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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eamonn McGuigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jucal Jabneel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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343 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eamonn McGuigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jucal Jabneel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabneel drives through and clinches with McGuigan against the cage.
McGuigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuigan can't find room to land a body shot as Jabneel controls the action.
Jabneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jabneel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuigan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jabneel presses McGuigan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jabneel lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuigan backwards.
Jabneel lands a body shot.
McGuigan is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Jabneel.
It looks like Eamonn McGuigan has been cut.
Jabneel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jabneel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuigan takes a shot to the head.
Jabneel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabneel has a couple of punches blocked by McGuigan.
Jabneel drops McGuigan with a big right hand! Jabneel charges in looking to finish - McGuigan manages to keep Jabneel in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
McGuigan is rocked!
Jabneel gets to his feet and stands over McGuigan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! McGuigan felt that one! Jabneel unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save McGuigan from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jucal Jabneel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gareth McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Pattersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall comes to the cage accompanied by Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife. Pattersson has chosen The Banana song Peel Banana as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gareth McCall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doug Pattersson!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pattersson misses with a looping right.
McCall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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.
McCall lands a jab to Pattersson's midsection.
Pattersson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McCall scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pattersson misses the target.
McCall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pattersson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pattersson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pattersson takes a swing at McCall's ribcage but misses.
Pattersson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McCall!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCall is not content to let Pattersson control the position.
The strikes coming from Pattersson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattersson scoring with punches from side control.
McCall can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Pattersson.
Pattersson working away.
McCall has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pattersson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Pattersson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pattersson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pattersson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McCall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pattersson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCall managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pattersson.
Pattersson advances nicely into full mount.
Pattersson with a couple of short strikes.
Pattersson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pattersson tries to control but McCall wriggling away.
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!
Pattersson unloading with bombs!
Pattersson lands a heavy elbow.
Pattersson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pattersson looking to finish McCall with some ground and pound. This is bad for McCall!
McCall is desperately trying to improve his position but Pattersson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McCall holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pattersson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McCall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pattersson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCall's head.
Pattersson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pattersson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pattersson.
Pattersson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McCall regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pattersson.
Pattersson trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pattersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pattersson chips away with some ground and pound.
McCall looking for a sweep. Not yet McCall, not yet.
Pattersson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pattersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCall is on top in guard.
Pattersson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Pattersson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pattersson's head.
Pattersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCall jabs at Pattersson's body.
Gareth McCall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pattersson shoots in for a takedown but McCall shows good takedown defense.
McCall looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McCall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pattersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pattersson.
Pattersson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pattersson lands a nice hook to McCall's body. McCall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pattersson connects with a single shot there.
McCall throws a right hand that misses
and Pattersson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gareth McCall is winning the standup battle so far.
McCall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pattersson is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pattersson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pattersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattersson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pattersson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCall defending well though.
Pattersson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McCall taking some punishment here, with Pattersson in his half guard.
McCall wants to get back to his feet.
McCall keeping hold of Pattersson's head, controlling as best he can.
McCall is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Pattersson there.
Pattersson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pattersson is working away from the top position though.
Pattersson is stalling here. McCall is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pattersson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McCall has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McCall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pattersson keeps working.
McCall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pattersson is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pattersson wants to control but McCall postures up.
Pattersson stops McCall from passing to mount.
McCall laying and praying for a moment but Pattersson takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pattersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doug Pattersson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McCall cracks Pattersson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pattersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCall wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from McCall.
McCall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pattersson thuds a left hand into McCall's body.
Nice shot by McCall.
McCall misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pattersson moves out of range of the leg kick from McCall.
Pattersson needs to keep his hands up - McCall had a free shot at his head there.
McCall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pattersson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCall napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McCall throws Pattersson to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for McCall.
McCall moves away from the strike by Pattersson.
Pattersson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCall lands a jab to Pattersson's midsection.
McCall digs a good body shot into Pattersson's ribs.
Pattersson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCall throws a head kick that misses.
Pattersson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pattersson misses with a series of wild punches.
McCall throws a quick counter head kick but Pattersson was just out of range.
McCall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pattersson takes a swing at McCall's ribcage but misses.
Pattersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCall is looking to counter with head kicks.
McCall misses with an uppercut
and McCall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall lands a leg kick that knocks Pattersson off balance momentarily.
