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LEGACY! 59 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sirius Dacke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Browne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Knock You Out. Travis Browne has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sirius Dacke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dacke shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dacke showed some decent athleticism there.
Dacke wants to work for an arm triangle but Browne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Browne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dacke.
Dacke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dacke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dacke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacke escapes and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Dacke with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacke tries to clinch up
enabling Browne to counter with a crisp jab.
Dacke throws a sloppy head kick
and Browne counters with a straight right hand.
Dacke rushes Browne and presses him up against the cage.
Dacke has Browne pressed against the cage, preventing Browne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dacke wants to take the fight to the mat but Browne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Browne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Browne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dacke instigates a clinch.
Browne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Browne to the mat! Browne manages to get full guard.
Dacke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Browne pushes Dacke off and gets back to his feet.
We've been informed that Dacke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dacke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Browne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Browne is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dacke is defended easily by Browne.
Travis Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirius Dacke.
Dacke shoots in and drives through. Browne sprawls well.
Dacke dodges the punch combination from Browne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne keeps the fight on the outside.
Dacke tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dacke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dacke shoots in and drives through. Browne sprawls well.
Dacke misses with a hook to the body
and Browne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dacke throws a series of punches but Browne moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Browne misses the target.
Dacke shoots in but no luck this time.
Dacke takes one to the side of the head.
We've been told by Browne's head coaches at The Performance Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dacke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dacke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dacke is looking to take a break and control but Browne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne pushes Dacke away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dacke gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dacke trying to control the position but Browne is working away.
Browne is trying to get back to his feet.
Dacke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Browne keeps working.
An elbow from Dacke crashes against the mat.
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!
Dacke tries to move to mount but Browne blocks the move with his legs.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Browne dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Browne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Dacke.
Browne stuffs the takedown.
Dacke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Browne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dacke closes the distance and clinches.
Dacke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Browne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Browne is trying to break the clinch but Dacke has him pressed against the cage.
Dacke wants a takedown but no success here.
Travis Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirius Dacke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacke is trying to pull guard but Browne has him pressed against the cage.
Browne is looking to break free of the clinch but Dacke has double underhooks.
Browne working hard to break the clinch.
Dacke looking to stall.
Browne working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne is looking to break free of the clinch but Dacke has double underhooks.
Browne breaks the clinch.
Browne is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Browne stuffs the takedown attempt from Dacke. Dacke gets slowly back to his feet.
Dacke moves to clinch but Browne breaks away
and Browne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dacke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Browne sprawls well. Browne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dacke gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Browne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Travis Browne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dacke fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacke misses with a takedown
and Browne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Browne throws a jab but it's blocked by Dacke.
Dacke throws a sloppy head kick
and Browne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dacke tries to move into range but Browne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Browne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Browne lands a jab to the nose.
Browne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dacke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dacke lands with a nice body kick.
Dacke wants to clinch.
Browne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dacke misses with a takedown attempt
and Browne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dacke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Browne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dacke fails with the takedown.
Dacke misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Browne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Browne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dacke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Browne.
It looks like Travis Browne has been cut.
A big left from Browne misses.
Dacke closes the distance and clinches up with Browne, looking for a takedown. Dacke pushes Browne against the cage but Browne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dacke fails with the takedown
and Browne counters with a stiff right hand.
Sirius Dacke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Browne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dacke has his takedown stuffed
and Browne counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dacke has his takedown stuffed
and Browne counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Browne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Travis Browne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dacke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Browne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dacke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Browne misses the target.
Dacke fails with the takedown
and Browne counters with a right hand to the body.
Dacke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Browne's waist but Browne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dacke off to one side.
Dacke shoots and misses
and Browne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Travis Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirius Dacke.
Dacke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacke misses with a takedown attempt
and Browne counters with a nice right hand that sends Dacke toppling to the canvas! Dacke scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Browne finish him?!
Dacke is rocked!
Dacke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dacke tries to clinch but Browne moves away
and Browne counters with a huge right that knocks Dacke out cold! Browne is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Browne!
Travis Browne tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Police Officer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Police Officer!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Officer doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakiyev circles away.
Officer tries to land a leg kick but Bakiyev saw it coming and moves away.
Bakiyev throwing a counter right hand but Officer manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev cracks a nice hook into Officer's ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Officer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bakiyev misses with a jab to the body
and Officer counters with a stiff right hand.
Officer throws a combination that misses
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Officer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Officer avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Officer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Officer throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakiyev.
Officer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bakiyev just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Officer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bakiyev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Officer connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer instigates a clinch.
