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HFC 269 Shoot The Messenger PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Boy Cojuangco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hilo Amsterdam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Boy Cojuangco has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Boy Cojuangco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hilo Amsterdam!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cojuangco is defended easily by Amsterdam.
Amsterdam scores with the left hand. Cojuangco knows he should have avoided that one.
Amsterdam stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Amsterdam.
Nice takedown defense from Amsterdam. No joy for Cojuangco on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Boy Cojuangco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cojuangco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amsterdam's waist but Amsterdam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cojuangco off to one side.
Amsterdam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Amsterdam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Amsterdam lands with an overhand left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cojuangco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amsterdam lands an overhand right.
Cojuangco shoots in and drives through. Amsterdam sprawls well.
Amsterdam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cojuangco.
Amsterdam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cojuangco shoots in looking for a takedown. Amsterdam tries to sprawl out of it but Cojuangco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amsterdam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cojuangco is breathing heavily.
Amsterdam with a hook.
Good shot there by Amsterdam.
Hilo Amsterdam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cojuangco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cojuangco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Amsterdam.
Amsterdam catches Cojuangco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Amsterdam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cojuangco under the eye.
Cojuangco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cojuangco is rocked!
Good exchange - Amsterdam coming out on top.
Oh Cojuangco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cojuangco walks straight into a right hand from Amsterdam - that's dropped him! Amsterdam jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cojuangco from any more punishment! Cojuangco 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 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hilo Amsterdam!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramus Arthanier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthanier comes to the cage accompanied by P.O.D. - Boom. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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188 lbs
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203 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ramus Arthanier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clay Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arthanier digs a good hook to Matthews's body.
Arthanier throws an off balance right hand
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Ramus Arthanier has been cut.
Arthanier looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Arthanier throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Arthanier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arthanier throws a hook but Matthews blocks it.
Matthews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arthanier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matthews's sensitive parts.
Arthanier will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arthanier tries to move into range but Matthews moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthanier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Arthanier misses its intended target.
Arthanier blocks a head kick by Matthews.
Arthanier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews gets tackled into the cage by Arthanier. Arthanier maintains the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matthews.
Matthews swings wildly with an uppercut but Arthanier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arthanier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arthanier tries a body shot but Matthews blocks it.
Arthanier tries to throw a body punch but Matthews avoids it by throwing Arthanier back against the cage.
Matthews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arthanier backwards.
Matthews scores with a shot to the side of Arthanier's head.
Matthews is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arthanier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arthanier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matthews blocking some punches.
Matthews misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Arthanier.
Arthanier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matthews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arthanier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arthanier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Arthanier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arthanier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Arthanier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arthanier blocking some punches.
Arthanier swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arthanier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Matthews.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arthaniers head.
Arthanier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arthanier swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arthanier misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arthanier.
Arthanier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Matthews has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arthanier seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Matthews can turn it around.
A short left from Matthews.
Matthews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthews lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Matthews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthews wants to stall.
Matthews displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arthanier up against the cage.
Matthews misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Matthews scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Arthanier.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matthews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Arthanier trying to control the position but instead, Matthews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arthanier into the cage.
Matthews misses with the head strike.
Matthews misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Arthanier looking to stall.
Arthanier is trying to break the clinch but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Arthanier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arthanier blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Arthanier.
Matthews pushes Arthanier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Arthanier scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arthanier working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matthews as Arthanier tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Arthanier lands with a right to the head.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Arthanier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arthanier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clay Matthews will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramus Arthanier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramus Arthanier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arthanier throws out a leg kick but Matthews moves out of range and Arthanier only half commits.
Matthews steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arthanier.
Crunch! Arthanier slams his shin into Matthews's torso.
Arthanier slips under a jab from Matthews.
Arthanier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matthews has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arthanier.
Arthanier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthanier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arthanier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews blocks the body kick.
Arthanier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Arthanier finds it's target.
Arthanier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arthanier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Matthews lands a jab to the head.
Matthews 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.
Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arthanier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arthanier misses with a lunging right hand
and Matthews moves into the clinch.
Arthanier lands an uppercut.
Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews throws a punch but it's blocked by Arthanier.
Matthews lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arthanier lands an overhand right.
Arthanier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arthanier is rocked!
Matthews throws a powerful right kick. Arthanier tried to block low but the kick was high! Arthanier was taken right off of his feet! Matthews jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Clay Matthews!
An out of breath Clay Matthews thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Mironov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Thoreson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mironov comes to the cage accompanied by Down by Law - by Madball. Mats Thoreson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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302 lbs
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Mironov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mats Thoreson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoreson scores with a takedown into Mironov's guard.
Thoreson content to stall in guard here.
Thoreson trying to control but Mironov is working from the bottom.
Mironov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thoreson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mironov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mironov trying to keep a closed guard but Thoreson is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mironov.
Nice takedown defense from Mironov. No joy for Thoreson on that attempt.
Mironov looks for a takedown but Thoreson sprawls well.
Mironov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thoreson misses with a two punch combination.
Mats Thoreson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Thoreson. No joy for Mironov on that attempt.
Thoreson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Mironov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mironov misses with a head kick.
