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CEFC Fight Night 57 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perrin GoldenEyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punching Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GoldenEyes comes to the cage accompanied by Goldfinger Theme Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Perrin GoldenEyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Punching Bag!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GoldenEyes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bag tries to score a body lock takedown but GoldenEyes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bag tries to stall but GoldenEyes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
GoldenEyes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've been hearing reports that GoldenEyes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bag has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. GoldenEyes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bag is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
GoldenEyes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bag looks winded!
GoldenEyes lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from GoldenEyes - that landed with a thud.
GoldenEyes decides to pull guard.
Bag prevents GoldenEyes from getting back to his feet.
GoldenEyes pushes Bag off and gets back to his feet.
GoldenEyes clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GoldenEyes lands a body punch.
GoldenEyes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
GoldenEyes pulls guard successfully.
GoldenEyes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
GoldenEyes wriggles free and stands up.
Perrin GoldenEyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
GoldenEyes rushes Bag and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
GoldenEyes manages to pull guard.
Bag trying to control but GoldenEyes is working from the bottom.
GoldenEyes pushes Bag off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bag gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and GoldenEyes counters by clinching up.
Perrin GoldenEyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punching Bag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for GoldenEyes.
GoldenEyes presses Bag against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bag told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
GoldenEyes lands a body shot in the clinch.
GoldenEyes lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Punching Bag has been cut.
GoldenEyes is struggling to control the position.
GoldenEyes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bag in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from GoldenEyes.
GoldenEyes presses Bag against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
GoldenEyes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
GoldenEyes decides to pull guard.
GoldenEyes keeping moving, preventing Bag from controlling successfully.
GoldenEyes wants to stand and escape but Bag is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
GoldenEyes wants to sweep but no luck.
GoldenEyes is looking to stand up but Bag isn't so interested in that idea.
GoldenEyes keeping moving, preventing Bag from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
GoldenEyes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes cracks Bag with a nice body shot.
GoldenEyes jumps guard.
GoldenEyes wants to stand but Bag is controlling the position.
GoldenEyes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
GoldenEyes is pulling down on Bag's head to control his posture.
GoldenEyes wants to stand up but Bag is controlling him.
GoldenEyes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perrin GoldenEyes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Punching Bag's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
GoldenEyes clinches.
Bag has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
GoldenEyes tries to work over Bag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
GoldenEyes lands an elbow inside that Bag shrugs off.
GoldenEyes scores with a hook to the body.
Bag wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
GoldenEyes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bag can do to turn this around?
GoldenEyes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bag.
Bag takes an elbow to the temple.
GoldenEyes is working Bag over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GoldenEyes lands a nice elbow.
GoldenEyes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
GoldenEyes lands a damaging elbow.
A hook to the body from GoldenEyes.
GoldenEyes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bag lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bag is breathing heavily.
GoldenEyes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bag or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from GoldenEyes as the two fighters clinch.
GoldenEyes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
GoldenEyes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bag's defenses.
Come on GoldenEyes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
GoldenEyes lands a right hand.
GoldenEyes works on Bag's body with a couple of short punches.
GoldenEyes jumps into guard, dragging Bag to the mat.
GoldenEyes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bag off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
GoldenEyes closes the distance and pushes Bag back into the cage.
GoldenEyes cracks Bag with a nice body shot.
GoldenEyes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bag uses from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are working up against the cage. GoldenEyes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes is leaning against Bag and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
GoldenEyes is leaning against Bag and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
GoldenEyes scores with a nice hook to the head.
GoldenEyes jumps guard.
Bag throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
GoldenEyes pulls Bag in to control the position.
GoldenEyes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bag off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
GoldenEyes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bag, pushing him back against the cage.
GoldenEyes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
GoldenEyes crunches a lovely knee into Bag's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes lands an elbow just above Bag 's eye.
Bag changes levels and goes for a takedown here. GoldenEyes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bag drops his hands momentarily and GoldenEyes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
GoldenEyes gets a clinch.
Bag changes levels and goes for a takedown here. GoldenEyes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
GoldenEyes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes pulls guard.
GoldenEyes wants to stand but Bag is controlling the position.
GoldenEyes is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. GoldenEyes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perrin GoldenEyes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Punching Bag's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bag tries to pull guard but GoldenEyes holds him up against the cage and eventually Bag drops back down to his feet.
