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T159 Rubin vs Beck PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lu Hao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Alvarez's choice of entrance music: Doom. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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145 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Lu Hao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hao avoids a kick to the body.
Hao misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A left and a right from Hao both land. Nice combination.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hao throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Hao moves out of range easily.
Hao throws a good cross that connects.
Alvarez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Hao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hao.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hao.
Hao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez counters with a solid body kick.
Hao throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hao misses with a body shot.
Alvarez scores with a nice head shot.
A punch combination from Hao misses.
Hao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvarez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hao is able to avoid easily.
Hao throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez lunges at Hao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hao's hand.
Hao thuds his right hand into Alvarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Hao checks it.
Nice body kick there by Alvarez.
Hao throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crunch! Alvarez slams his shin into Hao's torso.
Hao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hao swings widly with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alvarez. That one must have hurt.
Hao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Hao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvarez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alvarez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hao is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvarez feints a counter leg kick.
Hao has a takedown stuffed.
Hao takes one on the button.
Nice shot lands for Hao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hao moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Hao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvarez.
Alvarez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvarez.
Hao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez throws a lazy body kick
and Hao counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hao connects with a right hand. Alvarez shakes it off.
Alvarez connects with a single shot there.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown.
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 Lu Hao will probably get the nod.
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 solid leg kick lands there for Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick
and Hao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hao.
Alvarez throws a hook but Hao avoids it easily.
Hao feinted with a counter takedown.
Alvarez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Hao misses.
Hao lands a jab.
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvarez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Hao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hao is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hao wants to take the fight to the mat but Alvarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lu Hao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Hao tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Hao controls the action.
Hao blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Hao throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.
Alvarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hao or not.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Hao blocks it.
Hao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hao has Alvarez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hao pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alvarez tumbling to the mat - Hao dives into Alvarez's guard.
Hao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hao stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hao passes Alvarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hao 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.
Hao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez tries to kick Hao off but Hao keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hao to get the leverage.
Hao trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away.
Alvarez pushes Hao off looking to stand but Hao dives back in and keeps control.
Hao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hao stops Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Alvarez keeping hold of Hao's head, controlling as best he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alvarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hao presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hao is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Hao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hao turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hao manages to end up in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Hao is trying to get an arm triangle but Alvarez is defending well.
Lu Hao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Lu Hao 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hao fails with the takedown.
Nice jab there from Hao.
Alvarez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez throws a push kick but Hao slaps the foot to one side.
Hao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
Hao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao has a takedown stuffed.
Hao misses with a double jab.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hao.
Hao cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hao.
And Alvarez responds with a good body kick, but Hao manages to step out the way in time.
Alvarez lands with a nice body kick.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Hao moves out of range.
Hao throws a low kick, looking for Alvarez's leg but Alvarez calmly moves out of range.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Lu Hao is winning the standup battle so far.
Hao throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Hao is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hao misses the target.
Alvarez lands a head kick. Hao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez takes a swing at Hao's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Alvarez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hao moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Hao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alvarez sprawls and moves away.
Alvarez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hao can pounce on him.
Alvarez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hao. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvarez. That's going to slow Hao down.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Hao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Hao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarez momentarily.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hao connects with an inside leg kick.
Lu Hao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hao is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Hao counters with a shoot takedown. Alvarez fights it but they end up in guard.
Hao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hao is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hao trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hao manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Hao is keeping the position.
Alvarez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alvarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hao pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Alvarez.
I think Hao 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Hao!
A victorious Lu Hao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Michael Alvarez spoke after the fight, saying 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Legstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Pattersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pattersson has chosen The Banana song Peel Banana as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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193 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Legstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doug Pattersson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pattersson misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Legstrong misses the target.
Pattersson misses with a few strikes there.
Legstrong blocks a jab.
Legstrong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Legstrong is looking to clinch.
Pattersson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Legstrong in his tracks.
Pattersson stuns Legstrong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pattersson throws a right and a left that Legstrong avoids nicely.
Pattersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legstrong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pattersson ducks under a wild hook from Legstrong.
Pattersson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pattersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legstrong manages to avoid it.
Legstrong avoids the body shot from Pattersson.
Legstrong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Doug Pattersson has been cut.
Pattersson tries to sprawl but Legstrong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legstrong stops Pattersson from getting back to his feet.
Legstrong is trying to control the action in half guard but Pattersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Legstrong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pattersson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legstrong looking to control but Pattersson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pattersson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Legstrong trying to control but Pattersson is having none of it.
Pattersson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pattersson tries to buck Legstrong off but Legstrong takes his back!
Pattersson wants to get back to his feet.
Pattersson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong is looking for the choke from the back position but Pattersson is controlling his hands well.
Legstrong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pattersson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pattersson for a finish.
Pattersson prevents Legstrong from getting a body triangle.
Pattersson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
What can Pattersson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pattersson wants to get back to his feet.
