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USFC 112 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Massena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory Campion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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231 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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225 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Massena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Campion!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massena walks into a left hand.
Campion closes the distance and clinches.
Massena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Campion fails with the takedown
and Massena counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Gregory Campion has been cut.
Massena moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Campion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Massena dodges the punch combination from Campion.
Campion misses with a body shot.
Campion goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Andre Massena has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Massena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Campion misses.
Campion drives through with a takedown into guard.
Massena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campion is in close to Massena's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massena looking to control.
Campion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Campion is working Massena over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Massena keeping full guard, as Campion tries to pass.
Massena knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Campion on the ground.
Campion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Massena controls Campion momentarily but Campion frees himself.
Campion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Campion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Campion content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Campion 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.
Campion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Massena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Massena moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campion.
Campion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campion blocking some punches.
Campion wants to take the fight to the mat but Massena manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Massena fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Massena stops a takedown attempt from Campion.
Andre Massena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Campion.
Massena breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Massena.
Campion ducks right into an uppercut from Massena.
Massena misses with a left hand
and Campion moves into the clinch.
Massena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Campion avoids the head kick by Massena.
Campion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Campion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Campion moves in looking to clinch but Massena pushes him off.
Massena throws a counter high kick but Campion was just alert enough to avoid it.
Andre Massena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massena moves into the clinch.
Campion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campion wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Massena.
Massena misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massena lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Massena.
Campion pulls guard effortlessly.
Campion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Campion wants to sweep here but Massena controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campion keeping moving, preventing Massena from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at The Factory inform us that Campion has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Massena being controlled here momentarily.
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 Andre Massena will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Massena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Massena throws a good cross that connects.
Campion looks to land a combination but Massena avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Massena. That snapped Campion's head back.
Massena thows a left - swing and a miss!
Campion shoots in but no luck this time.
Campion goes for a double leg but Massena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Massena continues to drive forward.
Andre Massena is winning the standup battle so far.
Massena tries a head kick but it misses.
Campion tries to clinch but Massena moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Campion looks for a takedown but Massena sprawls well.
Andre Massena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Campion.
Massena connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Campion momentarily.
That has opened up Gregory Campion's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massena keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Campion rushes Massena and presses him up against the cage.
Campion tries to score a body lock takedown but Massena shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Massena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massena has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Massena there as he acknowledges the shot.
Massena tries to bum rush Campion with a series of wild strikes but Campion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Campion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campion forces Massena back against the cage and clinches.
Massena swings wildly with an uppercut but Campion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Campion unloads a knee to the mid-section. Massena lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Massena fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campion wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Massena has him pressed against the cage.
Massena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Campion is defended easily by Massena.
Massena has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massena tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campion's elbow.
Massena misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campion.
I was talking to Massena's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Massena breaks from the clinch.
Campion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Massena pinned against the cage. Massena gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campion has a takedown stuffed.
Campion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Campion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Massena misses with a series of wild punches.
Massena swats away the attempt to clinch by Campion.
Massena scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Campion doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Massena.
Massena looks to throw the jab but Campion is out of range.
Campion feints the counter takedown.
Massena listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Campion walks into a stiff left hand from Massena.
Massena gets caught flat footed, as Campion shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Campion scoring with some ground and pound.
Massena on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Massena tries to get out of the position.
Campion stopping the sweep attempt from Massena.
Campion drops back looking for a leg! Massena is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Massena manages to kick Campion off! Campion jumps back into Massena's guard.
Campion passes Massena's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Campion lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Campion working Massena over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campion works his way into side control.
Campion working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Campion politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Campion prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Massena's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Campion controlling the position from side mount.
Campion lands some shots froms side control.
Campion just content to control the position.
Campion decides to stand back up.
Massena keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Massena dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Campion tries to close the distance and clinch but Massena swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Massena is looking to counter punch.
Campion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Massena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Campion misses with a takedown attempt - Massena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Massena gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Campion to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Campion stops Massena from standing up.
Massena not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion passes into half guard.
Campion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campion is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Massena!
Campion with good strikes from the mount here!
Campion lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Massena is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion avoids the attempt from Massena to control.
Massena is wriggling around trying to escape.
Campion controlling the position easily from mount.
Massena wants to control but Campion is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Campion.
Campion looking to control and managing it successfully.
Massena is bucking up trying to escape but Campion cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Massena keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Campion working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Massena looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Campion! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gregory Campion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kula (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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215 lbs
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193 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Campion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Kula!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kula.
Kula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Campion.
Nice shot by Kula.
Kula lands with a good body shot.
Oooooh!!! Campion has knocked Kula down with a huge combo! Campion steps away and waves a wobbly Kula back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Kalle Kula has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kula lands a slapping body shot.
Campion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Campion throws a push kick but Kula slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Campion.
Nice body kick from Campion.
Kula looks to land a combination but Campion avoids it well.
Campion looks to land a right hand but Kula moved out of range.
Campion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Campion! Kula is out on his feet! Campion rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kula is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kula is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Campion!
Matthew Campion took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marian Balkon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brady Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns has chosen Oró Sé do Bheath Abhaile as his entrance music. Brady Burns acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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191 lbs
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26
187 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marian Balkon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brady Burns!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balkon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burns misses with a leg kick.
Balkon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Balkon tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Balkon misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Balkon finds it's target.
Balkon misses with a hook.
Burns throws a one two combo.
Balkon wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Balkon.
Burns lands a nice hook to Balkon's body. Balkon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns tries to land a leg kick but Balkon saw it coming and moves away.
Balkon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkon throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balkon misses with a looping right.
Burns replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Balkon blocks it well.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Balkon's defenses.
Burns throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Balkon.
It looks like Marian Balkon has been cut.
Burns smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Balkon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Balkon throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Balkon swings widly with a right hand
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Burns 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.
Balkon misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Balkon throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balkon works the jab nicely.
Balkon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a push kick but Balkon slaps the foot to one side.
Balkon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Balkon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Balkon.