Bakiyev prevents the takedown attempt.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Police Officer.
Officer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bakiyev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakiyev.
Officer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bakiyev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bakiyev stops a takedown attempt from Officer.
Officer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bakiyev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Officer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Officer. Bakiyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakiyev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Officer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bakiyev pinned against the cage. Bakiyev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bakiyev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been told by Bakiyev's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Officer's head backwards.
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakiyev is looking to wear down Officer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Officer misses with an uppercut. Bakiyev saw that one coming.
It looked like Bakiyev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Officer.
Officer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bakiyev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bakiyev stuffs the takedown attempt from Officer. Officer gets slowly back to his feet.
Officer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakiyevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Officer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Officer misses with a lunging right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Officer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bakiyev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bakiyev lands a nice hook to Officer's body. Officer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bakiyev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Officer drops his hands momentarily and Bakiyev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Officer is looking to clinch.
It looked like Bakiyev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Officer.
Officer cracks Bakiyev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Officer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Officer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bakiyev circles away quickly and effectively.
Officer tries to clinch up.
It looked like Bakiyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bakiyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Officer.
Bakiyev lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer throws a nice looking combination but Bakiyev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakiyev stuffs the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Bakiyev misses its target.
Bakiyev connects with a single shot there.
Officer tries to clinch up
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bakiyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Officer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Officer wants to counter the offense by Bakiyev and move into the clinch position.
Bakiyev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Officer scores with a jab. Bakiyev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Officer moves out of range.
Officer misses with a takedown attempt
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Officer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Officer.
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 Toktogulovich Bakiyev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Officer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Officer manages to avoid it.
Officer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Officer staying out of range there.
Officer doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakiyev circles away.
Police Officer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Officer clinches with his opponent.
Officer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bakiyev is trying to break free.
Officer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Officer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Officer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakiyev's elbow.
Officer tries to pull guard but Bakiyev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Officer misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakiyev.
Officer tries a body shot but Bakiyev blocks it.
Bakiyev blocks an uppercut.
Officer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Officer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Officer struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakiyev controls his hands.
Officer pushes Bakiyev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bakiyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bakiyev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bakiyev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Officer manages to avoid it.
Officer moves in looking to clinch but Bakiyev pushes him off.
Officer avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Officer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Officer instigates a clinch.
Officer drags the fight down to the ground.
Bakiyev wanted to stand there but Officer had control of the position.
Officer wants to sweep here but Bakiyev controlling him for the moment.
Bakiyev wanted to stand there but Officer had control of the position.
Officer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakiyev defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakiyev wants to stand but Officer is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Officer is looking for a triangle but Bakiyev pushes his legs off easily.
Officer wants to sweep but no luck.
Bakiyev wants to get up but he can't break Officer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Officer shoots in but no luck this time.
Bakiyev cracks a nice hook into Officer's ribs.
Officer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Police Officer.
Officer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Officer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Officer finds it's target.
Officer shoots in for a takedown but Bakiyev shows good takedown defense.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Officer clinches.
Bakiyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Officer moves into range and clinches up with Bakiyev.
Bakiyev is trying to break free.
Bakiyev is trying to force a seperation but Officer has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Police Officer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bakiyev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bakiyev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Officer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Officer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Officer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bakiyev's efforts to push away.
Bakiyev stops a takedown attempt from Officer.
Officer tries to pull guard but Bakiyev holds him up against the cage and eventually Officer drops back down to his feet.
Officer cracks Bakiyev with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Officer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bakiyev smiles and moves away.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Police Officer.
Officer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bakiyev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bakiyev throwing a counter right hand but Officer manages to avoid it.
Officer misses with a low kick.
Officer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Officer is defended easily by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Officer moves away.
Bakiyev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bakiyev wants it to stay on the feet.
Officer misses with an uppercut
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakiyev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Officer misses with a wild combination.
Bakiyev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bakiyev cracks Officer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bakiyev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Officer tries for a takedown but Bakiyev circles away easily
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Officer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Officer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Officer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakiyev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Officer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Bakiyev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev connects with a nice looking jab.
Bakiyev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Officer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakiyev.
Officer rushes Bakiyev and presses him up against the cage.
Officer is working for takedown but Bakiyev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bakiyev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Officer.
Officer is working for takedown but Bakiyev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Officer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bakiyev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Officer can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev breaks the clinch.
Bakiyev swats away the attempt to clinch by Officer.
Nice sprawl there from Bakiyev as Officer shoots in.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Bakiyev throws out a loose jab but Officer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Bakiyev.
Officer wants to clinch.