Thoreson dives in and grabs Mironov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mironov pushes down on Thoreson's head and hops out.
Thoreson shoots in looking for a takedown but Mironov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thoreson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thoreson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mironov!
Thoreson trying to control the action but Mironov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mironov being controlled for a moment.
Thoreson decides to stand back up.
Thoreson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mironov circles away.
Mironov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thoreson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Thoreson.
Mironov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thoreson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mironov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mironov wants to pass to mount but Thoreson is defending the position.
Mironov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thoreson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mironov.
Mironov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mironov is trying to work for a kimura but Thoreson is defending well.
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.
Mironov wants to free his trapped foot but Thoreson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mironov prevents Thoreson from improving his position.
Mironov wants to take a breather but Thoreson is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mironov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mats Thoreson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A combination from Thoreson does no damage.
Thoreson throws a combination that misses
and Mironov counters with a body kick.
Thoreson swinging wildly here.
Thoreson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thoreson misses with a double jab
and Mironov counters with a single leg into guard. Thoreson didn't expect that.
Thoreson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mironov manages to pass to side control.
Mironov trying to control from half guard but Thoreson is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mironov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson is not content to let Mironov control the position.
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. Mironov connects with a nice short shot to Thoreson's temple.
Thoreson is controlling Mironov's trapped leg to prevent Mironov from advancing to side control.
Thoreson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thoreson.
Mironov trying to control but Thoreson is working from the bottom.
Thoreson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mironov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thoreson has control of Mironov's left arm, preventing Mironov from doing any damage.
Thoreson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mironov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mironov working the ground and pound but Thoreson is defending the strikes.
Thoreson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mironov wants to get back to his feet.
Mironov is looking to take a break and control but Thoreson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thoreson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mironov gets caught napping as Thoreson dives in and scores a takedown. Mironov manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson trying to control but Mironov is working from the bottom.
Thoreson stopping the sweep attempt from Mironov.
Mironov keeping full guard, as Thoreson tries to pass.
Thoreson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mironov's guard.
Thoreson uses his free foot to push down on Mironov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mironov.
Mironov wants to control but Thoreson is having none of it.
Thoreson controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Sergei Mironov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Thoreson. Those never looked like landing.
Thoreson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Thoreson looks to move away, Mironov throws a big counter combo but Thoreson just gets out of the way.
Thoreson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mironov tries to sprawl out of it but Thoreson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mironov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Thoreson tries to get set, Mironov tries to push him back and clinch up but Thoreson manages to avoid the attempt.
Thoreson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mironov fails to land with a series of punches.
Thoreson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mironov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mironov walks away with a smile on his face. Thoreson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sergei Mironov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mats Thoreson.
Thoreson throws a lazy head kick
and Mironov counters by moving into the clinch.
Mironov controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mironov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson lands an uppercut.
Mironov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thoreson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mironov is trying to drag Thoreson to the mat but Thoreson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thoreson breaks from the clinch.
Thoreson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mironov counters with a straight right hand.
Mironov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mironov dodges the punch combination from Thoreson.
Mironov throws a series of punches but Thoreson avoids them all with ease.
Thoreson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thoreson swinging wildly here.
Thoreson misses with the combination.
Thoreson misses with the combination.
Mironov is looking for a counter combo.
Thoreson throws an overhand right that lands on Mironov's shoulder, as Mironov tries to avoid the shot.
Mironov tries to counter by clinching up but Thoreson breaks away and moves out of range.
Thoreson throws a combination that misses
and Mironov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mironov just leaning against Thoreson, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson lands a good knee to the midsection. Mironov won't want to take too many of those.
Thoreson gets underhooks to prevent Mironov's takedown attempt.
Thoreson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thoreson lands with a right to the head.
Thoreson blocks the elbow strike.
Mironov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thoreson backwards.
Thoreson trying to land knees to the body.
Mironov tries a body shot but Thoreson blocks it.
Mironov lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Mironov.
Thoreson blocks an elbow strike from Mironov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson is trying to pull guard but Mironov has him pressed against the cage.
Mironov trying to stall but Thoreson improves his position.
Thoreson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mironov to keep the fight standing.
Mironov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thoreson.
Mironov slows down the pace here.
Mironov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mironov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A frustrated look appears on Mironov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
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 Sergei Mironov.
I think Mironov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mats Thoreson!
Mats Thoreson made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Correa (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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Correa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Correa lands with a nice combination. Hughes backs away looking to recover.
Correa misses with a wild combination.
Correa connects with a jab.
Correa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Correa takes the fight into the clinch.
Correa blocks an uppercut.
Correa throws a head punch that misses.
Hughes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Correa lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Correa avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hughes's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Correa.
Hughes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hughes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Correa has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Correa.
Hughes is looking to control Correa's arms but Correa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hughes has his back to the cage.
Hughes takes a shot to the head.
Hughes prevents a body shot from Correa.
Correa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Correa.
Correa working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Correa as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Correa.
Correa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Correa blocks the elbow strike.
Correa misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Correa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes.
Hughes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hughes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Correa backwards.
Correa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hughes's elbow.
Correa works on Hughes's body with a couple of short punches.