Burns misses with a hook.
Balkon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns lands a jab.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Balkon.
Balkon throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns thows a body kick. Balkon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Burns.
Balkon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Balkon's hands.
Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burns is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Balkon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Balkon catches Burns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Balkon misses with a looping left.
Balkon connects with a body shot that sends Burns's belly button to the back.
Burns misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkon slips a straight right by Burns.
Burns throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Balkon counters with a stiff right hand.
Balkon moves out of range of the body kick from Burns.
Burns scores with a spinning back kick!
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Balkon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balkon throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Balkon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balkon.
Balkon ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Balkon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns counters with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burns. Balkon shrugs it off though.
Balkon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balkon lands with a good body shot.
Balkon swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkon throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Balkon.
Balkon lands with a good body shot.
Balkon misses with a straight right.
Balkon checks the leg kick.
Balkon throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Balkon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns throws a lazy body kick
and Balkon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Balkon slips under a jab.
Balkon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burns misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Balkon throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balkon tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
Balkon tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brady Burns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marian Balkon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch combination from Balkon misses.
Balkon sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burns slips under a jab from Balkon.
Balkon ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
A little feinted left hand from Balkon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Balkon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brady Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Balkon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns.
Balkon connects with a nice looking jab.
Balkon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns counters with a right hand to the body.
Burns throws a jab when Balkon was well out of range.
Balkon misses with an uppercut.
Burns is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a hook but Balkon avoids it easily.
Jab by Burns.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Balkon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balkon throws a counter high kick but Burns was just alert enough to avoid it.
Brady Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balkon swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Balkon does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balkon.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns.
Balkon misses with a wild body shot.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Burns slips under a jab.
Balkon moves away from the strike by Burns.
Burns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Balkon's belly button to the back.
Balkon throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Balkon ducks right into an uppercut from Burns.
Balkon misses the jab.
Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Balkon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burns takes a swing at Balkon's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns misses with a body shot.
Balkon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Burns.
Balkon misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Burns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Balkon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns is looking to land body kicks.
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Balkon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab from Burns.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Balkon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Balkon lands a really nice looking cross but Burns seems unphased.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Balkon lands a glancing blow to the side of Burns's head.
Burns throws a lazy head kick
and Balkon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Balkon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
Balkon needs to keep his hands up - Burns had a free shot at his head there.
Balkon moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balkon.
A big right from Balkon misses.
Balkon throws out a powerful jab.
Burns thuds a left hand into Balkon's body.
Balkon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Balkon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns ducks right into an uppercut from Balkon.
Balkon cracks Burns with an open hand slap.
Balkon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Balkon backs off Burns throws a huge counter combo but Balkon manages to avoid it all.
Burns moves out of range as Balkon strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balkon swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Balkon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burns takes a swing at Balkon's ribcage but misses.
Balkon walks into a jab.
Burns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burns, as that shot connected.
Burns throws a push kick but Balkon slaps the foot to one side.
Balkon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balkon loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns misses with a straight left.
Burns blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balkon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balkon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Balkon blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marian Balkon's cut.
That's time! Balkon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Burns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Balkon counters with a three punch combo that has Burns backing up. Burns nods at Balkon to acknowledge the strikes.
Balkon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Balkon's shoulder, as Balkon tries to avoid the shot.
Balkon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Balkon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Balkon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balkon misses with a left hand
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Burns moves out of range as Balkon strikes.
Burns scores with a jab. Balkon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Balkon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns slips under a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burns - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balkon with a nice cross.
Balkon throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Balkon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burns throws a front kick that sends Balkon stumbling back into the cage.
Balkon throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Balkon.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Balkon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Balkon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balkon throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Balkon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns lands with a kick to the ribs.
Burns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Balkon. Balkon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Balkon throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns throws out a counter right but Balkon avoids it with no problem.
Burns slips a straight right by Balkon.
Burns slips under a jab.
And Burns responds with a good body kick, but Balkon manages to step out the way in time.
Marian Balkon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with the body kick
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balkon throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range.
Burns lands with a hook. Balkon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkon misses with a wild combination.
Balkon looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Balkon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Balkon misses.
Balkon throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Balkon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns.
Balkon wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Balkon walks into a jab.
Balkon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Balkon throws a head kick that misses.
Balkon fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkon throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.
Balkon takes one on the button.
Burns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Balkon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Balkon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns misses with a kick to the body
letting Balkon counter with a right hand.
Burns cracks Balkon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balkon's head.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Balkon takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Balkon throws a sloppy body shot
and Burns counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns connects with a looping right hand.
Balkon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balkon takes one to the side of the head.
Burns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Balkon on the side of the head.
Balkon is rocked!
Balkon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Balkon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balkon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balkon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns.
Burns throws a body punch but Balkon moves out of range.
Balkon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Balkon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burns.
Oh Balkon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balkon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balkon seems to have got his legs back now.
Balkon tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns lands with a hook. Balkon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burns lands with a kick to the temple. Balkon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balkon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Balkon misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burns 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Burns!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Tattum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ez Muney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Tattum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ez Muney!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muney throws a shot from downtown. Tattum moves away and avoids it.
Muney misses with an uppercut. Tattum saw that one coming.
It looked like Tattum was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Muney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tattum slips a jab from Muney.
Nice uppercut there from Muney.
Muney connects with the punch.
Tattum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muney blocks a head kick by Tattum.
Muney throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Muney!
Muney feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tattums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tattum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tattum lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Ez Muney has been cut.
Tattum lands a head kick. Muney smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Muney scores with a leg kick.
Tattum lands a head kick. Muney smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Muney slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tattum scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattum throws a leg kick but Muney checks it.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tattum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left and a right from Muney both land. Nice combination.
Tattum takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Muney misses with a straight right.
Tattum appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tattum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Muney tries to bum rush Tattum with a series of wild strikes but Tattum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muney fails to land with a series of punches.
Tattum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Tattum.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tattum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muney.