Bakiyev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Officer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bakiyev pinned against the cage. Bakiyev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bakiyev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
A very excited looking Toktogulovich Bakiyev 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 Uri Haber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Dunas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Uri Haber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrei Dunas!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Dunas. That snapped Haber's head back.
Haber shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Haber was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dunas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Haber's best efforts.
We've been hearing that Haber has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dunas is looking for a sweep. Haber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haber wants to pass the guard but Dunas is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunas tries to roll over but Haber keeps him under control.
Haber is controlling the pace.
Dunas is trying to stand back up but Haber is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haber wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dunas has hold of Haber's hands but Haber slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Haber thows a huge punch but Dunas dodges it nicely.
Dunas trying to control from the bottom.
Haber wants to advance to full mount but Dunas doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Haber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haber postures up in Dunas's guard and throws a big left but Dunas blocks it.
Haber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dunas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Haber off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Haber misses its intended target.
Haber misses with a takedown attempt
and Dunas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haber takes a swing at Dunas's ribcage but misses.
Haber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dunas's head backwards.
Haber drops his hands momentarily and Dunas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dunas.
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!
Dunas scores with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Haber or perhaps it was just good defense by Dunas, which made it look bad.
Dunas throws out a counter right but Haber avoids it with no problem.
Dunas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haber tries to score with a low kick but Dunas moves his leg out of the way.
Dunas cracks a nice hook into Haber's ribs.
Haber thuds a left hand into Dunas's body.
Haber slips under a jab.
Dunas misses with a hook
and Haber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dunas moves in looking to clinch but Haber pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunas throws a shot from downtown. Haber moves away and avoids it.
Dunas checks the leg kick.
Dunas throws a head kick but Haber moves out of range.
Haber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Haber lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Haber moves out of range of the body kick from Dunas.
Haber throws a leg kick
and Dunas counters by moving into the clinch.
Haber has Dunas pressed against the cage.
Haber holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Haber gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Haber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunas breaks the clinch.
Dunas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dunas's head backwards.
Haber throws a body shot but no joy.
Haber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haber takes one to the side of the head.
Andrei Dunas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Haber takes the fight into the clinch.
Dunas throws a head punch that misses.
Haber lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Dunas.
Haber content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Haber tries to work over Dunas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haber struggles to land a body shot inside as Dunas controls his hands.
Haber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dunas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Haber stalling.
Haber pushes Dunas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dunas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Dunas.
Dunas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dunas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Haber closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dunas did well to prevent Haber getting side control.
Dunas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Haber is on him like a limpet, forcing Dunas back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrei Dunas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dunas's corner calls for a 1-2. Dunas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dunas throws a push kick but Haber slaps the foot to one side.
Andrei Dunas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunas misses the jab.
It looked like Haber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dunas.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haber.
Haber works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haber somewhat.
Haber lands a nice shot to the body.
Haber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dunas misses with an uppercut. Haber saw that one coming.
Dunas misses with a kick to the body
and Haber counters with a single leg into guard. Dunas didn't expect that.
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!
Haber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dunas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haber looking to pass the guard.
Dunas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haber trying to control but Dunas is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunas is on top in guard.
Dunas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Haber is looking for a triangle here but Dunas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haber gets back to half guard.
Haber tries to roll over but Dunas keeps him under control.
Haber is trying to control but Dunas manages to pass to mount!
Dunas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haber tries to hold on but Dunas postures up.
Dunas controlling his opponent.
Dunas prevents Haber from getting the reversal.
Haber controls the position.
Dunas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Haber has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Dunas's lack of action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haber trying to control here.
Haber tries to roll over but Dunas keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haber trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haber wants to get back to full guard.
Dunas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Dunas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Haber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dunas scores with a push kick.
Haber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Haber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Uri Haber has been cut.
Haber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haber wants to clinch up but Dunas keeps it at a distance.
Haber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haber is looking to clinch.
Haber misses with a wild body shot.
Dunas swats away the attempt to clinch by Haber.
An inside leg kick from Dunas misses.
Dunas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Haber misses.
Dunas digs a good hook to Haber's body.
Haber misses with a hook. Dunas ducked under it nicely.
Haber throws a hook but Dunas blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Haber finds it's way through Dunas's defenses.
Dunas moves out of range as Haber strikes.
A good leg kick by Dunas.
Dunas throws a lazy uppercut
and Haber counters by moving into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Haber as the two fighters clinch.
Dunas manages to break the clinch.
Dunas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haber.
Haber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haber on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunas. Haber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haber avoids the body shot from Dunas.
Haber avoids a kick to the body.
Dunas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haber.