Correa is working Hughes over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Correa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hughes blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Correa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hughes.
Correa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Correa lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correa throws a head punch that misses.
Correa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Correa.
Hughes is rocked!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Correa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oh Hughes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Correa pushes Hughes against the cage. Correa is working some dirty boxing. Correa pushes off with a quick right hook! Hughes goes down! Hughes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Correa moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Correa!
Jose Correa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Sarazen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarazen has chosen Montana of 300 - Chiraq (remix) as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Alcatraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gene Sarazen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarazen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alcatraz.
Sarazen feints a counter leg kick.
Alcatraz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sarazen lands with an overhand left.
Alcatraz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sarazen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alcatraz looks for the body kick but Sarazen saw that one coming.
Sarazen cracks Alcatraz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alcatraz looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarazen is just out of range.
It seemed like Sarazen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid body kick from Alcatraz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alcatraz. That's going to slow Sarazen down.
Alcatraz scores with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sarazen.
A quick step to the side and Alcatraz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarazen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcatraz throws a body punch but Sarazen moves out of range.
Sarazen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alcatraz dips to his left and cracks Sarazen with an uppercut!
Sarazen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alcatraz wants to land a leg kick but Sarazen is out of range.
Sarazen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sarazen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alcatraz defends well and Sarazen ends up having to push Alcatraz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robbie Alcatraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene Sarazen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarazen throws a low kick but Alcatraz moves out of range easily.
Sarazen misses with a hook.
Alcatraz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarazen.
Alcatraz clobbers Sarazen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alcatraz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sarazen.
Alcatraz slips under a jab from Sarazen.
Alcatraz misses with a body kick.
Alcatraz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alcatraz avoids the head kick by Sarazen.
Sarazen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alcatraz.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alcatraz, right into the meat.
Sarazen misses with a low kick.
Alcatraz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Robbie Alcatraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcatraz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alcatraz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alcatraz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sarazen throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarazen throws a hook but Alcatraz blocks it.
Alcatraz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sarazen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen is looking to land body kicks.
Alcatraz throws a body punch but Sarazen moves out of range.
Sarazen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alcatraz, right into the meat.
Alcatraz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarazen moves away.
Sarazen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sarazen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sarazen scores with the left hand. Alcatraz knows he should have avoided that one.
Alcatraz ducks under a wild hook from Sarazen.
Sarazen checks a leg kick nicely.
Sarazen takes one on the button.
Sarazen swinging wildly here.
Sarazen lands with a kick to the temple. Alcatraz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sarazen tries to work over Alcatraz's front leg with a kick but Alcatraz checks it.
Alcatraz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alcatraz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sarazen checks it well.
Sarazen connects with an inside leg kick.
Sarazen jabs Alcatraz right on the nose. Alcatraz blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen jabs Alcatraz right on the nose. Alcatraz blinks but takes it well.
Alcatraz slips under a jab from Sarazen.
Alcatraz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alcatraz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarazen manages to avoid it.
Sarazen throws a leg kick
and Alcatraz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alcatraz blocks a leg kick.
Alcatraz connects with an inside leg kick.
Sarazen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sarazen cracks the inside of Alcatraz's front leg.
Sarazen misses with a looping left.
Alcatraz lands a really nice looking cross but Sarazen seems unphased.
Sarazen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sarazen scoring well with a low kick there.
Alcatraz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sarazen backs up against the cage.
Robbie Alcatraz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcatraz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alcatraz looks to land a left hand but Sarazen moved out of range nicely.
Sarazen throws a looping overhand right but Alcatraz ducks down to avoid it.
Alcatraz throws a leg kick
and Sarazen counters with a stiff right hand.
Sarazen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sarazen shoots in but Alcatraz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alcatraz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Alcatraz.
Sarazen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sarazen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alcatraz's calf.
Alcatraz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alcatraz throws a hook but Sarazen avoids it easily.
Alcatraz scores with a sloppy right hand. Sarazen should have avoided that one.
Sarazen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sarazen looks to throw the jab but Alcatraz is out of range.
Sarazen fails with a takedown attempt.
Sarazen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Alcatraz as Sarazen shoots in.
Sarazen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alcatraz defends it nicely.
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 Robbie Alcatraz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sarazen misses with a looping right.
Alcatraz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sarazen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alcatraz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sarazen's sensitive parts.
Sarazen throws a head kick but Alcatraz moves out of range.
Alcatraz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alcatraz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robbie Alcatraz is winning the standup battle so far.
Alcatraz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarazen throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Alcatraz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alcatraz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alcatraz.
Alcatraz throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarazen feints the counter takedown.
Alcatraz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sarazen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sarazen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcatraz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarazen.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alcatraz.
Sarazen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcatraz scores with a push kick.
Sarazen checks a leg kick nicely.
Alcatraz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sarazen's sensitive parts.
Sarazen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alcatraz but Alcatraz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarazen was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcatraz.
Sarazen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alcatraz defending well as Sarazen loads up on a big left hand.
Alcatraz moves out of range as Sarazen strikes.
Alcatraz throws a low kick but Sarazen avoids it.
