Altare! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doug Pattersson! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Altare throws a push kick but Pattersson slaps the foot to one side. Pattersson misses the shot to the body. Altare throws a big shot that misses. Pattersson tries to counter with a clinch but Altare shakes him off and moves away. Pattersson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Altare's guard. Pattersson throws an elbow that misses. Altare uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pattersson's guard. Nice move by Altare!
Pattersson pushes a forearm under Altare's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Altare is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Doug Pattersson! A very excited looking Doug Pattersson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Il Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to If you smell!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Il Sung's choice of entrance music: Death in Vegas- Dirt. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kim Il Sung! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Il Sung connects with a nice looking jab.
Il Sung blocks a leg kick. Jone throws a quick inside leg kick. Jone lands a front kick. Jone clinches. Il Sung tries a body shot but Jone blocks it.
Il Sung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Il Sung lands a knee to the body.
Il Sung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jone.
Il Sung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Il Sungs head. Jone blocks a body shot from Il Sung. Jone lands a nice uppercut. Il Sung blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Il Sung. Jone working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Il Sung struggles to land a body shot inside as Jone controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Il Sung obliges. Il Sung tries to pull guard but Jone forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Il Sung gets control of Jone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Il Sung will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Il Sung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jone wants to get up but he can't break Il Sung's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Jone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Il Sung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jone has managed to get both his arms back between Il Sung's legs - danger averted. Jone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Il Sung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Il Sung is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Jone has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Jone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Il Sung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jone has managed to get both his arms back between Il Sung's legs - danger averted. Il Sung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jone defends it easily. Jone tries to stand but Il Sung is controlling from the bottom. Jone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Il Sung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Il Sung is proving hard to escape from. Il Sung is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Il Sung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Il Sung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Il Sung looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Jone taking some punishment here, with Il Sung in his half guard. Jone pushes Il Sung off looking to stand but Il Sung dives back in and keeps control.
Jone won't allow Il Sung to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Il Sung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jone is just riding it out for now. Il Sung eventually gives up the hold. Jone wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Il Sung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Il Sung stops Jone from getting back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Il Sung working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Jone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Il Sung missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Il Sung passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jone! Jone wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Il Sung with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Il Sung working away from the top, dropping strikes. Jone is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Il Sung working for a guillotine from mount but Jone is in no mood to give up. Jone avoids a series of strikes thrown by Il Sung.
Jone is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Il Sung unloading with bombs! Il Sung scoring with strikes but Jone is staying in there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jone tries to buck Il Sung off but he can't manage it. Il Sung working Jone over with strikes here. You get the feeling that Jone really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Il Sung with the ground and pound from mount.
Jone is rocked! Il Sung connects with a bit shot that sees Jone covering up! More strikes from Il Sung and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Il Sung is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Il Sung! Kim Il Sung took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HERITAGE! (message for laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hennan Hoyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnus Cross could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hennan Hoyce's chin.
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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
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Magnus Cross! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hennan Hoyce! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hoyce gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Hennan Hoyce has been cut. Cross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoyce circles away quickly and effectively. Hoyce walks into a left hand. Hoyce dodges the punch combination from Cross.
Cross has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. The fighters circling - Cross throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cross is looking to counter punch. Cross lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoyce's head. Cross misses with a looping left. Hoyce lands a head shot. Cross lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Cross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! Cross cracks Hoyce with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Cross swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoyce counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cross! Hoyce lets Cross back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cross is rocked!
It looks like Magnus Cross has been cut. Cross scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cross jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hoyce replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cross blocks it well. Cross ducks under a wild hook from Hoyce. Cross misses with a looping left. Cross closes the distance and clinches. Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hoyce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cross. Cross misses the jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoyce! But no joy. Cross looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hoyce swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hoyce lands a body shot.
Hoyce chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoyce manages to avoid it. Cross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoyce was well out of range. Poor timing from Cross. Cross misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hoyce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cross throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoyce counters with a nice right hand that sends Cross toppling to the canvas! Cross scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hoyce 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! Hoyce avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hoyce throws out a counter right but Cross avoids it with no problem. A low kick from Hoyce is predictable there and Hoyce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cross lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Cross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoyce under the eye. Cross slips under a jab from Hoyce. Cross tries to counter by clinching up but Hoyce breaks away and moves out of range. Cross missing with a left hand there. Hoyce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hoyce moves forwards but Cross connects with a nice, crisp jab. Cross cracks Hoyce with a big right hand and Hoyce goes down!
Hoyce is rocked! Cross gets to his feet and stands over Hoyce, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hoyce felt that one! Cross unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hoyce from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Cross! Magnus Cross took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Von Kuschelbär (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Mazzuca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Kuschelbär comes to the cage accompanied by Erasure - Always. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Mazzuca! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mazzuca lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mazzuca 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. A decent looking cross lands there for Von Kuschelbär. Mazzuca digs a good hook to Von Kuschelbär's body.