Pattersson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Legstrong gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson is trying to get back to his feet but Legstrong has full control of the position and if anything, Pattersson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Legstrong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pattersson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pattersson for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pattersson is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Legstrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Pattersson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pattersson ducks right into an uppercut from Legstrong.
Pattersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Legstrong.
Legstrong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pattersson lands a nice looking body shot.
Pattersson throws a series of punches but Legstrong avoids them all with ease.
Legstrong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pattersson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Legstrong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pattersson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Legstrong is in Pattersson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legstrong trying to control but Pattersson is working from the bottom.
Pattersson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Legstrong dives into side control.
Pattersson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Legstrong is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legstrong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pattersson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Legstrong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Legstrong prevents Pattersson from escaping the position.
Legstrong trying to control the position but Pattersson is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Legstrong looking to control but instead Pattersson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Pattersson wants to get back to his feet.
Legstrong is looking for a kimura but Pattersson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Legstrong to get the leverage.
Pattersson wants to get back to his feet.
Legstrong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pattersson is just riding it out for now. Legstrong eventually gives up the hold.
Legstrong prevents Pattersson from standing back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legstrong is looking to counter punch.
Pattersson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for Pattersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pattersson cracks Legstrong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Legstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Doug Pattersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Legstrong - just one landing.
Pattersson throws a hook but Legstrong avoids it easily.
Pattersson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pattersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legstrong.
Pattersson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Legstrong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pattersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Legstrong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pattersson leaves Legstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Legstrong avoids the body shot from Pattersson.
Good standup being displayed there by Legstrong as he connects with a hook.
Pattersson moves out of range of the strikes.
Legstrong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pattersson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pattersson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pattersson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Legstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legstrong throws out a powerful jab.
Pattersson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Legstrong wants to clinch but Pattersson slips to the side
and Pattersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Legstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pattersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Legstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pattersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legstrong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Legstrong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doug Pattersson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Legstrong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legstrong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Legstrong misses with a hook.
Legstrong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Legstrong drives through with a takedown into Pattersson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Legstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pattersson can do to turn this around?
Pattersson wants to get back to his feet but Legstrong passes into half guard.
Legstrong is trying to work for a kimura but Pattersson is defending well.
Legstrong is looking to take a break and control but Pattersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pattersson is looking to escape.
Pattersson is not content to let Legstrong control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legstrong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Legstrong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pattersson pushes Legstrong off looking to stand but Legstrong dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Legstrong slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Legstrong working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pattersson's thigh. Pattersson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Legstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Pattersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legstrong stops Pattersson from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Legstrong finds it's target.
Legstrong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pattersson takes a swing at Legstrong's ribcage but misses.
Pattersson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Legstrong rather than just go for the knockout.
Legstrong scores with a jab. Pattersson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pattersson misses with a two punch combination.
Pattersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legstrong.
Pattersson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legstrong doesn't seem bothered though.
Legstrong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Legstrong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Legstrong trying to control the position but Pattersson is working away.
Pattersson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Legstrong works to advance to full mount. Pattersson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legstrong wants to control the pace but Pattersson is squirming around nicely.
Pattersson really wants to buck Legstrong off and get back to his feet.
Legstrong looking for a guillotine from mount but Pattersson is having none of it.
Pattersson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Doug Pattersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pattersson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Legstrong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legstrong has hold of Pattersson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pattersson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Legstrong goes for an armbar but Pattersson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pattersson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Legstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Legstrong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Legstrong!
A relieved looking Lance Legstrong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Doug Pattersson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I did my best, but it wasn't enough. Gongrats to my opponent.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominick De Struicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De Struicao might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Walk With Me In Hell. 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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196 lbs
19 - 17 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominick De Struicao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Struicao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis throws a counter combo.
De Struicao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lewis lands with a nice body kick.
De Struicao is looking to chop away at Lewis's legs.
Lewis throws a fast counter high kick but De Struicao manages to duck under it in time.
De Struicao tries to score with a low kick but Lewis moves his leg out of the way.
Good standup being displayed there by De Struicao as he connects with a hook.
De Struicao moves out of range of the body kick from Lewis.
De Struicao throws a leg kick
and Lewis counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Struicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Lewis thinks about the counter body kick.
De Struicao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lewis feints a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Struicao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Struicao misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lewis! But no joy.
De Struicao cracks Lewis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lewis moves away from the strike by De Struicao.
Lewis wants to counter the offense by De Struicao and move into the clinch position.
De Struicao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lewis. Lewis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lewis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Struicao scores with the left hand. Lewis knows he should have avoided that one.
De Struicao throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis throws a big counter head kick but De Struicao avoids it with no problem.
De Struicao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lewis! But no joy.
De Struicao with a nice cross.
De Struicao throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Struicao misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Struicao.
Lewis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Struicao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dominick De Struicao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Struicao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De Struicao misses with a wild body shot.
De Struicao is looking to clinch.
A big left from Lewis misses.
De Struicao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lewis checks a leg kick nicely.
Lewis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lewis slips a straight right by De Struicao.
