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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shunsui Kyoraku told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
36 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabe Christianson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsui Kyoraku! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kyoraku has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kyoraku lands on the inside with an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Kyoraku.
A head punch on the inside from Christianson fails to land. Nice body punch from Kyoraku - that landed with a thud.
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyoraku is leaning against Christianson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Christianson misses with a hook from the clinch. Christianson blocks a body shot from Kyoraku. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christianson. Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku lands a nice uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Kyoraku.
Christianson is breathing heavily. Christianson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christianson. Kyoraku cracks Christianson with a nice body shot. A short right from Kyoraku on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The referee is keeping an eye on Kyoraku - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Christianson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kyoraku. Christianson is trying to stall.
Kyoraku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyoraku scores with a shot to the side of Christianson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kyoraku blocks an uppercut.
Kyoraku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christiansons head. Kyoraku digs a right hand into Christianson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christianson's gas tank. Kyoraku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christiansons head. Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Christianson or not. Christianson can't find room to land a body shot as Kyoraku controls the action.
Kyoraku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kyoraku digs a right hand underneath Christianson's ribcage. Christianson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kyoraku is pushing Christianson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Kyoraku can't find room to land a body shot as Christianson controls the action.
Kyoraku misses with some punches.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Kyoraku scores with a nice short uppercut. Christianson misses with a hook from the clinch. Christianson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kyoraku tries to throw a body punch but Christianson avoids it by throwing Kyoraku back against the cage. Kyoraku stalling in the clinch but Christianson improves position. Christianson misses with a short punch on the inside. Good body shot from Kyoraku.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kyoraku is working Christianson over against the cage. Kyoraku has Christianson pushed against the cage. Kyoraku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christianson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. 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! Kyoraku scores with a jab to the jaw. Kyoraku moves out of range of the body kick. A combination from Christianson does no damage. A nice leg kick lands there from Kyoraku. Kyoraku moves into range and connects with a jab. Kyoraku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christianson moves away. Kyoraku lands a jab. Christianson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Christianson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyoraku moves away. A telegraphed right hand from Christianson misses the target. Kyoraku looks to score with a jab to the body but Christianson is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kyoraku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Christianson is rocked! Christianson throws a low kick but Kyoraku moves out of range easily. The fighters circle, before Kyoraku throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Christianson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Kyoraku lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Shunsui Kyoraku! Our winner, Shunsui Kyoraku, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amirezza Pourramenazanali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pourramenazanali has chosen Godsmack - Cryin' Like A Bitch!! as his entrance music. Amirezza Pourramenazanali has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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203 lbs
31 - 18 - 2 |
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187 lbs
23 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
31 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ray Finkle! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amirezza Pourramenazanali! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pourramenazanali throws a big shot that misses. Pourramenazanali throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finkle on the side of the head. Pourramenazanali misses with a looping left. Pourramenazanali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finkle. Finkle circles away out of range and recomposes himself. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Finkle checks a leg kick. Pourramenazanali connects with a solid leg kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Pourramenazanali. Finkle misses with an uppercut
and Pourramenazanali counters with a thumping low kick. Finkle missing with a left hand there. Pourramenazanali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pourramenazanali throws a lazy right hand but Finkle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Finkle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Pourramenazanali loads up on a big right hand but Finkle slips the punch. Finkle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Finkle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pourramenazanali checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Amirezza Pourramenazanali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Finkle works Pourramenazanali's body with a nice hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pourramenazanali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Pourramenazanali scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Pourramenazanali wants to control but Finkle is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pourramenazanali creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Finkle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Finkle is trying to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pourramenazanali working away. Pourramenazanali fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Finkle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Pourramenazanali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Finkle's head. Pourramenazanali is trying to control the action in half guard but Finkle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Finkle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pourramenazanali. Pourramenazanali missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Pourramenazanali throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Pourramenazanali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Pourramenazanali with the ground and pound but Finkle uses the opportunity to regain guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Finkle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Finkle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Pourramenazanali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Finkle keeping moving, preventing Pourramenazanali from controlling successfully. Pourramenazanali throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Finkle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pourramenazanali sees it coming and avoids it easily. Pourramenazanali looks like he wants to counter punch here. A decent looking cross lands there for Finkle. Finkle slips a straight right by Pourramenazanali. Ray Finkle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pourramenazanali moves in looking to clinch but Finkle pushes him off. Finkle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Finkle throws a solid leg kick but Pourramenazanali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finkle. Finkle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Finkle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Finkle on the wrong end of a nice hook. A nice leg kick lands there from Finkle. Finkle blocks a jab. Pourramenazanali throws a low kick but Finkle avoids it. Finkle avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Pourramenazanali misses with a low kick.
Finkle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finkle tries to close the distance and clinch but Pourramenazanali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A little jabbing left from Pourramenazanali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Finkle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pourramenazanali. Finkle scores with a hook. Pourramenazanali throws the left hand but Finkle avoids the punch easily. Pourramenazanali just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFinkle. Some wild striking there from Pourramenazanali.
Finkle is looking to clinch but Pourramenazanali is avoiding it.
Pourramenazanali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finkle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Finkle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Finkle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Pourramenazanali misses with a hook. As Pourramenazanali tries to get set, Finkle tries to push him back and clinch up but Pourramenazanali manages to avoid the attempt. 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! Pourramenazanali moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Pourramenazanali pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sloppy strikes from Pourramenazanali. Those never looked like landing. Finkle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Pourramenazanali looks to land a combination. Finkle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Pourramenazanali connects with the punch. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Finkle checks a leg kick. Finkle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finkle throws a good cross that connects.
Pourramenazanali throws a leg kick but Finkle sees it coming and moves out of range. Finkle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pourramenazanali just manages to avoid it. Finkle lands a nice looking body kick. Pourramenazanali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finkle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Pourramenazanali misses with a takedown attempt - Finkle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Pourramenazanali misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Finkle misses with a two punch combination.
Pourramenazanali cracks Finkle with a good jab. Amirezza Pourramenazanali seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pourramenazanali blocks a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Finkle misses the target. Finkle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pourramenazanali. Finkle throws a nice outside leg kick. Finkle throws a leg kick that is checked and Pourramenazanali counters with a straight right hand. Donk. Pourramenazanali catches Finkle right on the button with a cross. Pourramenazanali has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut. Finkle saw that one coming. Finkle tries to clinch but Pourramenazanali moves out of range. Finkle misses with a straight right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finkle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pourramenazanali steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Finkle. Pourramenazanali misses with a wild combination.
Pourramenazanali shoots in and gets a takedown into Finkle's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pourramenazanali is looking to work some ground and pound but Finkle has wrist control. Finkle tries to land a sweep but no joy. Pourramenazanali scoring with punches to the head and body. Finkle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Finkle keeping full guard, as Pourramenazanali tries to pass. Finkle trying to control the position.