Pattersson missing with a left hand there. McCall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by McCall.
Pattersson throws a leg kick but McCall checks it.
McCall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Pattersson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pattersson.
McCall throws a right hand that Pattersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Pattersson also avoids with ease.
McCall clinches.
Pattersson drags the fight down to the ground.
McCall preventing the sweep.
Gareth McCall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCall passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson is trying to get back to full guard.
McCall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pattersson keeps working.
Pattersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCall pulls his head out easily.
McCall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four 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.
Pattersson wants to improve his position but McCall is controlling well.
Pattersson blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCall.
Doug Pattersson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pattersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pattersson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCall clinches up with Pattersson and pushes him back against the cage.
McCall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pattersson backwards.
Pattersson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Pattersson.
McCall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pattersson or perhaps it was just good defense by McCall, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from McCall misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gareth McCall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pattersson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Doug Pattersson!
A victorious Doug Pattersson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray comes to the cage accompanied by Dead man walking. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Murray !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulpiquante closes the distance and pushes Murray back into the cage.
Murray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray .
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boulpiquante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray .
Murray tries to work over Boulpiquante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boulpiquante.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante landing knees to the body.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Murray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boulpiquante throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray .
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray presses Boulpiquante against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Boulpiquante throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murray s head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Boulpiquante misses with a punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante working aggressively here.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Murray lands a left hand.
Boulpiquante struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray misses with some punches.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boulpiquante blocks a body shot from Murray .
Murray pushes Boulpiquante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boulpiquante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray blocking some punches.
Murray breaks from the clinch.
Boulpiquante tests Murray 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murray lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray lands a lovely overhand right.
Boulpiquante defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Boulpiquante misses.
Murray lands with a cross.
Boulpiquante has closed the distance and engaged Murray in a clinch.
Murray takes a shot to the head.
Murray lands a nice elbow.
Murray breaks the clinch.
Boulpiquante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murray tries to keep at a distance but Boulpiquante has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boulpiquante blocks an uppercut.
Boulpiquante lands a hook that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Boulpiquante fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Boulpiquante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boulpiquante's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante misses with a punch on the inside.
Murray lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Boulpiquante fails to land.
Boulpiquante lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boulpiquante lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante working aggressively here.
Boulpiquante lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boulpiquante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray 's elbow.
Boulpiquante prevents a body shot from Murray .
Our sources have told us that Murray has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been informed that Boulpiquante has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boulpiquante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante scores with a shot to the side of Murray 's head.
A head punch on the inside from Boulpiquante fails to land.
A short right from Boulpiquante on the inside.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boulpiquante lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boulpiquante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray .
Murray misses with a body punch.
Murray lands a hook that snaps the head of Boulpiquante backwards.
Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boulpiquante checks a leg kick nicely.
Boulpiquante tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boulpiquante checks a leg kick.
Boulpiquante let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Boulpiquante slips the punch.
Boulpiquante scores with the left hand. Murray knows he should have avoided that one.
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 Chad Murray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boulpiquante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray .
A jab from Murray misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Boulpiquante 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.
Murray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boulpiquante can pounce on him.
Murray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boulpiquante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murray tries a low kick but Boulpiquante avoids it.
Chad Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
Murray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boulpiquante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boulpiquante moves out of range as Murray strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray throws an off balance right hand
and Boulpiquante counters with a left to the body.
Boulpiquante tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murray throws a right hand that misses
and Boulpiquante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulpiquante tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murray finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murray misses with a hook to the body
and Boulpiquante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boulpiquante doesn't manage to clinch there - Murray circles away.
Boulpiquante wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Murray .
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boulpiquante moves away from the strike by Murray .
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boulpiquante doesn't manage to clinch there - Murray circles away.
Murray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boulpiquante.
Murray throws a leg kick but Boulpiquante sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murray tries to land a front kick but Boulpiquante steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boulpiquante takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murray thows a leg kick but Boulpiquante checks it
enabling Boulpiquante to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray connects with a right hand. Boulpiquante shakes it off.
Boulpiquante has closed the distance and engaged Murray in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray is leaning against Boulpiquante and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Murray .
Good body shot from Murray .
Murray tries a body shot but Boulpiquante blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante blocking some punches.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boulpiquante misses with a punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Boulpiquante.