Lewis checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Struicao lands a leg kick that knocks Lewis off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis 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.
De Struicao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lewis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Lewis responds with a good body kick, but De Struicao manages to step out the way in time.
Lewis tries to clinch but De Struicao moves away
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Lewis blocks the leg kick.
Lewis steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
De Struicao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Struicao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lewis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Struicao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Struicao throws a head kick that misses.
De Struicao misses with an uppercut
and Lewis counters with a good low kick that De Struicao was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Struicao catches Lewis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis throws a fast counter high kick but De Struicao manages to duck under it in time.
Lewis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Struicao.
De Struicao slips a straight right by Lewis.
De Struicao throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.
Lewis replies with a solid counter kick to the body but De Struicao blocks it well.
Lewis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lewis has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Struicao scores with a nice right hand.
De Struicao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lewis is rocked!
De Struicao wants to land a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick De Struicao dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
De Struicao throws a solid leg kick but Lewis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Struicao.
De Struicao looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lewis in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
De Struicao lands a jab.
De Struicao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?
Lewis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Struicao.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can De Struicao finish him?
De Struicao cracks Lewis on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lewis falls backwards against the cage. De Struicao follows up with more strikes that drop Lewis to his knees. De Struicao keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lewis! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominick De Struicao!
Dominick De Struicao decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Herald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Green's choice of entrance music: Boom Boom. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
191 lbs
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30
185 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Travis Herald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Green!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herald closes the distance and clinches.
Green working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Green tries to work over Herald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green blocks a body shot from Herald.
Green presses Herald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herald lands an uppercut.
Herald throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Herald tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
Herald blocks a body shot from Green.
Herald has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Herald swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herald misses with some punches.
Herald misses with some punches.
Green tries a body shot but Herald blocks it.
Herald swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herald gets through Green's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Herald.
Green lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Herald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green misses with a body punch.
Herald misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Green.
Herald has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herald misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Herald fails to land.
Green works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Herald.
Green lands an uppercut.
Herald swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green digs a right hand underneath Herald's ribcage. Herald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herald is breathing heavily.
Green lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Green lands a shoulder strike.
Green tries a body shot but Herald blocks it.
Green lands a left hand that snaps the head of Herald backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Green.
Herald has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Green digs a right hand underneath Herald's ribcage. Herald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Herald controls the action.
Herald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herald throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Herald misses with a punch on the inside.
Herald working aggressively here.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herald misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Green.
I was talking to Herald's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green tries to work over Herald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herald misses with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Green has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Herald controls the action.
A short right from Green on the inside.
Herald misses with a body punch.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Herald tries to work over Green's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green misses with a body punch.
Herald prevents a body shot from Green.
Green digs a right hand into Herald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Herald's gas tank.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Green tries a body shot but Herald blocks it.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Herald avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Green.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Green scores with a nice short uppercut.
Green blocks a body shot from Herald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green lands a body punch in the clinch.
Herald throws a head punch that misses.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Herald controls the action.
Herald has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Herald prevents a body shot from Green.
Herald digs a right hand underneath Green's ribcage. Green let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Green has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Herald is trying to keep an underhook but Green manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Green is trying to work for a kimura but Herald is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Green wants to pass the guard but Herald is defending well.
Green is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Green is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Herald has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green throwing shots but Herald is blocking nicely.
Green is trying to control the action in half guard but Herald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Green.
Green thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Herald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Green.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Herald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Green missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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!
Green looks to land a strike but Herald avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Green dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green misses with a body shot.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Herald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Green swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Green keeps Herald at a distance using the push kick.
Green throws a wild body kick that Herald sees coming a mile off.
Herald misses with an uppercut
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Travis Herald has been cut.
Herald tries to move into range but Green moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Herald throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Herald 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Green paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Green fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Herald checks it well.
Herald is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Green on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Herald thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green connects with a nice looking jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Herald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Herald.
Green throws a leg kick which misses Herald's front leg but catches the back leg as Herald tries to avoid it.
Herald misses with a looping right.
Green finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Herald misses with the body kick
and Green counters with a single leg into guard. Herald didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Green accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Green pushes down on Herald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Herald is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Green scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herald keeps working.
Green misses with a head shot. Herald uses the momentum to regain guard.
Herald has Green pulled in close to control his posture.
Green throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Green is looking to work some ground and pound but Herald has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green is looking to work some ground and pound but Herald has wrist control.
Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Green lands a couple of digs.
Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
Green lands a couple of digs.
Green lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Herald is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Green missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Green working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Herald's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paul Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Herald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Green is working Herald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Green content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Green working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Herald's head.
Green missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Green scoring with some ground and pound.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green working some strikes from top position.
Green chips away with some ground and pound.
Green missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travis Herald's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Green misses with a straight left.
Herald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Green misses with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Green.
Herald closes the distance and clinches.
Green lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Herald prevents a body shot from Green.
Herald tries to work over Green's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Green lands with a left to the head.