Pourramenazanali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Pourramenazanali with a nice head shot there. Pourramenazanali is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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. Pourramenazanali wants to control from the top but Finkle keeps moving. Pourramenazanali working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Pourramenazanali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Finkle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Finkle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Pourramenazanali clinches with his opponent.
Pourramenazanali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finkle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pourramenazanalis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Pourramenazanali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pourramenazanali is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Pourramenazanali throws a head kick but Finkle moves out of range.
Pourramenazanali wants to land a leg kick but Finkle is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. No joy there for Pourramenazanali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pourramenazanali jabs at Finkle's body. Finkle throws a series of punches but Pourramenazanali moves out of range. Pourramenazanali unleashes a big counter combination but Finkle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Pourramenazanali throws a leg kick which misses Finkle's front leg but catches the back leg as Finkle tries to avoid it. Pourramenazanali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Pourramenazanali shoots in and bounces Finkle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Pourramenazanali wants to control from the top but Finkle keeps moving. Pourramenazanali won't allow Finkle to sweep him here. Finkle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Pourramenazanali wants to control from the top but Finkle keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pourramenazanali with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Finkle has Pourramenazanali pulled in close to control his posture. Pourramenazanali throwing strikes from guard but Finkle blocks nicely. Finkle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pourramenazanali controls the pace. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pourramenazanali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Pourramenazanali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finkle sees it coming and avoids it easily. Pourramenazanali moves out of range of the leg kick from Finkle. Pourramenazanali cracks Finkle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pourramenazanali gets tackled into the cage by Finkle. Finkle maintains the clinch. Finkle lands a right hand. A nice glancing elbow lands by Pourramenazanali. Pourramenazanali lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Finkle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pourramenazanali's defenses. Pourramenazanali managing to block the knees to the body from Finkle.
Finkle prevents the takedown attempt.
Finkle lands an elbow just above Pourramenazanali 's eye. Pourramenazanali working aggressively here.
Finkle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pourramenazanali blocks a head kick by Finkle.
Finkle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pourramenazanali manages to avoid it. Pourramenazanali steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Finkle. Pourramenazanali throws a jab when Finkle was well out of range. An inside leg kick from Finkle misses. Pourramenazanali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finkle counters with a good low kick that Pourramenazanali was not able to check. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Finkle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pourramenazanali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pourramenazanali misses with a series of wild punches.
Pourramenazanali moves out of range as Finkle strikes. Pourramenazanali shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Pourramenazanali throws a big elbow that misses. Pourramenazanali lands a couple of elbows. Pourramenazanali distracts Finkle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Finkle controlling Pourramenazanali's posture. Finkle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pourramenazanali. Pourramenazanali throws a big right hand that misses. Pourramenazanali loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pourramenazanali distracts Finkle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Pourramenazanali content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Finkle 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. Finkle is working hard here to advance position. Finkle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pourramenazanali connects with a couple of short punches. Pourramenazanali scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Finkle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pourramenazanali manages to get himself to full guard.
Pourramenazanali has Finkle pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pourramenazanali is continuing to stall. Finkle controls from within his opponent's guard. Finkle trying to control but Pourramenazanali is working from the bottom. Finkle is really struggling to control Pourramenazanali but he's trying to hold on to the position. Finkle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Finkle with a nice cross. Amirezza Pourramenazanali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Pourramenazanali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pourramenazanali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Finkle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Amirezza Pourramenazanali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pourramenazanali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finkle. That did some damage! Pourramenazanali checks the leg kick. Finkle stuffs the takedown. Pourramenazanali throws a lazy right hand but Finkle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Finkle throwing a counter right hand but Pourramenazanali manages to avoid it. Ray Finkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pourramenazanali misses with a two punch combination.
Pourramenazanali throws a right hand that misses
enabling Finkle to counter with a crisp jab. Finkle is looking to clinch but Pourramenazanali is avoiding it.
Finkle looks to score with a jab to the body but Pourramenazanali is just out of range. Finkle misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ray Finkle. I think Pourramenazanali has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amirezza Pourramenazanali! During a confident post fight interview, Amirezza Pourramenazanali thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamont Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sanford's choice of entrance music: Stevie Wonder - Superstition. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Burton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lamont Sanford! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sanford jabs Burton to the body, keeping him at a distance. Burton tries to clinch up but Sanford circles away and keeps his distance. Burton slips a jab from Sanford. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sanford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Sanford is looking to land body kicks. Burton attempts a counter takedown but Sanford avoids it well and moves away. Sanford darts in and clinches Burton up against the cage. Burton tries a body shot but Sanford blocks it.
Sanford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burton's elbow. Sanford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanford throws a low kick but Burton avoids it. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sanford. Burton shrugs it off though. Sanford dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sanford lands with a good body shot. Burton is looking to slow Sanford down with leg kicks. Burton shoots in for a double leg but Sanford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Sanford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sanford misses with a low kick.
Sanford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanford throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range. Burton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A head kick misses from Burton. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanford - the referee stops the clock and Burton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanford. Burton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Sanford scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Burton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sanford. Burton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Sanford looks to land a combination but Burton avoids it well. Lamont Sanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Burton moves out of range of the body kick. Sanford moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Burton. Sanford takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Lamont Sanford has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Sanford digs a right hand into Burton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burton's gas tank. Burton prevents a body shot from Sanford. Burton misses with a body punch.
Burton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burton managing to block the knees to the body from Sanford.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burton misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sanford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Burton tries to throw a body punch but Sanford avoids it by throwing Burton back against the cage. Sanford misses with a punch to the body.
Burton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burton or not. Sanford told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Sanford lands with a short head shot on the inside. Sanford misses with a punch to the body.
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanford works on Burton's body with a couple of short punches. Burton working hard to break the clinch. Sanford is pressed up against the cage. Burton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanford down to the mat. Sanford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sanford pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Burton feinted there with a counter leg kick. Sanford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Burton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Lamont Sanford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sanford throws a jab but it's blocked by Burton. Sanford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burton's head backwards. Sanford misses with a body kick. Burton misses with a kick to the body and Sanford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Sanford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burton connects with an inside leg kick. Burton tries to clinch but Sanford is having none of it. A chopping leg kick lands by Burton. Nice defenses there by Burton. Burton scores with a head kick.
