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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Mazzuca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Pattersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pattersson has chosen The Banana song Peel Banana as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Mazzuca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doug Pattersson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pattersson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pattersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazzuca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pattersson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mazzuca with a body shot.
Pattersson works the jab nicely.
Pattersson scores with a takedown into Mazzuca's guard.
Mazzuca has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pattersson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Mazzuca's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mazzuca tries to work over Pattersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pattersson is looking to control Mazzuca's arms but Mazzuca gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pattersson has his back to the cage.
A short right from Pattersson on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pattersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pattersson.
Pattersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mazzuca.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pattersson.
Mazzuca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pattersson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pattersson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzuca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Patterssons head.
Pattersson throws a head punch that misses.
Mazzuca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mazzuca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Doug Pattersson has been cut.
Pattersson tries to work over Mazzuca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzuca breaks the clinch.
Mazzuca misses with a series of wild punches.
Mazzuca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robert Mazzuca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazzuca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pattersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mazzuca walks into a straight right hand from Pattersson.
Pattersson takes one on the button.
Mazzuca throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pattersson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pattersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzuca.
Pattersson cracks a nice hook into Mazzuca's ribs.
Pattersson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mazzuca cracks a nice hook into Pattersson's ribs.
Mazzuca defending well as Pattersson loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Mazzuca.
Mazzuca throws a front kick that sends Pattersson stumbling back into the cage.
Mazzuca throws a head kick that misses.
Mazzuca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pattersson at a distance.
Pattersson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mazzuca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pattersson gets tackled into the cage by Mazzuca. Mazzuca maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca gets through Pattersson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mazzuca gets underhooks to prevent Pattersson's takedown attempt.
Pattersson working aggressively here.
Pattersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzuca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pattersson backwards.
Pattersson wants a takedown.
Mazzuca gets through Pattersson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mazzuca.
Mazzuca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Patterssons head.
Mazzuca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mazzuca is working Pattersson over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mazzuca.
Pattersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Pattersson on the inside.
Pattersson blocks a body shot from Mazzuca.
Pattersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Pattersson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pattersson blocks an uppercut.
Mazzuca prevents a takedown attempt there.
Robert Mazzuca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Pattersson.
Mazzuca stalls.
Mazzuca pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mazzuca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pattersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzuca blocks an elbow strike.
Mazzuca lands with a light punch inside.
Mazzuca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazzuca gets through Pattersson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pattersson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mazzuca avoids the damage to the body.
Pattersson trying to control the position but instead, Mazzuca has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pattersson into the cage.
Mazzuca manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mazzuca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Pattersson'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.
Mazzuca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Robert Mazzuca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pattersson takes a swing at Mazzuca's ribcage but misses.
Pattersson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pattersson moves out of range as Mazzuca throws a body kick.
Nice shot by Pattersson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mazzuca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pattersson lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzuca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pattersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robert Mazzuca is winning the standup battle so far.
Pattersson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mazzuca pinned against the cage. Mazzuca gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mazzuca is looking to counter the offense by Pattersson and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattersson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mazzuca can pounce on him.
Pattersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzuca moves away.
Mazzuca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pattersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mazzuca with a jab.
Pattersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mazzuca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pattersson on the side of the head.
Mazzuca closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mazzuca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pattersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzuca is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pattersson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mazzuca trying to control the position but instead, Pattersson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mazzuca into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pattersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pattersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzuca's elbow.
Pattersson has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzuca.
A right hook to the body lands for Mazzuca.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzuca fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzuca fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Mazzuca.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzuca lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pattersson tries to pull guard but Mazzuca holds him up against the cage and eventually Pattersson drops back down to his feet.
Mazzuca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pattersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazzuca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzuca has Pattersson pressed against the cage.
Pattersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzuca can't find room to land a body shot as Pattersson controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca blocks a body shot from Pattersson.
Pattersson misses with a body punch.
Mazzuca digs a right hand into Pattersson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pattersson's gas tank.
Pattersson tries to work over Mazzuca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzuca gets through Pattersson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mazzuca's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mazzuca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pattersson backwards.
Mazzuca struggles to land a body shot inside as Pattersson controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca is trying to maintain a safe position but Pattersson gets an underhook and turns Mazzuca into the cage.
Mazzuca lands a right hand.
Pattersson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Robert Mazzuca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Pattersson.
Pattersson is looking for a takedown.
Mazzuca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pattersson can do to turn this around?
Mazzuca lands with a short shot to the head.
Mazzuca misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mazzuca.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca lands an uppercut.
Pattersson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pattersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robert Mazzuca has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Mazzuca.
Pattersson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazzuca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mazzuca lands a slapping body shot.
Mazzuca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pattersson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mazzuca rather than just go for the knockout.
Mazzuca connects with a looping right hand.
Mazzuca rushes Pattersson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mazzuca takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mazzuca blocking some punches.
Mazzuca lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pattersson is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mazzuca dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doug Pattersson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pattersson connects with a body shot that sends Mazzuca's belly button to the back.
Mazzuca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mazzuca closes the distance and pushes Pattersson back into the cage.
Pattersson jumps guard but Mazzuca stands there with Pattersson around his waist. Pattersson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mazzuca tries to work over Pattersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pattersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pattersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzuca blocking some punches.
Mazzuca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mazzuca is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzuca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzuca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazzuca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pattersson.
Pattersson slips a jab from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pattersson. That did some damage!
Mazzuca with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mazzuca avoids the body shot from Pattersson.
Mazzuca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mazzuca bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pattersson's head.
Mazzuca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mazzuca throws a front kick aimed at Pattersson's knee but Pattersson avoids it well.
Pattersson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mazzuca sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mazzuca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mazzuca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca tried to score with a low kick but Pattersson checks it.
Pattersson moves in looking to clinch but Mazzuca pushes him off.
Pattersson scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mazzuca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pattersson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mazzuca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robert Mazzuca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Pattersson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pattersson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mazzuca has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pattersson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice straight punches there by Mazzuca. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mazzuca.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pattersson on the side of the head.
Mazzuca connects with a jab.
Mazzuca throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mazzuca.
Mazzuca catches Pattersson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mazzuca tries to clinch up but Pattersson circles away and keeps his distance.