Bag has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by GoldenEyes after a bit of a struggle.
GoldenEyes lands with a short shot to the head.
GoldenEyes lands an elbow that stopped Bag in his tracks for a moment.
GoldenEyes pulls guard.
GoldenEyes pulls Bag in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GoldenEyes pushes Bag off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GoldenEyes has closed the distance and engaged Bag in a clinch.
Bag is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but GoldenEyes is keeping busy.
GoldenEyes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
GoldenEyes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
GoldenEyes manages to pull guard.
GoldenEyes wants to stand but Bag is controlling the position.
GoldenEyes pushes Bag off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bag tries to keep at a distance but GoldenEyes has taken the fight into the clinch.
GoldenEyes crunches a lovely knee into Bag's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
GoldenEyes scores with a hook to the body.
GoldenEyes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bag in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
GoldenEyes drags the fight down to the ground.
GoldenEyes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
GoldenEyes has Bag up against the cage in a clinch.
GoldenEyes is working Bag over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bag backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from GoldenEyes.
Nice body punch from GoldenEyes.
GoldenEyes gets through Bag's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
GoldenEyes pulls guard.
Bag prevents GoldenEyes from getting back to his feet.
GoldenEyes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
GoldenEyes rushes Bag and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
GoldenEyes has Bag pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. GoldenEyes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bag tumbling to the mat - GoldenEyes dives into Bag's guard.
GoldenEyes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
GoldenEyes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
GoldenEyes cracks Bag with a solid left hand.
Perrin GoldenEyes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
GoldenEyes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
GoldenEyes'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.
Perrin GoldenEyes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bag has momentary wrist control but GoldenEyes slips an elbow through the middle.
GoldenEyes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
GoldenEyes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Punching Bag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
GoldenEyes advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perrin GoldenEyes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well GoldenEyes 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perrin GoldenEyes!
Perrin GoldenEyes 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alastair Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alastair Dunn 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alastair Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Burns!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Burns wants to control but Dunn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dunn lands with a punch from half guard.
Burns wants to improve his position but Dunn is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dunn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Dunn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Dunn connects with a nice short shot to Burns's temple.
Dunn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Burns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dunn lands a nice short elbow.
Burns trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dunn manages to pass to mount!
Dunn landing strikes from the mount.
Burns is rocked!
The referee warns Burns that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Burns is still in real trouble! Can Dunn finish him?
Dunn landing shots from mount.
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
Dunn with shots to the head and body - Burns looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big strike lands for Dunn! That's really hurt Burns and he's turned his back - Dunn keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Dunn jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alastair Dunn!
A victorious Alastair Dunn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Vegata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
28 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Vegata!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegata blocks a low kick nicely.
Rua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rua tries to land a body kick
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vegata closes the distance and pushes Rua back into the cage.
Rua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vegata blocks an uppercut.
Vegata trying to stall but Rua improves his position.
Vegata tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Vegata tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Vegata stalling against the cage.
Vegata with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegata letting Rua take a breather here.
Rua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vegata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vegata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Rua leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rua.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vegata's defenses.
Vegata has Rua pressed against the cage.
A short left from Rua.
Vegata looking to throw knees to the head but Rua is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Rua.
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rua lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Vegata tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vegata taking a breather.
Rua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vegata.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rua gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Vegata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vegata tries to stall but Rua uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rua looking to slow down the pace here.
Vegata trying to control the position but instead, Rua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vegata into the cage.
Rua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vegata tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Vegata takes a shot to the head.
Vegata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegata's elbow.
Vegata tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Rua.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Vegata with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua avoiding damage as Vegata throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua managing to block the knees to the body from Vegata.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Antonio Vegata has been cut.
Vegata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vegata blocks a body shot from Rua.
Rua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Vegata avoids a wild elbow strike from Rua.
Vegata tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Rua.
Rua looking to stall.
Rua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vegata dodges an elbow strike from Rua.
Vegata trying to stall but Rua improves his position.
Rua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vegata misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegata tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Rua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vegata backwards.
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!
Vegata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vegata content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rua as Vegata tries to tie him up.
A bit of stalling here from Rua.
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
Vegata blocks an elbow strike.
Rua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vegata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vegata tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Rua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Rua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Vegata'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.