A slow jab from Sanford misses its intended target. Sanford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Burton tries to land a front kick but Sanford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Burton checks a leg kick nicely. Burton blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sanford cracks Burton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. 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! Sanford throws a right hand that Burton ducks under and follows up with a left that Burton also avoids with ease. Burton looks to clinch and Sanford counters with a flying knee. Nice. Sanford throws a right and a left that both miss. Sanford throws the kick towards the body but Burton avoids it. Sanford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burton. Sanford avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Burton throws a front kick aimed at Sanford's knee but Sanford avoids it well. Sanford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Sanford. Burton appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Sanford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Burton moves out of range of the body kick from Sanford.
Sanford just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBurton. Burton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Sanford checks the leg kick. Burton throws a leg kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Sanford dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lamont Sanford's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Burton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanford thumps Burton with a low kick. Sanford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanford defends it nicely. Sanford raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Sanford throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanford!
Burton wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanford has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Burton connects with a leg kick. Sanford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Sanford wants to clinch up but Burton keeps it at a distance. Burton shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanford tries to sprawl out of it but Burton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burton throws a chopping leg kick but Sanford manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Sanford throws the kick towards the body but Burton avoids it. Sanford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Burton will feel that in the morning. Good leg kick by Burton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burton throws a body kick that misses. Burton walks into a jab. Sanford missing with a left hand there. Burton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sanford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Sanford moves out of range of the body kick from Burton.
Sanford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Sanford thumps Burton with a low kick. Sanford tries to work over Burton's front leg with a kick but Burton checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanford throws a head kick that misses. Sanford misses with an uppercut. Burton saw that one coming. Sanford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A good leg kick by Sanford. This has been an exciting period of action! Sanford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanford throws a low kick but Burton avoids it. Burton half committed to a counter leg kick. Sanford thuds a left hand into Burton's body. Sanford takes one to the chin there. Burton blocks a head kick by Sanford.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanford as he connects with a hook. Burton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sanford swinging wildly here.
Lamont Sanford seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sanford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sanford misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Burton misses the target. Burton doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanford circles away.
Burton wants to clinch up but Sanford keeps it at a distance. Burton connects with a solid leg kick. Burton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Burton moves out of range of the body kick from Sanford.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sanford crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burton - the referee stops the clock and Sanford gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burton. Sanford manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Sanford avoids the head kick by Burton.
A nice side step and Sanford releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Sanford scores with a sloppy right hand. Burton should have avoided that one. Sanford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burton. Sanford scores with a shot to the body.
Burton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanford's calf. Burton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Sanford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. As Sanford backs away, Burton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Sanford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burton's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Burton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Sanford flicks out a counter leg kick but Burton steps away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Burton throws a head kick that half lands.
Burton gets in close and instigates a clinch. Burton misses with a hook from the clinch. Burton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burton has Sanford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Sanford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burton or not. Burton has a couple of punches blocked by Sanford.
Burton is trying to drag Sanford to the mat but Sanford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Knees in the clinch landing for Sanford.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Burton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burton takes a knee to the side of the body. Sanford misses with a body punch.
Sanford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Good body shot from Sanford.
Burton blocks a body shot from Sanford. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Sanford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Lamont Sanford's cut. That's time! Burton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sanford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanford dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A jab from Sanford does it's job there. Sanford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sanford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burton. Sanford lands a jab. Burton lands with a cross. Burton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanford misses with a kick to the body.
Burton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanford if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanford blocks a low kick nicely. Sanford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Burton darts in looking for a takedown but Sanford gets double underhooks and turns Burton into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Burton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Sanford avoids a kick to the body.
Sanford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Burton swings for the body but Sanford moves out of range.
Burton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanford. Sanford tries to clinch up. Burton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanford! But no joy. Sanford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burton. Sanford throws a head kick that misses. Sanford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanford. Jack Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burton swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanford. Burton misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Burton. A little jabbing left from Sanford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sanford misses with a head kick.
Sanford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Burton throws a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Burton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burton goes for a double leg but Sanford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanford continues to drive forward. Sanford throws a big counter head kick but Burton avoids it with no problem. Sanford throws a shot from downtown. Burton moves away and avoids it. Burton staying out of range there. A lazy body kick from Burton and Sanford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A slapping leg kick lands for Sanford.
Sanford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sanford throws a half hearted mid kick. A good leg kick by Sanford. Sanford throws a chopping leg kick but Burton manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Sanford gets off balance looking for a body kick and Burton counters with a straight right hand. Sanford moves into the clinch. Lamont Sanford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Burton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanford lands on the inside with an uppercut. Burton misses with a hook from the clinch. Sanford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Burton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Sanford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sanford connects with a high kick. Burton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Sanford moves out of range of the leg kick from Burton. Burton walks into a stiff left hand from Sanford. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sanford throws a head kick that half lands.
Burton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanford's sensitive parts. Sanford throws a head kick that misses. And Burton counters with a quick kick to the body but Sanford blocks it. Sanford throws a lazy head kick and Burton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Burton moves in looking to clinch but Sanford pushes him off. A good leg kick by Sanford. Burton throws a chopping leg kick but Sanford manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A good leg kick by Burton. Burton misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanford.
And that's the end of the fight! Lamont Sanford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Sanford 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Sanford! Lamont Sanford took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Medium Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Voller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lars Voller enters the cage!
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Medium Hardon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Voller! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Voller blocks a jab. Voller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A leg kick checked by Hardon. A slow jab from Voller misses its intended target. Voller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardon sees it coming and avoids it easily. Voller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voller scores with a jab. Voller slips a jab and a cross from Hardon.
Hardon misses with a lunging right hand
and Voller counters with a nice uppercut. Voller looks for the body kick but Hardon saw that one coming. Voller throws a sloppy head kick and Hardon moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A leg kick checked by Voller. Voller throws a right and a left that Hardon avoids nicely. Voller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hardon works Voller's body with a nice hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hardon scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hardon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Voller throws out a loose jab but Hardon uses good head movement to avoid it. Hardon looks to throw the jab but Voller is out of range. A left lands for Hardon. Hardon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hardon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Voller counters with a nice leg kick. Voller avoids the body shot from Hardon.
Voller misses with a left hand and Hardon counters with a nice uppercut. A slow jab from Voller misses its intended target. An attempted straight right counter from Hardon misses the target. Hardon moves out of range as Voller throws a body kick.
Voller cracks a nice hook into Hardon's ribs. Hardon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Voller throws a hook but Hardon blocks it. Hardon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Hardon tries a head kick but it misses.
Lars Voller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Voller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardon.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Voller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardon. Hardon obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hardon connects with a leg kick. Voller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Voller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardon's hands. Voller walks into a left hand. Voller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardon. Hardon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Voller if he has to take too many more of those.
Hardon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Voller is out of range. Voller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardon misses with a wild body shot. Hardon dodges the punch combination from Voller.