Dunas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunas cracks Haber with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haber misses with an uppercut
and Dunas counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Haber misses its intended target.
Dunas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dunas avoids the head kick by Haber.
Dunas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haber lands with a hook. Dunas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Haber misses.
Haber fails with a takedown attempt.
Dunas throws a jab but it's blocked by Haber.
Haber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dunas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haber throws the left hand but Dunas avoids the punch easily.
Haber swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunas.
Haber takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunas just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dunas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dunas lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dunas tries a body shot but Haber blocks it.
Dunas prevents a body shot from Haber.
A hook to the body from Haber.
A head punch on the inside from Haber fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Dunas as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Dunas.
Dunas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haber blocks a body shot from Dunas.
Dunas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haber manages to break the clinch.
Haber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dunas counters with a nice leg kick.
Dunas stuffs the takedown attempt from Haber. Haber gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haber.
Dunas misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Haber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunas was well out of range. Poor timing from Haber.
A big right from Dunas misses.
Haber fails with the takedown.
Dunas counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Haber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haber throws a shot from downtown. Dunas moves away and avoids it.
Uri Haber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haber clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Haber.
Dunas blocking some punches.
Dunas tries to throw a body punch but Haber avoids it by throwing Dunas back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dunas.
A short left from Dunas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Dunas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dunas 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 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Dunas!
An out of breath Andrei Dunas 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Kindmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Massey has chosen 5 minutes Alone as his entrance music. Josh Massey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pekka Kindmark's chin.
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185 lbs
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187 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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, Pekka Kindmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Massey!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kindmark moves out of range as Massey strikes.
Kindmark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Massey misses with a wild body shot.
Kindmark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Massey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kindmark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kindmark cracks a nice hook into Massey's ribs.
Kindmark checks the leg kick.
Massey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Massey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Massey moves out of range of the strikes.
Kindmark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Massey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kindmark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Massey, pushing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kindmark as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Kindmark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Massey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kindmark backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey breaks the clinch.
Kindmark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Massey has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Massey throws a hook but Kindmark blocks it.
Massey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Josh Massey has been cut.
Kindmark blocks a jab.
Kindmark lets loose with a powerful body kick. Massey will feel that in the morning.
Kindmark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Massey. Massey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kindmark misses with the combination.
Massey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kindmark with a body shot.
Massey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kindmark throws a leg kick but Massey moved away.
Kindmark avoids the head kick by Massey.
Kindmark blocks a head kick by Massey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Massey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kindmark doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kindmark misses the jab.
It seemed like Massey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kindmark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Massey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Massey digs a good body shot into Kindmark's ribs.
Massey throws an off balance right hand
and Kindmark counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kindmark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kindmark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kindmark misses with a kick to the body.
Kindmark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Massey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kindmark looks to score with a jab to the body but Massey is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Massey. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark misses with a body kick.
Massey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kindmark cracks Massey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Kindmark.
Kindmark moves out of range of the body kick.
Massey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kindmark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Massey scrambles back to his feet.
Kindmark thuds his right hand into Massey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kindmark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Massey.
Massey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Massey connects with a body shot that sends Kindmark's belly button to the back.
Massey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kindmark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Massey scrambles back to his feet.
A left lands for Kindmark.
Kindmark looks to throw a body kick
letting Massey counter with a right hand.
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!
Massey lands a big head kick that sends Kindmark tumbling to the mat! Massey takes a step backwards and waves Kindmark back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kindmark is rocked!
A punch combination from Massey misses.
Oh Kindmark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kindmark looks to land a right hand but Massey moved out of range.
Massey fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kindmark to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kindmark looks to clinch but Massey throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kindmark taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Josh Massey!
An out of breath Josh Massey 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Sheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sheen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Winning! - Charlie Sheen. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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266 lbs
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281 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie Sheen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheen throws a hook to the side of Clegane's head but Clegane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clegane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sheen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Charlie Sheen has been cut.
Clegane lands with a shot to the body.
Clegane throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Sheen stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Clegane follows into mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheen wants to hold on but Clegane pushes him away.
Sheen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sheen tries to roll over but Clegane keeps him under control.
Sheen actively working from the bottom here.
Sheen won't allow Clegane to pass to mount.
Clegane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clegane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sheen tries to get to full guard but Clegane has control of the leg.
Sheen is trying to control but can't.
Sheen is in trouble now - Clegane has advanced to mount!
Clegane prevents Sheen from getting the reversal.
Clegane thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheen tries to hold on but Clegane postures up.
Clegane cracks Sheen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Charlie Sheen's cut is getting worse.