Green stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Herald controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is working Herald over against the cage.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Green.
Green presses Herald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Green pushes Herald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green cracks Herald with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Herald controls the action.
Green lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green pushes Herald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Green.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Herald avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Herald working aggressively here.
Green lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herald backwards.
Herald is rocked!
Paul Green seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Green misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Herald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Green tries a body shot but Herald blocks it.
Herald seems to have got his legs back now.
A short body shot lands from Green as the two fighters clinch.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Green scores with a shoulder strike.
Green lands a nice uppercut.
Herald blocks a body shot from Green.
Green scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Herald misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Travis Herald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Green digs a right hand into Herald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Herald's gas tank.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Herald controls the action.
Herald throws a head punch that misses.
Green lands a hook that snaps the head of Herald backwards.
Herald working aggressively here.
Green scores with a shoulder strike.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herald throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Herald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Herald.
Green lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herald backwards.
Herald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Green lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Herald or not.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herald's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Green.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herald's elbow.
Herald working aggressively here.
Green stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Green blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green digs a right hand underneath Herald's ribcage. Herald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Green throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Green presses Herald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Green digs a right hand into Herald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Herald's gas tank.
Herald blocks a body shot from Green.
Herald has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Nice body punch from Green.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Herald controls his hands.
Green lands with a light punch inside.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Herald avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Green lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Green.
Herald misses with some punches.
Green lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Green creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Herald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Green lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Herald.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Green lands a hook that snaps the head of Herald backwards.
Herald blocks a body shot from Green.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Green lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Green lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Herald prevents a body shot from Green.
Green works on Herald's body with a couple of short punches.
Herald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paul Green is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Herald prevents a body shot from Green.
Herald misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herald.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Herald controls his hands.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herald.
A right hook to the body lands for Green.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Green has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Green!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Green thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boshtok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ode Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boshtok comes to the cage accompanied by Jump Around M*thaf*cka. 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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27
155 lbs
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32
149 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Boshtok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 4, fighting out of London, Ode Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boshtok on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Boshtok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boshtok down.
Boshtok throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Boshtok looks for a takedown but Jokinen sprawls well.
Jokinen counters with a body kick.
Jokinen misses with a straight right.
Boshtok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jokinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boshtok. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Boshtok does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boshtok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Boshtok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ode Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen takes a swing at Boshtok's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshtok throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Boshtok tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen defending well as Boshtok loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen shoots in but Boshtok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boshtok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jokinen as he jumps to the side.
Boshtok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Jokinen blocks the low kick.
Boshtok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boshtok under the eye.
Boshtok avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boshtok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boshtok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boshtok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boshtok feinted with a counter takedown.
Boshtok misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen works Boshtok's body with a nice hook.
Boshtok looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boshtok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jokinen sprawls well. Jokinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boshtok gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boshtok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that Boshtok avoids nicely.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Boshtok.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Boshtok sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Boshtok.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boshtok cracks Jokinen with a good jab.
Jokinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boshtok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Boshtok.
Boshtok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jokinen throws a jab when Boshtok was well out of range.
Jokinen scores with a nice head shot.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Boshtok avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Jokinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Boshtok. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Jokinen throws a hook but Boshtok avoids it easily.
Jokinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boshtok counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jokinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boshtok's head.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Boshtok moved out of range.
Boshtok throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ode Jokinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jokinen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boshtok counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boshtok.
We've been hearing that Boshtok has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boshtok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boshtok's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boshtok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jokinen looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshtok distracts Jokinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jokinen controls Boshtok momentarily but Boshtok frees himself.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Boshtok 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.
Boshtok looking to pass the guard.
Boshtok chips away with some ground and pound.
Boshtok is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boshtok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
Boshtok with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Boshtok passes Jokinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boshtok is nestled in close to Jokinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jokinen is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Boshtok winds up and cracks Jokinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen is looking to control Boshtok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jokinen avoid being mounted?
Boshtok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard but Boshtok has mounted him!
Jokinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Boshtok has a good base and remains in mount.
Jokinen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jokinen is trying to maintain the position but Boshtok is very close to passing his half guard.
Boshtok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jokinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boshtok lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jokinen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Boshtok.
Boshtok chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Boshtok is in close to Jokinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boshtok is working Jokinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Boshtok is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen 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.
Boshtok with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boshtok dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Boshtok looks for the body kick but Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boshtok manages to avoid it.
Boshtok throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boshtok checks a leg kick.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick by Boshtok misses
and Boshtok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen lands a leg kick that knocks Boshtok off balance momentarily.
Boshtok fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshtok connects with a solid leg kick.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boshtok's sensitive parts.
Jokinen lands with a straight right. Boshtok didn't see that one coming.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boshtok.
Boshtok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen misses with a two punch combination.
Boshtok fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jokinen just manages to avoid it.
Boshtok moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen takes a swing at Boshtok's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Boshtok avoids the punch easily.
Jokinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boshtok.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. Boshtok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boshtok. Jokinen shrugs it off though.
Boshtok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jokinen is able to avoid easily.
Boshtok looks for a takedown but Jokinen sprawls well.
Jokinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Boshtok.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boshtok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jokinen can pounce on him.
Boshtok tries for a takedown but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boshtok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Boshtok misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen stalks Boshtok and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boshtok's face. Boshtok staggers backwards, shaken.
Boshtok misses with a low kick.
Jokinen throws a low kick but Boshtok moves out of range easily.
Boshtok attempts a counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it well and moves away.
Boshtok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Boshtok throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boshtok.
Boshtok blocks the body kick.
Boshtok just misses with a punch to the body.
Boshtok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Boshtok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boshtok throws a big shot that misses.
Boshtok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boshtok but Boshtok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Jokinen lands a jab to the nose.
Boshtok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jokinen jabs Boshtok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Jokinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boshtok.
Boshtok slips a jab from Jokinen.
Boshtok misses with a hook
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jokinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boshtok.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ode Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jokinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ode Jokinen!
Ode Jokinen 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chet Lamare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamare has chosen Opeth as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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172 lbs
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World class 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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chet Lamare!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lamare.
Lamare throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Henderson moves out of range of the body kick from Lamare.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lamare!
Henderson 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.
Henderson throws a body punch but Lamare moves out of range.
Lamare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lamare.
Henderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lamare misses with a low kick.
Lamare scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Henderson avoids a kick to the body.
Henderson is looking to counter the offense by Lamare and move into the clinch.
Lamare goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamare tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Lamare looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamare looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lamare throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Henderson throws a body kick that misses.
Henderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Henderson.
Lamare with a nice cross.
Lamare moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Henderson lands with a nice body kick.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lamare.
Chet Lamare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamare goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lamare on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lamare tries to move into range but Henderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson walks into a straight right hand from Lamare.
Lamare misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Henderson. Beautiful body shot.
Lamare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lamare wants to clinch.
Henderson tries to land a front kick but Lamare steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lamare slips under a jab.
Lamare follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lamare lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Henderson avoids a kick to the body.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lamare tries to counter with a clinch but Henderson shakes him off and moves away.
Henderson avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamare throws a leg kick but Henderson moved away.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamare drives through and clinches with Henderson against the cage.
Henderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Lamare.
Henderson tries to throw a body punch but Lamare avoids it by throwing Henderson back against the cage.
Lamare lands a body shot.
Lamare tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamare has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Henderson.
Lamare misses with a body punch.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Lamare avoids the damage to the body.
Lamare scores with a shot to the side of Henderson's head.
Henderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lamare takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Lamare blocks with his arms.
Henderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson letting Lamare take a breather here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamare.
Lamare breaks the clinch.
Henderson misses with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lamare.
Lamare throws a wild body kick that Henderson sees coming a mile off.
Lamare lands with a kick to the temple. Henderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Henderson misses with a kick to the body.
Lamare tries to land a front kick but Henderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lamare throws a sloppy head kick
and Henderson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lamare really felt that one!
Lamare is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Henderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lamare manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick misses from Lamare.
Henderson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lamare misses with an attempted mid kick.
Henderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lamare manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chet Lamare dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lamare takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chet Lamare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henderson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lamare if he has to take too many more of those.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chet Lamare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamare.
Lamare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
Lamare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lamare tries to score with a low kick but Henderson moves his leg out of the way.
Henderson rushes Lamare and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamare lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lamare lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Lamare blocks it.
I was talking to Henderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lamare using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lamare looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Henderson.
Lamare is breathing heavily.
Henderson blocks an elbow strike.
Lamare trying to land knees to the body.
Lamare tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lamares head.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henderson tries to throw a body punch but Lamare avoids it by throwing Henderson back against the cage.
Henderson lands a knee to the head.
Lamare struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lamare blocks it with crossed arms.
Henderson cracks Lamare with a nice body shot.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
Lamare using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lamare on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Lamare is blocking nicely.
Henderson tries a body shot but Lamare blocks it.
Henderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamare misses with an elbow strike.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Henderson is leaning against Lamare and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamare has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henderson digs a right hand underneath Lamare's ribcage. Lamare let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lamare pushes off an throws an elbow but Henderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Henderson digs a right hand underneath Lamare's ribcage. Lamare let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Henderson keeps control of Lamare as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Henderson.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Lamare managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
Lamare struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Lamare avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries a body shot but Lamare blocks it.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lamare avoids it.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lamare avoids it.
Lamare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lamare scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lamare fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
Henderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lamare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamare.
Henderson tries a body shot but Lamare blocks it.
Henderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lamare thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Lamare misses with a body kick.
Lamare misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamare tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Lamare checks a low kick from Henderson.
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lamare lands a nice hook to Henderson's body. Henderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lamare thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Henderson if he has to take too many more of those.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lamare. Lamare obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson checks a leg kick nicely.