Mazzuca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Kuschelbär. Von Kuschelbär appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Mazzuca misses with a wild body shot. Von Kuschelbär walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mazzuca. A slapping leg kick lands for Mazzuca.
Mazzuca scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Kuschelbär should have avoided that one. Von Kuschelbär walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mazzuca. Von Kuschelbär walks into a left hand. Von Kuschelbär cracks Mazzuca with an open hand slap. This has been an exciting period of action! Von Kuschelbär uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazzuca. Mazzuca lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A shot to the liver by Mazzuca. Beautiful body shot. Mazzuca throws a series of strikes that have Von Kuschelbär backpedaling.
Mazzuca tests Von Kuschelbär's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mazzuca digs a good body shot into Von Kuschelbär's ribs. Mazzuca thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Von Kuschelbär if he has to take too many more of those.
Robert Mazzuca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mazzuca fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Kuschelbär on the side of the head. Mazzuca works the jab nicely. Mazzuca wants to clinch but Von Kuschelbär slips to the side and Von Kuschelbär counters with a thumping low kick. Mazzuca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazzuca darts in trying to clinch and Von Kuschelbär counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mazzuca tries to land a body kick and Von Kuschelbär counters with a nice body shot. Von Kuschelbär misses the shot to the body. Mazzuca follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Mazzuca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Von Kuschelbär avoids the head kick by Mazzuca.
Von Kuschelbär attempts a counter takedown but Mazzuca avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mazzuca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Kuschelbär circles away quickly and effectively. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mazzuca moves out of range of the strikes. Von Kuschelbär slips a straight right by Mazzuca. Mazzuca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mazzuca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelbär. Mazzuca throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Kuschelbär. Mazzuca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mazzuca there as he acknowledges the shot. Mazzuca looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Kuschelbär is just out of range. A quick step to the side and Von Kuschelbär tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Von Kuschelbär lands a jab to the nose. Robert Mazzuca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Von Kuschelbär avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick but Mazzuca moved away. Mazzuca is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Mazzuca gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mazzuca lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Von Kuschelbär has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Kuschelbär and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Mazzuca misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Von Kuschelbär avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Von Kuschelbär tries to counter with a takedown but Mazzuca is quick to defend against it. Von Kuschelbär delivers a nice body kick. Von Kuschelbär misses with a kick to the body.
Von Kuschelbär misses with an uppercut. Mazzuca saw that one coming. Mazzuca tries to counter by closing the distance. Von Kuschelbär swats away the attempt to clinch by Mazzuca. Von Kuschelbär changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Mazzuca cracks a nice hook into Von Kuschelbär's ribs. Von Kuschelbär keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazzuca. Von Kuschelbär misses with an uppercut. Mazzuca saw that one coming. Mazzuca gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a body kick but Mazzuca moved away. Mazzuca tries to clinch but Von Kuschelbär is having none of it. An attempted straight right counter from Von Kuschelbär misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Von Kuschelbär scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Kuschelbär seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Mazzuca throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Mazzuca's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Von Kuschelbär connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mazzuca scrambles back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mazzuca throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Von Kuschelbär takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mazzuca gets a clinch. Von Kuschelbär breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body shot but no joy. Mazzuca scores with a jab to the jaw. Mazzuca attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mazzuca jabs Von Kuschelbär to the body, keeping him at a distance. Von Kuschelbär throws a lazy right hand but Mazzuca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Von Kuschelbär misses with a wild body shot. Von Kuschelbär throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mazzuca. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mazzuca dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mazzuca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mazzuca throws a front kick aimed at Von Kuschelbär's knee but Von Kuschelbär avoids it well. Von Kuschelbär half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Von Kuschelbär ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Von Kuschelbär lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Robert Mazzuca seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mazzuca avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mazzuca misses with a body shot
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a stiff right hand. Mazzuca thuds a left hand into Von Kuschelbär's body. Mazzuca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Von Kuschelbär misses with a looping left. Mazzuca misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mazzuca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Von Kuschelbär walks into a stiff left hand from Mazzuca. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. An inside leg kick from Mazzuca misses. Von Kuschelbär appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Von Kuschelbär misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mazzuca throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Von Kuschelbär checks a low kick from Mazzuca. Von Kuschelbär changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Von Kuschelbär moves out of range as Mazzuca throws a body kick.
Von Kuschelbär looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Von Kuschelbär shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mazzuca as he avoids it easily. Von Kuschelbär throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a wild body shot. Mazzuca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Kuschelbär manages to avoid it. Good leg kick by Mazzuca there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mazzuca throws a right hand that misses
and Mazzuca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mazzuca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Mazzuca scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Mazzuca lands a nice shot that snaps Von Kuschelbär's head back.