Tattum looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tattum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Muney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tattum.
Muney bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tattum's head backwards.
Muney clinches with his opponent.
Tattum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Muney.
Muney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tattum breaks the clinch.
Tattum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Muney blocks a head kick by Tattum.
Tattum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tattum throws a sloppy head kick and Muney moves out of range easily.
Muney takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses
and Muney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tattum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tattum throws a head kick but Muney moves out of range.
Tattum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tattum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tattum rushes Muney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tattum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tattum lands a high kick!
That has opened up Ez Muney's cut even more.
Muney is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tattum had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Muney is looking to slow Tattum down with leg kicks.
Muney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tattum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tattum misses with a head kick.
Muney misses with an uppercut.
Muney moves into the clinch.
Tattum breaks from the clinch.
Muney throws a jab when Tattum was well out of range.
Tattum is looking to counter with head kicks.
Muney scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Muney throws a front kick aimed at Tattum's knee but Tattum avoids it well.
Muney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tattum slips a straight right by Muney.
Tattum throws a big counter combination but Muney scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Muney gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muney breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tattum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Muney tries to score with a low kick but Tattum moves his leg out of the way.
Muney takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tattum throws a lazy head kick
and Muney counters with a three punch combo that has Tattum backing up. Tattum nods at Muney to acknowledge the strikes.
Muney throws a hook to the side of Tattum's head but Tattum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tattum looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tattum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tattum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muney.
Tattum throws a big counter combination but Muney scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tattum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muney throws out the jab.
Muney wants to clinch.
Muney avoids the head kick by Tattum.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Tattum throws a sloppy head kick and Muney moves out of range easily.
Muney lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Muney misses with a few strikes there.
As Muney looks to move away, Tattum throws a big counter combo but Muney just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ez Muney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ez Muney's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Muney tries to work over Tattum's front leg with a kick but Tattum checks it.
Tattum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tattum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muney.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Tattum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muney feints a counter leg kick.
Muney moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Muney.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tattum lands with a kick to the temple. Muney shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Muney looks to land a right hand but Tattum moved out of range.
Donk. Muney catches Tattum right on the button with a cross.
Muney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muney connects with a right hand. Tattum shakes it off.
Muney scores with a leg kick.
Muney has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tattum takes a shot to the head.
Tattum tries to break the clinch but Muney is controlling the position.
Tattum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Tattum.
Tattum throws a sloppy head kick and Muney moves out of range easily.
Muney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tattum moves forwards but Muney connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tattum throws a sloppy head kick and Muney moves out of range easily.
Muney misses the jab.
Dominic Tattum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tattum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Muney, right into the meat.
Tattum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tattum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tattum throws a sloppy head kick and Muney moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tattum.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muney looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Muney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tattum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick by Tattum misses
and Tattum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muney misses with a straight left.
Muney looks to land a left hand but Tattum moved out of range nicely.
Ez Muney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tattum tries to clinch but Muney moves out of range.
As Tattum backs off Muney throws a huge counter combo but Tattum manages to avoid it all.
Tattum tries a head kick but it misses.
Tattum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Muney throws out a loose jab but Tattum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tattum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muney slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tattum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tattum closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muney.
The referee calls for Muney to work.
Tattum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muney has a couple of punches blocked by Tattum.
Muney working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Tattum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tattum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muney has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muney.
Muney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tattum blocks a body shot from Muney.
Muney lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tattum gets tackled into the cage by Muney. Muney maintains the clinch.
Muney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Muney fails to land.
Tattum blocks an uppercut.
Tattum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses
and Muney counters with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muney.
Tattum ducks under a wild hook from Muney.
Muney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tattum throws a lazy head kick
and Muney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tattum looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tattum moves out of range as Muney strikes.
Muney tries to bum rush Tattum with a series of wild strikes but Tattum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tattum looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ez Muney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ez Muney's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Muney avoids the head kick by Tattum.
Muney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tattum misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Muney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muney connects with a crisp jab.
Muney misses with the combination.
Muney lands a nice hook to Tattum's body. Tattum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muney throws a hook to the side of Tattum's head but Tattum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tattum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Decent striking displayed by Muney there.
Tattum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tattum throws a head kick but Muney moves out of range.
Muney misses with an uppercut
and Tattum counters with a series of strikes. Muney will be more careful next time no doubt.
Muney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muney lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tattum.
Tattum is trying to maintain a safe position but Muney gets an underhook and turns Tattum into the cage.
Muney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muney misses with a punch on the inside.
Ez Muney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tattum breaks from the clinch.
Muney scores with a jab. Tattum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Muney connects with a solid leg kick.
Muney looks to throw the jab but Tattum is out of range.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muney tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muney scores with a decent looking hook.
That kick from Muney tenderised Tattum's leg. Tattum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Tattum scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tattum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muney connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tattum moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tattum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tattum throws a sloppy head kick and Muney moves out of range easily.
Muney misses with an uppercut. Tattum saw that one coming.
Muney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muney scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Muney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muney breaks from the clinch.
Tattum misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tattum.
Muney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tattum tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Muney blocks the leg kick.
Tattum lands a high kick!
Tattum goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muney tries to clinch but Tattum moves out of range.
Tattum looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Tattum.
Tattum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tattum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tattum connects with a crisp jab.
Muney thumps Tattum with a low kick.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Muney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Muney keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muney misses with an uppercut. Tattum saw that one coming.
Tattum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tattum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tattum throws a sloppy head kick and Muney moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tattum throws a wild body kick that Muney sees coming a mile off.
Tattum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muney. Muney obviously looking to wear him down.
Tattum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some wild striking there from Muney.
Muney drives through and clinches with Tattum against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muney keeps control of Tattum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Muney.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muney keeps control of Tattum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Muney lands with a short shot to the head.
Muney misses with some punches.
Tattum blocking some punches.
Tattum is trying to force a seperation but Muney has the dominant position.
Muney breaks the clinch.
Tattum slips a straight right by Muney.