Doug Pattersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazzuca jabs Pattersson right on the nose. Pattersson blinks but takes it well.
Mazzuca moves into the clinch.
Mazzuca tries to work over Pattersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzuca lands a right hand.
Mazzuca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pattersson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzuca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robert Mazzuca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzuca stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Come on Pattersson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mazzuca misses with a body punch.
Mazzuca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pattersson backwards.
Mazzuca lands with a light punch inside.
Pattersson misses with a body punch.
Pattersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pattersson lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Mazzuca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mazzuca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Mazzuca!
In his post fight interview, Robert Mazzuca started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rony Jason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rony Jason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jason tries to close the distance and clinch but Boulpiquante swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jason looks to throw the jab but Boulpiquante is out of range.
Boulpiquante staying out of range there.
Boulpiquante slips a straight right by Jason.
Jason misses with a hook.
Boulpiquante moves out of range of the body kick from Jason.
Boulpiquante looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Jason there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jason shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jason misses with an uppercut. Boulpiquante saw that one coming.
Boulpiquante throws a chopping leg kick but Jason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jason feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante throws the left hand but Jason avoids the punch easily.
Jason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boulpiquante punishes Jason's body with a nice straight punch.
Jason staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jason misses with a low kick as Boulpiquante jumps back.
Boulpiquante flicks out a counter leg kick but Jason steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Boulpiquante.
It looks like Rony Jason has been cut.
Boulpiquante cracks Jason with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jason scores with a nice right hand.
Jason connects with a leg kick. Boulpiquante looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boulpiquante. That's going to slow Jason down.
Boulpiquante drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jason thows a body kick. Boulpiquante tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boulpiquante will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jason lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jason throws a right hand that misses
and Boulpiquante counters with a straight right hand.
Boulpiquante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jason cracks the inside of Boulpiquante's front leg.
Jason takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jason takes a swing at Boulpiquante's ribcage but misses.
Boulpiquante misses with a straight left.
Boulpiquante lands with a cross.
Jason misses with the combination.
Jason looks to score with a jab to the body but Boulpiquante is just out of range.
Boulpiquante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Jason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boulpiquante doesn't seem phased though.
Boulpiquante throws a hook but Jason avoids it easily.
Jason takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jason throws a series of punches but Boulpiquante moves out of range.
Boulpiquante walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jason.
Jason throws a leg kick
enabling Boulpiquante to counter with a crisp jab.
Boulpiquante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jason.
Boulpiquante paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jason misses with an uppercut. Boulpiquante saw that one coming.
Boulpiquante thuds his shin into the meat of Jason's side.
Jason misses with a leg kick
and Boulpiquante counters with a stiff right hand.
Jason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boulpiquante.
Jason takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jason looks to score with a jab to the body but Boulpiquante is just out of range.
Boulpiquante scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boulpiquante misses with a kick to the body.
Jason throwing a counter right hand but Boulpiquante manages to avoid it.
Boulpiquante connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boulpiquante scoring well with a low kick there.
Jason scores with the left hand. Boulpiquante knows he should have avoided that one.
Boulpiquante lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boulpiquante misses with a double jab
and Jason counters with a series of strikes. Boulpiquante will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante misses with a low kick as Jason jumps back.
A punch lands to the side of Jason 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boulpiquante is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boulpiquante scores with a decent looking hook.
Jason misses with a body kick.
Jason feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Boulpiquante sprawling to the canvas! Boulpiquante rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jason finish him?!
Boulpiquante is rocked!
Jason throws a monster overhand right that drops Boulpiquante! Jason follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rony Jason!
Rony Jason seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bostar Tyraanicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmey The Gangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Gangster comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ace Hood - Changed On Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Timmey The Gangster has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bostar Tyraanicao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Timmey The Gangster!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Gangster needs to keep his hands up - Tyraanicao had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Timmey The Gangster has been cut.
Tyraanicao cracks The Gangster with a good jab.
The Gangster has managed to clinch.
Tyraanicao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Gangster tries for a takedown but Tyraanicao manages to get underhooks.
Tyraanicao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Tyraanicao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyraanicao.
The Gangster misses with a wild body shot.
The Gangster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyraanicao moves away.
Tyraanicao is looking to counter punch.
The Gangster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyraanicao can pounce on him.
The Gangster doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyraanicao circles away.
Tyraanicao throws a looping overhand right but The Gangster ducks down to avoid it.
The Gangster throws out a powerful jab.
Tyraanicao lands a leg kick that knocks The Gangster off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Gangster moves out of range as Tyraanicao throws a body kick.
The Gangster tries to counter with a clinch but Tyraanicao shakes him off and moves away.
Tyraanicao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Gangster scores with a leg kick.
Tyraanicao connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyraanicao connects with a leg kick. The Gangster looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Gangster blocks a low kick nicely.
The Gangster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bostar Tyraanicao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyraanicao circles away.
Tyraanicao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyraanicao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Gangster clinches up with Tyraanicao and pushes him back against the cage.
The Gangster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tyraanicao prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Gangster.
The Gangster prevents a body shot from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao has a couple of punches blocked by The Gangster.
I was talking to Tyraanicao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tyraanicao pushes The Gangster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Gangster misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from The Gangster fails to land.
Tyraanicao manages to break the clinch.
The Gangster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bostar Tyraanicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyraanicao throws a shot to the body.
The Gangster moves into range and clinches up with Tyraanicao.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyraanicao lands a right hand.
The Gangster can't get the takedown.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmey The Gangster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao breaks the clinch.
Tyraanicao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyraanicao connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyraanicao feints and then cracks The Gangster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Gangster down.
Tyraanicao scores with a leg kick.
The Gangster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Gangster tries to clinch but Tyraanicao is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyraanicao. The Gangster does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Gangster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tyraanicao scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Gangster in his tracks.
The Gangster fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from The Gangster misses the target.
A jab from Tyraanicao misses.
The Gangster replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tyraanicao blocks it well.
Tyraanicao looks to land a left hand but The Gangster moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Tyraanicao.
The Gangster closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by The Gangster.
The Gangster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyraanicao misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster keeps control of Tyraanicao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Gangster.