And Sarazen tries to counter it with a takedown but Alcatraz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alcatraz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alcatraz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sarazen with a poor takedown
and Alcatraz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robbie Alcatraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene Sarazen.
Alcatraz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alcatraz misses with a looping right.
Sarazen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sarazen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alcatraz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sarazen misses with an uppercut. Alcatraz saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarazen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alcatraz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sarazen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alcatraz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sarazen looks to throw the jab but Alcatraz is out of range.
Alcatraz is looking to slow Sarazen down with leg kicks.
Sarazen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alcatraz is trying to defend but Sarazen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alcatraz has one foot on Sarazen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Alcatraz throws a lazy right hand but Sarazen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarazen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Alcatraz misses.
Sarazen lands a nice looking body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sarazen blocks the leg kick.
Jab by Alcatraz.
Sarazen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alcatraz's calf.
Alcatraz misses with a few strikes there.
Alcatraz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sarazen circles away quickly and effectively.
Alcatraz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alcatraz tries to work over Sarazen's front leg with a kick but Sarazen checks it.
Sarazen throws a jab but it's blocked by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alcatraz looks to land a body kick but Sarazen moved away.
Alcatraz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sarazen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alcatraz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sarazen doesn't seem bothered though.
Sarazen thumps Alcatraz with a low kick.
Sarazen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sarazen throws an overhand right that lands on Alcatraz's shoulder, as Alcatraz tries to avoid the shot.
Sarazen throws a jab but it's blocked by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz dips to his left and cracks Sarazen with an uppercut!
Alcatraz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sarazen misses the jab.
Sarazen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alcatraz throws a shot from downtown. Sarazen moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen misses with a low kick.
Sarazen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarazen is looking to chop away at Alcatraz's legs.
Sarazen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alcatraz misses with a body punch
and Alcatraz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alcatraz.
Sarazen misses with a head kick.
Sarazen misses with a wild body shot.
Alcatraz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alcatraz throws a shot from downtown. Sarazen moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Sarazen.
Sarazen checks a leg kick.
Sarazen misses with a hook.
Sarazen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcatraz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alcatraz throws a nice head kick!
Alcatraz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcatraz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sarazen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Alcatraz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sarazen.
Alcatraz defending well as Sarazen loads up on a big left hand.
Alcatraz checks a low kick from Sarazen.
Sarazen looks to throw the jab but Alcatraz is out of range.
Alcatraz is looking to score with low kicks.
Alcatraz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSarazen.
Alcatraz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sarazen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz misses with a leg kick.
Alcatraz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sarazen staying out of range there.
Alcatraz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alcatraz throws a push kick but Sarazen slaps the foot to one side.
Sarazen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alcatraz is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcatraz slips under a jab from Sarazen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alcatraz!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sarazen.
Sarazen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcatraz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sarazen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarazen fails with a takedown attempt.
Alcatraz fails to land with a series of punches.
Sarazen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alcatraz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sarazen somewhat.
Sarazen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A combination from Sarazen does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Sarazen.
Sarazen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alcatraz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alcatraz throws a body punch but Sarazen moves out of range.
Sarazen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alcatraz swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz scoring well with a low kick there.
Alcatraz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sarazen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sarazen tries to land a leg kick but Alcatraz saw it coming and moves away.
Alcatraz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcatraz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sarazen has time to react.
Alcatraz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alcatraz takes one to the side of the head.
Sarazen throws a low kick but Alcatraz avoids it.
Sarazen looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcatraz is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Alcatraz misses the target.
Alcatraz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alcatraz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sarazen checks a leg kick.
Sarazen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alcatraz throws a nice looking combination but Sarazen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alcatraz, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sarazen misses its intended target.
Sarazen is looking to score with low kicks.
Alcatraz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alcatraz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alcatraz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sarazen - that will leave a mark!
Alcatraz drops his hands momentarily and Sarazen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sarazen misses with a looping right.
Alcatraz checks a leg kick.
Sarazen throws a combination. Alcatraz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch lands to the side of Alcatraz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sarazen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarazen missing with a left hand there. Alcatraz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alcatraz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Alcatraz - just one landing.
Alcatraz throws a leg kick
and Sarazen counters with a low kick, right behind Alcatraz 's knee.
Alcatraz checks a leg kick.
Sarazen lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen throws a low kick, looking for Alcatraz's leg but Alcatraz calmly moves out of range.
Sarazen scores with a leg kick.
Sarazen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alcatraz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alcatraz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alcatraz scores with a leg kick.
Alcatraz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Alcatraz - just one landing.
Sarazen swinging wildly here.
A solid body kick from Alcatraz.
Robbie Alcatraz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alcatraz throws a head kick but Sarazen moves out of range.
Sarazen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alcatraz throws a leg kick which misses Sarazen's front leg but catches the back leg as Sarazen tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcatraz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sarazen.
Gene Sarazen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarazen digs a good body shot into Alcatraz's ribs.
Sarazen throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gene Sarazen.
Well Alcatraz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Robbie Alcatraz!
Robbie Alcatraz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holgersson's entrance music is Theme. A fine choice. Hugo Wolf 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holgersson darts in and clinches Wolf up against the cage.
Holgersson missing with knees to the body.