As Lamare tries to get set, Henderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Lamare manages to avoid the attempt.
Lamare misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Henderson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Henderson blocks the body kick.
Lamare throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lamare lands with an uppercut that bounces Henderson off the cage and back into range.
Henderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Henderson tries to land a front kick but Lamare steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Lamare's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lamare swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Lamare takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamare tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Lamare lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henderson's sensitive parts.
Henderson has Lamare up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by Lamare.
Lamare misses with a body punch.
Julius Henderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Henderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lamare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamare wants to stall.
Henderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Lamare won't want to take too many of those.
Lamare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson lands with a left to the head.
Lamare blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamare's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henderson.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Henderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lamare's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Henderson is leaning against Lamare and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamare throws an elbow that misses.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Lamare blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Henderson as Lamare tries to tie him up.
Lamare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamare.
Lamare struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
Henderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamare lands a body shot.
Henderson landing knees to the body.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lamare avoids it.
Lamare has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Henderson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lamare can turn it around.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamare has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henderson tries to throw a body punch but Lamare avoids it by throwing Henderson back against the cage.
Henderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamare lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lamare scores with a hook to the body.
Lamare lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lamare breaks the clinch.
Lamare misses with a kick to the body.
Henderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lamare throws a one two combo.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lamare wants to counter the offense by Henderson and move into the clinch position.
Lamare throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Henderson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lamare.
Henderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lamare ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamare tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Lamare fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson misses with the head strike.
Lamare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lamare lands with a kick to the temple. Henderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Lamare.
Sloppy strikes from Lamare. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Henderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lamare.
Lamare tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lamare throws a wild body kick that Henderson sees coming a mile off.
Lamare throws a body kick that misses
and Henderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Lamare flicks out a counter leg kick but Henderson steps away.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Lamare.
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 Julius Henderson.
I think Henderson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Henderson!
After winning the bout, Julius Henderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Chet Lamare spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not sure where to go from here? Do I keep fighting?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Zeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaan Tseng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Zeller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vaan Tseng!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeller throws a sloppy head kick and Tseng moves out of range easily.
We've been informed that Tseng has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tseng misses with a hook.
Tseng's corner calls for a 1-2. Tseng obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zeller stuns Tseng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tseng throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zeller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zeller.
Tseng is trying to trip Zeller. He has hold of a leg but Zeller is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tseng persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tseng accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tseng throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zeller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zeller is looking for a triangle but Tseng pushes his legs off easily.
Tseng content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zeller has momentary wrist control but Tseng slips an elbow through the middle.
Tseng sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zeller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tseng works over Zeller with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tseng with a nice head shot there.
Tseng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tseng makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zeller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tseng with a nice head shot there.
Tseng throws a big elbow that misses.
Zeller trying to control the position.
Zeller working for a triangle but Tseng defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tseng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeller trying to keep a closed guard but Tseng is proving a slippery customer.
Tseng is pushing down on Zeller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zeller is fighting to maintain full guard but Tseng has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Tseng seems content to control.
Zeller gets back to full guard.
Tseng looking to sit in guard and control but Zeller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tseng keeping moving, preventing Zeller from controlling successfully.
Tseng 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.
Zeller throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tseng is on top in guard.
Tseng trying to control but Zeller is working from the bottom.
Tseng postures up in Zeller's guard and throws a big left but Zeller blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zeller 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.
Tseng trying to control but Zeller is working from the bottom.
Tseng has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tseng landing with the ground and pound.
Zeller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tseng lands a couple of elbows.
Zeller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tseng with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zeller wants to sweep here but Tseng controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tseng manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaan Tseng dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tseng throws a shot from downtown. Zeller moves away and avoids it.
Zeller gets caught flat footed, as Tseng shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zeller working for a triangle but Tseng defends it easily.
Tseng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tseng postures up.
Zeller keeping moving, preventing Tseng from controlling successfully.
Tseng preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zeller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tseng manages to get himself to full guard.
Vaan Tseng has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tseng lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeller wants to sweep but no luck.
Zeller is working hard here to advance position.
Tseng is in close to Zeller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zeller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tseng is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tseng. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zeller is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tseng rolls with it to try and escape but Zeller cranks on the arm and Tseng is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cody Zeller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Boone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Floyd Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Boone!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson cracks a nice hook into Boone's ribs.
A head kick by Patterson misses
and Boone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patterson throws a nice head kick!
Boone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in 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.
Boone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Patterson is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Boone.
Patterson tries to kick Boone off but Boone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Patterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boone trying to control the action but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Boone thows a huge punch but Patterson dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone prevents Patterson from improving his position.
Patterson trying to hold on to Boone's head to control him but Boone postures up.
Boone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boone tries to pass to full mount but Patterson defends it.
Patterson wants to control but Boone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Patterson tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg.
Boone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Patterson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Patterson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Patterson trying to keep a closed guard but Boone is proving a slippery customer.