The Gangster lands a right hand.
The Gangster throws a head punch that misses.
The Gangster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from The Gangster.
Tyraanicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from The Gangster.
The Gangster is working Tyraanicao over against the cage.
Tyraanicao tries a body shot but The Gangster blocks it.
Tyraanicao tries to throw a body punch but The Gangster avoids it by throwing Tyraanicao back against the cage.
Tyraanicao swings wildly with an uppercut but The Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Gangster throws a head punch that misses.
Tyraanicao tries to work over The Gangster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Gangster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyraanicao backwards.
Tyraanicao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyraanicao scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao taking a breather.
Tyraanicao just leaning against The Gangster, taking a breather.
Tyraanicao seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tyraanicao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyraanicao connects with a nice looking jab.
Tyraanicao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyraanicao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Gangster's calf.
Tyraanicao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Gangster fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Gangster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Gangster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tyraanicao looks to land a left hand but The Gangster moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyraanicao. The Gangster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyraanicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Gangster moves away.
The Gangster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tyraanicao rather than just go for the knockout.
Tyraanicao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Gangster fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Tyraanicao misses its target.
The Gangster has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Gangster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tyraanicao is defending well.
The Gangster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyraanicao throws a jab when The Gangster was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bostar Tyraanicao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timmey The Gangster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Gangster walks into a jab.
Tyraanicao just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Tyraanicao misses
enabling The Gangster to counter with a crisp jab.
Bostar Tyraanicao is winning the standup battle so far.
The Gangster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyraanicao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Gangster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyraanicao.
The Gangster instigates a clinch.
Tyraanicao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyraanicao blocks a body shot from The Gangster.
The Gangster gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tyraanicao looking for submissions off his back.
Tyraanicao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Gangster scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Gangster is thwarting Tyraanicao's attempts to control the position.
The Gangster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Gangster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyraanicao defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Gangster thows a huge punch but Tyraanicao dodges it nicely.
Tyraanicao tries to roll over but The Gangster keeps him under control.
The Gangster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Gangster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tyraanicao with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Gangster is looking to take a break and control but Tyraanicao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Gangster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Gangster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Gangster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Gangster scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tyraanicao is refusing to be controlled, as The Gangster sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Gangster lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Gangster.
The Gangster is looking to take a break and control but Tyraanicao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tyraanicao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tyraanicao.
The Gangster trying to control but Tyraanicao is working from the bottom.
The Gangster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyraanicao's head.
The Gangster distracts Tyraanicao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Gangster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyraanicao's head.
Tyraanicao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Gangster works over Tyraanicao with some ground and pound from guard.
Tyraanicao is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oh Tyraanicao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyraanicao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Gangster controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tyraanicao seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyraanicao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tyraanicao misses with a shot to the body
and The Gangster counters with a right hand to the body.
The Gangster tries to clinch up but Tyraanicao circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Gangster. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Gangster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyraanicao 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.
The Gangster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Gangster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyraanicao is out of range and The Gangster settles back down.
The Gangster closes the distance but Tyraanicao moves to the side
and The Gangster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyraanicao scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Gangster in his tracks.
The Gangster moves in looking to clinch but Tyraanicao pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao lands with a straight right. The Gangster didn't see that one coming.
The Gangster drops his hands momentarily and Tyraanicao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyraanicao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Gangster. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Gangster has managed to clinch.
Tyraanicao tries to throw a body punch but The Gangster avoids it by throwing Tyraanicao back against the cage.
Tyraanicao manages to break the clinch.
Tyraanicao is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tyraanicao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Gangster defending well as Tyraanicao loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from The Gangster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Gangster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyraanicao, pushing him back against the cage.
The Gangster wants a takedown.
Tyraanicao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyraanicao tries to work over The Gangster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyraanicao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyraanicao displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Gangster up against the cage.
Tyraanicao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmey The Gangster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timmey The Gangster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The Gangster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyraanicao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Gangster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tyraanicao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Gangster is able to avoid easily.
The Gangster misses with a body kick.
The Gangster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao throws a hook to the side of The Gangster's head but The Gangster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyraanicao as he connects with a hook.
Tyraanicao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyraanicao scores with a shot to the body.
Tyraanicao throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Gangster gets a clinch.
Tyraanicao working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao blocks an uppercut.
Tyraanicao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyraanicao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyraanicao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Gangster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Gangster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyraanicao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick which misses The Gangster's front leg but catches the back leg as The Gangster tries to avoid it.
Tyraanicao looks to land a body kick but The Gangster moved away.
Tyraanicao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Gangster's head.
Tyraanicao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tyraanicao just misses with a punch to the body.
The Gangster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyraanicao misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from The Gangster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by The Gangster.
The Gangster rushes Tyraanicao and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Gangster.
The Gangster throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyraanicao.
A shot in the inside from The Gangster.
Timmey The Gangster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyraanicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyraanicao can't find room to land a body shot as The Gangster controls the action.
The Gangster gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tyraanicao trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. The Gangster connects with a nice short shot to Tyraanicao's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster is keen to just control but Tyraanicao is a slippery customer.
Tyraanicao is trying to maintain the position but The Gangster is very close to passing his half guard.
Tyraanicao gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Gangster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tyraanicao working a defensive guard here.
Tyraanicao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Gangster.
The Gangster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Gangster with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Gangster won't allow Tyraanicao to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao looking to control.
Tyraanicao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Gangster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Gangster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Gangster is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyraanicao has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Gangster slips under a jab from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao motions for The Gangster to come forward. Tyraanicao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyraanicao moves away from the strike by The Gangster.
The Gangster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tyraanicao keeps The Gangster at a distance using the push kick.
The Gangster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyraanicao.
The Gangster feints a counter leg kick.
Tyraanicao cracks The Gangster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Gangster moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyraanicao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Gangster closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tyraanicao did well to prevent The Gangster getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Gangster is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, if The Gangster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The Gangster drops an elbow to the side of Tyraanicao's head.
Tyraanicao is staying active underneath The Gangster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tyraanicao trying to control but The Gangster postures up.
The Gangster is trying to control the action in half guard but Tyraanicao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tyraanicao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Gangster.