Dominic Tattum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ez Muney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Muney lands with a nice combination. Tattum backs away looking to recover.
A punch combination from Muney misses.
Tattum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ez Muney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Muney 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ez Muney!
Ez Muney bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanford Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busta Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black has chosen Ready or Not as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sanford Fanning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Busta Black!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fanning eats them both and turns towards Black to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Black has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fanning is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Donk. Black catches Fanning right on the button with a cross.
Black fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fanning sprawls well initially but Black persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Black seems to be looking for submissions.
Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fanning doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Fanning tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fanning defends it well.
Fanning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Black is thwarting Fanning's attempts to control the position.
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fanning defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black trying to mount his opponent but Fanning defends it.
Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fanning doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Fanning is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fanning wants to get back to his feet.
Fanning actively working from the bottom here.
Black uses his free foot to push down on Fanning's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fanning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fanning is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
Black goes for an armbar but Fanning turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fanning.
Fanning trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black 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.
Fanning working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Fanning content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fanning stands up over Black, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fanning is in close to Black's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fanning is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Black trying to control but Fanning is working from the bottom.
Fanning wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Black wants to pass the guard but Fanning is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fanning looking for a sweep. Not yet Fanning, not yet.
Black wants to pass the guard but Fanning is keeping the position.
Black wants to control from the top but Fanning keeps moving.
Fanning looking for a sweep. Not yet Fanning, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fanning trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Fanning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Busta Black dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fanning misses with an attempted mid kick.
Black closes the distance and clinches up with Fanning, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Fanning against the cage but Fanning circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Black clobbers Fanning with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fanning lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Busta Black has been cut.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fanning half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Black.
Fanning fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Black throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fanning tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Black is in Fanning's guard.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fanning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Busta Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanning has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Black trying to control but Fanning is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is looking to pass into half guard but Fanning pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fanning is in guard.
Fanning landing some decent shots from guard.
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fanning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fanning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fanning trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fanning distracts Black with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fanning got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fanning has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
Fanning postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanning stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fanning connects with a crisp jab.
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanford Fanning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Busta Black.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Fanning does a little dance to reset his feet.
Black stuns Fanning with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Fanning. No joy for Black on that attempt.
Fanning fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Black.
Fanning listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Busta Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Fanning slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fanning.
Fanning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black throws out a loose jab but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fanning moves out of range of the strikes.
Fanning rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fanning throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
Black misses with an uppercut. Fanning saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Fanning finds it's target.
A big right from Black misses.
Sanford Fanning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Black does it's job there.
Black with a nice cross.
Fanning throws a body kick that misses.
Sanford Fanning is winning the standup battle so far.
Fanning looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fanning.
Fanning ducks right into an uppercut from Black.
Fanning leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fanning works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black cracks Fanning with an open hand slap.
Black connects with the punch.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Fanning slips the punch.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black misses with a combination
and Fanning counters with a straight right hand.
Black is rocked!
Black misses the shot to the body.
Black misses with a body shot.
Black fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fanning drops down looking for a counter takedown but Black sprawls and moves away.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Fanning! Black is out on his feet! Fanning rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Black is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Black is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sanford Fanning!
Sanford Fanning seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Sioldster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrik Vasilev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sioldster comes to the cage accompanied by Chaos - Burgatory. Vasilev has chosen Mr. Probz - Waves (Robin Schulz Remix Radio Edit) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Sioldster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrik Vasilev!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sioldster.
Sioldster swings for the body but Vasilev moves out of range.
Sioldster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sioldster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vasilev digs a good body shot into Sioldster's ribs.
Vasilev has closed the distance and engaged Sioldster in a clinch.
Sioldster lands a good knee to the midsection. Vasilev won't want to take too many of those.
Sioldster misses with some punches.
Vasilev working aggressively here.
Sioldster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasilev managing to block the knees to the body from Sioldster.
Sioldster avoiding damage as Vasilev throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sioldster tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vasilev gets underhooks to prevent Sioldster's takedown attempt.
Vasilev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sioldster backwards.
A right hand to the body from Sioldster.
Vasilev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mike Sioldster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilev is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilev misses with an uppercut
and Sioldster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vasilev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vasilev throws a lazy right hand but Sioldster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasilev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sioldster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasilev tries to land knees in the clinch but Sioldster avoids the damage to the body.
Sioldster breaks the clinch.
Sioldster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sioldster fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vasilev.
Sioldster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vasilev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sioldster.
Sioldster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vasilev scores with a sloppy right hand. Sioldster should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Sioldster.
Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sioldster.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sioldster slips a straight right by Vasilev.
Vasilev doesn't manage to clinch there - Sioldster circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sioldster. Vasilev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasilev connects with a leg kick. Sioldster looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sioldster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sioldster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sioldster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Sioldster.
Sioldster tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasilev misses with a few strikes there.
Sioldster lands with a nice body punch.
Sioldster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vasilev tries to clinch but Sioldster is having none of it.
Vasilev looks to score with a jab to the body but Sioldster is just out of range.
Sioldster tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vasilev is able to avoid easily.
Sioldster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sioldster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sioldster swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sioldster. Vasilev does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sioldster swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vasilev misses with a few strikes there.
Sioldster takes a swing at Vasilev's ribcage but misses.
Sioldster misses with a looping right.
Sioldster lands a leg kick that knocks Vasilev off balance momentarily.
Sioldster misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vasilev slips a jab from Sioldster.
Vasilev scores with a sloppy right hand. Sioldster should have avoided that one.
Vasilev pushes Sioldster up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vasilev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sioldster has him pressed against the cage.
Sioldster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sioldster tries a body shot but Vasilev blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vasilev.
Sioldster lands a left hand.
Vasilev blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Mike Sioldster has been cut.
Vasilev tries a body shot but Sioldster blocks it.
Sioldster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sioldster breaks the 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!
A cross from Sioldster lands.
Sioldster throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sioldster is looking to score with low kicks.
Sioldster misses with a head kick.
Sioldster throws the left hand but Vasilev avoids the punch easily.
Vasilev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vasilev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vasilev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sioldster.