Sheen regains half guard.
Sheen is looking for a sweep. Clegane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sheen is staying active underneath Clegane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clegane slows the pace down in half guard.
Sheen is trying to stand.
Clegane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sheen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jeez, Charlie Sheen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie Sheen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sandor Clegane!
A relieved looking Sandor Clegane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam McGuiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuiness's entrance music is The Boys are Back by Dropkick Murphys. A fine choice. 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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209 lbs
21 - 13 - 1 |
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201 lbs
13 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Liam McGuiness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kron Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuiness rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vieira counters with a right hand to the body.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but McGuiness shows good takedown defense.
McGuiness seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vieira shoots in but McGuiness avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vieira gets a double leg takedown into McGuiness's guard.
Vieira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McGuiness on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGuiness tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuiness preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vieira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vieira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
Liam McGuiness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Vieira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Vieira looks to move away, McGuiness throws a big counter combo but Vieira just gets out of the way.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vieira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vieira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGuiness is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness is looking to reverse the position.
Vieira wants to control but McGuiness is keeping him busy.
McGuiness can't do much from the bottom here.
Vieira controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vieira throws a strike aimed at the side of McGuiness's head but McGuiness avoids it well.
McGuiness is being controlled here.
Vieira throws a strike aimed at the side of McGuiness's head but McGuiness avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira controls the position from side control.
McGuiness can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira has his takedown stuffed
letting McGuiness counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Vieira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGuiness stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuiness wants it to stay on the feet.
McGuiness appears to be looking for a big counter.
McGuiness lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vieira's sensitive parts.
McGuiness looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
Vieira shoots in and bounces McGuiness off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vieira is standing up over McGuiness. McGuiness looks to escape but Vieira dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuiness keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira working away.
Vieira in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McGuiness can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGuiness is looking for a sweep.
McGuiness is working hard here to advance position.
McGuiness being controlled for a moment.
Let's hope that Vieira has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control the position but McGuiness is working away.
The strikes coming from Vieira are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McGuiness tries to improve position but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vieira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vieira lands in his opponent's guard.
McGuiness wants to sweep here but Vieira controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira controlling from the top position.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira trying to control but McGuiness is working from the bottom.
Vieira stands and throws McGuiness's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGuiness defending against the ground and pound.
McGuiness is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Vieira 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vieira closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuiness circles away.
McGuiness lands a jab to the nose.
McGuiness misses with a straight right.
Vieira tries for a takedown but McGuiness circles away easily
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuiness connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
Liam McGuiness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Vieira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuiness instigates a clinch.
I was talking to McGuiness's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vieira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuiness is defending well for now.
Vieira tries to stall but McGuiness uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGuiness tries a body shot but Vieira blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vieira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGuiness tries a body shot but Vieira blocks it.
McGuiness makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuiness.
McGuiness lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kron Vieira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuiness.
Vieira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuiness pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liam McGuiness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuiness feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vieira sprawling to the canvas! Vieira rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McGuiness finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuiness looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
Vieira shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuiness tries to sprawl out of it but Vieira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGuiness manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGuiness is looking to counter punch.
Vieira closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuiness circles away.
McGuiness slaps away a takedown attempt from Vieira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness throws a looping overhand right but Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
Vieira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGuiness lands a big uppercut and Vieira crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vieira looks OK. McGuiness waves Vieira back to his feet!
Vieira is rocked!
It looks like Kron Vieira has been cut.
Vieira misses with a takedown
and McGuiness counters with a right hand from hell and Vieira is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam McGuiness!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Liam McGuiness waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Donnelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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162 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Donnelly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Project Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon throws a front kick aimed at Donnelly's knee but Donnelly avoids it well.
Falcon looks to land a body kick but Donnelly moved away.
Falcon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Falcon lands a body shot.
Falcon swings for the body but Donnelly moves out of range.
Falcon checks a leg kick nicely.
Falcon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donnelly.
Falcon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donnelly throws a body kick that misses
and Falcon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Falcon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Falcon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Donnelly is able to avoid easily.
Donnelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donnelly slips under a jab from Falcon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Falcon misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Donnelly misses its intended target.
Donnelly throws a body punch but Falcon moves out of range.
Falcon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon looks for the body kick but Donnelly saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcon. Donnelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donnelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donnelly takes the fight into the clinch.
Falcon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falcon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falcon misses with the head strike.
Donnelly throws a head punch that misses.
Falcon has a couple of punches blocked by Donnelly.
Falcon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falcon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Donnelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Falcon.
Falcon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falcon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Falcon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donnelly.
Donnelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donnelly taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Donnelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Falcon.
Falcon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falcon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falcon breaks from the clinch.
Liam Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Donnelly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donnelly. Falcon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donnelly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donnelly throws an off balance right hand
and Falcon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donnelly moves out of range as Falcon throws a body kick.
Donnelly lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Falcon throws an overhand right that lands on Donnelly's shoulder, as Donnelly tries to avoid the shot.
Donnelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcon manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Donnelly.
A solid body kick from Falcon.
Donnelly checks a leg kick.
Donnelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Donnelly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Falcon there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly checks the leg kick.
Falcon clobbers Donnelly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Falcon throws a leg kick but Donnelly checks it.
Falcon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donnelly checks a low kick from Falcon.
Donnelly feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Falcon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donnelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donnelly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Falcon. That did some damage!
Donnelly ducks under a wild hook from Falcon.
Donnelly lands a really nice looking cross but Falcon seems unphased.
Donnelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcon throws out the jab.
Donnelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcon manages to avoid it.
Donnelly scores with a jab to the body.
Falcon stuns Donnelly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Falcon slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donnelly looks for the body kick but Falcon saw that one coming.
Donnelly slips a straight right by Falcon.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donnelly.
Falcon scores with a jab to the body.
Falcon lunges at Donnelly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Donnelly's hand.
Donnelly throws the left hand but Falcon avoids the punch easily.
Falcon lands a jab to the head.
Donnelly swings for the body but Falcon moves out of range.
Falcon with a hook.
Falcon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donnelly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Falcon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donnelly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donnelly missing with a left hand there. Falcon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcon loads up on a big right hand but Donnelly slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Falcon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Donnelly motions for Falcon to come forward. Donnelly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donnelly misses with a kick to the body.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut. Falcon saw that one coming.
Donnelly misses with a low kick as Falcon jumps back.
Donnelly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Falcon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Donnelly scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Donnelly finds it's way through Falcon's defenses.
Donnelly throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Donnelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcon.
Donnelly misses with a body shot.
Donnelly looks to land a body kick but Falcon moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Donnelly. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donnelly. Falcon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Falcon - just one landing.
Falcon keeps Donnelly at a distance using the push kick.
Falcon throws a shot to the body.
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!
Donnelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnelly scores with a nice body kick.
Donnelly throws a leg kick
and Falcon counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Liam Donnelly has been cut.
Donnelly keeps Falcon at a distance using the push kick.
Donnelly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Falcon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Donnelly scrambles back to his feet.
Falcon ducks right into an uppercut from Donnelly.
Donnelly throws a leg kick but Falcon moved away.
A nice side step and Falcon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Falcon misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Falcon.
Donnelly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Falcon throws the left hand but Donnelly avoids the punch easily.
Donnelly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Falcon lands an overhand right.
Donnelly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donnelly clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Donnelly.
A head punch on the inside from Donnelly fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donnelly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falcon backwards.
Falcon lands a shot to the body.
Donnelly misses with the head strike.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Donnelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falcon breaks the clinch.
Donnelly wants to land a leg kick but Falcon is out of range.
Falcon blocks a leg kick.
Falcon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Donnelly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Falcon misses
and Donnelly counters with a nice kick to the body.
Donnelly misses with a body shot.
Falcon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Donnelly sizes up Falcon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Falcon lands a body shot.
Donnelly throws a shot from downtown. Falcon moves away and avoids it.
Falcon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donnelly with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon lands a leg kick that knocks Donnelly off balance momentarily.
Falcon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcon lunges at Donnelly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Donnelly's hand.
A big left from Donnelly misses.
Donnelly connects with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Falcon.
Donnelly misses with a head kick.
Falcon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falcon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donnelly misses with a hook
and Falcon counters with a nice uppercut.
Donnelly throws a solid leg kick but Falcon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Donnelly.
Donnelly tries to land a front kick but Falcon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good work by Donnelly as he checks the leg kick.
Donnelly misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcon is looking to chop away at Donnelly's legs.
Falcon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Falcon tries to work over Donnelly's front leg with a kick but Donnelly checks it.
A left lands for Falcon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcon misses with a leg kick.
Donnelly throws a right and a left that Falcon avoids nicely.
Falcon throws a shot from downtown. Donnelly moves away and avoids it.
Falcon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donnelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Falcon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Falcon feints and then cracks Donnelly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donnelly down.
Donnelly tries to clinch but Falcon moves away
and Falcon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Falcon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Falcon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Falcon misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Project Falcon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Liam Donnelly's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Donnelly misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Donnelly.