Boone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Patterson wants to stand but Boone is controlling the position.
Boone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boone wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving.
Boone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Patterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boone pushes down on Patterson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Patterson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boone on the ground.
Patterson keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boone connects with a nice short shot to Patterson's temple.
Boone passes the guard and advances to mount!
Patterson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Patterson is desperately trying to improve his position but Boone has a good base and remains in mount.
Boone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Patterson is squirming around, avoiding Boone's attempts to control the action.
Patterson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone tries to control but Patterson wriggling away.
Boone with the ground and pound from mount.
Boone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Patterson is looking to get to half guard.
Boone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Patterson hang on?
Boone trying to control but Patterson is having none of it.
Boone raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boone controlling the pace for now.
Patterson regains half guard.
Patterson is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Boone dominated that round.
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.
Patterson throws a front kick that sends Boone stumbling back into the cage.
Patterson misses with a head kick.
Boone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Patterson.
Boone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Boone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boone misses with a takedown attempt - Patterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson clinches up with Boone and pushes him back against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Boone. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Still in the clinch, Patterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boone takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Patterson throws an elbow but misses.
Boone pulls Patterson into guard.
Patterson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
Patterson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Patterson defends it easily.
Patterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
Boone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boone wants to sweep here but Patterson controlling him for the moment.
Patterson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boone can't do much from the bottom here.
Patterson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson laying and praying for a moment but Boone takes advantage and regains half guard.
Patterson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boone tries to get to full guard but Patterson has control of the leg.
Robert Boone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boone is controlling Patterson's trapped leg to prevent Patterson from advancing to side control.
Boone is looking for a sweep. Patterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Patterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boone's calf.
Patterson throws a sloppy head kick and Boone moves out of range easily.
Patterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boone was well out of range. Poor timing from Patterson.
Patterson lands a nice looking body kick.
Patterson misses with a body shot
and Boone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Floyd Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson misses with a leg kick
and Boone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Patterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Patterson, right into the meat.
That kick from Patterson tenderised Boone's leg. Boone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Patterson throws a sloppy head kick
and Boone counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Patterson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Boone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Patterson counters with an inside leg kick.
Boone throws a right hand that misses
and Patterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Floyd Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson misses with a low kick.
Patterson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Patterson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Robert Boone has been cut.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
Boone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boone misses with an uppercut.
Boone misses with a left hand
and Patterson scores with a counter punch that sends Boone to the canvas! Patterson smells blood - he's punishing Boone with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Boone has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Patterson!
After winning the bout, Floyd Patterson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Makarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickey Spillane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyril Makarenko had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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30
242 lbs
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255 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cyril Makarenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nickey Spillane!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spillane misses with a looping right.
Makarenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spillane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makarenko.
Spillane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makarenko counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Makarenko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a shot to the body.
Makarenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spillane just misses with a punch to the body.
Makarenko moves in looking to clinch but Spillane pushes him off.
Makarenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Spillane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Makarenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makarenko looks to clinch
and Spillane counters with a nice body shot.
Spillane is looking to land body kicks.
Makarenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spillane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makarenko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Makarenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Spillane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Makarenko takes a shot to the head.
Makarenko working aggressively here.
Spillane misses with a punch on the inside.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spillane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Spillane blocking some punches.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makarenko blocks a body shot from Spillane.
Spillane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spillane prevents a body shot from Makarenko.
Makarenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spillane thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spillane throws a push kick but Makarenko slaps the foot to one side.
Makarenko keeps Spillane at a distance using the push kick.
Spillane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makarenko. Makarenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Makarenko misses with a wild combination.
Spillane with the counter takedown but Makarenko avoids it easily.
Makarenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spillane.
Spillane misses with a right hand
and Makarenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spillane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a big shot that misses.
Spillane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spillane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makarenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makarenko rushes Spillane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Spillane scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko lands with a light punch inside.
Spillane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makarenko.
Makarenko breaks from the clinch.
Spillane slips a straight right by Makarenko.
Makarenko lands a front kick.
Spillane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spillane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Spillane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makarenko scores with a jab to the head.
Makarenko misses with a hook. Spillane ducked under it nicely.
Spillane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spillane connects with a leg kick. Makarenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makarenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spillane counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spillane wants to control but Makarenko is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Spillane easily slips into full mount!
Spillane avoids the attempt from Makarenko to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Spillane there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Makarenko's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Makarenko is looking to get to half guard.
Makarenko is working hard here to advance position.
Spillane is landing with some decent strikes but Makarenko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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 Cyril Makarenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Makarenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spillane. That did some damage!
Spillane fails with the takedown.
Spillane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makarenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Spillane.
Makarenko swings for the body but Spillane moves out of range.
Spillane with the counter takedown but Makarenko avoids it easily.
Makarenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Makarenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Spillane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makarenko working Spillane over with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Makarenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spillane's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Spillane.
Makarenko has had enough of the clinch but Spillane keeps him there for the moment.