Mazzuca throws the kick towards the body but Von Kuschelbär avoids it. Mazzuca punishes Von Kuschelbär's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mazzuca throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär sees it coming and checks it nicely. Von Kuschelbär avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mazzuca scores with a hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Mazzuca moves in looking to clinch but Von Kuschelbär pushes him off. Von Kuschelbär throws a body punch but Mazzuca moves out of range. Von Kuschelbär walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mazzuca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Von Kuschelbär throws a hook but Mazzuca blocks it. Mazzuca has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mazzuca bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Mazzuca scores with a push kick. Mazzuca throws a leg kick which misses Von Kuschelbär's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Kuschelbär tries to avoid it. Mazzuca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Mazzuca throws a wild body kick that Von Kuschelbär sees coming a mile off. Mazzuca connects with a right hand. Von Kuschelbär shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Von Kuschelbär scores with a leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Mazzuca wants to slow Von Kuschelbär down by chopping away at his legs. Mazzuca misses with a wild body shot. Von Kuschelbär smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Mazzuca lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mazzuca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazzuca throws the left hand but Von Kuschelbär avoids the punch easily. Von Kuschelbär fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazzuca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A low kick from Mazzuca is predictable there and Von Kuschelbär connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Von Kuschelbär fails with the takedown and Mazzuca counters by clinching up. Mazzuca misses with a body punch.
Von Kuschelbär tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzuca's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mazzuca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzuca lands a body punch in the clinch. Mazzuca lands a body punch. Mazzuca tries to throw a body punch but Von Kuschelbär avoids it by throwing Mazzuca back against the cage. Mazzuca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazzuca. Von Kuschelbär breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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! Von Kuschelbär is looking to land body kicks. Mazzuca dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Von Kuschelbär misses the shot to the body. Mazzuca drives through and clinches with Von Kuschelbär against the cage.
Mazzuca just leaning against Von Kuschelbär, taking a breather. Mazzuca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Mazzuca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mazzuca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mazzuca throws a body shot but no joy. Mazzuca connects with a crisp jab. Von Kuschelbär takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Mazzuca just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Von Kuschelbär throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Von Kuschelbär thuds a left hand into Mazzuca's body. Von Kuschelbär misses with the body kick and Mazzuca finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. A big left from Von Kuschelbär misses. Mazzuca swings widly with a right hand
and Von Kuschelbär decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mazzuca's guard. Mazzuca wants to stand and escape but Von Kuschelbär is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Von Kuschelbär being controlled here momentarily. Von Kuschelbär trying to control but Mazzuca is working from the bottom. Mazzuca working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Von Kuschelbär lands a couple of decent looking shots. Mazzuca is trying to keep Von Kuschelbär in close.
Mazzuca trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Friedrich Von Kuschelbär has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mazzuca throws a lazy body kick and Von Kuschelbär connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Robert Mazzuca is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Von Kuschelbär throws a lazy right hand but Mazzuca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mazzuca defending well as Von Kuschelbär loads up on a big left hand. Mazzuca throws a jab when Von Kuschelbär was well out of range. Mazzuca swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Kuschelbär. Von Kuschelbär dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mazzuca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Von Kuschelbär swings for the body but Mazzuca moves out of range.
Von Kuschelbär tries to move into range but Mazzuca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Mazzuca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mazzuca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Kuschelbär was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazzuca. Von Kuschelbär moves away from the strike by Mazzuca. Von Kuschelbär misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mazzuca throws a head kick but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Mazzuca is looking to land body kicks. Mazzuca moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Nice body kick from Von Kuschelbär. Mazzuca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mazzuca just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzuca scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Mazzuca digs a good body shot into Von Kuschelbär's ribs. Von Kuschelbär throws out a loose jab but Mazzuca uses good head movement to avoid it. Von Kuschelbär loads up on a big right hand but Mazzuca slips the punch. Mazzuca throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mazzuca throws a leg kick and Von Kuschelbär counters with a slapping leg kick. Von Kuschelbär throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzuca's shoulder, as Mazzuca tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mazzuca throws the kick towards the body but Von Kuschelbär avoids it. Mazzuca misses with a looping right. Von Kuschelbär tried to counter with a leg kick but Mazzuca avoided it. Mazzuca just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzuca throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Mazzuca throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Mazzuca sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Mazzuca tries to clinch up but Von Kuschelbär circles away and keeps his distance. A chopping leg kick lands by Von Kuschelbär. Mazzuca stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mazzuca wants it to stay on the feet. Mazzuca is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. A chopping leg kick lands by Mazzuca. Mazzuca looks to land a body kick but Von Kuschelbär moved away. Mazzuca walks into a straight right hand from Von Kuschelbär. Von Kuschelbär misses with a straight left.