Donnelly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Falcon blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falcon! But no joy.
Donnelly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Falcon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falcon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donnelly connects with a leg kick. Falcon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Falcon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Falcon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon blocks a head kick by Donnelly.
Donnelly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Falcon has time to react.
Falcon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Falcon scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut. Falcon saw that one coming.
Donnelly motions for Falcon to come forward. Donnelly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falcon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donnelly walks into a stiff left hand from Falcon.
Donnelly defending well as Falcon loads up on a big left hand.
Falcon cracks Donnelly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Donnelly blocks it well.
Falcon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Falcon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Falcon lands with an uppercut that bounces Donnelly off the cage and back into range.
Falcon cracks Donnelly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Falcon throws a hook to the side of Donnelly's head but Donnelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falcon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donnelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donnelly jabs at Falcon's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Donnelly.
Falcon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donnelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donnelly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donnelly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Falcon. That did some damage!
Falcon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donnelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donnelly blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Falcon, right into the meat.
Donnelly on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Falcon throws out a loose jab but Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Donnelly misses its target.
Donnelly looks to land a left hand but Falcon moved out of range nicely.
Falcon jabs Donnelly right on the nose. Donnelly blinks but takes it well.
Donnelly misses the shot to the body.
Falcon misses with a looping right.
Falcon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Falcon throws a low kick, looking for Donnelly's leg but Donnelly calmly moves out of range.
Falcon lunges at Donnelly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Donnelly's hand.
Donnelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Falcon throws a jab but it's blocked by Donnelly.
Donnelly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Falcon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Donnelly's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donnelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donnelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Donnelly tries to land a front kick but Falcon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Falcon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Donnelly motions for Falcon to come forward. Donnelly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falcon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donnelly throws a head kick but Falcon moves out of range.
Donnelly takes a swing at Falcon's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly misses with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Falcon.
Falcon slips a jab from Donnelly.
A left lands for Falcon.
Donnelly throws a body kick that misses.
Falcon cracks the inside of Donnelly's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donnelly throws a solid leg kick but Falcon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Donnelly.
Donnelly blocks a low kick nicely.
Falcon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donnelly misses with a body shot.
Donnelly tries to clinch up.
Falcon feints and then cracks Donnelly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donnelly down.
Falcon keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Falcon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donnelly moves out of range of the leg kick from Falcon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Falcon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Donnelly'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.
Falcon throws a low kick but Donnelly moves out of range easily.
Falcon misses with a low kick.
Falcon throws a looping overhand right but Donnelly ducks down to avoid it.
Falcon lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Donnelly finds it's way through Falcon's defenses.
Donnelly will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Donnelly.
Falcon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good standup being displayed there by Donnelly as he connects with a hook.
Donnelly checks a low kick from Falcon.
Donnelly cracks Falcon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly lands a slapping body shot.
Donnelly lands a nice hook to Falcon's body. Falcon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donnelly digs a good body shot into Falcon's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Donnelly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donnelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donnelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Donnelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donnelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcon.
Falcon lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Donnelly blocks the low kick.
Falcon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Falcon throws the left hand but Donnelly avoids the punch easily.
Falcon circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donnelly. Falcon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Falcon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Donnelly. Falcon shrugs it off though.
Donnelly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Falcon just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Falcon misses with a hook. Donnelly ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falcon.
Donnelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcon.
An attempted straight right counter from Donnelly misses the target.
Falcon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Donnelly has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donnelly misses with a low kick.
Donnelly cracks the inside of Falcon's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donnelly. Falcon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donnelly manages to avoid it.
Donnelly throws a counter high kick but Falcon was just alert enough to avoid it.
Donnelly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Falcon moves out of range as Donnelly strikes.
Falcon digs a good hook to Donnelly's body.
Falcon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Falcon throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Falcon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donnelly lands with a hook. Falcon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donnelly lands a jab to the head.
Falcon moves out of range of the strikes.
Donnelly lands with a good body shot.
Donnelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donnelly throws a shot to the body.
Falcon connects with a solid leg kick.
Falcon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donnelly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Falcon has time to react.
Falcon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donnelly scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcon avoids the body shot from Donnelly.
Falcon lands a head shot.
Falcon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Donnelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donnelly's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Donnelly checks a low kick from Falcon.
Falcon misses with an uppercut.
Falcon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Falcon moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donnelly.
Donnelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donnelly throws a push kick but Falcon slaps the foot to one side.
Falcon throws a lazy body kick
and Donnelly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falcon cracks Donnelly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donnelly connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Donnelly had his way with Project Falcon in that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Donnelly's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Falcon misses with a leg kick.