Wolf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holgersson prevents it.
Holgersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wolf works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holgersson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf has managed to get both his arms back between Holgersson's legs - danger averted.
Wolf preventing the sweep.
Wolf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wolf postures up and lands a big shot to Holgersson's brow.
Holgersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolf preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Holgersson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Holgersson working for a triangle but Wolf defends it easily.
Wolf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolf throws a big right hand that misses.
Holgersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Holgersson, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf working some strikes from top position.
Holgersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf.
Holgersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wolf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wolf stopping the sweep attempt from Holgersson.
Holgersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wolf manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wolf is on top in guard.
Wolf throws a big elbow that misses.
Holgersson trying to keep a closed guard but Wolf is proving a slippery customer.
Wolf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holgersson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wolf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Holgersson is trying to keep Wolf in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolf works over Holgersson with some ground and pound from guard.
Holgersson keeping full guard, as Wolf tries to pass.
Wolf is in close to Holgersson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holgersson looking to control.
Holgersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holgersson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolf's head.
Holgersson is working for a submission of some sort.
Wolf controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holgersson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Holgersson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holgersson tries to pass to full mount but Wolf defends it.
Wolf is trying to maintain the position but Holgersson is very close to passing his half guard.
Holgersson trying to control from half guard but Wolf is working away.
Holgersson is nestled in close to Wolf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wolf keeping hold of Holgersson's head, controlling as best he can.
Holgersson prevents Wolf from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf keeps working.
Wolf wants to control but Holgersson is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wolf.
Wolf has Holgersson pulled in close to control his posture.
Holgersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holgersson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holgersson wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wolf 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.
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 Nils Holgersson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holgersson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wolf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holgersson lands a takedown into guard.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Holgersson is working Wolf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wolf wants to stand and escape but Holgersson is having none of it.
Wolf 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.
Holgersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wolf has momentary wrist control but Holgersson slips an elbow through the middle.
Nils Holgersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf pulls Holgersson in to control the position.
Wolf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holgersson manages to get himself to full guard.
Holgersson seems keen to control Wolf's posture.
Wolf is working Holgersson 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.
Holgersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
Wolf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holgersson 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.
Holgersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wolf has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Warriors . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Holgersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolf lands a couple of elbows.
Wolf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wolf working some strikes from top position.
Holgersson is rocked!
Wolf loads up on a big left hand. Holgersson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Wolf looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Holgersson can't hide his disappointment, as Wolf celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Wolf!
During a confident post fight interview, Hugo Wolf thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Nils Holgersson spoke after the fight, saying 'Fyfan!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lil Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slenderman Creeper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lil Jon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lil Jon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slenderman Creeper!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jon shoots for a double leg takedown but Creeper sprawls well. He's pushed Jon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jon misses with a takedown
and Creeper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Creeper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jon tries to avoid it but Creeper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jon to the ground. Jon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Jon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Creeper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Creeper defends well and Jon ends up having to push Creeper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Creeper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Creeper has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Creeper takes a swing at Jon's ribcage but misses.
Creeper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jon.
A jab from Creeper misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creeper with a nice cross.
Jon lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Creeper is defended easily by Jon.
Jon feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creeper tries to clinch but Jon moves out of range.
Jon attempts a counter takedown but Creeper avoids it well and moves away.
Jon moves out of range as Creeper throws a body kick.
Jon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Creeper as he avoids it easily.
Jon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Creeper on his heels. He'll look to pass Creeper's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jon preventing the sweep.
Jon with a nice head shot there.
Creeper controls Jon momentarily but Jon frees himself.
Jon is working Creeper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Creeper thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jon wants to pass the guard but Creeper is keeping the position.
Creeper wants to sweep here but Jon controlling him for the moment.
Jon trying to control the position from guard on top but Creeper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Creeper trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Creeper throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Creeper is keeping the position for now.
Jon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Creeper's head.
Creeper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jon is one step ahead there.
Jon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Creeper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jon has managed to get both his arms back between Creeper's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon lands a couple of digs.
Jon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Creeper is keeping the position for now.
Jon throws an elbow that misses. Creeper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jon's guard. Nice move by Creeper!
Jon wants to sweep here but Creeper controlling him for the moment.
Jon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Creeper is one step ahead there.
Jon working for a triangle but Creeper defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creeper trying to control the position from guard on top but Jon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creeper is fighting to break Jon's control of his arms but Jon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Creeper is aware though and is defending well.
Creeper looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Creeper trying to control but Jon is working from the bottom.
Jon has Creeper pulled in close to control his posture.
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 Lil Jon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Creeper shoots in and drives through. Jon sprawls well.
Lil Jon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jon lands a glancing blow to the side of Creeper's head.
Creeper stuffs the takedown attempt from Jon. Jon gets slowly back to his feet.
Creeper misses with a series of wild punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Creeper, right into the meat.
Jon fails with the takedown.
Creeper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lil Jon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creeper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Creeper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jon is keeping the position for now.
Jon is working an open guard so Creeper takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon throws a hook but Creeper blocks it.
Slenderman Creeper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Jon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creeper darts in trying to clinch
and Jon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Creeper is not content to let Jon control the position.