Murray avoiding damage as Boulpiquante throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murray .
A right hand to the body from Murray .
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Boulpiquante avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage.
Boulpiquante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray .
Boulpiquante lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murray or not.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boulpiquante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boulpiquante takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murray lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray takes a shot to the head.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Murray .
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boulpiquante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boulpiquante blocking some punches.
Boulpiquante swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray lands with a light punch inside.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Murray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray .
Boulpiquante misses with the head strike.
Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boulpiquante moves out of range of the body kick from Murray .
Murray lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chad Murray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Boulpiquante tries to clinch
and Murray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray throws a sloppy body shot
and Boulpiquante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boulpiquante takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Boulpiquante's head but Boulpiquante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boulpiquante shapes to counter with a head kick.
Murray lands a right hook to the body.
Murray throws an off balance right hand
and Boulpiquante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on Boulpiquante's shoulder, as Boulpiquante tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boulpiquante! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murray .
Murray swings for the body but Boulpiquante moves out of range.
Boulpiquante fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murray , pushing him back against the cage.
Murray working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray tries a body shot but Boulpiquante blocks it.
Boulpiquante working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boulpiquante throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Boulpiquante fails to land.
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Boulpiquante avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage.
Boulpiquante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boulpiquante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boulpiquante blocks a body shot from Murray .
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Boulpiquante.
A shot in the inside from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Boulpiquante working aggressively here.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Boulpiquante controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray .
Murray blocking some punches.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante tries to work over Murray 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Boulpiquante's head.
Boulpiquante throws a head punch that misses.
Murray blocking some punches.
Boulpiquante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boulpiquante lands a shoulder strike.
Boulpiquante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Boulpiquante's head.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Boulpiquante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boulpiquante has a couple of punches blocked by Murray .
A hook to the body from Murray .
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Murray 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boulpiquante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boulpiquante working aggressively here.
Boulpiquante blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray .
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Murray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Boulpiquante lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boulpiquante working aggressively here.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Murray cracks Boulpiquante with a nice body shot.
Boulpiquante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray .
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Boulpiquante's head.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boulpiquante.
Murray pushes Boulpiquante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray lands a left hand.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boulpiquante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boulpiquante lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boulpiquante keeps control of Murray as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murray throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boulpiquante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boulpiquante tries to land knees in the clinch but Murray avoids the damage to the body.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Boulpiquante misses with some punches.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boulpiquante blocks an elbow strike from Murray .
Boulpiquante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Boulpiquante.
Murray avoiding damage as Boulpiquante throws knees to the body.
Boulpiquante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boulpiquante's elbow.
Murray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boulpiquante prevents a body shot from Murray .
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 Chad Murray .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murray , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chad Murray !
A very excited looking Chad Murray made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pimbo Tights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tights is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mama Gon Knock You Out!. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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35
175 lbs
29 - 15 - 0 |
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182 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
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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 - 15 - 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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pimbo Tights!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tights's head.
Tights lands a nice looking body shot.
Tights takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tights 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.
An inside leg kick from Benson misses.
Tights defending well as Benson loads up on a big left hand.
Benson throws a right hand that misses
and Tights counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tights scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benson in his tracks.
Tights wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tights tests Benson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benson misses with an uppercut.
Benson misses with a hook.
Benson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tights throws a jab when Benson was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Benson.
Tights throws out a powerful jab.
Benson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good leg kick by Benson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tights counters with a straight right hand.
Benson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tights tries to clinch up.
Benson throws a lazy head kick
and Tights counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benson is breathing heavily.
Tights loads up on a big right hand but Benson slips the punch.
A jab from Benson misses.
Benson misses with a hook
and Tights counters with a nice uppercut.
Tights tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tights misses with a right hand
and Benson counters with a good low kick that Tights was not able to check.
Benson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Barracks - LOD in the buildup to the fight.
Benson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Tights.
Tights misses with a body shot.
Benson swings for the body but Tights moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benson. Tights does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tights let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Benson.
Benson misses with a kick to the body.
Benson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Benson misses.
A jab from Benson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Tony Benson has been cut.
Tights lands a jab.
Benson misses with an uppercut
and Tights counters with a stiff right hand.