Hardon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hardon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Hardon on the wrong end of a nice hook. Voller tests Hardon's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nice body punch from Voller. Voller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardon's head backwards. Voller tries to work over Hardon's front leg with a kick but Hardon checks it. Voller avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Voller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A clash of legs there as Hardon blocks the low kick. Nice uppercut lands for Voller. That snapped Hardon's head back.
Hardon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hardon misses with an uppercut. Voller saw that one coming. Voller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Voller thumps Hardon with a low kick. Voller slips a straight right by Hardon.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Voller misses with a straight right. Hardon misses with a body shot.
Hardon slips a jab from Voller. An attempted straight right counter from Hardon misses the target. Hardon misses the shot to the body. Voller throws out a counter right but Hardon avoids it with no problem. Hardon with a jab. Voller lands with a cross. Hardon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hardon wants to land a leg kick but Voller is out of range. And Voller tries to counter it with a takedown but Hardon pushes his down on his head and steps out. Hardon shoots in but no luck this time. Hardon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A bone on bone clash there as Hardon blocks the leg kick.
Hardon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hardon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Voller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hardon somewhat. Voller scores with a punch to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lars Voller will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hardon connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Voller misses its intended target. Voller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hardon connects with a single shot there. Voller connects with a leg kick. Hardon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Hardon ducks right into an uppercut from Voller. Decent striking displayed by Hardon there. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hardon is defended easily by Voller. Voller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hardon defends it well. Voller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hardon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Voller ducks under a wild hook from Hardon. This has been an exciting period of action! Hardon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Voller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardon manages to avoid it. Voller moves out of range as Hardon strikes. Hardon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lars Voller seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hardon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Voller tries to bum rush Hardon with a series of wild strikes but Hardon uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hardon walks into a jab. Voller throws a low kick but Hardon moves out of range easily. Voller misses with a low kick. Hardon moves out of range of the body kick from Voller.
Voller throws a body kick that misses and Hardon counters with a straight right hand. Hardon feints and then cracks Voller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Voller down. Voller with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hardon throws a quick inside leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Voller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardon. Hardon obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardon moves away from the strike by Voller. Voller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Hardon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hardon looks to score with a jab to the body but Voller is just out of range. Voller feints and then cracks Hardon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardon down. Voller misses with a wild body shot. Voller ducks right into an uppercut from Hardon. Voller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hardon cracks Voller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Hardon lands a head shot. Voller dips to his left and cracks Hardon with an uppercut! We've been informed that Voller has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. No luck with that takedown attempt from Hardon.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Voller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardon on the side of the head. Voller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hardon just misses with a punch to the body.
Voller scores with the left hand. Hardon knows he should have avoided that one. Voller checks the leg kick. Hardon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Voller. Hardon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hardon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Hardon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Voller. Voller cracks Hardon with a good jab. Voller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardon. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medium Hardon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hardon connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Voller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardon moves out of range as Voller throws a body kick.
Voller lands with a kick to the temple. Hardon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Hardon throws a low kick but Voller avoids it. Voller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hardon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jab by Voller. This has been an exciting period of action! Hardon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Voller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardon moves away. Voller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Voller throws a wild body kick that Hardon sees coming a mile off. Hardon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Hardon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Hardon ducks under a wild hook from Voller. Hardon lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lars Voller will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Voller. Hardon does a little dance to reset his feet. A bone on bone clash there as Hardon blocks the leg kick.
Hardon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voller.
Hardon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Voller. Hardon does a little dance to reset his feet. Voller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardon. The fighters circle momentarily. Hardon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hardon misses with a straight right. Hardon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Voller misses with a head kick.
Hardon fails with a takedown attempt. Voller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round. Voller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Voller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardon. Voller throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Voller misses with a low kick.
Hardon avoids the body shot from Voller.
Voller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Voller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Voller goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Voller throws a leg kick but Hardon sees it coming and checks it nicely. Hardon jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hardon misses with a wild body shot. Hardon swings for the body but Voller moves out of range.
Medium Hardon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hardon missing with a left hand there. Voller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Voller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Voller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hardon avoids a kick to the body.
Voller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Voller wants it to stay on the feet. Hardon missing with a left hand there. Voller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Voller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hardon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Voller misses with a low kick.
Hardon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Voller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Voller misses with a head kick.
Hardon throws a big shot that misses. Hardon lands a head kick!
The fighters circling - Voller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Voller throws a low kick but Hardon avoids it. Hardon jabbing away but nothing is landing. Voller lands with a cross. Hardon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voller moves away. Voller avoids the body shot from Hardon.
Voller throws out a counter right but Hardon avoids it with no problem. Voller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hardon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Voller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Voller cracks Hardon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Hardon connects with a looping right hand.
Hardon looks to score with a jab to the body but Voller is just out of range. Voller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardon. Voller dodges the punch combination from Hardon.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Voller misses with a head kick.
Hardon appears to be looking for a big counter. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hardon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Voller avoids it really well and circles away. Voller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medium Hardon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hardon swings for the body but Voller moves out of range.
Lars Voller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd cheers as Voller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardon doesn't seem phased though. Voller moves into range and connects with a jab. Voller stuns Hardon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Voller lands a high kick!
Nice cross by Voller. Voller lands with a right hand. Hardon misses with a two punch combination.
Hardon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Lars Voller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Voller 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Voller! Lars Voller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Bunga (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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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Alvarez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bart Bunga! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bunga circles away. Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch. A short right from Alvarez on the inside. Nice body punch from Bunga. I was talking to Alvarez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunga circles away.
Alvarez fails with the takedown. Alvarez is looking to clinch. Bunga throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem. Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunga. Bunga throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it. Bunga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alvarez drives through with a takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Alvarez looking to pass the guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alvarez wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bunga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Bunga is keeping the position. Alvarez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Bunga is looking to stand up but Alvarez isn't so interested in that idea. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Bunga pulls Alvarez in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Bunga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it. Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Eduardo Alvarez has been cut. Alvarez instigates a clinch. Alvarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Alvarez lands a body punch in the clinch. Bunga lands with a left to the head. Bunga tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Bunga tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Bunga back against the cage. Alvarez lands a right hand. Bunga has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A short right from Bunga. Alvarez lands a left hand.
Bunga blocking some punches.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez looks to clinch and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Alvarez darts in and clinches Bunga up against the cage. Bunga misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The fight moves into the clinch position. Bunga manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bunga staying out of range there. Bunga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch. Bunga throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem. Alvarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Alvarez wants to clinch. A little jabbing left from Bunga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bunga thows a left - swing and a miss! Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt and Bunga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bunga works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bunga connects with the punch. Eduardo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bunga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bunga sneaks out the side door and pushes Alvarez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alvarez wants to clinch up but Bunga keeps it at a distance. Alvarez misses with a takedown and Bunga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez clinches. Bunga misses with some punches.