Jon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Creeper is trying to control but can't.
Jon lands with a punch from half guard.
Jon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Creeper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creeper has hold of Jon's hands but Jon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Creeper's head.
Creeper is looking to control Jon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Creeper avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jon throwing shots but Creeper is blocking nicely.
Jon trying to mount his opponent but Creeper defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Jon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Creeper is trying to get back to full guard.
Jon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jon 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.
Creeper wants to control but Jon is keeping busy.
Creeper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creeper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jon prevents Creeper from getting back to his feet.
Jon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Creeper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Creeper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jon is one step ahead there.
Jon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jon trying to control the position from guard on top but Creeper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creeper keeping full guard, as Jon tries to pass.
Lil Jon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jon scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jon stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Creeper throws up his legs and catches Jon in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Jon tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Creeper! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Slenderman Creeper!
Slenderman Creeper made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodlust Horde Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by Bow Down. 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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181 lbs
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174 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
32 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zane Mason!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor takes one to the side of the head.
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mason lands a glancing blow to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor walks into a jab.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and Taylor only half commits.
Taylor drops Mason with a beautiful combination! Mason stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Taylor is looking for the KO!
Mason is rocked!
It looks like Zane Mason has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Taylor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taylor throws a leg kick but Mason moved away.
Mason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taylor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason checks a low kick from Taylor.
Mason tries a quick counter leg kick but Taylor is wise to it.
Taylor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Taylor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor tries to land a body kick
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taylor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor moves out of range as Mason throws a body kick.
Taylor thumps Mason with a low kick.
Mason connects with a body shot.
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Mason.
Mason misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mason turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Taylor wants to land a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Mason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mason throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taylor lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.
Taylor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taylor duly obliges.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mason connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back.
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason blocks a head kick by Taylor.
Mason clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taylor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Taylor throws a wild body kick that Mason sees coming a mile off.
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Taylor.
Mason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mason lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taylor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Taylor is rocked!
Taylor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mason counters with a thumping low kick.
Taylor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mason takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mason is looking to chop away at Taylor's legs.
That kick from Mason tenderised Taylor's leg. Taylor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taylor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason scores with a head kick.
Oh Taylor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mason connects with a leg kick. Taylor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
Taylor seems to have got his legs back now.
Mason lands a jab to the head.
Mason scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taylor.
Mason scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zane Mason's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Mason lands with a hook. Taylor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circle, before Mason throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Taylor's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Mason lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Zane Mason!
Our winner, Zane Mason, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Derksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Penzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Derksen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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200 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
26 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Derksen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Penzer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penzer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Derksen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penzer on the side of the head.
Derksen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Derksen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Penzer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Christian Derksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Derksen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Penzer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Derksens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Penzer checks a low kick from Derksen.
Penzer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Derksen manages to avoid it.
Derksen has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Penzer wants to take the fight to the mat but Derksen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Penzer tries for a takedown but Derksen manages to get underhooks.
Derksen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penzer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Penzer.
Penzer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Derksen misses with a body shot.
Penzer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Derksen.
Penzer loads up on a big right hand but Derksen slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penzer misses with a head kick.
Derksen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Derksen tries to move into range but Penzer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Derksen pushes Penzer up against the cage in a clinch.
Derksen struggles to land a body shot inside as Penzer controls his hands.
Derksen gets underhooks to prevent Penzer's takedown attempt.
Christian Derksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Penzer.
Derksen lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Mario Penzer has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Derksen has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Derksen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Penzer 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.
Penzer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Derksen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Penzer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab by Derksen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penzer is defended easily by Derksen.
A little feinted left hand from Derksen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Derksen lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derksen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Derksen dodges the punch combination from Penzer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penzer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Penzer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Derksen.
Penzer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Derksen quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Penzer wants to control but Derksen is keeping him busy.
Derksen is looking to improve his position.
Penzer is trying to control. Derksen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Derksen wants to improve his position but Penzer is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penzer wants to work for an arm triangle but Derksen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Penzer stops Derksen from getting back to his feet.
Derksen trying to control from the bottom.
Penzer wants to free his trapped foot but Derksen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Derksen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Penzer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Penzer tries to throw a body punch but Derksen avoids it by throwing Penzer back against the cage.
Derksen lands a damaging elbow.
Penzer landing knees to the body.
Derksen throws an elbow but it misses.
Derksen scores with a shoulder strike.
Penzer cracks Derksen with a nice body shot.
Derksen landing knees to the head.
Derksen scores with a shoulder strike.
Penzer is working for takedown but Derksen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Derksen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Penzer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derksen pushes off an throws an elbow but Penzer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Penzer tries to land knees in the clinch but Derksen avoids the damage to the body.
Penzer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penzer dodges an elbow strike from Derksen.
Penzer breaks from the clinch.
Derksen tries to clinch there but Penzer circles away.
Penzer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Penzer throws a head kick but Derksen moves out of range.
Derksen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Penzer manages to circle out of the way.
Derksen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penzer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Derksen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Derksen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Penzer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Derksen counters with a left and a right that stings Penzer.
Derksen motions for Penzer to come forward. Derksen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penzer swings for the body but Derksen moves out of range.