Benson is rocked!
Benson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tights.
Tights swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benson ducks right into an uppercut from Tights.
Oh Benson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tights tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benson seems to have got his legs back now.
Benson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tights moves away.
Benson misses with a leg kick
and Tights counters with a crisp right hand that drops Benson! Tights lets Benson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson throws a head kick but Tights moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tights! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Tights.
Tights clinches with his opponent.
Tights lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tights lands a shoulder strike.
Tights throws a big uppercut that drops Benson! More strikes from Tights and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Benson lies dazed against the cage as Tights celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pimbo Tights!
A victorious Pimbo Tights 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Man. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, William Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Antoni Hong!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake throws the kick towards the body but Hong avoids it.
Blake throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blake is in Hong's guard.
Hong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blake.
Blake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Hong is keeping the position.
Blake throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong is pulling down on Blake's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Blake.
The fighters circling - Blake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blake throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blake scores with a decent looking hook.
Blake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Blake throws a big shot that misses.
Blake defending well as Hong loads up on a big left hand.
Blake walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Hong misses.
Blake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blake scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blake on his heels. He'll look to pass Blake's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake 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.
Blake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blake is looking for a kimura but Hong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blake to get the leverage.
Blake is working for a submission of some sort.
Blake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blake.
Blake wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
Blake postures up in Hong's guard and throws a big left but Hong blocks it.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Hong is keeping the position.
Hong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blake.
Blake wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blake passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hong, who protects the arm well.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Hong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Blake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hong avoids it really well and circles away.
Blake checks a leg kick nicely.
Blake feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hong throws a series of punches but Blake avoids them all with ease.
Hong with a hook.
Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blake throws a shot from downtown. Hong moves away and avoids it.
Hong lands a jab to the nose.
Antoni Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake lands with a shot to the body.
Blake scores with a jab to the body.
Hong digs a good hook to Blake's body.
Blake gets the takedown into side control.
Blake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Blake looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hong is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blake working the ground and pound but Hong is defending the strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hong prevents Blake from moving into mount.
William Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Hong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blake trying to control the action but Hong is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blake tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Blake throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Blake working the strikes but Hong uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Blake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blake trying to pass the guard but Hong defending well.
Hong is controlling Blake's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blake misses with a head shot. Hong uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hong throws a leg kick which misses Blake's front leg but catches the back leg as Blake tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Blake gets a double leg takedown into Hong's guard.
Hong pulls Blake in close to prevent any damage.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Hong is keeping the position.
Blake postures up and lands a big shot to Hong's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hong controls Blake momentarily but Blake frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Blake dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hong misses with a straight right.
Blake fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hong just manages to avoid it.
Blake jabs at Hong's body.
Hong moves out of range as Blake throws a body kick.
Hong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Blake misses with a lunging right hand
and Hong counters with a good low kick that Blake was not able to check.
Hong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blake drives through with a takedown into Hong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Blake wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
Blake is working Hong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake postures up in Hong's guard and throws a big left but Hong blocks it.
Hong keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Hong has control of Blake's left arm, preventing Blake from doing any damage.
Blake passes Hong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blake trying to control from half guard but Hong is working away.
Antoni Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hong is looking to control Blake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hong avoid being mounted?
Blake working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hong's thigh. Hong counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Blake trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
Blake tries to free his leg and advance position but Hong is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Blake swings for the body but Hong moves out of range.
Blake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hong.
Blake misses with a body kick.
Hong sizes up Blake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blake misses with the combination.
Hong avoids the body shot from Blake.
Blake closes the distance and clinches up with Hong, looking for a takedown. Blake pushes Hong against the cage but Hong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hong can do to turn this around?
Some bone on bone action there as Hong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hong lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake misses with an uppercut.
Blake dives in and scores a takedown into Hong's guard.
Blake throws a strike but Hong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake is controlling Hong's posture.
Hong is stalling in the full guard.
Blake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Blake!
William Blake thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Boudain (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. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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263 lbs
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282 lbs
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World class boxer
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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 - 14 - 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
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dante Boudain!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudain tries a head kick but it misses.
Boudain is looking to score with low kicks.
Beck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boudain misses with a punch on the inside.
Boudain manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beck.