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 Friedrich Von Kuschelbär. I think Mazzuca 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Mazzuca! Robert Mazzuca was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between De Bruyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruyne comes into the arena with Busta Rhymes - Other Side Of The Road blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Murray 's choice of entrance music: Dead man walking. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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164 lbs
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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
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, De Bruyne! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Murray ! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bruyne throws a body kick that misses. Murray throws a nice outside leg kick. Chad Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bruyne connects with a right hand. Murray shakes it off. Bruyne jabs Murray right on the nose. Murray blinks but takes it well. Murray lands a right hook to the body.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy. Bruyne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bruyne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bruyne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bruyne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murray will feel that in the morning. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murray , right into the meat.
Murray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A slapping leg kick lands for Bruyne.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray checks a low kick from Bruyne. Bruyne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Bruyne misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne. We've been informed that Murray 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. Bruyne lands with a slapping head kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murray . Murray scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Murray fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bruyne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away. Bruyne is looking to slow Murray down with leg kicks. Bruyne walks into a jab. Murray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Good shot there by Bruyne. Murray misses with a body shot
and Murray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bruyne loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch. Murray tries a quick counter leg kick but Bruyne is wise to it. Bruyne throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range. Murray misses with a kick to the body and Murray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Murray misses with a looping right. It looked like Bruyne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bruyne shoots in but no luck this time. Murray throws a leg kick but Bruyne checks it. Bruyne getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Murray throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range. Murray lands a nice hook to Bruyne's body. Bruyne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bruyne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. That kick from Murray tenderised Bruyne's leg. Bruyne is trying to keep his angry face on. Murray throws a leg kick which misses Bruyne's front leg but catches the back leg as Bruyne tries to avoid it. Chad Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Murray throws a push kick but Bruyne slaps the foot to one side. Murray works Bruyne's body with a nice hook. Bruyne throws a jab when Murray was well out of range. Murray throws out a counter right but Bruyne avoids it with no problem. Murray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bruyne throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Murray takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses. Bruyne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Murray looks to land a combination but Bruyne avoids it well. Bruyne throws a right and a left that both miss. Murray lands an overhand right. Murray does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Murray misses with a leg kick and Bruyne counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Bruyne is looking to land body kicks. Bruyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murray digs a good hook to Bruyne's body.
Murray is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bruyne rather than just go for the knockout. Murray lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bruyne looks to land a body kick but Murray moved away. Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here. Murray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Murray takes one to the chin there. Bruyne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Murray takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
Bruyne throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it. Murray connects with a body shot. Murray throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bruyne thumps Murray with a low kick. Nice straight punches there by Bruyne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bruyne. An inside leg kick lands from Bruyne. Bruyne getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bruyne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Murray connects with the punch. The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land. 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 De Bruyne will probably get the nod. That's time! Bruyne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murray throws a front kick aimed at Bruyne's knee but Bruyne avoids it well. Murray tried to score with a low kick but Bruyne checks it. Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bruyne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murray has time to react. Bruyne checks a leg kick nicely. Bruyne slips under a jab. Bruyne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Murray throws a leg kick that is checked and Bruyne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bruyne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murray 's head. Murray misses with a body kick. Murray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murray is rocked! Bruyne misses with a right hand and Murray counters with a thumping low kick. Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Bruyne finish him? A big left from Murray misses. Murray with a jab. Murray seems to have recovered his senses. 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! Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bruyne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bruyne throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Murray swings widly with a right hand
and Bruyne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Good work by Bruyne as he checks the leg kick. Murray throws a leg kick which misses Bruyne's front leg but catches the back leg as Bruyne tries to avoid it. Murray blocks a leg kick. Murray is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bruyne with a body shot. Bruyne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bruyne throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Murray throws a leg kick that is checked and Bruyne counters with a lovely straight right hand! De Bruyne is winning the standup battle so far. Bruyne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bruyne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray . Bruyne looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Bruyne pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Murray defending well as Bruyne loads up on a big left hand. Bruyne scores with a jab. Murray acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Murray takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses. Murray will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bruyne throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range. Murray feints and then cracks Bruyne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruyne down. A solid leg kick lands there for Murray .