Penzer misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Derksen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Penzer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Penzer tries to move into range but Derksen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Derksen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Penzer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Penzer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Penzer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Derksen has Penzer up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Penzer.
Penzer misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Derksen.
Penzer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Penzer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Derksen lands an elbow inside that Penzer shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penzer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Derksen is trying to get back to full guard.
Penzer is trying to control. Derksen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Derksen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Derksen actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penzer prevents Derksen from improving his position.
Penzer works his way into side control.
Derksen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Derksen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Penzer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derksen is concentrating on defense, preventing Penzer from advancing position.
Derksen is looking to control Penzer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Derksen avoid being mounted?
Penzer slips a nice elbow through Derksen's hands, connecting with Derksen's forehead.
Penzer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Derksen tries to roll over but Penzer keeps him under control.
Derksen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penzer pulls his head out easily.
Penzer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Penzer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Derksen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Derksen looking for submissions off his back.
Derksen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penzer stops Derksen from getting back to his feet.
Mario Penzer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Derksen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Penzer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Penzer's back!
Penzer tries to roll but Derksen sticks to his back.
Derksen punches Penzer on the ear.
Penzer tries to escape but Derksen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Derksen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penzer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Derksen is working for a submission of some sort.
Penzer is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derksen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Penzer tries to get to full guard but Derksen has control of the leg.
Derksen decides to return to a standing position.
Derksen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Derksen is looking to clinch but Penzer is avoiding it.
Penzer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Derksen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Derksen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Derksen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Penzer in his tracks.
Penzer tries to work over Derksen's front leg with a kick but Derksen checks it.
Derksen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Penzer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Derksen's hands.
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 Christian Derksen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Penzer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Derksen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penzer slips a jab and a cross from Derksen.
Penzer misses with a looping left.
Penzer throws a jab when Derksen was well out of range.
Derksen lands a leg kick that knocks Penzer off balance momentarily.
Derksen throws a head kick but Penzer moves out of range.
Penzer jabs at Derksen's body.
Penzer swats away the attempt to clinch by Derksen.
Penzer throws a jab when Derksen was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derksen takes the fight into the clinch.
Derksen misses with an elbow over the top.
Derksen is leaning against Penzer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Derksen.
Penzer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Derksen fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derksen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Derksen misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Penzer throws an elbow but misses.
Christian Derksen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Derksen misses with the head strike.
A short right from Derksen on the inside.
Penzer cracks Derksen with a nice body shot.
Penzer tries to land knees in the clinch but Derksen avoids the damage to the body.
Penzer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penzer blocking some punches.
Derksen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Derksen trying to land knees to the body.
Derksen misses with a body punch.
Derksen throws a head punch that misses.
Derksen throws an elbow that misses.
Penzer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penzer goes for a takedown attempt but Derksen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Derksen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penzer can do to turn this around?
Derksen moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Derksen.
Penzer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Derksen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Penzer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Derksen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Christian Derksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Penzer.
Derksen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Derksen catches Penzer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Penzer throws a push kick but Derksen slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penzer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Penzer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Derksen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Derksen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Penzer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Derksen can pounce on him.
Penzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penzer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Derksen was well out of range. Poor timing from Penzer.
Derksen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Penzer just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derksen lands a really nice looking cross but Penzer seems unphased.
Derksen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penzer keeps the fight on the outside.
Penzer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Derksen checks a low kick from Penzer.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Derksen. Penzer shrugs it off though.
Derksen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Penzer's hands.
Penzer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab by Derksen.
Derksen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Penzer misses.
Penzer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Derksen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Penzer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derksen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Penzer in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Derksen tries to work over Penzer's front leg with a kick but Penzer checks it.
Derksen connects with a solid leg kick.
Penzer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christian Derksen is winning the standup battle so far.
Penzer tries to land a body kick
and Derksen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Derksen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Derksen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Penzer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Derksen blocks it with crossed arms.
Derksen stops a takedown attempt from Penzer.
Derksen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Derksen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Penzer's face.
Derksen lands an elbow inside that Penzer shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Derksen.
Derksen misses with a knee strike.
Penzer has had enough of the clinch but Derksen keeps him there for the moment.
Derksen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Penzer is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Derksen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Penzer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Derksen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Derksen.
Derksen connects with a right hand. Penzer shakes it off.
Penzer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Derksen takes the fight into the clinch.
Penzer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Derksen pushes off an throws an elbow but Penzer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Derksen.
Derksen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Derksen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derksen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penzer backwards.
Derksen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Penzer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Derksen avoids a wild elbow strike from Penzer.
Derksen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Derksen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penzer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derksen pushes off an throws an elbow but Penzer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Derksen throws an elbow but misses.
Penzer blocks an elbow strike.
Penzer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Penzer tries to land knees in the clinch but Derksen avoids the damage to the body.
Derksen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Derksen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Derksen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penzer backwards.
Penzer trying to stall but Derksen improves his position.
Derksen landing knees to the head.
Derksen blocks an uppercut.
Derksen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Penzer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Derksen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Derksen on the inside.
Derksen gets through Penzer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penzer is rocked!