Boudain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beck looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudain thows a leg kick but Beck checks it
and Beck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beck checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beck ducks under a wild hook from Boudain.
Beck takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beck, right into the meat.
Beck tests Boudain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boudain throws out a leg kick but Beck moves out of range and Boudain only half commits.
Beck pushes Boudain away with a front kick.
Boudain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beck.
Beck seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beck 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.
Boudain connects with a solid leg kick.
Boudain with a jab.
It looks like Hans Beck has been cut.
Beck lands a front kick.
Beck throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Dante Boudain has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boudain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beck is able to avoid easily.
Beck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boudain.
Beck throws a counter high kick but Boudain was just alert enough to avoid it.
Boudain moves out of range of the leg kick from Beck.
Beck walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boudain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beck moves out of range of the body kick.
Beck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boudain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boudain blocks a head kick by Beck.
Boudain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boudain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boudain tries to score with a low kick but Beck moves his leg out of the way.
Beck throws a quick counter kick to the body but Boudain avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Boudain finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boudain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boudain throws a head kick that misses.
Beck blocks a jab.
Beck is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beck is looking to chop away at Boudain's legs.
Boudain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boudain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boudain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beck throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boudain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beck throws a leg kick but Boudain checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudain throws out a leg kick but Beck moves out of range and Boudain only half commits.
Beck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beck misses with a low kick.
Boudain misses with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boudain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boudain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beck counters with a body kick.
Beck misses with a straight right.
Beck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beck throws a head kick that misses.
Boudain is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A slow jab from Boudain misses its intended target.
Beck throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boudain counters with a nice leg 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boudain tried to score with a low kick but Beck checks it.
Beck is looking to slow Boudain down with leg kicks.
Boudain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boudain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boudain tries to score with a low kick but Beck moves his leg out of the way.
Boudain is looking to score with low kicks.
Beck was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beck is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beck looks to score with a jab to the body but Boudain is just out of range.
Beck fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boudain checks it well.
Hans Beck is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Beck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boudain doesn't seem phased though.
Beck checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boudain was well out of range. Poor timing from Beck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beck moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoudain.
Beck moves away from the strike by Boudain.
Beck fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boudain just manages to avoid it.
Beck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boudain moves away from the strike by Beck.
Beck tries a head kick but it misses.
Beck checks a leg kick.
Beck takes one to the chin there.
Beck thuds a left hand into Boudain's body.
A jab from Boudain misses.
Boudain ducks under a wild hook from Beck.
Boudain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Beck fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boudain just manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Boudain misses
and Beck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Beck lands.
Beck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boudain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boudain throws a push kick but Beck slaps the foot to one side.
Boudain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boudain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boudain misses with an uppercut.
Beck throws a sloppy body shot
and Boudain counters with a straight right hand.
Boudain is looking to chop away at Beck's legs.
Boudain swings widly with a right hand
and Beck counters with a straight right hand.
Boudain throws a head kick that misses
and Beck counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Beck catches Boudain right on the button with a cross.
Beck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boudain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dante Boudain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boudain is breathing heavily.
Boudain throws a head kick that misses.
Dante Boudain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boudain throws a combination that misses
and Beck counters with a left to the body.
Boudain throws a combination that misses
and Beck counters with a nice body shot.
Beck drops Boudain with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boudain looks back up at him and smiles so Beck waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Boudain is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beck weaves into range and cracks Boudain right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Boudain goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Beck is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans Beck!
A victorious Hans Beck 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Moonra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moonra has chosen Boombastic as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bull Hurley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Moonra!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moonra clinches up against the cage.
Hurley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moonra stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hurley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moonra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moonra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hurley after a bit of a struggle.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moonra avoids it.
Moonra scores with a hook to the body.
Moonra looking to stall.
Moonra avoiding damage as Hurley throws knees to the body.
Hurley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hurley lands a nice uppercut.
Moonra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hurley backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moonra just leaning against Hurley, taking a breather.
Moonra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moonra looking to slow down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Moonra.
A short right from Moonra.
Hurley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hurley tries to work over Moonra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hurley misses with a body punch.
Hurley tries a knee to the head but Moonra blocks it.
Hurley is leaning against Moonra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moonra tries to stall but Hurley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Moonra.
Moonra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hurley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hurley.
