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PFC 51 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Scarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gavin Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Freeman throws an off balance right hand
and Scarn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Freeman cracks a nice hook into Scarn's ribs.
Freeman swinging wildly here.
Freeman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Freeman finds it's way through Scarn's defenses.
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
We've been told by Scarn's head coaches at The Gentleman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some wild striking there from Freeman.
Scarn fails to land with a series of punches.
Freeman feints a jab promting Scarn to slip. Freeman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Scarn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scarn counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarn scores with a shot to the body.
Scarn drops his hands momentarily and Freeman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Freeman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left and a right from Scarn both land. Nice combination.
Scarn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scarn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Freeman on the side of the head.
Scarn fails to land with a series of punches.
Freeman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Freeman misses with a combination
and Scarn counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman looks to land a left hand but Scarn moved out of range nicely.
Freeman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scarn to score with a decent uppercut.
Freeman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Freeman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scarn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jab from Scarn.
Freeman defending well as Scarn loads up on a big left hand.
Freeman looks to land a combination but Scarn avoids it well.
Scarn moves away from the strike by Freeman.
Scarn misses with a looping right.
Scarn throws a jab when Freeman was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Freeman.
Freeman slips a jab from Scarn.
Scarn scores with a decent looking hook.
Freeman slips a jab from Scarn.
Scarn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Scarn blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Scarn misses the target.
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!
Freeman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Scarn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice cross by Scarn.
A cross from Scarn lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarn misses with a two punch combination.
Freeman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Freeman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarn.
A swing and a miss from Scarn.
Scarn throws the left hand but Freeman avoids the punch easily.
Freeman throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
Freeman throws a looping overhand right but Scarn ducks down to avoid it.
Freeman misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scarn, as that shot connected.
Scarn slips a jab from Freeman.
A quick step to the side and Scarn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freeman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scarn fails to land with a series of punches.
Freeman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scarn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freeman.
Freeman tries to work over Scarn's front leg with a kick but Scarn checks it.
Scarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Scarn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Scarn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scarn. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scarn lands a jab.
Scarn works the jab nicely.
Scarn clobbers Freeman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Freeman moves out of range of the strikes.
Freeman lands a lovely overhand right.
Freeman throws a right hand that Scarn ducks under and follows up with a left that Scarn also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Scarn misses its intended target.
Scarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
Gavin Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Scarn throws a nice looking combination but Freeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scarn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn throws a hook but Freeman blocks it.
Scarn throws a shot to the body.
Scarn misses with a double jab.
Freeman throws a hook but Scarn avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws a looping overhand right but Scarn ducks down to avoid it.
Freeman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scarn.
Scarn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Freeman defending well as Scarn loads up on a big left hand.
Freeman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scarn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scarn misses with a right hand
and Freeman counters with a nice right hand that sends Scarn toppling to the canvas! Scarn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Freeman finish him?!
Scarn is rocked!
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Freeman's head but Freeman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Freeman avoids them all with ease.
Good work by Scarn as he checks the leg kick.
Scarn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Freeman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarn.
Nice straight punches there by Scarn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Scarn.
Scarn slips under a jab.
Scarn is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman with a jab.
Michael Scarn's cut is getting worse.
Freeman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scarn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scarn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freeman scores with a body shot.
Scarn slips a jab and a cross from Freeman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Scarn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Freeman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Freeman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Scarn has got the better of the exchanges.
Scarn staying out of range there.
Scarn takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses.
Freeman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Freeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarn lands a jab to the nose.
Scarn scores with a jab. Freeman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Freeman tries to score with a low kick but Scarn moves his leg out of the way.
Nice cross by Scarn.
Michael Scarn is winning the standup battle so far.
Scarn 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.
Freeman misses with an uppercut.
Freeman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn punishes Freeman's body with a nice straight punch.
Freeman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scarn scores with a jab.
Good work by Scarn as he checks the leg kick.
Scarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
Freeman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Freeman connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarn fails to land with a series of punches.
Scarn jabs at Freeman's body.
Scarn loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch.
Scarn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freeman.