Donnelly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Falcon's sensitive parts.
Falcon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donnelly blocks a low kick nicely.
Donnelly half committed to a counter leg kick.
Falcon is looking to chop away at Donnelly's legs.
Falcon checks a leg kick.
Donnelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcon.
Falcon misses with a body kick.
Falcon throws a leg kick
and Falcon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donnelly checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon avoids the body shot from Donnelly.
Donnelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falcon throws a poor cross that misses
and Donnelly counters with a nice uppercut.
Donnelly misses with a hook to the body
and Falcon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnelly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Donnelly - that will leave a mark!
Donnelly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Falcon.
Falcon misses with a leg kick
and Falcon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcon. Donnelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donnelly lands with a straight right. Falcon didn't see that one coming.
Falcon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donnelly.
Donnelly lands with a good body shot.
Donnelly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Falcon.
Falcon throws a leg kick
and Donnelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falcon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donnelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Project Falcon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Donnelly blocks the leg kick.
Donnelly is looking to slow Falcon down with leg kicks.
Liam Donnelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcon is just out of range.
Falcon lands a high kick!
Donnelly blocks a leg kick.
Donnelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Falcon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donnelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Falcon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donnelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcon.
Donnelly jabs at Falcon's body.
Donnelly lands with an uppercut that bounces Falcon off the cage and back into range.
Falcon throws a shot to the body.
Donnelly cracks Falcon with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Donnelly there.
Donnelly throws a body kick that misses.
Falcon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donnelly moves away.
Falcon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Donnelly.
Donnelly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Falcon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donnelly scores with a jab to the body.
Donnelly scores with a jab. Falcon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donnelly avoids the body shot from Falcon.
Donnelly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donnelly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donnelly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donnelly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donnelly misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcon throws a push kick but Donnelly slaps the foot to one side.
Falcon throws a shot to the body.
Falcon throws a big shot that misses.
Falcon scores with a nice body kick.
Donnelly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Falcon dips to his left and cracks Donnelly with an uppercut!
Falcon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donnelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Falcon's calf.
Donnelly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Falcon to score with a decent uppercut.
Donnelly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Falcon is out of range and Donnelly settles back down.
Falcon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donnelly.
Donnelly throws out a leg kick but Falcon moves out of range and Donnelly only half commits.
Good leg kick by Donnelly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Donnelly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Falcon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project Falcon!
Project Falcon is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Project Falcon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giacomo Benvenuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blaylock might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alive. Benvenuti is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Eye Peas - Let's get retarded. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mookie Blaylock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giacomo Benvenuti!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Benvenuti.
Benvenuti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blaylock throws out a loose jab but Benvenuti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaylock throws a shot from downtown. Benvenuti moves away and avoids it.
Benvenuti lands a nice hook to Blaylock's body. Blaylock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benvenuti throws a leg kick but Blaylock checks it.
Benvenuti misses with a kick to the body.
Blaylock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blaylock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Blaylock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benvenuti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benvenuti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Giacomo Benvenuti has been cut.
Benvenuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaylock was well out of range. Poor timing from Benvenuti.
Blaylock defending well as Benvenuti loads up on a big left hand.
Blaylock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blaylock throws a sloppy head kick and Benvenuti moves out of range easily.
A jab from Blaylock misses.
Benvenuti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benvenuti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaylock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaylock thuds his shin into the meat of Benvenuti's side.
Benvenuti looks winded!
Blaylock slips a straight right by Benvenuti.
Blaylock measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Benvenuti! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mookie Blaylock!
A relieved looking Mookie Blaylock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gun Slinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeney has chosen Four Star Mary - Pain as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 24 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gun Slinga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan Sweeney!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweeney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slinga scores with a kick to the body.
Sweeney cracks Slinga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Gun Slinga has been cut.
Slinga misses with a body kick.
Sweeney misses the jab.
Slinga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sweeney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A slow jab from Slinga misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Slinga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slinga.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sweeney.
We've been told by Slinga's head coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slinga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slinga checks a leg kick.
Slinga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sweeney connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slinga misses with a body kick.
Sweeney tries to score with a low kick but Slinga moves his leg out of the way.
Sweeney scores with a nice body kick.
Slinga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slinga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sweeney feints the counter takedown.
Sweeney fakes the leg kick and cracks Slinga in the body.
A jab from Slinga misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slinga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sweeney walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slinga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sweeney drops Slinga with a straight right hand, right on the button! Sweeney follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Declan Sweeney! Declan Sweeney retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Declan Sweeney started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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