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Murray checks it. Murray throws a low kick but Bruyne moves out of range easily. Bruyne throwing a counter right hand but Murray manages to avoid it. Murray swings widly with a right hand
and Bruyne counters with a one-two to the body. Murray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Murray throws a head kick that misses and Bruyne counters with a huge left! Murray is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bruyne isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Murray from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bruyne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). De Bruyne!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obelix De Gaul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Gaul is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Asterix and Obelix. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Bannon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Obelix De Gaul! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bannon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. De Gaul motions for Bannon to come forward. De Gaul throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bannon throws a head kick that misses. Bannon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. De Gaul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bannon. De Gaul looks to land a right hand but Bannon moved out of range. De Gaul misses with a body kick. De Gaul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. De Gaul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bannon. De Gaul lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bannon throws a hook but De Gaul blocks it. De Gaul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. De Gaul lands a nice shot to the body.
Bannon lands a head shot.
It looks like Obelix De Gaul has been cut. Bannon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Gaul. This has been an exciting period of action! De Gaul staying out of range there. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Gaul lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bannon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bannon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. De Gaul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bannon throws out the jab. Bannon with a hook. De Gaul tries a head kick but it misses.
Bannon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bannon looks to land a body kick but De Gaul moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bannon, right into the meat.
De Gaul tries to land a front kick but Bannon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bannon scores with a leg kick.
De Gaul throws a sloppy head kick and Bannon moves out of range easily. De Gaul checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Gaul scores with a kick to the body.
De Gaul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bannon checks a leg kick. Bannon moves out of range as De Gaul strikes. De Gaul misses with a body kick. Bannon lands with a cross. De Gaul throws a lazy uppercut
and Bannon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Obelix De Gaul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. De Gaul blocks a leg kick. De Gaul lands 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! De Gaul moves out of range of the body kick from Bannon.
De Gaul attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bannon jabbing away but nothing is landing. De Gaul let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Bannon wants to slow De Gaul down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bannon throws a low kick, looking for De Gaul's leg but De Gaul calmly moves out of range. De Gaul swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bannon scores with a jab to the head.
De Gaul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bannon.
De Gaul fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bannon checks it well. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bannon lands a nice shot that snaps De Gaul's head back.
Bannon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. De Gaul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bannon. Bannon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Gaul counters with a low kick, right behind Bannon 's knee. De Gaul checks a low kick from Bannon. Nice jab there from Bannon. De Gaul throws a body kick that misses. Bannon scores with a sloppy right hand. De Gaul should have avoided that one. Bannon throws a hook but De Gaul blocks it. Bannon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Gaul checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. De Gaul on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. De Gaul thows a body kick. Bannon tries to catch it but that hurt him. Bannon is breathing heavily. Bannon misses with a wild body shot. De Gaul scores with a jab. Bannon acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Bannon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Bannon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. De Gaul throws a nice inside leg kick. De Gaul thuds his shin into the meat of Bannon's side. De Gaul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. De Gaul scores with a leg kick.
De Gaul moves into range and connects with a jab. De Gaul stuns Bannon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. De Gaul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. De Gaul lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. De Gaul scores with a hook. De Gaul throws a push kick but Bannon slaps the foot to one side. It looked like Bannon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. De Gaul sends Bannon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! De Gaul is motioning to the referee to let Bannon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bannon is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! A thudding body kick lands there by De Gaul!
Oh Bannon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! De Gaul throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bannon seems to have got his legs back now. De Gaul steps in with a hook that catches Bannon right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! De Gaul follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bannon looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obelix De Gaul! An out of breath Obelix De Gaul thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigol Pandahammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravi Shankoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pandahammer comes to the cage accompanied by Heart - Alone. Shankoli has chosen Ravi Shankar - Om Shiva as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grigol Pandahammer! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ravi Shankoli! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A looping hook to the body misses from Pandahammer. Shankoli does a little dance to reset his feet. Shankoli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Pandahammer misses with the body kick enabling Shankoli to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Grigol Pandahammer has been cut. Shankoli walks into a straight right hand from Pandahammer. Pandahammer connects with a looping right hand.
Pandahammer misses the body punch and Shankoli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Shankoli lands with a kick to the temple. Pandahammer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Shankoli slips a jab from Pandahammer. Shankoli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Pandahammer misses with a straight right. Shankoli throws out a counter right but Pandahammer avoids it with no problem. Shankoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Pandahammer scores with a leg kick.
Shankoli 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. Pandahammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Shankoli counters with a good low kick that Pandahammer was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round. A punch combination from Shankoli misses. Shankoli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pandahammer. That did some damage! Pandahammer throws a chopping leg kick but Shankoli manages to avoid taking any serious damage. As Pandahammer backs off Shankoli throws a huge counter combo but Pandahammer manages to avoid it all. Shankoli cracks Pandahammer with a right hand to the side of the head. Pandahammer throws a right and a left that both miss. Shankoli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Shankoli slips under a jab from Pandahammer. Pandahammer scores with a nice head shot. Shankoli moves out of range of the body kick. Shankoli feints a counter leg kick. Pandahammer throws a body shot but no joy. Pandahammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shankoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A leg kick checked by Shankoli. Pandahammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Shankoli is just out of range. Shankoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandahammer. Pandahammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Shankoli counters with a nice right hand that sends Pandahammer toppling to the canvas! Pandahammer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shankoli finish him?!