Moonra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moonra creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moonra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hurley tries to land knees in the clinch but Moonra avoids the damage to the body.
Hurley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moonra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moonra has a couple of punches blocked by Hurley.
Good body shot from Moonra.
Moonra struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurley controls his hands.
Hurley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hurley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moonra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hurley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
I was talking to Hurley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hurley lands with a left to the head.
Moonra misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Moonra pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hurley lands with a left to the head.
Moonra goes for a takedown attempt but Hurley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bull Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Moonra.
Hurley punishes Moonra's body with a nice straight punch.
Moonra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hurley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moonra throws a head kick that misses.
Moonra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hurley defending well as Moonra loads up on a big left hand.
Hurley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moonra on the side of the head.
Hurley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Hurley there.
Hurley looks to land a left hand but Moonra moved out of range nicely.
Hurley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moonra clinches up against the cage.
Moonra lands an uppercut.
Moonra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hurley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moonra's elbow.
Hurley misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hurley.
Hurley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hurley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Hurley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moonra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moonra avoids it.
Moonra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moonra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hurley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moonra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Moonra.
Moonra throws out a loose jab but Hurley uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moonra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurley moves away.
Hurley lands a nice hook to Moonra's body. Moonra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moonra pushes Hurley up against the cage in a clinch.
Moonra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hurley backwards.
Moonra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hurley misses with a body punch.
Hurley misses with a knee strike.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moonra avoids it.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moonra avoids it.
Moonra is looking to control Hurley's arms but Hurley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moonra has his back to the cage.
Moonra misses with some punches.
Moonra takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moonra is leaning against Hurley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hurley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moonra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Moonra goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hurley prevents it.
Hurley letting Moonra take a breather here.
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 Bull Hurley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hurley. Moonra shrugs it off though.
Hurley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hurley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Danga de danga de dang - Hurley scores with a four punch combination!
Moonra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hurley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hurley here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Moonra gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hurley.
Hurley landing knees to the body.
Hurley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moonra's face.
Hurley lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Moonra to his knees! Hurley keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bull Hurley!
A victorious Bull Hurley 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Esquiva Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Rutherford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
186 lbs
25 - 9 - 0 |
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27
186 lbs
18 - 1 - 1 |
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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
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esquiva Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Rutherford!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcao.
Falcao is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
Falcao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rutherford cracks Falcao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Falcao walks into a straight right hand from Rutherford.
Falcao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.
Falcao is rocked!
Falcao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Rutherford misses with a body shot
and Falcao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutherford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutherford jabs at Falcao's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rutherford counters with a two punch combo.
Oh Falcao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Falcao seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a jab when Falcao was well out of range.
Falcao missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Rutherford responds with a good body kick, but Falcao manages to step out the way in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Falcao checks a leg kick.
Falcao moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutherford.
Falcao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Falcao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutherford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Falcao misses with a wild body shot.
Falcao misses with a combination
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcao walks straight into a right hand from Rutherford - that's dropped him! Rutherford jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Falcao from any more punishment! Falcao complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steven Rutherford!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chick Bowdrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Cross Furia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cross Furia's choice of entrance music: Vivaldi's Winter. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chick Bowdrie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Cross Furia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowdrie walks into a straight right hand from Cross Furia.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cross Furia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bowdrie - the referee stops the clock and Cross Furia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bowdrie. Cross Furia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cross Furia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cross Furia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Bowdrie misses the target.
Bowdrie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross Furia was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowdrie.
Bowdrie throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cross Furia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bowdrie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bowdrie. Cross Furia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bowdrie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cross Furia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bowdrie scrambles back to his feet.
Bowdrie misses with a body kick.
Bowdrie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Cross Furia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bowdrie connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Dante Cross Furia has been cut.
Bowdrie looks to land a body kick but Cross Furia moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross Furia jabs Bowdrie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bowdrie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bowdrie takes a swing at Cross Furia's ribcage but misses.
Dante Cross Furia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross Furia throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross Furia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bowdrie moves out of range as Cross Furia throws a body kick.
Cross Furia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cross Furia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cross Furia looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowdrie is just out of range.
Cross Furia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bowdrie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cross Furia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been informed that Cross Furia 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.
Cross Furia looks to land a left hand but Bowdrie moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Bowdrie does no damage.
Cross Furia misses with a body kick.