Derksen misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Derksen is leaning against Penzer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derksen lands a body punch.
Derksen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Derksen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Penzer is still on wobbly legs! Can Derksen finish him?
Derksen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Derksen lands an elbow just above Penzer 's eye.
Penzer tries to land knees in the clinch but Derksen avoids the damage to the body.
Penzer seems to have recovered his senses.
Derksen lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Penzer fails to land.
Derksen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penzer backwards.
Derksen lands a big knee! That's hurt Penzer! Oh, he's all over the place! Derksen lands another knee that sends Penzer to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Derksen!
Christian Derksen retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Christian Derksen gave a big smile as he said 'This belt ani't going any were but back home with me.......'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cron Spliffton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cron Spliffton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cron Spliffton!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spliffton can pounce on him.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Spliffton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spliffton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spliffton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Spliffton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spliffton darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Spliffton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Spliffton has him pressed against the cage.
Spliffton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Spliffton fails to land.
Silva tries to circle away but Spliffton has him pinned against the cage.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spliffton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spliffton.
Silva wants to break free but Spliffton has control.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Spliffton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spliffton doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Spliffton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva throws a hook but Spliffton avoids it easily.
Spliffton scores with a jab to the head.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva throws the left hand but Spliffton avoids the punch easily.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Spliffton throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Spliffton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spliffton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Spliffton tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spliffton clinches up against the cage.
Spliffton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spliffton effectively controlling the action here.
Spliffton tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Spliffton back against the cage.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Spliffton.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spliffton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spliffton staying out of range there.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spliffton manages to avoid it.
Silva cracks Spliffton with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dante Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Spliffton misses the target.
Silva avoids the body shot from Spliffton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Spliffton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Spliffton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spliffton drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Spliffton digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Spliffton is controlling him.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spliffton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spliffton has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spliffton wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva jabs at Spliffton's body.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Spliffton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Spliffton does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Spliffton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spliffton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spliffton scrambles back to his feet.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Spliffton tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Spliffton walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spliffton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spliffton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spliffton throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Spliffton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
Spliffton slips a jab from Silva.
Spliffton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Spliffton's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva missing with a left hand there. Spliffton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Spliffton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Spliffton moved out of range nicely.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spliffton can do to turn this around?
Silva throws a series of punches but Spliffton moves out of range.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Spliffton counters with a left to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spliffton.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dante Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Spliffton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spliffton throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spliffton connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Spliffton misses with an uppercut.
Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spliffton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spliffton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a jab to Spliffton's midsection.
Spliffton with a hook.
Good leg kick by Spliffton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spliffton takes one on the button.
Spliffton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva checks a low kick from Spliffton.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Spliffton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spliffton lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Spliffton.
Spliffton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silva is looking to counter punch.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spliffton.
Silva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spliffton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva wants to break free but Spliffton has control.
Spliffton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Silva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spliffton can turn it around.
Spliffton prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Spliffton controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva letting Spliffton take a breather here.
Spliffton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spliffton struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Spliffton digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Spliffton tries a quick counter leg kick but Silva is wise to it.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Spliffton backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spliffton counters with a nice body kick.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
Silva throws a body punch but Spliffton moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva stalks Spliffton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spliffton's face. Spliffton staggers backwards, shaken.
Spliffton pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Spliffton is trying to stall.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Spliffton has the dominant position.
Silva is trying to push Spliffton away but Spliffton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Spliffton is controlling the position.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spliffton has him pressed against the cage.
Spliffton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cron Spliffton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Spliffton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spliffton moves away.
Silva takes one on the button.
Spliffton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spliffton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Spliffton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spliffton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Spliffton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Spliffton defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spliffton feints a counter leg kick.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva jabs at Spliffton's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cron Spliffton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Spliffton throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Spliffton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva sets himself, and Spliffton steps forward looking for the clinch! Silva avoids it this time.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Spliffton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spliffton.
Spliffton lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spliffton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spliffton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spliffton fails to land.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Spliffton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silva tries to work over Spliffton's front leg with a kick but Spliffton checks it.
Spliffton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spliffton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffton connects with a jab.
Spliffton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spliffton digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silva wants to break free but Spliffton has control.
Spliffton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spliffton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spliffton lands a nice uppercut.
Spliffton digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spliffton effectively controlling the action here.
A hook to the body from Spliffton.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spliffton misses with the head strike.
Spliffton is working Silva over against the cage.
Silva being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spliffton walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spliffton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Spliffton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Spliffton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spliffton.
Spliffton throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Spliffton takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Spliffton.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Spliffton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffton clinches up against the cage.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spliffton's elbow.
Spliffton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spliffton keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Spliffton.
Spliffton presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spliffton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spliffton presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spliffton.
Silva tries to break free but Spliffton pushes him back against the cage.
Spliffton lands a shoulder strike.
Silva is rocked!
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Spliffton is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Spliffton.
Still in the clinch, Spliffton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Spliffton.
Spliffton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spliffton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spliffton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spliffton unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Silva! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Spliffton is unloading with more strikes now! Silva drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cron Spliffton!
Cron Spliffton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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