Grigol Pandahammer's cut is getting worse. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pandahammer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Pandahammer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shankoli counters with a good, hard body kick but Pandahammer shrugs it off. Pandahammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shankoli feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pandahammer sprawling to the canvas! Pandahammer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shankoli finish him?!
Pandahammer is rocked! Decent striking displayed by Pandahammer there. Oh Pandahammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Pandahammer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shankoli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Pandahammer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Pandahammer seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pandahammer throws a hook but Shankoli blocks it. Despite the aggression on Shankoli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. A slow jab from Shankoli misses its intended target. A slapping leg kick lands for Pandahammer.
Pandahammer lands with a shot to the body. Pandahammer misses the jab. Shankoli feints a counter leg kick. Pandahammer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Pandahammer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shankoli is able to avoid easily. Shankoli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pandahammer checks it well. Pandahammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Shankoli is looking for the big counter here. Pandahammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pandahammer misses with a hook. Shankoli ducked under it nicely. Shankoli steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Pandahammer scores with a hook to the body. Shankoli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Pandahammer lands a head kick. Shankoli smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Shankoli slips under a jab. Shankoli takes a kick to the side of the head. Pandahammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pandahammer throws a low kick but Shankoli avoids it. Shankoli is looking for the big counter here. Pandahammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shankoli. Shankoli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shankoli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pandahammer can pounce on him.
Shankoli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pandahammer. 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 Grigol Pandahammer will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pandahammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Pandahammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Pandahammer misses and Shankoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Pandahammer misses with an uppercut
and Shankoli counters with a crisp one two that drops Pandahammer! Shankoli thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pandahammer to his feet! Pandahammer is in big trouble! Grigol Pandahammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shankoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pandahammer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shankoli just manages to avoid it. Pandahammer misses the shot to the body. Shankoli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Shankoli lands a big head kick that sends Pandahammer to the canvas! Shankoli follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ravi Shankoli! Ravi Shankoli retains his light heavyweight title! Ravi Shankoli made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'His spirit was strong, but my intention was to crush him. Psychologically, as well as physically with my boxing. I knew that he would be a willing opponent, and he showed heart, but my soul wanted this more! I feel strongly against animal violence, but in this case taking the hammer to the panda wa'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Alvado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun Iron Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvado comes to the cage accompanied by Sean Price - Go Rambo. Iron Tyson has chosen Slaughterouse - Party as his entrance music. Shogun Iron Tyson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pablo Alvado! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shogun Iron Tyson! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Iron Tyson scores with the left hand. Alvado knows he should have avoided that one. Iron Tyson misses with a wild body shot. Iron Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado. Nice defenses there by Alvado. Alvado throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Iron Tyson to counter with a crisp jab. Alvado slips a straight right by Iron Tyson. Iron Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvado. Iron Tyson swinging wildly here.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado thuds a left hand into Iron Tyson's body. Alvado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Iron Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot. Nice cross by Alvado. This has been an exciting period of action! Iron Tyson misses the shot to the body. Alvado blocks a jab. Alvado moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alvado throws a hook but Iron Tyson blocks it. Iron Tyson throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range. Alvado misses with a wild body shot. Alvado misses with a body kick. Alvado pushes Iron Tyson up against the cage in a clinch. Iron Tyson tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iron Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Iron Tyson throws a hook but Alvado blocks it. Alvado scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alvado. Alvado takes a swing at Iron Tyson's ribcage but misses. Iron Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch. Iron Tyson throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvado counters with an outside leg kick.
Alvado throws a head kick but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Iron Tyson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvado defends it well. Alvado is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Iron Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Alvado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Iron Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado. Shogun Iron Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Iron Tyson misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Alvado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A jab from Iron Tyson misses. Iron Tyson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Alvado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iron Tyson. Alvado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Iron Tyson misses the jab. Alvado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Alvado cracks Iron Tyson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Iron Tyson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Iron Tyson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes. Alvado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Iron Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Alvado moves out of range of the strikes. Alvado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Alvado thuds a left hand into Iron Tyson's body. Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron Tyson manages to avoid it. Iron Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Iron Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado. Alvado fires out a quick counter leg kick but Iron Tyson just manages to avoid it. Iron Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pablo Alvado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Alvado throws a big shot that misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Iron Tyson! But no joy. Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Alvado misses with a shot to the body and Iron Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jab, jab by Iron Tyson - just one landing. Alvado lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Iron Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Iron Tyson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Alvado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iron Tyson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Iron Tyson throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado counters with a right hand to the body. Iron Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A telegraphed right hand from Iron Tyson misses the target. Iron Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvado manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Iron Tyson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Iron Tyson moves away from the strike by Alvado. The fighters circle momentarily. Alvado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado lets loose with a powerful body kick. Iron Tyson will feel that in the morning. Iron Tyson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Iron Tyson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvado. Alvado obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Alvado throws a jab when Iron Tyson was well out of range. Iron Tyson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Alvado 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.