Sioldster misses with a low kick as Vasilev jumps back.
Sioldster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sioldster. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Vasilev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sioldster tests Vasilev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sioldster tries to bum rush Vasilev with a series of wild strikes but Vasilev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sioldster sets himself, and Vasilev steps forward looking for the clinch! Sioldster avoids it this time.
Sioldster misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Sioldster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Sioldster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vasilev digs a good body shot into Sioldster's ribs.
Sioldster scores with a jab to the head.
Vasilev misses with a hook to the body
and Sioldster counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sioldster misses the shot to the body.
Vasilev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sioldster.
Vasilev wants to counter the offense by Sioldster and move into the clinch position.
Vasilev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sioldster lands a head kick. Vasilev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sioldster tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasilev throws a leg kick
and Sioldster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasilev connects with a leg kick. Sioldster looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vasilev lands a front kick.
Vasilev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilev throws a leg kick which misses Sioldster's front leg but catches the back leg as Sioldster tries to avoid it.
Sioldster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sioldster throws an overhand right that lands on Vasilev's shoulder, as Vasilev tries to avoid the shot.
Vasilev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sioldster is out of range and Vasilev settles back down.
Vasilev missing with a left hand there. Sioldster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mike Sioldster is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sioldster slips under a jab from Vasilev.
Sioldster throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sioldster scores with a shot to the body.
Sioldster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasilev can do to turn this around?
Sioldster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vasilev.
A punch combination from Vasilev misses.
Vasilev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sioldster sets himself, and Vasilev steps forward looking for the clinch! Sioldster avoids it this time.
Vasilev avoids a kick to the body.
Vasilev scores with a decent looking hook.
Vasilev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sioldster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vasilev wants to clinch up but Sioldster keeps it at a distance.
Sioldster connects with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Sioldster - just one landing.
Sioldster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vasilev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sioldster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sioldster just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vasilev throws a right hand that misses
and Sioldster counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sioldster looks to land a left hand but Vasilev moved out of range nicely.
Sioldster tries to land a leg kick but Vasilev saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Sioldster misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sioldster works Vasilev's body with a nice hook.
Vasilev looks to land a body kick but Sioldster moved away.
Sioldster tries to land a front kick but Vasilev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasilev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sioldster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vasilev.
Sioldster looks to land a left hand but Vasilev moved out of range nicely.
Vasilev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vasilev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sioldster.
A big right from Sioldster misses.
Vasilev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sioldster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vasilev. Vasilev obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sioldster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vasilev tries a low kick but Sioldster avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Vasilev misses.
Vasilev jabs at Sioldster's body.
Sioldster throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasilev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sioldster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilev was well out of range. Poor timing from Sioldster.
Vasilev tried to score with a low kick but Sioldster checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sioldster misses the target.
Vasilev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sioldster manages to avoid it.
Vasilev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sioldster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilev.
Sioldster takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sioldster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Vasilev as he checks the leg kick.
Sioldster scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sioldster throws a right hand that Vasilev ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasilev also avoids with ease.
Vasilev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vasilev moves out of range of the leg kick from Sioldster.
Sioldster lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sioldster looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilev is just out of range.
Sioldster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vasilev thumps Sioldster with a low kick.
Sioldster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vasilev in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vasilev misses with a straight right.
Vasilev throws a hook to the side of Sioldster's head but Sioldster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sioldster throws a series of punches but Vasilev avoids them all with ease.
Sioldster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sioldster misses with a body shot.
Vasilev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasilev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vasilev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Vasilev.
Sioldster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Sioldster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Sioldster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vasilev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasilev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sioldster just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilev scores with a leg kick.
Sioldster misses with a body shot.
Vasilev works the jab nicely.
Sioldster avoids the body shot from Vasilev.
It looked like Sioldster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sioldster lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sioldster.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sioldster. That's going to slow Vasilev down.
Sioldster throws a lazy right hand but Vasilev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sioldster throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasilev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sioldster throws a body punch but Vasilev moves out of range.
Sioldster throws a right hand that Vasilev ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasilev also avoids with ease.
Sioldster connects with a body shot that sends Vasilev's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilev moves into the clinch.
Sioldster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vasilevs head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sioldster misses with the head strike.
Sioldster throws a head punch that misses.
Sioldster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sioldster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adrik Vasilev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sioldster.
Sioldster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sioldster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vasilev avoids it.
Sioldster throws a head punch that misses.
Vasilev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sioldster takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vasilev misses with a knee strike.
Sioldster scores with a shoulder strike.
Sioldster is trying to force a seperation but Vasilev has the dominant position.
Vasilev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasilev fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sioldster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sioldster has a couple of punches blocked by Vasilev.
Sioldster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sioldster tries to break the clinch but Vasilev is controlling the position.
Vasilev misses with a knee to the head.
Sioldster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasilev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sioldster taking a breather.
Vasilev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sioldster or not.
Vasilev is trying to maintain a safe position but Sioldster gets an underhook and turns Vasilev into the cage.
Vasilev misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sioldster.
Sioldster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasilev misses with a low kick.
It appears Sioldster was looking to counter with a kick there.
Vasilev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilev throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sioldster connects with a right hand. Vasilev shakes it off.
Sioldster loads up on a big right hand but Vasilev slips the punch.
Sioldster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vasilev cracks the inside of Sioldster's front leg.
Sioldster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vasilev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sioldster.
Vasilev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vasilev throws a series of punches but Sioldster moves out of range.
Sioldster tries to bum rush Vasilev with a series of wild strikes but Vasilev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vasilev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sioldster manages to avoid it.
Sioldster blocks a jab.
Adrik Vasilev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasilev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sioldster.
Sioldster cracks Vasilev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vasilev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasilev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sioldster at a distance.
Nice body punch from Vasilev.
Vasilev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sioldster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sioldster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilev throws a body shot but no joy.
Sioldster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sioldster moves out of range of the strikes.
Sioldster lands a slapping body shot.
Vasilev tries to clinch
and Vasilev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Sioldster.