Bowdrie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bowdrie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cross Furia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bowdrie connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowdrie misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowdrie lands a nice looking body kick.
Bowdrie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cross Furia takes a swing at Bowdrie's ribcage but misses.
Bowdrie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bowdrie needs to keep his hands up - Cross Furia had a free shot at his head there.
Cross Furia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Bowdrie misses its target.
Cross Furia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cross Furia tries to clinch there but Bowdrie circles away.
Bowdrie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Cross Furia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bowdrie doesn't seem phased though.
Cross Furia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowdrie.
Good work by Cross Furia as he checks the leg kick.
Cross Furia avoids the body shot from Bowdrie.
A little jabbing left from Cross Furia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowdrie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cross Furia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bowdrie throws a combination. Cross Furia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bowdrie looks for the body kick but Cross Furia saw that one coming.
Cross Furia raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cross Furia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bowdrie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cross Furia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowdrie.
Bowdrie waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Cross Furia. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Cross Furia to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowdrie throwing strikes but missing.
Bowdrie stands up over Cross Furia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bowdrie trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross Furia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowdrie throwing strikes but missing.
Bowdrie throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowdrie wants to control from the top but Cross Furia keeps moving.
Bowdrie lands a couple of digs.
Bowdrie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross Furia pushes Bowdrie off and scrambles back to his feet.
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 Chick Bowdrie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dante Cross Furia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cross Furia throws the kick towards the body but Bowdrie avoids it.
Cross Furia ducks straight into an uppercut from Bowdrie and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Cross Furia manages to regain guard straight away.
Bowdrie trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross Furia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross Furia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bowdrie gets to his feet and stands over Cross Furia, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Cross Furia felt that one! Bowdrie unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Cross Furia from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chick Bowdrie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Grimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gymer Alexandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimson comes to the cage accompanied by Omerta - Lamb of God. Alexandersson has chosen Too Bad I Have To Destroy You Now as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
21 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stu Grimson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gymer Alexandersson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grimson misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexandersson counters with a crisp one two that drops Grimson! Alexandersson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Grimson to his feet! Grimson is in big trouble!
Grimson tries a low kick but Alexandersson avoids it.
Grimson connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Gymer Alexandersson has been cut.
Grimson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloppy strikes from Alexandersson. Those never looked like landing.
Grimson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alexandersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Alexandersson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alexandersson scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimson scores with a spinning back kick!
Grimson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Grimson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexandersson lands a left hand.
Grimson scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexandersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandersson controls his hands.
Grimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandersson misses with some punches.
Alexandersson misses with a body punch.
Alexandersson blocks an uppercut.
Grimson is leaning against Alexandersson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grimson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandersson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexandersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimson breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick from Grimson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimson throws a right hand that Alexandersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexandersson also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandersson throws a body kick that misses
and Grimson counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimson misses the target.
It seemed like Alexandersson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Grimson. Beautiful body shot.
Alexandersson looks winded!
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimson.
Grimson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Grimson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alexandersson checks it well.
Alexandersson misses the shot to the body.
Grimson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexandersson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grimson scrambles back to his feet.
Alexandersson throws a looping overhand right but Grimson ducks down to avoid it.
Alexandersson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grimson.
Grimson misses with a few strikes there.
Alexandersson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson throws a shot from downtown. Grimson moves away and avoids it.
As Alexandersson backs away, Grimson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alexandersson connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Stu Grimson has been cut.
Grimson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alexandersson momentarily.
Grimson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson swinging wildly here.
Grimson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grimson takes a swing at Alexandersson's ribcage but misses.
Alexandersson throws out a counter right but Grimson avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandersson throws out a counter right but Grimson avoids it with no problem.
Alexandersson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grimson.
Alexandersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimson is just out of range.
Alexandersson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grimson back to the cage. Alexandersson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Grimson misses its intended target.
Grimson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That has opened up Gymer Alexandersson's cut even more.
Grimson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alexandersson's hands.
A lazy body kick from Grimson
and Alexandersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stu Grimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimson throws a leg kick
and Alexandersson counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Grimson badly! Alexandersson follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Grimson out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Alexandersson finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gymer Alexandersson! Gymer Alexandersson retains his heavyweight title!
Gymer Alexandersson 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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