Iron Tyson swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Alvado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Iron Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. It seemed like Iron Tyson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron Tyson.
Alvado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Iron Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iron Tyson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alvado to score with a decent uppercut. Pablo Alvado is winning the standup battle so far. Iron Tyson cracks Alvado with a right hand to the side of the head. Iron Tyson swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iron Tyson misses with a looping right. Alvado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Alvado scores with a sloppy right hand. Iron Tyson should have avoided that one. Alvado lands a glancing blow to the side of Iron Tyson's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Iron Tyson misses with a body shot
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand. Alvado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Iron Tyson's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut. Alvado takes a shot right to the bread basket. Alvado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Iron Tyson doesn't seem bothered though. Alvado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Iron Tyson missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Alvado staying out of range there. Iron Tyson swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Alvado slips a jab from Iron Tyson. Alvado throws a hook but Iron Tyson blocks it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Iron Tyson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alvado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Alvado blocks a jab. Alvado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iron Tyson can do to turn this around? Iron Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Alvado connects with a leg kick. Iron Tyson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Iron Tyson checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Iron Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it. Alvado half committed to a counter leg kick. Alvado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Iron Tyson lands the left hand. Iron Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alvado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Alvado throws a big shot that misses. Iron Tyson throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado counters with a leg kick. Iron Tyson throws a body shot but no joy. Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado. Iron Tyson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Iron Tyson throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily. Iron Tyson needs to keep his hands up - Alvado had a free shot at his head there. Iron Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Iron Tyson swinging wildly here.
Iron Tyson tries to work over Alvado's front leg with a kick but Alvado checks it. Alvado throws a counter high kick but Iron Tyson was just alert enough to avoid it. Alvado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iron Tyson. Iron Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Iron Tyson. It looked like Alvado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Iron Tyson. Iron Tyson misses with a leg kick and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Iron Tyson darts in looking for a takedown but Alvado gets double underhooks and turns Iron Tyson into the cage. And Alvado counters with a quick kick to the body but Iron Tyson blocks it. Alvado slips a straight right by Iron Tyson. Iron Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Iron Tyson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado. Alvado throws the left hand but Iron Tyson avoids the punch easily. Iron Tyson cracks Alvado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Iron Tyson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Alvado pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Iron Tyson back to the cage. Alvado follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Shogun Iron Tyson has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Good standup being displayed there by Alvado as he connects with a hook. Iron Tyson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Alvado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Iron Tyson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Iron Tyson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvado. Alvado obviously looking to wear him down.
Alvado throws a jab when Iron Tyson was well out of range. Iron Tyson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Alvado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Iron Tyson throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut. Iron Tyson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd cheers as Iron Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alvado doesn't seem phased though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Alvado dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Shogun Iron Tyson's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Iron Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Alvado staying out of range there. Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron Tyson moves away. Alvado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Alvado misses with a lunging right hand
and Iron Tyson counters with a shoot takedown. Alvado fights it but they end up in guard. Iron Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Alvado looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Alvado keeping moving, preventing Iron Tyson from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Iron Tyson looking to pass the guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvado throws a good cross that connects.
Iron Tyson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Iron Tyson moves out of range as Alvado strikes. Iron Tyson unleashes a big counter combination but Alvado bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Iron Tyson misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Alvado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Iron Tyson misses with a straight left. Alvado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Iron Tyson misses with a left hand and Iron Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Alvado throws a shot to the body.
Iron Tyson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron Tyson. Iron Tyson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. The crowd cheers as Alvado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Iron Tyson doesn't seem phased though. Alvado looks to throw the jab but Iron Tyson is out of range. Alvado lands a leg kick that knocks Iron Tyson off balance momentarily. Alvado lands with a hook. Iron Tyson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Iron Tyson is rocked! Alvado takes one to the chin there. Alvado misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Iron Tyson throws a front kick aimed at Alvado's knee but Alvado avoids it well. Alvado misses with an uppercut. Iron Tyson connects with a single shot there. Iron Tyson looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range. Iron Tyson throws a series of punches but Alvado moves out of range. Iron Tyson misses with a hook. Alvado lands a really nice looking cross but Iron Tyson seems unphased.