Crunch! Vasilev slams his shin into Sioldster's torso.
Vasilev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sioldster.
Vasilev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vasilev moves into the clinch.
Sioldster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sioldster manages to break the clinch.
Sioldster plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adrik Vasilev.
I think Sioldster 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Sioldster!
Mike Sioldster decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pat Tillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Hound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pat Tillman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Hound!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tillman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hound.
Tillman defending well as Hound loads up on a big left hand.
Hound throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hound lands a body shot.
Tillman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tillman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hound.
Hound is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tillman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tillman staying out of range there.
Hound shoots in and gets a takedown into Tillman's guard.
Tillman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hound trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hound trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hound missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hound throwing strikes from guard but Tillman blocks nicely.
Tillman trying to keep a closed guard but Hound is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hound in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tillman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hound connects with a couple of short punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hound working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hound postures up in Tillman's guard and throws a big left but Tillman blocks it.
Tillman wants to sweep here but Hound controlling him for the moment.
Hound trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
Hound trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tillman has an active guard here but Hound has managed to pass into half guard.
Hound not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hound is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hound trying to control from half guard but Tillman is working away.
Hound has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tillman is looking to improve his position.
Hound thows a huge punch but Tillman dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillman has hold of Hound's hands but Hound slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tillman trying to control but Hound postures up.
Tillman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hound.
Tillman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hound.
Tillman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hound slips a nice elbow through Tillman's hands, connecting with Tillman's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hound lands a nice short elbow.
Hound thows a huge punch but Tillman dodges it nicely.
Tillman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hound is working away from the top position though.
Tillman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hound is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tillman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hound.
Hound throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hound throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tillman to regain full guard.
Tillman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hound not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hound looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tillman is looking to work some ground and pound but Hound has wrist control.
Tillman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hound is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hound wants to sweep here but Tillman controlling him for the moment.
Hound working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tillman won't allow Hound to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Hound dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hound scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hound throws out a loose jab but Tillman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tillman slips a jab and a cross from Hound.
A shot to the body from Hound misses
and Tillman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hound throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tillman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hound.
Tillman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hound throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tillman counters by clinching up.
Hound blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tillman.
Hound lands an uppercut.
Tillman lands with a right to the head.
Hound gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tillman regains guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tillman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hound trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
Tillman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hound slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hound's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tillman trying to hold on to Hound's head to control him but Hound postures up.
Hound seems to be working for a kimura but Tillman defends the submission attempt.
Tillman moves into full guard.
Tillman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tillman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hound is retaining full guard.
Tillman throwing strikes from guard but Hound blocks nicely.
Tillman throws an elbow that misses. Hound uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tillman's guard. Nice move by Hound!
Hound has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hound chips away with some ground and pound.
Tillman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hound sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hound won't allow Tillman to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillman is adopting a defensive guard.
Hound is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hound trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
Hound trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hound working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tillman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hound defends it easily.
Tillman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hound gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Hound is looking to work some ground and pound but Tillman has wrist control.
Tillman looking for a sweep. Not yet Tillman, not yet.
Hound throws a strike but Tillman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hound is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hound is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tillman gets full guard.
The Hound has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hound distracts Tillman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tillman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hound doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hound manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Hound will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tillman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hound on the side of the head.
Tillman digs a good hook to Hound's body.
Hound shoots in and bounces Tillman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tillman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hound throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tillman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hound postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hound manages to get himself to full guard.
Hound working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillman.
Tillman preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hound lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tillman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hound can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hound trying to move into half guard but instead Tillman has managed to sweep!
Tillman advances position into side control!
Tillman is chipping away with strikes.
Hound is trying to control Tillman's posture but Tillman avoids it.
Hound tries to buck Tillman off but Tillman is having none of it.
Pat Tillman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hound is still trying to improve position.
Tillman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hound keeps working.
Hound manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hound has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tillman is working away from the top position though.
Hound keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillman is trying to control. Hound wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tillman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hound wants to improve his position but Tillman is controlling well.
Tillman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hound does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tillman lands a slapping body shot.
The Hound seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hound closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hound lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hound forces his way into half guard.
Tillman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hound working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tillman has a hand on Hound's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hound takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hound scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tillman is looking to get to half guard.
Hound connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to The Hound.
I've got Hound winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Hound!
A very excited looking The Hound made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Vale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Borowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vale kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Motorhead-Iron Fist . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
245 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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285 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Vale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Borowitz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borowitz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
Borowitz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vale throws a leg kick but Borowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vale has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Borowitz moves away from the strike by Vale.
Vale scores with the left hand. Borowitz knows he should have avoided that one.
Borowitz rushes Vale and presses him up against the cage.
Borowitz prevents Vale from breaking the clinch.
Vale managing to block the knees to the body from Borowitz.
Vale swings wildly with an uppercut but Borowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borowitz lands an elbow that stopped Vale in his tracks for a moment.
Borowitz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vale.
Borowitz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borowitz takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been informed that Borowitz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A big right from Vale misses.
Borowitz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Simon Vale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vale misses with a straight left.
Borowitz doesn't manage to clinch there - Vale circles away.
Vale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vale misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale blocks a head kick by Borowitz.
Vale misses with a looping right.
Vale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borowitz takes the fight into the clinch.
Vale lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borowitz lands an elbow inside that Vale shrugs off.
Borowitz keeps control of Vale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Borowitz lands a knee to the body.
Borowitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vale misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vale fails to land.
Borowitz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simon Vale's cut is getting worse.
Borowitz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vale blocks it with crossed arms.
Borowitz lands an elbow that stopped Vale in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borowitz blocks a body shot from Vale.
Borowitz lands a knee to the body.
Vale is breathing heavily.
Borowitz lands a nice elbow.
Borowitz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Simon Vale's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Borowitz lands an elbow that stopped Vale in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Simon Vale's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyler Borowitz!
Tyler Borowitz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez has chosen ACDC - War Machine (Live) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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220 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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222 lbs
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Fenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenix misses with a lunging right hand
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fenix has closed the distance and engaged Martinez in a clinch.
Fenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands.
Fenix digs a right hand underneath Martinez's ribcage. Martinez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fenix throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez misses with the head strike.
Fenix misses with a body punch.
Fenix tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing Fenix back against the cage.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Martinez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Martinez 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.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Fenix controls the action.
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
Fenix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fenix.
Fenix tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing Fenix back against the cage.
Fenix pushes Martinez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fenix tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Fenix is leaning against Martinez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fenix prevents a body shot from Martinez.
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!
Fenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Fenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Martinez looks winded!
Fenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fenix.
Fenix pushes Martinez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Fenix.
Fenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Fenix.
Fenix gets through Martinez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Martinez is rocked!
Fenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martinez is still on wobbly legs! Can Fenix finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Fenix on the inside.
Fenix throws a big uppercut that drops Martinez! More strikes from Fenix and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Martinez lies dazed against the cage as Fenix celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Fenix!
In his post fight interview, Marcus Fenix started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Euphegen Doubdtfire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neymar Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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140 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Euphegen Doubdtfire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neymar Junior!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior misses with an uppercut. Doubdtfire saw that one coming.
Doubdtfire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Junior just manages to avoid it.
Junior lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Junior.
Junior throws a predictable looking body shot
and Doubdtfire counters with a right hand to the body.
Junior scores with a head kick. Doubdtfire tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doubdtfire.
Junior now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Junior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doubdtfire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doubdtfire is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doubdtfire. That's going to slow Junior down.
Doubdtfire lands with a nice body punch.
We've been informed that Junior 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.
Doubdtfire tries to land a front kick but Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doubdtfire swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Doubdtfire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubdtfire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Junior throws out a leg kick but Doubdtfire moves out of range and Junior only half commits.
Doubdtfire with a hook.
Doubdtfire lands with a thumping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Junior.
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Doubdtfire wants to slow Junior down by chopping away at his legs.
Doubdtfire slips under a jab from Junior.
Junior takes a swing at Doubdtfire's ribcage but misses.
Junior looks to land a left hand but Doubdtfire moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Junior.
Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junior.
Junior takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doubdtfire motions for Junior to come forward. Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doubdtfire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Junior. That did some damage!
Junior misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior darts in and clinches Doubdtfire up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doubdtfire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juniors head.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Junior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doubdtfire is defending well for now.
Doubdtfire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doubdtfire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Doubdtfire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doubdtfire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Junior's head.
Junior scores with a jab. Doubdtfire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Doubdtfire throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Doubdtfire is leaning against Junior and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Doubdtfire blocks an uppercut.
Doubdtfire gets through Junior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Junior looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Junior misses with an elbow strike.
Doubdtfire misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Junior blocks an uppercut.
Junior blocking some punches.
Doubdtfire misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Doubdtfire.
Junior tries a body shot but Doubdtfire blocks it.
Junior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doubdtfire avoids it.
Doubdtfire misses with a body punch.
Doubdtfire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doubdtfire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Doubdtfire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Doubdtfire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Junior up against the cage.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Doubdtfire lands a left hand.
Doubdtfire stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Doubdtfire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Junior throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Doubdtfire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Junior misses with an elbow over the top.
Junior tries a knee to the head but Doubdtfire blocks it.
Doubdtfire tries to work over Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Junior displaying some good clinch control by pressing Doubdtfire up against the cage.
Doubdtfire tries to land knees in the clinch but Junior avoids the damage to the body.
Doubdtfire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doubdtfire scores with a shot to the side of Junior's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doubdtfire takes an elbow to the temple.
Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Junior letting Doubdtfire take a breather here.
Junior prevents a body shot from Doubdtfire.
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 Euphegen Doubdtfire will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Doubdtfire scores with a kick to the body.
Junior connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Doubdtfire misses with a body kick.
Doubdtfire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Junior throws a body punch but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Doubdtfire throws a front kick aimed at Junior's knee but Junior avoids it well.
A lazy body kick from Junior
and Doubdtfire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junior connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doubdtfire's hands.
Doubdtfire cracks the inside of Junior's front leg.
Doubdtfire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Doubdtfire checks a low kick from Junior.
Junior looks to throw a body kick
and Doubdtfire counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doubdtfire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Euphegen Doubdtfire is winning the standup battle so far.
Doubdtfire tries to land a leg kick but Junior saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doubdtfire.
A nice inside leg kick there by Junior. That's going to slow Doubdtfire down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubdtfire tries to land a front kick but Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick that knocks Junior off balance momentarily.
Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doubdtfire.
Neymar Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Junior misses
and Doubdtfire counters with a nice body kick.
Doubdtfire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Doubdtfire connects with an inside leg kick.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Doubdtfire throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junior lands with a cross.
Doubdtfire takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Doubdtfire moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJunior.
Doubdtfire throws the kick towards the body but Junior avoids it.
Junior wants to counter with a clinch but Doubdtfire pushes him away.
A telegraphed right hand from Doubdtfire misses the target.
Junior's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Junior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Doubdtfire slams his shin into Junior's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Doubdtfire scores with a kick to the body.
Junior tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doubdtfire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Junior getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Junior on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Junior throws out a leg kick but Doubdtfire moves out of range and Junior only half commits.
Junior has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it.
Junior defending well as Doubdtfire loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Junior.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Junior will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Doubdtfire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire misses with a body punch
and Junior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doubdtfire checks a low kick from Junior.
Doubdtfire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doubdtfire tries to clinch up but Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
Doubdtfire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Junior manages to avoid it.
Junior throws a body punch but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Junior thows a left - swing and a miss!
Junior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot.
Doubdtfire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Doubdtfire throws a looping overhand right but Junior ducks down to avoid it.
Junior lands a jab.
Junior is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A leg kick checked by Junior.
Junior throws a low kick but Doubdtfire avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior cracks Doubdtfire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Doubdtfire staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Some bone on bone action there as Junior checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but Junior sees it coming and moves out of range.
Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Junior throws a hook but Doubdtfire avoids it easily.
Junior swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Junior lands a body shot.
Junior avoids the body shot from Doubdtfire.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doubdtfire throws out a loose jab but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junior wants to counter the offense by Doubdtfire and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Euphegen Doubdtfire will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Doubdtfire clinches with his opponent.
Doubdtfire lands a right hand.
Junior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doubdtfire blocks it with crossed arms.
Doubdtfire misses with the head strike.
Doubdtfire struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Junior - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Doubdtfire gets control of Junior's arms and successfully pulls guard. Doubdtfire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Junior controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doubdtfire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubdtfire is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.
Doubdtfire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Junior controls the pace.
Doubdtfire keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Junior stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire scores with the left hand. Junior knows he should have avoided that one.
Doubdtfire misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doubdtfire.
Junior steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Doubdtfire.
Junior lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doubdtfire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Junior looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doubdtfire tries to land a front kick but Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doubdtfire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Junior throws a leg kick that is checked
and Junior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doubdtfire misses with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Doubdtfire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Junior - the referee stops the clock and Doubdtfire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Junior. Doubdtfire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Doubdtfire slips under a jab from Junior.
Doubdtfire looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
Junior throws out a counter right but Doubdtfire avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior throws an off balance right hand
and Doubdtfire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doubdtfire checks a leg kick.
Doubdtfire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doubdtfire looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire lands with a shot to the body.
Junior throws a lazy head kick
and Doubdtfire counters with a body kick that stops Junior in his tracks momentarily.
A cross from Doubdtfire lands.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doubdtfire misses with a takedown attempt - Junior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doubdtfire.
Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Junior lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire tries to clinch there but Junior circles away.
Doubdtfire wants to clinch up but Junior keeps it at a distance.
Junior avoids the body shot from Doubdtfire.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior connects with a solid leg kick.
Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doubdtfire.
Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Junior jabs at Doubdtfire's body.
Junior lands with a good body shot.
Junior has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Doubdtfire.
Junior tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Doubdtfire is able to avoid easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doubdtfire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Junior 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Euphegen Doubdtfire clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Junior ducks under a wild hook from Doubdtfire.
Junior only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Junior connects with the punch.
Junior keeps the fight on the outside.
Junior unleashes a big counter combination but Doubdtfire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Junior checks the leg kick nicely there.
Junior defending well as Doubdtfire loads up on a big left hand.
Doubdtfire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Nice shot lands for Doubdtfire.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doubdtfire. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Doubdtfire.
Junior misses with a hook.
Junior lands with a kick to the temple. Doubdtfire shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Junior. That's going to slow Doubdtfire down.
Doubdtfire cracks Junior with an open hand slap.
Junior misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Doubdtfire counters by moving into the clinch.
Doubdtfire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Doubdtfire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Junior just stands there and leans against the cage.
Doubdtfire lands a right hand.
Doubdtfire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Junior is trying to stall.
Junior trying to stall but Doubdtfire improves his position.
Junior misses with the head strike.
Junior comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Euphegen Doubdtfire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Junior stalling in the clinch but Doubdtfire improves position.
Doubdtfire is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Junior can't fight it off and eventually Doubdtfire manages to take the fight to the floor. Junior looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Junior wants to sweep here but Doubdtfire controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.
Doubdtfire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Doubdtfire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Doubdtfire wants to pass the guard but Junior is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doubdtfire throws a strike but Junior rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire looking to control.
Doubdtfire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Junior controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doubdtfire is looking to sweep but instead, Junior has passed into half guard.
Doubdtfire wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Doubdtfire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Junior pulls his head out easily.
Junior sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doubdtfire slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doubdtfire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Neymar Junior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Junior swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Junior.
Doubdtfire is looking to score with low kicks.
Doubdtfire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick
and Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Junior looks to throw a body kick
and Doubdtfire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Doubdtfire misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Junior.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doubdtfire swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Junior lands a nice shot that snaps Doubdtfire's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior checks the leg kick nicely there.
Junior misses with a hook. Doubdtfire ducked under it nicely.
Junior throws a solid leg kick but Doubdtfire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Junior.
Junior throws a hook to the side of Doubdtfire's head but Doubdtfire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doubdtfire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Junior connects with an inside leg kick.
Junior tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Junior finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Junior cracks Doubdtfire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doubdtfire. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior throws a counter combo.
Doubdtfire blocks a head kick by Junior.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doubdtfire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Doubdtfire's shoulder, as Doubdtfire tries to avoid the shot.
Euphegen Doubdtfire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Doubdtfire moves out of range easily.
Junior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doubdtfire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Junior throws a jab but it's blocked by Doubdtfire.
Junior cracks Doubdtfire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doubdtfire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Junior slips under a jab.
Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Doubdtfire's shoulder, as Doubdtfire tries to avoid the shot.
Neymar Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doubdtfire just misses with a punch to the body.
Junior fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire is out of range.
Doubdtfire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Junior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doubdtfire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Junior.
Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid body kick from Doubdtfire.
A punch lands to the side of Junior 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doubdtfire.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Junior lands with a kick to the ribs.
Junior tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Junior throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Doubdtfire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Junior.
Junior tried to score with a low kick but Doubdtfire checks it.
Doubdtfire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Junior misses with a body kick.
Doubdtfire scores with a push kick.
Junior needs to keep his hands up - Doubdtfire had a free shot at his head there.
Junior bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doubdtfire's head.
Junior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doubdtfire has Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doubdtfire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Junior misses with a knee strike.
Doubdtfire avoiding damage as Junior throws knees to the body.
Junior throws an elbow that misses.
Doubdtfire blocks the elbow strike.
Junior lands an elbow inside that Doubdtfire shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Junior.
Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Doubdtfire.
Junior lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doubdtfire backwards.
Junior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doubdtfire avoids it.
Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Doubdtfire misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neymar Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doubdtfire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Euphegen Doubdtfire!
Euphegen Doubdtfire is the new featherweight champion!
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