Bunga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunga backwards. Alvarez has Bunga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bunga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Bunga dominated that round. The cut man is working on Eduardo Alvarez's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Bunga pushes him off. Alvarez pushes Bunga up against the cage in a clinch. Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Bunga moves out of range. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Bunga is avoiding it.
Bunga is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Bunga tries to sprawl but Alvarez drives through with a takedown into half guard. Alvarez is working for a kimura but Bunga is defending it quite comfortably.
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bunga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunga is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alvarez wants to take a breather but Bunga is having none of it. Bunga is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard. Alvarez prevents Bunga from improving his position. Bunga felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Alvarez moves into full mount! Bunga won't be happy about that! Bunga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bunga wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away. Eduardo Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Alvarez looking to secure an arm triangle but Bunga defends it well. Bunga is working to get back to half guard.
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time. Bunga is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bunga slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Bunga is trying to stand back up but Alvarez is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunga tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg. Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Bunga defends it. Bunga wants to get back to his feet. Alvarez is working for a kimura but Bunga is defending it quite comfortably.
Bunga is looking to escape. Bunga is concentrating on defense, preventing Alvarez from advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Bunga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarez is defended easily by Bunga. Alvarez moves out of range as Bunga strikes. The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bunga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunga circles away.
Bunga thinks about the counter body kick. Bunga throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range. It looked like Alvarez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bunga. Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunga circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bunga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A telegraphed right hand from Bunga misses the target. Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. 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 Eduardo Alvarez will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Eduardo Alvarez's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alvarez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bart Bunga seems to be getting the better of the standup. Alvarez tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bunga counters with a stiff right hand. Alvarez blocks a jab. Alvarez slips a jab from Bunga. The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Alvarez moves away from the strike by Bunga. Bunga throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Bunga is quick to defend against it. Bunga misses with a looping left. Bunga with a nice cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunga with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice straight punches there by Bunga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bunga. Bunga throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Alvarez drives through and clinches with Bunga against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bunga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez is looking to control Bunga's arms but Bunga gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alvarez has his back to the cage. Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Bunga circles away.
Bunga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Alvarez misses with a takedown and Bunga counters with a two punch combo. Bunga misses with a body shot.
Bunga has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Alvarez tries to clinch there but Bunga circles away.
Bunga tries a quick counter leg kick but Alvarez is wise to it. Bart Bunga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bunga circles away from the clinch attempt and Bunga counters with a straight right hand. Alvarez lands a glancing blow to the side of Bunga's head. Bunga connects with a body shot. Bunga lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Alvarez darts in and clinches Bunga up against the cage. Alvarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Bunga gets an underhook and turns Alvarez into the cage. Bunga throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez. Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses. Bunga lands with a short shot to the head. Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Bunga.
Still in the clinch, Bunga scores with a nice short uppercut. Stalling in the clinch from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Bunga. Bunga working some nice short punches in the clinch. Eduardo Alvarez has scored more points in the clinch so far. A hook to the body from Bunga.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Alvarez taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Bunga shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Alvarez can't break the clinch.
Bunga manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez lands the left hand. Alvarez avoids the body shot from Bunga.
Alvarez wants to clinch but Bunga slips to the side and Bunga counters with a nice leg kick. Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bunga circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunga circles away.
Bunga throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it. Alvarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Bunga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bunga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Bunga pushes him off. Alvarez tries to clinch but Bunga moves out of range. Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bunga throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bunga clinches. Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunga misses with the head strike.
Bunga manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunga circles away.
Bunga throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range. Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bunga presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. 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! Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez closes the distance looking to clinch and Bunga counters with a nice uppercut. Bunga just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Bart Bunga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bunga has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Bunga!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Hound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamb has chosen Tea for the Tillerman as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Hound! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Lamb! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lamb jabbing away but nothing is landing. An attempted straight right counter from Hound misses the target. Lamb avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hound misses with a looping left. Lamb throws out a counter right but Hound avoids it with no problem. Hound throws a right hand that Lamb ducks under and follows up with a left that Lamb also avoids with ease. Lamb throws out a counter right but Hound avoids it with no problem. Lamb with a nice cross. The fighters circling - Lamb throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lamb has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hound is landing a low percentage of strikes. Lamb looks to throw the jab but Hound is out of range. Lamb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hound was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamb. Hound throws a big counter combination but Lamb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hound looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lamb takes a swing at Hound's ribcage but misses. Lamb bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Lamb looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hound is avoiding damage well.
Lamb is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Lamb postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lamb landing a few strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hound is letting Lamb control him for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lamb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hound keeps working. Hound is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Lamb staying calm. Lamb working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lamb trying to control the action but Hound is working from the bottom. Hound is looking to regain half guard here but Lamb keeps moving and retains side control. Sloppy strikes there by Lamb. Hound avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lamb. Lamb moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lamb tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Hound is looking for a sweep. Hound trying to remain calm as Lamb controls from the top position. Lamb has an Americana. Hound didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lamb is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lamb hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Darren Lamb! A very excited looking Darren Lamb made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonna Spanked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lewis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LL Cool J - Momma said knock you out. Ray Lewis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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158 lbs
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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
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Lewis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
38 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gonna Spanked! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lewis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spanked's sensitive parts. Lewis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Lewis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Lewis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lewis moves out of range as Spanked throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Lewis. Lewis takes a swing at Spanked's ribcage but misses. Spanked lunges at Lewis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lewis's hand. Spanked throws a push kick but Lewis slaps the foot to one side. Lewis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spanked doesn't seem bothered though. Spanked is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Spanked misses with a hook
enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab. Spanked walks into a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice body punch from Spanked. Lewis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Top Team in the buildup to the fight. A bone on bone clash there as Spanked blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Lewis blocks the low kick. Lewis ducks right into an uppercut from Spanked. Lewis misses the jab. Lewis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spanked on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lewis misses with an uppercut. Lewis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Spanked dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Spanked throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spanked. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet. Spanked slips a jab from Lewis. Spanked with a body punch. A glancing blow. We've been informed that Spanked 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. Lewis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lewis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Spanked tries a head kick but it misses.
Spanked blocks a head kick by Lewis.
No joy there for Spanked, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spanked throws an off balance right hand
and Spanked takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Spanked throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good leg kick by Lewis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lewis connects with a single shot there. Lewis lands an overhand right. Spanked finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lewis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Spanked avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Spanked fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Spanked slips under a jab. Spanked works over Lewis's head and body with a nice combination. Spanked with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lewis to score with a decent uppercut. Lewis checks a leg kick nicely. Spanked misses with a body shot.