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 Bostar Tyraanicao.
I think Tyraanicao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bostar Tyraanicao!
In his post fight interview, Bostar Tyraanicao gave a big smile as he said 'Line em up, an I'll fuck em up man! '.
In defeat, Timmey The Gangster stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck all y'all!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Spiteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiteri has chosen AC/DC -TNT as his entrance music. Tony Benson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Spiteri!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spiteri is out of range and Benson settles back down.
Benson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Spiteri does it's job there.
Spiteri has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Benson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Benson keeps the fight on the outside.
Benson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benson connects with an inside leg kick.
Spiteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benson.
Spiteri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Benson lands a head shot.
Benson throws a right and a left that Spiteri avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Spiteri. That snapped Benson's head back.
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!
Benson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benson looks to throw the jab but Spiteri is out of range.
Spiteri misses with a hook. Benson ducked under it nicely.
Spiteri lands a jab to the head.
Spiteri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Benson's guard.
Spiteri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Benson keeping full guard, as Spiteri tries to pass.
Spiteri throws a big right hand that misses.
Spiteri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benson is keeping the position for now.
Spiteri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spiteri wants to pass the guard but Benson is keeping the position.
Spiteri scoring with some ground and pound.
Spiteri looking to pass the guard.
Spiteri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spiteri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Spiteri is in close to Benson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spiteri is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benson has escaped and now he's on top!
Spiteri keeping moving, preventing Benson from controlling successfully.
Spiteri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benson manages to get himself to full guard.
Benson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spiteri wants to control from the top but Benson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson is pulling down on Spiteri's head. It's preventing any offense from Spiteri, at least for the moment.
Spiteri looking to pass the guard.
Benson working a defensive guard here.
Spiteri trying to control the position from guard on top but Benson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spiteri throws a big right hand that misses.
Spiteri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spiteri throws a strike but Benson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Spiteri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benson manages to get himself to full guard.
Spiteri throwing strikes from guard but Benson blocks nicely.
Spiteri throwing strikes from guard but Benson blocks nicely.
Spiteri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spiteri trying to control the position from guard on top but Benson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spiteri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Spiteri dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiteri. Benson does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Benson misses the target.
Spiteri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benson throws a jab when Spiteri was well out of range.
Spiteri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benson was well out of range. Poor timing from Spiteri.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spiteri or perhaps it was just good defense by Benson, which made it look bad.
Benson moves out of range as Spiteri strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Benson misses the target.
Spiteri throws a low kick, looking for Benson's leg but Benson calmly moves out of range.
Benson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dave Spiteri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spiteri.
Spiteri throws a right hand that misses
letting Benson counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spiteri misses with a straight left.
Spiteri misses with a hook. Benson ducked under it nicely.
Benson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spiteri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spiteri, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri scores with a three punch combo!
Nice takedown defense from Benson. No joy for Spiteri on that attempt.
Spiteri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benson is looking to land body kicks.
Spiteri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spiteri throws a low kick, looking for Benson's leg but Benson calmly moves out of range.
Benson misses with a straight left.
Benson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spiteri connects with a body shot that sends Benson's belly button to the back.
Spiteri jabs Benson right on the nose. Benson blinks but takes it well.
Spiteri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Benson quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benson is pressing down on Spiteri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spiteri landing with the ground and pound.
Spiteri wants to control from the top but Benson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri looking to pass the guard.
Spiteri is looking to work some ground and pound but Benson has wrist control.
Spiteri wants to control from the top but Benson keeps moving.
Benson trying to control the position.
Spiteri throws a big right hand that misses.
Spiteri trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benson defends well and Spiteri ends up having to push Benson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tony Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Spiteri.
Spiteri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spiteri walks into a jab.
Benson misses with an uppercut. Spiteri saw that one coming.
Spiteri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dave Spiteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benson throws a jab when Spiteri was well out of range.
A clash of legs there as Benson blocks the low kick.
Spiteri dives in and scores a takedown into Benson's guard.
Spiteri throwing strikes from guard but Benson blocks nicely.
Benson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spiteri.
Spiteri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dave Spiteri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spiteri.
Spiteri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Spiteri lands a couple of elbows.
Spiteri is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spiteri connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Benson.
Spiteri feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Benson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Benson misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Spiteri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.
Benson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Benson.
A big left from Spiteri misses.
Benson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spiteri checks a leg kick.
Spiteri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spiteri scores with a nice head shot.
Spiteri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benson doesn't seem bothered though.
Spiteri misses with a takedown attempt
and Benson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri cracks Benson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spiteri shoots in for a takedown but Benson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spiteri throws out the jab.
Spiteri tries to close the distance and clinch but Benson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spiteri finds it's way round the side to connect with Benson's head.
Benson slips under a jab.
Benson is looking to counter punch.
Spiteri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spiteri blocks a leg kick.
Benson scores with a jab. Spiteri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tony Benson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spiteri shoots in and gets a takedown into Benson's guard.
Benson keeping moving, preventing Spiteri from controlling successfully.
Benson is adopting a defensive guard.
Spiteri wants to pass the guard but Benson is keeping the position.
Benson working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson wants to sweep here but Spiteri controlling him for the moment.
Benson is working hard here to advance position.
Spiteri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Spiteri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benson misses with a looping right.
Spiteri blocks a leg kick.
Spiteri throws an overhand right that lands on Benson's shoulder, as Benson tries to avoid the shot.
Spiteri throws a jab but it's blocked by Benson.
Tony Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson misses with a leg kick.
Spiteri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benson misses with a leg kick
and Spiteri counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spiteri wants to free his trapped foot but Benson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spiteri trying to control the action but Benson is working from the bottom.
Dave Spiteri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spiteri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benson is positioning himself well to prevent Spiteri advancing to mount.
Benson looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri is looking to advance position but Benson won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Benson tries to get to full guard but Spiteri has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spiteri lands a jab to the nose.
Benson looks to throw the jab but Spiteri is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Spiteri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spiteri 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Spiteri!
Dave Spiteri made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellbent in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruud Gullit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jong Un Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
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132 lbs
20 - 5 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Gullit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jong Un Kim!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Ruud Gullit has been cut.