Makarenko scores with a shot to the side of Spillane's head.
Makarenko lands a body punch.
Makarenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makarenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Makarenko fails to land.
Makarenko prevents a body shot from Spillane.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spillane struggles to land a body shot inside as Makarenko controls his hands.
Makarenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spillane.
Makarenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spillane.
Makarenko tries a body shot but Spillane blocks it.
Makarenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spillane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Spillane throws a head punch that misses.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makarenko gets through Spillane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spillane.
Makarenko breaks from the clinch.
Makarenko scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makarenko is out of range.
Makarenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spillane.
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spillane.
Spillane defending well as Makarenko loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spillane! But no joy.
Spillane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spillane throws a body shot but no joy.
Spillane moves forwards but Makarenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spillane on the side of the head.
Makarenko tried to score with a low kick but Spillane checks it.
Spillane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makarenko defends it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spillane, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Spillane.
Cyril Makarenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makarenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spillane manages to avoid it.
Cyril Makarenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Makarenko lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Makarenko - that will leave a mark!
Makarenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spillane can do to turn this around?
Makarenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makarenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
Makarenko throws a leg kick
and Spillane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Makarenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Makarenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spillane controls the pace.
Spillane trying to control but Makarenko is working from the bottom.
Spillane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spillane.
Spillane is looking to work some ground and pound but Makarenko has wrist control.
Spillane is fighting to break Makarenko's control of his arms but Makarenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spillane wants to control from the top but Makarenko keeps moving.
Spillane won't allow Makarenko to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Makarenko works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko tries to clinch but Spillane moves out of range.
Makarenko connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Makarenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Spillane lands a left and a right that sends Makarenko crashing to the canvas! Spillane dives into mount looking to finish!
Makarenko is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
It looks like Cyril Makarenko has been cut.
Makarenko tries to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Oh Makarenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makarenko tries to reverse the position but Spillane maintains control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Makarenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Spillane tries to control but Makarenko wriggling away.
Spillane with the ground and pound from mount.
Spillane looking to control but Makarenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Makarenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarenko tries to hold on but Spillane postures up.
Makarenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Makarenko holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Spillane tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Makarenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spillane landing shots from mount.
Spillane lands a nice shot to the head.
Nickey Spillane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Spillane! That's really hurt Makarenko and he's turned his back - Spillane keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Spillane jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nickey Spillane!
Post fight, Nickey Spillane took to the microphone: 'Klatz, Twice was enough'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beck has chosen Sepultura - Roots Boody Roots as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Rubin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans Beck!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beck fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rubin on the side of the head.
Rubin lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Rubin misses its intended target.
Beck is trying to counter with his kicks.
Timur Rubin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rubin.
Beck shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rubin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Hans Beck has been cut.
Beck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rubin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beck has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Beck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rubin ducks under a wild hook from Beck.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubin. Beck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rubin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beck at a distance.
Rubin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck is trying to escape the position but Rubin is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubin is looking to take a break and control but Beck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beck wants to control but Rubin postures up.
Beck is looking for a sweep.
Rubin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beck keeps working.
Beck gets back to half guard.
Beck trying to control but Rubin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beck regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rubin.
Rubin won't allow Beck to sweep him here.
Beck keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
Rubin throwing strikes from guard but Beck blocks nicely.
Beck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin won't allow Beck to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Beck is quick to defend against it.
Beck throws a jab when Rubin was well out of range.
Beck scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beck dips to his left and cracks Rubin with an uppercut!
Rubin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rubin lands in his opponent's guard.
Rubin trying to control but Beck is working from the bottom.
Rubin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Beck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rubin looking to sit in guard and control but Beck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Beck looking to pass the guard.
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 Timur Rubin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hans Beck's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rubin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beck.
Beck connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rubin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Beck misses with a wild body shot.
Beck lands with a shot to the body.
Beck throws a sloppy head kick and Rubin moves out of range easily.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rubin wants to slow Beck down by chopping away at his legs.
Beck feints a counter leg kick.
Rubin throws a jab but it's blocked by Beck.
Rubin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin staying out of range there.
Rubin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Timur Rubin is winning the standup battle so far.
Rubin takes a swing at Beck's ribcage but misses.
Rubin misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin lands with an uppercut that bounces Beck off the cage and back into range.
Beck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubin.
Beck appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab by Rubin.
Beck throws a jab when Rubin was well out of range.
Beck throws a body kick that misses.
Beck moves away from the strike by Rubin.
Good standup being displayed there by Rubin as he connects with a hook.
That has opened up Hans Beck's cut even more.
Beck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rubin.
Beck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubin.
Beck looks to throw the jab but Rubin is out of range.
Beck throws a body shot but no joy.
Beck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Check out the look on Rubin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rubin misses with the ground and pound.
Beck managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rubin.
Rubin working away.
Check out the look on Rubin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rubin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Check out the look on Rubin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hans Beck's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hans Beck's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Timur Rubin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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