Lewis thumps Spanked with a low kick. Lewis throws a solid leg kick but Spanked takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lewis. Lewis throws a big shot that misses. Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and Spanked moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lewis throws a front kick that sends Spanked stumbling back into the cage. Spanked throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Lewis is looking to counter punch. Lewis throws the left hand but Spanked avoids the punch easily. Spanked takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Spanked bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lewis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spanked. Spanked throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Spanked scoring well with a low kick there.
Spanked on the wrong end of a nice hook. Lewis throws a low kick but Spanked moves out of range easily. Lewis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spanked takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses. Spanked takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses. Lewis is looking to counter punch. A lazy left from Lewis finds it's target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Spanked avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Spanked throws a right hand that Lewis ducks under and follows up with a left that Lewis also avoids with ease. Lewis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spanked rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lewis counters with a nice kick to the body. Lewis misses with a straight right. Lewis sets himself, and Spanked steps forward looking for the clinch! Lewis avoids it this time. Lewis lands a right hook to the body.
Lewis throws a low kick but Spanked avoids it. Lewis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Spanked throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range. Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spanked. Spanked misses with a looping right. Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis scores with a kick to the body.
Lewis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spanked is able to avoid easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Spanked misses with a shot to the body and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand. Spanked misses with a right hand and Spanked takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lewis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Lewis dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Spanked smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spanked can do to turn this around? Lewis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spanked is out of range and Lewis settles back down. Spanked looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lewis tries to score with a low kick but Spanked moves his leg out of the way. Ray Lewis is winning the standup battle so far. Lewis missing with a left hand there. Spanked was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Spanked throws a series of punches but Lewis avoids them all with ease. A head kick misses from Spanked. Spanked throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range. Lewis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lewis throws a hook but Spanked blocks it. Spanked will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Lewis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spanked cracks Lewis with a right hand to the side of the head. Spanked looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely. Spanked moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Lewis misses with a leg kick. A little jabbing left from Spanked on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Spanked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lewis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spanked ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away. Spanked connects with an inside leg kick. Lewis misses with a straight left. Spanked throws a leg kick that is checked and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Spanked lands with a nice body punch. Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Spanked sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Spanked takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Spanked moves away from the strike by Lewis. A shot to the liver by Spanked. Beautiful body shot. Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Spanked sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Spanked looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lewis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Lewis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spanked. Lewis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Spanked jabbing away but nothing is landing. It looked like Lewis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spanked moves away. Lewis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheers as Spanked lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lewis doesn't seem phased though. Spanked scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Lewis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Spanked sees it coming and moves out of range. Lewis dips to his left and cracks Spanked with an uppercut! Spanked moves into range and connects with a jab. Lewis cracks Spanked with an open hand slap. Spanked bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A little jabbing left from Spanked on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Spanked gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A telegraphed right hand from Lewis misses the target. Spanked takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Lewis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spanked misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely. Lewis takes a shot right to the bread basket. Spanked misses with an uppercut. Lewis feinted there with a counter leg kick. Spanked throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily. An attempted straight right counter from Lewis misses the target. A telegraphed right hand from Spanked misses the target. A telegraphed right hand from Spanked misses the target. Spanked misses with a head kick.
Spanked misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely. Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spanked swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lewis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Spanked throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it. Spanked waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis. Lewis is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Spanked keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis. Spanked shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spanked swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Spanked misses with a wild body shot. Lewis throws a wild body kick that Spanked sees coming a mile off. Lewis misses with a low kick. Lewis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis moves out of range of the body kick. Spanked throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis connects with a jab. Lewis wants to slow Spanked down by chopping away at his legs. Lewis thows a left - swing and a miss! Spanked misses with a looping right. Lewis feinted there with a counter leg kick. Lewis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Spanked throws a wild body kick that Lewis sees coming a mile off. 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 Ray Lewis will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Spanked misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Lewis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lewis connects with a crisp jab. Spanked's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Lewis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spanked on the side of the head. Lewis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Spanked throws a right and a left that both miss. Spanked has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lewis. Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Spanked is just out of range. Spanked lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lewis, as that shot connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spanked, right into the meat.
Spanked lands a lovely overhand right. Spanked misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lewis connects with a looping right hand.
Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Spanked sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lewis moves out of range of the body kick. Spanked has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lewis moves out of range as Spanked strikes. Lewis misses the shot to the body. Lewis throws a low kick, looking for Spanked's leg but Spanked calmly moves out of range. Spanked throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range. Spanked moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Spanked misses with a leg kick. A shot to the body from Spanked misses and Spanked takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Spanked checks a low kick from Lewis. Spanked jabs at Lewis's body. Spanked changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Lewis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Lewis blocks a head kick by Spanked.
Spanked throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot. Lewis is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Lewis moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lewis misses with a hook. Spanked ducked under it nicely. Spanked fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Spanked swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Spanked connects with an inside leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Spanked looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely. Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spanked. Lewis misses the shot to the body. Lewis keeps Spanked at a distance using the push kick. Lewis defending well as Spanked loads up on a big left hand. An attempted straight right counter from Lewis misses the target. Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lewis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Spanked lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Lewis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spanked loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch. Spanked lands with a cross. Lewis lands a really nice looking cross but Spanked seems unphased.
Lewis takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nice defenses there by Spanked. Lewis throws an overhand right that lands on Spanked's shoulder, as Spanked tries to avoid the shot. Lewis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Lewis throws a jab when Spanked was well out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Spanked does a little dance to reset his feet. Lewis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spanked throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spanked throws a jab when Lewis was well out of range. A big left from Spanked misses. Spanked takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Spanked. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Spanked throws a right and a left that Lewis avoids nicely. Lewis lands an overhand right. Spanked bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Spanked throws a nice inside leg kick. Gonna Spanked has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lewis lands a jab to the nose. A big left from Lewis misses. Ray Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Spanked throws a right and a left that both miss. Spanked dips to his left and cracks Lewis with an uppercut! A cross from Lewis lands. Spanked on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lewis. Lewis obviously looking to wear him down.
Spanked throws a hook but Lewis blocks it. Lewis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spanked is out of range. A big left from Lewis misses.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ray Lewis. Well Lewis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fat Gorrila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy has chosen Game of Thrones - The Rains of Castamere as his entrance music. Fat Gorrila has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fat Gorrila! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Murphy! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Murphy tries to move into range but Gorrila moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Joe Murphy has been cut. Gorrila needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there. Murphy misses with a low kick. Gorrila feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down. Gorrila staying out of range there. Gorrila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Murphy throws a body punch but Gorrila moves out of range. Gorrila cracks Murphy with a good jab. Murphy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Gorrila connects with a solid leg kick. Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gorrila feinted there with a counter leg kick. Murphy misses with a body shot.