Kim scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Kim has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kim throws a wild body kick that Gullit sees coming a mile off.
Gullit goes for a double leg but Kim avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kim continues to drive forward.
Kim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kim is looking to chop away at Gullit's legs.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick from Gullit.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Gullit moves out of range easily.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A bone on bone clash there as Gullit blocks the leg kick.
Gullit throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim scores with a push kick.
A lazy body kick from Kim
and Gullit counters with a one-two to the body.
Gullit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab lands there for Kim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gullit.
Gullit is rocked!
Gullit throws a combination that misses
and Kim counters with a nice leg kick.
Kim is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Gullit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kim scores with a hook.
Gullit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gullit scores with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kim.
Kim gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Gullit misses.
Kim flicks out a counter leg kick but Gullit steps away.
Kim throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gullit seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gullit.
A good leg kick by Kim.
Kim is looking to chop away at Gullit's legs.
Gullit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot by Kim.
Kim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jong Un Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gullit missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gullit misses with a left hand
and Kim counters with an outside leg kick.
Gullit looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Gullit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kim trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gullit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working.
Kim wants to control but Gullit passes into side.
Gullit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working.
Kim tries to bench press Gullit off him but Gullit keeps the position.
Kim gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gullit is thwarting Kim's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kim is in trouble now - Gullit has advanced to mount!
Gullit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gullit pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kim defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gullit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gullit is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kim is surviving well by controlling Gullit's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to lock up and control but Gullit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gullit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kim is squirming around, avoiding Gullit's attempts to control the action.
Kim tries to reverse the position but Gullit maintains control.
Kim tries to hold on but Gullit postures up.
Kim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gullit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kim manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jong Un Kim will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruud Gullit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gullit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruud Gullit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Gullit misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kim! But no joy.
Gullit scores with a punch to the head.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gullit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kim moves away from the strike by Gullit.
Kim lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gullit takes a step back to recover.
Gullit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kim counters with a right hand to the body.
Kim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gullit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gullit misses with a looping right.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gullit.
Kim scores with a push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gullit misses with a left hand
and Kim counters with a nice uppercut.
Kim scores with a shot to the body.
Kim looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gullit tries to counter with a takedown but Kim is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jong Un Kim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Gullit misses.
A big right from Gullit misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gullit.
Kim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kim slips a jab from Gullit.
Kim slips under a jab from Gullit.
Kim tries a quick counter leg kick but Gullit is wise to it.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kim is looking to chop away at Gullit's legs.
Crunch! Kim slams his shin into Gullit's torso.
Kim throws a good cross that connects.
Kim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kim throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gullit misses the shot to the body.
Kim lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gullit misses with a double jab
and Kim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gullit was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Gullit avoids a kick to the body.
Gullit swings widly with a right hand
and Kim counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kim throws a low kick but Gullit moves out of range easily.
Kim feints and then cracks Gullit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gullit down.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gullit manages to avoid it.
Gullit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
Kim lands with an overhand left.
Kim scores with a decent looking hook.
Gullit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gullit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gullit misses with a hook
and Kim makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gullit right on the button. Gullit goes down! Kim follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kim gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jong Un Kim!
Jong Un Kim thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chiku Maneno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
11 - 4 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jericho Hill!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill throws a leg kick that misses.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hill has time to react.
Hill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Hill misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hill moves into the clinch.
Hill keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hill working aggressively here.
Hill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manenos head.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Hill has him pressed against the cage.
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Hill won't allow it.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Maneno.
Hill keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maneno blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Hill is controlling the position.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Hill is controlling him.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Maneno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Maneno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hill presses Maneno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hill lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hill.
Maneno tries to break free but Hill pushes him back against the cage.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Hill has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maneno seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hill can turn it around.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Maneno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Maneno is trying to force a seperation but Hill has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Hill has double underhooks.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Hill keeps him there for the moment.
Maneno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Hill keeps him there for the moment.
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill throws a head kick but Maneno moves out of range.
Hill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hill connects with a high kick.
Hill lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maneno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hill is looking to slow Maneno down with leg kicks.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maneno blocks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands with a kick to the temple. Maneno shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno throws a shot from downtown. Hill moves away and avoids it.
Hill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Maneno blocks the body kick.
Maneno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Maneno misses.
Maneno blocks the body kick.
We've been told by Maneno's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hill misses with a leg kick.
Hill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maneno connects with a looping right hand.
Maneno blocks a leg kick.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hill.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Maneno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maneno.
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!
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Hill tries a quick counter leg kick but Maneno is wise to it.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Maneno moves out of range easily.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maneno.
Maneno takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hill misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Maneno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maneno moves out of range of the body kick.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill tries to clinch up.
Hill clinches.
Hill throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Hill dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
Maneno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Maneno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hill in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maneno misses with a shot to the body
and Hill counters with a head kick. That will keep Maneno thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hill throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Hill has managed to clinch.
Hill working aggressively here.
Hill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Hill.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno takes an elbow to the temple.
Hill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maneno is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Hill is controlling him.
Hill misses with some punches.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hill has him pressed against the cage.
Hill lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maneno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hill. Hill obviously looking to wear him down.
Hill wants to clinch.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.
Maneno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maneno swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Hill moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with a punch on the inside.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Maneno is trying to force a seperation but Hill has the dominant position.
Hill comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Maneno.
Maneno is trying to force a seperation but Hill has the dominant position.
Hill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hill takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Maneno throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Hill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Hill coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Hill thumps Maneno with a low kick.
Hill clinches with his opponent.
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maneno works the jab nicely.
Hill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maneno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hill on the side of the head.
Hill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maneno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno sets himself, and Hill steps forward looking for the clinch! Maneno avoids it this time.
Hill slips under a jab.
Hill flicks out a counter leg kick but Maneno steps away.
Hill lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Maneno blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Maneno walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hill.
Hill scores with a sloppy right hand. Maneno should have avoided that one.
Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Maneno steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hill. That one must have hurt.
Hill looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maneno ducks right into an uppercut from Hill.
Hill connects with a high kick.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Hill throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hill misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Hill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hill throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jericho Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maneno lands a glancing blow to the side of Hill's head.