Alvado keeps Iron Tyson at a distance using the push kick. Iron Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Iron Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it. Iron Tyson misses with a straight left. Iron Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Iron Tyson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Iron Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch. Iron Tyson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away. Alvado lunges at Iron Tyson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Iron Tyson's hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big left from Alvado misses. Iron Tyson misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice body kick. Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iron Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado. Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand! Iron Tyson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Nice defenses there by Alvado. Alvado tests Iron Tyson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Iron Tyson misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely. Iron Tyson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Alvado moves forwards but Iron Tyson connects with a nice, crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Alvado clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Shogun Iron Tyson's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alvado uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Iron Tyson has time to react. Alvado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Alvado misses with a body kick. Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Iron Tyson is just out of range. A slow jab from Iron Tyson misses its intended target. Alvado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Iron Tyson misses with a straight right. Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alvado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Iron Tyson's head backwards. Alvado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Iron Tyson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alvado scrambles back to his feet. Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Iron Tyson is just out of range. Alvado avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big left from Iron Tyson misses. Iron Tyson throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Alvado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Alvado throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Alvado lands with a right hand. A lazy body kick from Alvado and Iron Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Iron Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss. An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target. Alvado misses with a straight left. Iron Tyson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Alvado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Nice uppercut there from Iron Tyson. Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Iron Tyson looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range. Iron Tyson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Iron Tyson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nice body kick from Alvado. Iron Tyson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Iron Tyson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Alvado pushes Iron Tyson off and gets back to his feet. A swing and a miss from Iron Tyson. Alvado throws a hook but Iron Tyson avoids it easily. Nice cross by Alvado. Iron Tyson missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Alvado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Alvado connects with a solid leg kick. Alvado throws the left hand but Iron Tyson avoids the punch easily. Iron Tyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alvado defends well and Iron Tyson ends up having to push Alvado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Iron Tyson misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Iron Tyson misses with a hook. Alvado jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Iron Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvado at a distance.
Alvado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Iron Tyson lands a lovely overhand right. A swing and a miss from Iron Tyson. Alvado lands a really nice looking cross but Iron Tyson seems unphased.
Alvado throws a quick inside leg kick. Iron Tyson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alvado. Alvado displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. A swing and a miss from Iron Tyson. Iron Tyson misses with a right hand and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand! Iron Tyson takes one on the button. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alvado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alvado stuns Iron Tyson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Alvado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Alvado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A thudding body kick lands there by Alvado!
Iron Tyson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand. Alvado catches Iron Tyson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Iron Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvado finish him? Alvado avoids the body shot from Iron Tyson.
Alvado connects with a crisp jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Iron Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iron Tyson works the jab nicely. Iron Tyson seems to have recovered his senses. Iron Tyson misses with a double jab
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Alvado had his way with Shogun Iron Tyson in that round. The cut man is working on Shogun Iron Tyson's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A left lands for Alvado. Alvado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Iron Tyson's sensitive parts. The crowd cheers as Iron Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alvado doesn't seem phased though. A slow jab from Iron Tyson misses its intended target. Alvado looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Alvado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Iron Tyson is able to avoid easily. Iron Tyson misses with a wild body shot. Alvado scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvado. Alvado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iron Tyson misses with a straight right. Iron Tyson keeps the fight on the outside. Iron Tyson looks to land a combination but Alvado avoids it well. Alvado slips under a jab from Iron Tyson. Iron Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
That's one minute gone in the round. Iron Tyson cracks Alvado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Iron Tyson misses with a body shot.
Iron Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado. Iron Tyson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Alvado thuds his shin into the meat of Iron Tyson's side. Iron Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Iron Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Alvado takes one to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Iron Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Alvado is looking to counter punch. Iron Tyson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shogun Iron Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson. A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Iron Tyson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Iron Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Iron Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Alvado scores with a body shot.
Alvado moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook
letting Alvado counter with a right hand. Good shot there by Alvado. Iron Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Alvado connects with a solid leg kick. Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Iron Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily. Iron Tyson looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range. Alvado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Alvado throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Iron Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Iron Tyson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Iron Tyson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iron Tyson throws out the jab. Iron Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado. Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iron Tyson. Alvado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Iron Tyson on the side of the head. Iron Tyson misses with a straight left. Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson. Alvado swings for the body but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alvado misses with a looping left. Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming. Iron Tyson lands a jab to the nose. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Iron Tyson looks to land a combination but Alvado avoids it well. Iron Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Iron Tyson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A slapping body kick lands there for Alvado. Iron Tyson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alvado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Iron Tyson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Alvado shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Iron Tyson eats them both and turns towards Alvado to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Alvado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson. Alvado appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Pablo Alvado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Alvado moves forwards but Iron Tyson connects with a nice, crisp jab. Iron Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Shogun Iron Tyson. Well Alvado 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Alvado! After winning the bout, Pablo Alvado 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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