Gorrila connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Gorrila. Murphy cracks Gorrila with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Murphy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gorrila to stand back up!
It looks like Fat Gorrila has been cut. Gorrila throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it. Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here. Gorrila misses with a leg kick. Gorrila throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Gorrila only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gorrila cracks Murphy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gorrila has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Murphy to stand back up!
Murphy is rocked!
That has opened up Joe Murphy's cut even more. Gorrila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Gorrila finish him? Gorrila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gorrila lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Murphy up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Gorrila from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Murphy's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fat Gorrila! Fat Gorrila 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 Viv Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Siblas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siblas has chosen "Not Falling" by Mudvayne as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viv Richards! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Siblas! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Siblas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Richards can pounce on him.
Siblas misses with a looping right. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Richards.
Siblas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Richards is out of range. Richards checks a leg kick. Richards scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Richards finds it's way through Siblas's defenses. Richards checks a leg kick. Richards getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Siblas throws a body shot but no joy. Siblas throws a jab but it's blocked by Richards. Richards is looking to counter with a body kick. Siblas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Siblas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A big left from Siblas misses. Siblas takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Siblas lands with an overhand left. Siblas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richards throws out the jab. Siblas misses with an uppercut. Richards saw that one coming. Siblas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Richards looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Richards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Siblas throws a low kick, looking for Richards's leg but Richards calmly moves out of range. Nice shot by Siblas. Richards moves out of range as Siblas strikes. Siblas takes one to the side of the head.
Siblas moves away from the strike by Richards. Richards is looking to land body kicks. Siblas just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Siblas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A looping hook to the body misses from Siblas. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Richards.
Richards thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Siblas if he has to take too many more of those.
Siblas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Richards. Siblas misses the jab. Siblas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Richards is able to avoid easily. Richards scores with a jab. Siblas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Siblas throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Richards connects with an inside leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Richards catches Siblas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Siblas throws an overhand right that lands on Richards's shoulder, as Richards tries to avoid the shot. Siblas moves out of range of the body kick from Richards.
Siblas flicks out a counter leg kick but Richards steps away. Siblas's corner calls for a 1-2. Siblas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Siblas throws a jab but it's blocked by Richards. Siblas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Richards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Richards throws a hook but Siblas avoids it easily. Richards lands with a nice body kick. Siblas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Richards scores with a jab. Siblas throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Siblas throws a big shot that misses. Richards quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Siblas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away. It appears Richards was looking to counter with a kick there. Richards is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Richards scores with a spinning back kick! Siblas throws a solid leg kick but Richards takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Siblas. Richards throws a jab when Siblas was well out of range. Siblas misses with a straight left. An attempted straight right counter from Richards misses the target. A low kick from Siblas misses and Richards counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Siblas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Richards. Richards obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheers as Siblas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richards doesn't seem phased though. Richards lands with a kick to the ribs.
Richards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Siblas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Donk. Siblas catches Richards right on the button with a cross. Siblas throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Richards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Siblas. That did some damage! Richards lands with a right hand. Siblas lands with a nice body punch. Richards throws a nice inside leg kick. Richards motions for Siblas to come forward. Richards throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Richards misses with a body kick. Richards throws a body shot but no joy. Richards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Richards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Siblas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Richards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siblas.
Siblas throws a nice looking combination but Richards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Richards is looking to counter with a body kick. Richards throws a chopping leg kick but Siblas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Richards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Siblas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Siblas throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Richards scores with a decent looking hook. Richards lands a nice shot that snaps Siblas's head back.
Richards works the jab nicely. Richards misses with a body shot.
Siblas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Richards is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A slow jab from Siblas misses its intended target. Richards lands with a shot to the body. Siblas blocks a low kick nicely. Siblas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Siblas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Richards finds it's way through Siblas's defenses. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Siblas checks a leg kick. Siblas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richards. Siblas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Richards just misses with a punch to the body.
Siblas scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Siblas jabbing away but nothing is landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viv Richards dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A slapping leg kick lands for Richards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Richards. Siblas throws a looping overhand right but Richards ducks down to avoid it. Richards swings for the body but Siblas moves out of range.
Siblas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Richards. Richards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Siblas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away. Siblas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Siblas lands a head shot. Siblas blocks the body kick.
Viv Richards is winning the standup battle so far. A punch lands to the side of Richards 's head but he takes it in his stride. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richards walks into a left hand. Siblas checks a low kick from Richards. Richards moves out of range as Siblas strikes. Richards lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Richards feints and then cracks Siblas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Siblas down. A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Siblas does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Richards finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Siblas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Good work by Siblas as he checks the leg kick. Siblas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Richards. Richards misses with a low kick. Richards fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Siblas is out of range. Richards connects with a body shot. Siblas misses the shot to the body. Siblas throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Siblas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Richards has got the better of the exchanges. A shot to the liver by Siblas. Beautiful body shot. Richards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Richards looks for the body kick but Siblas saw that one coming. Siblas throws out a powerful jab. Siblas throws a shot from downtown. Richards moves away and avoids it. Richards throws a leg kick and Siblas counters with a nice leg kick. Richards throws a low kick but it's checked well by Siblas. Siblas misses with a looping left. Richards is looking for a counter combo. Siblas scores with a jab to the jaw. Siblas throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Richards misses with a straight right. Siblas throws a leg kick but Richards sees it coming and 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! Siblas checks the leg kick. Siblas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Richards. Richards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Richards throws a nice outside leg kick. Richards drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Siblas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Richards. Richards checks a leg kick. Richards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Richards swings away with a leg kick that misses. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Richards lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Siblas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Siblas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A slapping body kick lands there for Richards. Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siblas punishes Richards's body with a nice straight punch. Richards throws a low kick, looking for Siblas's leg but Siblas calmly moves out of range. Siblas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Siblas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Richards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Richards throws out a leg kick but Siblas moves out of range and Richards only half commits. Richards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Siblas throws out the jab. Richards is looking to score with low kicks. Siblas misses with an uppercut
and Richards counters with a stiff right hand. Siblas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A nice inside leg kick there by Richards. That's going to slow Siblas down. Richards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siblas can do to turn this around? Siblas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Richards throws a body shot but no joy. Donk. Richards catches Siblas right on the button with a cross. Richards throws a body shot but no joy. A little jabbing left from Siblas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Siblas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Richards checks a low kick from Siblas. Richards dodges the punch combination from Siblas.
Siblas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Richards.