Maneno throws a good cross that connects.
Maneno misses with an uppercut
and Hill counters with a leg kick.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill scoring well with a low kick there.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Hill lands.
Hill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hill lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
and Hill counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maneno's knee momentarily.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Both fighters circling a little - Hill finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Hill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill slips under a jab from Maneno.
Maneno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Hill slips the punch.
Hill cracks Maneno with an open hand slap.
Maneno will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maneno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maneno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Hill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hill, right into the meat.
Hill getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maneno takes one to the chin there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hill - that will leave a mark!
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill cracks Maneno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Hill lands an overhand right.
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maneno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maneno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hill can pounce on him.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Maneno moves away and avoids it.
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill wants to counter with a clinch but Maneno pushes him away.
Hill shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hill defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Hill motions for Maneno to come forward. Hill throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Hill thumps Maneno with a low kick.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Hill tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hill scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Hill avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hill.
Hill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maneno tries to break free but Hill pushes him back against the cage.
Jericho Hill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hill working aggressively here.
Maneno is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Maneno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hill prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Hill lands a right hand.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Hill has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maneno working hard to break the clinch.
Jericho Hill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hill counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hill.
Hill working aggressively here.
Maneno wants to break free but Hill has control.
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Hill is controlling the position.
Maneno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hill gets through Maneno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Hill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maneno throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jericho Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hill 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jericho Hill!
Our winner, Jericho Hill, 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Omar Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarov has chosen "Fade to Black" by Metallica as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Omar Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Nazarov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarov misses with a hook.
Nazarov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Little misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Nazarov 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.
Little throws a body kick that misses.
Nazarov with a hook.
Little moves forwards but Nazarov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Little misses with a hook.
Little staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Little does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Little.
A swing and a miss from Nazarov.
Little is looking to counter punch.
Little pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Little moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov takes a swing at Little's ribcage but misses.
Little lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Little throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Little finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Little looks to land a left hand but Nazarov moved out of range nicely.
Nazarov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nazarov works Little's body with a nice hook.
We've been told by Little's head coaches at Wolf Training Lair that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nazarov throws an overhand right that lands on Little's shoulder, as Little tries to avoid the shot.
Nazarov slips under a jab from Little.
Little thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazarov throws a big shot that misses.
Little just misses with a punch to the body.
Little throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little feints a jab promting Nazarov to slip. Little then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nazarov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarov slips under a jab from Little.
Good exchange - Little coming out on top.
Little throws the kick towards the body but Nazarov avoids it.
Nazarov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Little defends it well.
Little lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Little.
Little cracks Nazarov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nazarov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nazarov connects with a crisp jab.
Little throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Omar Little is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Little wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Little shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nazarov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov throws a hook but Little avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Little.
Nazarov lands a jab to the head.
Little moves out of range of the strikes.
Nazarov drives through with a takedown into Little's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Little wants to get back to his feet but Nazarov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nazarov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Little has control of Nazarov's left arm, preventing Nazarov from doing any damage.
Little's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little wants to get back to his feet but Nazarov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nazarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Little wants to stand up but Nazarov is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Little ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Nazarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Little.
Nazarov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Little misses with a hook
and Nazarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazarov misses with a left hand
and Little counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Nazarov finds it's way through Little's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice cross by Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a right and a left that Little avoids nicely.
Nazarov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Little.
Little scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nazarov shoots in but Little avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Little throws a poor cross that misses
and Nazarov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nazarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Little is controlling Nazarov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nazarov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Little keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov prevents Little from standing back up.
Little is refusing to be controlled, as Nazarov sits in half guard.
Nazarov is pressing down on Little's thigh, looking to free his foot. Little is holding on for now.
Nazarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nazarov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Little trying to hold on to Nazarov's head to control him but Nazarov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nazarov is keen to just control but Little is a slippery customer.
Little trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Little keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Little was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nazarov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Little to the mat! Little manages to get full guard.
Little 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.
Nazarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Little has wrist control.
Little keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully.
Little wants to stand and escape but Nazarov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov trying to control but Little is working from the bottom.
Little 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.
Little wants to stand but Nazarov is controlling the position.
Little is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nazarov misses with a jab to the body
and Little counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Little walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut there from Nazarov.
A good leg kick by Little.
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little 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.
Nazarov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nazarov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Little cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Little lands a right hook to the body.
Little moves out of range as Nazarov strikes.
Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Little uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Little tries a head kick but it misses.
Nazarov misses with a straight right.
Little just misses with a punch to the body.
Little comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Little throws a looping overhand right but Nazarov ducks down to avoid it.
Nazarov misses with a combination
and Little counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nazarov 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.
Little swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Little 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 Nazarov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nazarov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nazarov throws a hook but Little avoids it easily.
Nazarov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Little.
Omar Little is winning the standup battle so far.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Little ducks down to avoid it.
Little swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Little misses its intended target.
Nazarov looks to land a left hand but Little moved out of range nicely.
Little displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Little tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarov feints the counter takedown.
Nazarov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Little at a distance.
Nazarov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Little.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Little.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Little lands with a thumping leg kick.
Little throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Little on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Little looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarov is just out of range.
Nazarov throws an overhand right that lands on Little's shoulder, as Little tries to avoid the shot.
Little on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Little displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Omar Little has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little misses with a head kick.
Nazarov thuds a left hand into Little's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Little.
Nazarov scores with a sloppy right hand. Little should have avoided that one.
Little misses with an uppercut. Nazarov saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Little.
Little tries to clinch up but Nazarov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nazarov throws a big shot that misses.
Nazarov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nazarov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little throws a lazy right hand but Nazarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazarov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Little under the eye.
Little catches Nazarov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nazarov misses with a two punch combination.
Little lands with a straight right. Nazarov didn't see that one coming.
Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Little.
Nazarov slips under a jab from Little.
A cross from Nazarov lands.
Little connects with a solid leg kick.
Nazarov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Little misses the target.
Nazarov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nazarov duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Little scores with a hook.
Nazarov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nazarov is rocked!