Rua throws a leg kick but Vegata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gabriel Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Rua tenderised Vegata's leg. Vegata is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rua.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Vegata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vegata wants to clinch up but Rua keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Rua misses its target.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vegata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rua rushes Vegata and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vegata's brow.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vegata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vegata is rocked!
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vegata is still on wobbly legs! Can Rua finish him?
A short body shot lands from Rua as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rua.
That has opened up Antonio Vegata's cut even more.
Rua pushes Vegata against the cage. Rua is working some dirty boxing. Rua pushes off with a quick right hook! Vegata goes down! Vegata tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rua moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Rua!
Gabriel Rua took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rush has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Augustus Cole could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kevin Rush's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Augustus Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Rush!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole wants to clinch.
Rush looks winded!
Cole lands a big uppercut and Rush crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rush looks OK. Cole waves Rush back to his feet!
Cole instigates a clinch.
Cole breaks the clinch.
Cole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rush, pushing him back against the cage.
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rush leaves Cole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rush is looking for the big counter here.
Rush shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cole defends it nicely.
Cole wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rush looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rush loses concentration momentarily and Cole pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Rush crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Cole finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Augustus Cole!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Numero Deux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfred Hammarskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammarskjold has chosen Rasmus på luffen - Luffarvisan as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
279 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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40
290 lbs
31 - 20 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Numero Deux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfred Hammarskjold!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hammarskjold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammarskjold slips under a jab from Deux.
Deux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammarskjold blocks a jab.
Deux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammarskjold holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Deux wants to break free but Hammarskjold has control.
Hammarskjold lands a takedown into guard.
Hammarskjold preventing the sweep.
Hammarskjold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammarskjold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammarskjold with a nice head shot there.
Deux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammarskjold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammarskjold lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammarskjold lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammarskjold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammarskjold stopping the sweep attempt from Deux.
Hammarskjold throwing strikes but missing.
Hammarskjold throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deux keeping full guard, as Hammarskjold tries to pass.
Deux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammarskjold chips away with some ground and pound.
Deux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Deux wants to stand up but Hammarskjold is controlling him.
Deux keeping moving, preventing Hammarskjold from controlling successfully.
Hammarskjold with a nice head shot there.
Hammarskjold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammarskjold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Deux is rocked!
Hammarskjold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deux is keeping the position for now.
Oh Deux is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammarskjold is in close to Deux's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammarskjold trying to control but Deux is working from the bottom.
Deux seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammarskjold working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Deux's head.
Deux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hammarskjold is pulling down on Deux's head. It's preventing any offense from Deux, at least for the moment.
Hammarskjold is trying to hold Deux in close to prevent damage but Deux has managed to pass into half guard.
Hammarskjold keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deux wants to take a breather but Hammarskjold is having none of it.
It looks like Deux is going to stand back up.
Hammarskjold tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammarskjold throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hammarskjold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deux is trying to control. Hammarskjold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hammarskjold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammarskjold wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hammarskjold defending well as Deux loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deux misses with a body shot.
Hammarskjold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deux tries to clinch there but Hammarskjold circles away.
Deux throws a series of punches but Hammarskjold avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Hammarskjold dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Hammarskjold as Deux shoots in.
Hammarskjold is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hammarskjold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deux.
Deux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Alfred Hammarskjold has been cut.
Deux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammarskjold circles away quickly and effectively.
Deux scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deux.
Deux swings for the body but Hammarskjold moves out of range.
Hammarskjold keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammarskjold shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Deux as he jumps to the side.
Deux doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammarskjold circles away.
Hammarskjold misses with a takedown
and Deux counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deux with a nice cross.
That has opened up Alfred Hammarskjold's cut even more.
Deux tries to clinch but Hammarskjold moves away
and Hammarskjold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammarskjold, pushing him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Deux has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Deux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numero Deux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammarskjold tries to land knees in the clinch but Deux avoids the damage to the body.
Deux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hammarskjold is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hammarskjold manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Deux has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hammarskjold is proving hard to escape from.