Some bone on bone action there as Richards checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Richards defending well as Siblas loads up on a big left hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice leg kick lands there from Richards. Siblas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Richards clobbers Siblas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Richards avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Richards is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Siblas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Richards lunges at Siblas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Siblas's hand. Richards scores with a jab to the jaw. Siblas misses with a looping right. Siblas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Siblas digs a good body shot into Richards's ribs. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Richards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Siblas's sensitive parts. Siblas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richards. Siblas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Siblas lunges at Richards with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Richards's hand. 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 Viv Richards will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Siblas checks a low kick from Richards. Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siblas moves away. Richards throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. It seemed like Siblas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Richards ducks under a wild hook from Siblas. A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Siblas does a little dance to reset his feet. Richards pushes Siblas away with a front kick. Richards with a hook. Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siblas was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards. Siblas throws out a token jab with nothing on it. An attempted straight right counter from Richards misses the target. Richards lands a head kick!
Siblas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away. A little feinted left hand from Richards on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nice straight punches there by Siblas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Siblas. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Siblas misses with a hook. Richards throws a quick counter kick to the body but Siblas avoids it. A head kick misses from Richards. Richards throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Richards throws a low kick but Siblas moves out of range easily. Richards blocks a jab. Richards feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Siblas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Richards. Richards obviously looking to wear him down.
Siblas throws the left hand but Richards avoids the punch easily. Richards slips a straight right by Siblas. Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Siblas moves out of range easily. Richards misses with a body kick. Siblas ducks under a wild hook from Richards. The fighters circling - Siblas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Richards tries to move into range but Siblas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Siblas connects with a right hand. Richards shakes it off. An inside leg kick from Siblas misses. Siblas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Richards checks a low kick from Siblas. Richards throws a leg kick which misses Siblas's front leg but catches the back leg as Siblas tries to avoid it. Siblas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richards moves out of range and avoids them all easily. An inside leg kick from Richards misses. A big right from Siblas misses. A swing and a miss from Richards. Siblas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Tony Siblas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Richards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Siblas. That did some damage! This has been an exciting period of action! Richards checks a leg kick. A quick step to the side and Richards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Siblas tries to move into range but Richards moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Siblas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Richards counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Siblas thinking. Richards defending well as Siblas loads up on a big left hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Siblas. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet. Siblas throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily. Siblas swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
Richards throws a quick counter kick to the body but Siblas avoids it. Richards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Siblas. Siblas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Richards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Richards lands a head shot. Siblas just misses with a punch to the body.
Siblas throws a leg kick and Richards counters with an outside leg kick.
Siblas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Siblas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richards looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Richards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Richards throws a front kick aimed at Siblas's knee but Siblas avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Siblas throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Siblas looks to land a right hand but Richards moved out of range. Richards throws a leg kick but Siblas checks it. Siblas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Siblas misses with a looping right. Richards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Richards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Siblas's calf. Richards moves out of range as Siblas strikes. Richards smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Siblas lands a nice hook to Richards's body. Richards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Siblas takes a swing at Richards's ribcage but misses. Richards throws a nice outside leg kick. Siblas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Richards lands a nice looking body shot.
Siblas throws out a loose jab but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it. Richards misses with a wild body shot. Viv Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Siblas misses the jab. Richards lands with a hook. Siblas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice uppercut there from Richards. Nice shot by Siblas. Siblas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Richards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A slapping body kick lands there for Richards. Richards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siblas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Siblas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it. Siblas cracks Richards with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Siblas throws a leg kick but Richards moved away. Richards takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Richards with a hook. Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siblas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Richards. Richards misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Tony Siblas. Well Richards has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viv Richards! A very excited looking Viv Richards made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystian Wojnasiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojnasiewicz has chosen Ministry - Lies lies lies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
36 - 14 - 3, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
38 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krystian Wojnasiewicz! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wojnasiewicz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McTearson counters with a two punch combo. Wojnasiewicz staying out of range there. Wojnasiewicz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. The crowd cheers as McTearson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wojnasiewicz doesn't seem phased though. McTearson keeps the fight on the outside. McTearson throwing a counter right hand but Wojnasiewicz manages to avoid it. Wojnasiewicz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McTearson throws a right hand that Wojnasiewicz ducks under and follows up with a left that Wojnasiewicz also avoids with ease. McTearson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wojnasiewicz moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wojnasiewicz. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wojnasiewicz lands with a left to the head. McTearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wojnasiewicz avoids it. Wojnasiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wojnasiewicz dodges an elbow strike from McTearson.
Wojnasiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of McTearson backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojnasiewicz. McTearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice glancing elbow lands by McTearson.
It looks like Krystian Wojnasiewicz has been cut. McTearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from McTearson fails to land. McTearson misses with the head strike.
McTearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wojnasiewicz. McTearson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wojnasiewicz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. McTearson lands a hook that snaps the head of Wojnasiewicz backwards. Wojnasiewicz wants to break free but McTearson has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wojnasiewicz. Wojnasiewicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wojnasiewicz tries to work over McTearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. McTearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McTearson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wojnasiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wojnasiewicz goes for a takedown in the clinch but McTearson prevents it.
Wojnasiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTearson lands a nice knee to the body. A head punch on the inside from Wojnasiewicz fails to land. McTearson lands a hook that snaps the head of Wojnasiewicz backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wojnasiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow. McTearson misses with a knee to the head. Wojnasiewicz misses with the head strike.
McTearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Wojnasiewicz blocks an uppercut.
McTearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McTearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wojnasiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of McTearson backwards. McTearson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wojnasiewicz trying to land knees to the body.
McTearson misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McTearson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. McTearson lands a good knee to the midsection. Wojnasiewicz won't want to take too many of those. Wojnasiewicz looks winded! McTearson lands a left hand.
McTearson blocks a body shot from Wojnasiewicz. Wojnasiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as McTearson controls his hands.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wojnasiewicz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Wojnasiewicz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McTearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Wojnasiewicz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A quick uppercut on the inside from McTearson. McTearson blocks an uppercut.
Wojnasiewicz dodges an elbow strike from McTearson.
McTearson pushes Wojnasiewicz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Wojnasiewicz throws a head punch that misses. McTearson lands a nice elbow. McTearson trying to land knees to the body.
McTearson slows down the pace here.
McTearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wojnasiewicz avoids it. McTearson blocks an elbow strike. Wojnasiewicz blocks an elbow strike from McTearson.
Wojnasiewicz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wojnasiewicz looks to land a left hand but McTearson moved out of range nicely. Wojnasiewicz lands with a shot to the body. Wojnasiewicz takes one to the side of the head.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from McTearson! Wojnasiewicz is out on his feet! McTearson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Wojnasiewicz is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Wojnasiewicz is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus McTearson! Rufus McTearson retains his welterweight title! An out of breath Rufus McTearson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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