Little with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Little feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nazarov sprawling to the canvas! Nazarov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Little finish him?!
Nazarov is still on wobbly legs! Can Little finish him?
Little moves out of range as Nazarov strikes.
Little tries to counter by clinching up but Nazarov breaks away and moves out of range.
Little defending well as Nazarov loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Little misses the target.
Little goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nazarov seems to have recovered his senses.
Little misses with a wild combination.
Nazarov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left and a right from Nazarov both land. Nice combination.
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 Omar Little.
I think Nazarov 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 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ji Lu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beck kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sepultura - Roots Boody Roots. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans Beck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ji Lu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beck fakes the leg kick and cracks Lu in the body.
Nice shot lands for Beck.
It looks like Ji Lu has been cut.
Beck connects with a body shot.
Lu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beck was covering up waiting for the punch and Lu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Beck is pulling down on Lu's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lu defends it easily.
Lu won't allow Beck to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beck working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beck holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lu throwing strikes from guard but Beck blocks nicely.
Beck is looking for a triangle but Lu pushes his legs off easily.
Beck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lu is working Beck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lu throws an elbow that misses. Beck uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lu's guard. Nice move by Beck!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beck's head.
Beck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beck wants to stand and escape but Lu is having none of it.
Beck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beck is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lu is looking to work some ground and pound but Beck has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
It looks like Hans Beck has been cut.
Lu prevents Beck from getting back to his feet.
Beck managing to control the position.
Beck controls Lu momentarily but Lu frees himself.
Beck looking for a sweep. Not yet Beck, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lu postures up and lands a big shot to Beck's brow.
Beck is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lu defends well.
Beck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lu with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beck has his foot on Lu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lu works his way back into a safe position though.
Beck kicks Lu off and gets to his feet.
Beck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beck throws a sloppy body shot
and Lu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hans Beck will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beck misses with a right hand
and Lu counters with a nice uppercut.
Lu connects with a solid leg kick.
Beck lands a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beck crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lu - the referee stops the clock and Beck gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lu. Beck manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Beck misses with a leg kick
and Lu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hans Beck's cut is getting worse.
Lu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beck's hands.
Beck feints and then cracks Lu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lu down.
Lu sends Beck crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lu is motioning to the referee to let Beck up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Beck is rocked!
Hans Beck's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ji Lu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beck leaves his chin hanging out and Lu seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Beck crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ji Lu!
During a confident post fight interview, Ji Lu 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Rutherford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego has chosen Tupac - I'm a Soldier as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Rutherford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Don Diego!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Rutherford.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutherford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rutherford gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego blocking some punches.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutherford.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rutherford seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego lands a right hand.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford pushes Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diego stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego lands a body punch.
A short left from Diego.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Rutherford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego misses with some punches.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutherford gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Diego blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Diego lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Diego tries to stall but Rutherford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego pushes Rutherford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rutherford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Diego thows a leg kick but Rutherford checks it
and Rutherford counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diego's knee momentarily.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
Rutherford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rutherford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
A head kick by Diego misses
and Rutherford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Don Diego has been cut.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutherford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Diego is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing.
Diego with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford throws a solid leg kick but Diego takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rutherford.
Diego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rutherford checks the leg kick.
Rutherford fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diego just manages to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford backing away here, and Diego unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rutherford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diego. That one must have hurt.
Diego lands a nice looking body kick.
Diego is looking to land body kicks.
Rutherford misses with a hook.
Rutherford throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Rutherford moves out of range easily.
It looked like Rutherford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diego.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rutherford - that will leave a mark!
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Diego pushes Rutherford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Diego.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Diego prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Diego misses with some punches.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Rutherford.
Rutherford works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego blocking some punches.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford lands a left hand.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego presses Rutherford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rutherford tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Diego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Rutherford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego wants to counter with a clinch but Rutherford pushes him away.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutherford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diego at a distance.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at The Charles Martel School of Greatness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Rutherford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diego throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diego doesn't seem bothered though.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Don Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Rutherford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego clinches up with Rutherford and pushes him back against the cage.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford presses Diego against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Diego feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from Diego misses.
Diego cracks Rutherford with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego scores with a hook.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Rutherford blocks the low kick.
Rutherford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Rutherford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego wants to clinch up but Rutherford keeps it at a distance.
Rutherford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Rutherford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford moves into the clinch successfully.
Rutherford digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Diego is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rutherford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego lands with a slapping head kick.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!
Rutherford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
A bone on bone clash there as Diego blocks the leg kick.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
A counter left hand to the body from Rutherford misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Rutherford misses.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rutherford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutherford moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
Diego misses with a two punch combination.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutherford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diego in his tracks.
Rutherford cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutherford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rutherford jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Don Diego just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Rutherford swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego misses with a hook
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.
Diego throws a shot to the body.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutherford circles away.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
A jab from Rutherford misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
Diego blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Rutherford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutherford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Diego catches Rutherford right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Diego.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diego is trying to counter with his kicks.
Diego lands a slapping body shot.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Diego.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diego's head backwards.
Rutherford scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutherford throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Diego.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick from Diego.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford blocks a head kick by Diego.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diego tries to clinch there but Rutherford circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Rutherford gets a clinch.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steven Rutherford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Rutherford pushes Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
Diego is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rutherford lands an uppercut.
Rutherford digs a right hand into Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diego's gas tank.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego is trying to maintain a safe position but Rutherford gets an underhook and turns Diego into the cage.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Rutherford had his way with Don Diego in that round.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Diego lands with a hook. Rutherford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diego connects with a body shot.
Rutherford looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the head.
Diego misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford avoids the head kick by Diego.
Rutherford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diego misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A low kick from Diego misses
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford lands with an overhand left.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego scores with a sloppy right hand. Rutherford should have avoided that one.
Diego misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Rutherford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
A quick step to the side and Rutherford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Rutherford has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego staying out of range there.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Diego.
Rutherford was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Rutherford connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rutherford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Rutherford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diego.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diego jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutherford.
Rutherford fakes the leg kick and cracks Diego in the body.
Nice cross by Rutherford.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Diego.