Hammarskjold pulls Deux in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammarskjold trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Deux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammarskjold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammarskjold has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Deux off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hammarskjold shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Deux's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammarskjold landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammarskjold lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammarskjold won't allow Deux to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Deux is looking to stand up but Hammarskjold isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammarskjold connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deux looking to control.
Hammarskjold arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Deux's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alfred Hammarskjold!
Alfred Hammarskjold is the new heavyweight champion!
Alfred Hammarskjold decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Zepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mehmet Muhammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zepp comes to the cage accompanied by Boom! Shake The Room . Bobby Zepp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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37
187 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Zepp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mehmet Muhammad!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zepp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Zepp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muhammad walks into a left hand.
Muhammad lands with a cross.
Muhammad drives through and clinches with Zepp against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zepp.
Muhammad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muhammad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhammad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muhammad misses with the head strike.
Muhammad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Muhammad 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.
Muhammad lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Zepp.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muhammad.
Muhammad lands a body shot.
Zepp has a couple of punches blocked by Muhammad.
Muhammad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Zepp.
Zepp misses with a body punch.
Zepp prevents a body shot from Muhammad.
Zepp misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zepp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zepp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Muhammad. Those never looked like landing.
Zepp gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Muhammad lands with a cross.
Zepp gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Muhammad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muhammad has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zepp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muhammad.
Muhammad throws a hook but Zepp avoids it easily.
Zepp is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Muhammad.
Muhammad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muhammad misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Zepp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Muhammad. Beautiful body shot.
Muhammad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zepp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhammad misses with a lunging right hand
and Zepp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhammad misses the body punch
and Zepp counters with a stiff right hand.
Zepp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhammad.
Muhammad misses with a lunging right hand
and Zepp counters with a low kick, right behind Muhammad 's knee.
Muhammad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zepp throws a hook but Muhammad avoids it easily.
Muhammad throws a hook but Zepp blocks it.
Zepp clinches with his opponent.
Zepp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zepp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muhammad throws a punch but it's blocked by Zepp.
Zepp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muhammad backwards.
Zepp tries a body shot but Muhammad blocks it.
Zepp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muhammad backwards.
Muhammad lands a hook that snaps the head of Zepp backwards.
Muhammad swings wildly with an uppercut but Zepp uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zepp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Zepp.
Muhammad struggles to land a body shot inside as Zepp controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhammad.
Zepp manages to break the clinch.
Zepp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muhammad.
Zepp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Muhammad just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Muhammad. Beautiful body shot.
Muhammad misses the jab.
Zepp slips a jab from Muhammad.
Muhammad misses with a looping left.
Muhammad misses with a lunging right hand
and Zepp finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Muhammad misses with a double jab.
Muhammad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zepp appears to be looking for a big counter.
Muhammad tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Zepp counter with a right hand.
It looks like Mehmet Muhammad has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muhammad throws a hook to the side of Zepp's head but Zepp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muhammad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zepp.
A jab from Muhammad does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhammad throws a hook to the side of Zepp's head but Zepp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muhammad just misses with a punch to the body.
Muhammad throws out a loose jab but Zepp uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Zepp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zepp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muhammad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muhammad! But no joy.
Muhammad looks to clinch
and Zepp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muhammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhammad misses with a right hand
and Muhammad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muhammad throws a body punch but Zepp moves out of range.
Zepp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zepp lands a nice hook to Muhammad's body. Muhammad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mehmet Muhammad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mehmet Muhammad's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Muhammad throws a hook to the side of Zepp's head but Zepp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zepp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Muhammad throws a sloppy body shot
and Zepp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zepp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muhammad appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Muhammad scores with a hook to the body. Zepp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Muhammad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Muhammad misses with a hook.
Zepp tries a head kick but it misses.
Zepp misses with a right hand
and Muhammad moves into the clinch.
Zepp blocks a body shot from Muhammad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zepp gets through Muhammad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zepp.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zepp.
Zepp working aggressively here.
Zepp manages to break the clinch.
Zepp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zepp is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammad misses with an uppercut. Zepp saw that one coming.
Muhammad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zepp, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zepp fails to land.
Zepp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muhammad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zepp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zepp throws a hook to the side of Muhammad's head but Muhammad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muhammad moves in looking to clinch but Zepp pushes him off.
Muhammad takes a swing at Zepp's ribcage but misses.
Muhammad darts in trying to clinch
and Zepp counters with a left to the body.
Muhammad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zepp throwing a counter right hand but Muhammad manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Muhammad there.
Muhammad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zepp shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zepp looks to throw the jab but Muhammad is out of range.
Zepp goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Zepp.
Mehmet Muhammad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Muhammad.
Zepp circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zepp counters with a straight right hand.
Zepp slips under a jab.
Muhammad tries to close the distance and clinch but Zepp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zepp is looking for a counter combo.
Muhammad tries to clinch up.
Zepp is looking to counter the offense by Muhammad and move into the clinch.
A jab from Zepp misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zepp throws a hook but Muhammad blocks it.
Muhammad lands a jab.
Muhammad misses with a wild body shot.
Zepp throwing a counter right hand but Muhammad manages to avoid it.
Zepp gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Muhammad misses with a hook
enabling Zepp to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Zepp.
Muhammad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muhammad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zepp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muhammad is rocked!
That has opened up Mehmet Muhammad's cut even more.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zepp.
Muhammad blocks a head kick by Zepp.
Muhammad misses with a wild body shot.
Zepp staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Muhammad misses
and Zepp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhammad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muhammad throws a big shot that misses.
Zepp appears to be looking for a big counter.
Muhammad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zepp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muhammad throws a hook but Zepp avoids it easily.
Muhammad misses with a looping left.
Muhammad clinches.
Zepp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muhammad can't find room to land a body shot as Zepp controls the action.
Zepp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zepp lands with a right to the head.
Zepp lands with a light punch inside.
Zepp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zepp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muhammad takes a shot to the head.
Zepp misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Zepp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mehmet Muhammad's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Muhammad swings widly with a right hand
and Zepp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muhammad misses with a looping left.
Muhammad tests Zepp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muhammad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Muhammad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhammad swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zepp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muhammad thinking.
Zepp slips under a jab.
Zepp slips under a jab from Muhammad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammad throws the left hand but Zepp avoids the punch easily.
Zepp fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Muhammad on the side of the head.
Muhammad swings for the body but Zepp moves out of range.
Muhammad misses with a right hand
enabling Zepp to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Muhammad.
Muhammad throws a looping overhand right but Zepp ducks down to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zepp!
Nice uppercut there from Muhammad.
Zepp ducks under a wild hook from Muhammad.
Zepp went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zepp looks to land a left hand but Muhammad moved out of range nicely.
Zepp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muhammad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muhammad throws a hook but Zepp avoids it easily.
Zepp throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zepp closes the distance and pushes Muhammad back into the cage.
Muhammad cracks Zepp with a nice body shot.
Muhammad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Muhammad.
Zepp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muhammad backwards.
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!
Muhammad misses with the head strike.
Zepp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muhammad misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhammad tries to work over Zepp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhammad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muhammad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zepp's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Muhammad as the two fighters clinch.
Zepp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muhammad holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zepp lands a shoulder strike.
Zepp presses Muhammad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muhammad is trying to maintain a safe position but Zepp gets an underhook and turns Muhammad into the cage.
Zepp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zepp lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhammad pushes Zepp back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhammad.
Zepp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muhammad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zepp is keeping busy.
Zepp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhammad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muhammad working aggressively here.
Muhammad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhammad misses with the head strike.
Muhammad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhammad misses with a punch to the body.
Zepp blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhammad.
Zepp prevents a body shot from Muhammad.
Muhammad blocks an uppercut.
Muhammad blocks a body shot from Zepp.
Muhammad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zepp digs a right hand into Muhammad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muhammad's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zepp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muhammad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zepp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bobby Zepp has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muhammad tries a body shot but Zepp blocks it.
Zepp tries a body shot but Muhammad blocks it.
Zepp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zepp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muhammad working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Zepp.
Zepp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zepp slips a straight right by Muhammad.
Muhammad is looking to clinch but Zepp is avoiding it.
Zepp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Muhammad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Muhammad is still on wobbly legs! Can Zepp finish him?
Zepp sends Muhammad crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zepp is motioning to the referee to let Muhammad up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Muhammad is holding his hands too far apart here. Zepp throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Muhammad is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Zepp!
Bobby Zepp retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Bobby Zepp, 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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A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
69% |
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