Diego misses with a head kick.
Rutherford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutherford connects with a right hand. Diego shakes it off.
Diego looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford misses with a double jab.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Rutherford seems unphased.
Rutherford keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Rutherford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford works Diego's body with a nice hook.
Rutherford throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Diego backs away, Rutherford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Diego misses with a shot to the body
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily.
Rutherford moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Good work by Diego as he checks the leg kick.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Diego.
I think Diego has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Diego!
Don Diego looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'll finally speak, my English no very good so my apologize. I work very hard for dis, and thank you to my trainers, and people back home. I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Vinetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fortunado comes to the cage accompanied by Stairway to Heaven. Vinetto has chosen Forgive Me Being Lost as his entrance music. Joaquin Fortunado is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
24 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joaquin Fortunado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Vinetto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinetto gets a clinch.
Vinetto throws a head punch that misses.
Vinetto is working Fortunado over against the cage.
Vinetto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortunado tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vinetto smiles and moves away.
Fortunado staying out of range there.
Fortunado throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinetto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vinetto avoids a kick to the body.
Fortunado throws a nice looking combination but Vinetto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vinetto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fortunado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fortunado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fortunado walks into a stiff left hand from Vinetto.
Vinetto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortunado avoids the head kick by Vinetto.
Vinetto avoids the body shot from Fortunado.
Fortunado wants to land a leg kick but Vinetto is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortunado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vinetto misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Vinetto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vinetto moves away from the strike by Fortunado.
Fortunado lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vinetto takes a step back to recover.
Fortunado walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vinetto.
Vinetto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fortunado under the eye.
It looks like Joaquin Fortunado has been cut.
Fortunado throws an off balance right hand
and Vinetto counters with a stiff right hand.
Vinetto moves out of range of the body kick.
Vinetto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vinetto misses with a left hand
letting Fortunado counter with a right hand.
Fortunado scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Vinetto.
An attempted straight right counter from Fortunado misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado misses with a hook.
Fortunado slips a straight right by Vinetto.
Fortunado misses the jab.
Fortunado wants to land a leg kick but Vinetto is out of range.
Fortunado avoids the head kick by Vinetto.
Fortunado fails to land with a series of punches.
Vinetto counters with a body kick.
Fortunado scores with a punch to the head.
Fortunado looks to throw the jab but Vinetto is out of range.
Fortunado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vinetto throws a head kick that misses.
Fortunado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinetto sprawls and moves away.
Fortunado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vinetto throws a shot from downtown. Fortunado moves away and avoids it.
Fortunado misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fortunado throws the kick towards the body but Vinetto avoids it.
And Vinetto responds with a good body kick, but Fortunado manages to step out the way in time.
Vinetto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Vinetto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortunado throws a sloppy body shot
and Vinetto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vinetto looks to land a left hand but Fortunado moved out of range nicely.
Vinetto connects with a looping right hand.
Vinetto 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vinetto checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Vinetto.
Vinetto tests Fortunado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vinetto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortunado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fortunado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinetto manages to avoid it.
Vinetto throws out a counter right but Fortunado avoids it with no problem.
Vinetto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vinetto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado throws a right hand that misses
and Vinetto counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortunado tries a head kick but it misses.
Vinetto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortunado.
Fortunado is looking to score with low kicks.
Joaquin Fortunado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinetto avoids a kick to the body.
Fortunado lands with a hook. Vinetto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fortunado motions for Vinetto to come forward. Fortunado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortunado will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vinetto looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fortunado delivers a nice body kick.
Vinetto slips a straight right by Fortunado.
That kick from Fortunado tenderised Vinetto's leg. Vinetto is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Fortunado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joaquin Fortunado's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vinetto misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Fortunado misses the target.
Vinetto works Fortunado's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fortunado.
Vinetto tries to clinch but Fortunado is having none of it.
A leg kick checked by Vinetto.
Fortunado throws a low kick but Vinetto moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Fortunado misses
and Vinetto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fortunado really felt that one!
Fortunado throws a lazy right hand but Vinetto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vinetto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fortunado throws a low kick but Vinetto avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Vinetto.
Fortunado misses with a wild body shot.
Fortunado throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Vinetto counter with a right hand.
Fortunado throws a lazy body kick
and Vinetto counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinetto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fortunado.
Fortunado swings for the body but Vinetto moves out of range.
Fortunado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinetto was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortunado.
Vinetto moves out of range as Fortunado strikes.
Fortunado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fortunado slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortunado. Vinetto does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fortunado crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vinetto - the referee stops the clock and Fortunado gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vinetto. Fortunado manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fortunado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortunado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fortunado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinetto.
Fortunado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vinetto.
Fortunado throws a body kick that misses
and Vinetto counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinetto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vinetto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortunado tries to circle away but Vinetto has him pinned against the cage.
Fortunado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vinetto tries a body shot but Fortunado blocks it.
Fortunado tries to break free but Vinetto pushes him back against the cage.
Fortunado tries to break the clinch but Vinetto is controlling the position.
Vinetto lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortunado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fortunado breaks from the clinch.
Fortunado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortunado misses with a kick to the body.
Vinetto looks to land a left hand but Fortunado moved out of range nicely.
Fortunado thuds his right hand into Vinetto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fortunado throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinetto counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vinetto blocks a body shot from Fortunado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortunado.
Vinetto is leaning against Fortunado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vinetto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortunado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vinetto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vinetto lands a head shot.
Vinetto lands with a hook. Fortunado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fortunado lands a nice shot that snaps Vinetto's head back.
Fortunado throws a sloppy head kick
and Vinetto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vinetto looks to land a right hand but Fortunado moved out of range.
Fortunado throws a right hand that misses
and Vinetto counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fortunado throws a right hand that Vinetto ducks under and follows up with a left that Vinetto also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vinetto's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinetto cracks Fortunado with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Vinetto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fortunado to stand back up!
Fortunado is rocked!
Fortunado throws an off balance right hand
and Vinetto counters with a big left hand that crumples Fortunado! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Vinetto!
Vincent Vinetto is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Vincent Vinetto 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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