Scarn lands a glancing blow to the side of Freeman's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freeman. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scarn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Freeman dodges the punch combination from Scarn.
Scarn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Freeman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarn.
A slow jab from Scarn misses its intended target.
Freeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarn throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Scarn.
Gavin Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Freeman counters with a series of strikes. Scarn will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman tried to score with a low kick but Scarn checks it.
Freeman throws a leg kick but Scarn sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Freeman avoids them all with ease.
Freeman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Scarn misses.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
A left and a right from Freeman both land. Nice combination.
Scarn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Scarn throws a nice looking combination but Freeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Freeman misses with a left hand
enabling Scarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Freeman tries to bum rush Scarn with a series of wild strikes but Scarn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Freeman misses with a straight right.
Freeman misses with a double jab
and Scarn counters with a straight right hand.
Freeman misses with a looping right.
Scarn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Freeman momentarily.
Scarn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Freeman in his tracks.
Scarn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freeman.
Freeman lands a left and a right that send Scarn crashing to the mat, dazed. Freeman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Scarn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scarn misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws an overhand right that lands on Scarn's shoulder, as Scarn tries to avoid the shot.
Scarn seems to have got his legs back now.
Scarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freeman.
Scarn misses with an uppercut. Freeman saw that one coming.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
Freeman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scarn throws a jab when Freeman was well out of range.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
An inside leg kick from Freeman misses.
Scarn misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Freeman misses.
Freeman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Freeman.
Freeman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scarn throws a combination that misses
and Freeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Scarn misses with a hook. Freeman ducked under it nicely.
Scarn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freeman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scarn.
Scarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Freeman is just out of range.
Scarn moves forwards but Freeman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Michael Scarn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good shot there by Scarn.
Freeman misses with a low kick.
A combination from Scarn does no damage.
Scarn misses with a hook.
Freeman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scarn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Freeman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Michael Scarn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Scarn takes one to the chin there.
Good shot there by Scarn.
Scarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
Freeman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Freeman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scarn throws out a loose jab but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Scarn.
Freeman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Freeman misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Scarn misses.
Freeman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Freeman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Freeman throws a nice looking combination but Scarn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scarn scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Freeman misses with a few strikes there.
Freeman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Freeman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman tries to move into range but Scarn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Freeman slips under a jab.
Freeman is looking for the big counter here.
Freeman slips a jab from Scarn.
Freeman moves away from the strike by Scarn.
A bone on bone clash there as Scarn blocks the leg kick.
Scarn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Scarn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scarn lands with a kick to the temple. Freeman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Scarn walks into a stiff left hand from Freeman.
Freeman digs a good body shot into Scarn's ribs.
A combination from Freeman does no damage.
Oooooh!!! Freeman has knocked Scarn down with a huge combo! Freeman steps away and waves a wobbly Scarn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Freeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarn clobbers Freeman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Freeman dodges the punch combination from Scarn.
Scarn lands a nice shot that snaps Freeman's head back.
Gavin Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scarn checks it well.
Freeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scarn moves away.
Freeman throws a leg kick
and Scarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Freeman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Scarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Freeman tries a low kick but Scarn avoids it.
Freeman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scarn lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Scarn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Scarn.
Scarn misses with a hook. Freeman ducked under it nicely.
Scarn misses with a straight left.
Freeman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Freeman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scarn misses with a hook. Freeman ducked under it nicely.
Freeman misses with a combination
and Scarn counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freeman.
Freeman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Freeman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scarn.
Freeman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Freeman loads up on a big right hand but Scarn slips the punch.
Scarn lands a head shot.
Freeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freeman slips a jab from Scarn.
Freeman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Freeman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Scarn misses its intended target.
Scarn lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Freeman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scarn just misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman throws a series of punches but Scarn moves out of range.
Scarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Freeman.
Scarn lands a glancing blow to the side of Freeman's head.
Scarn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scarn.
Michael Scarn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Freeman throws out a leg kick but Scarn moves out of range and Freeman only half commits.
Freeman throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
Scarn lands an overhand right.
Scarn lands with an uppercut that bounces Freeman off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Scarn. Those never looked like landing.
Freeman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scarn throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scarn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scarn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scarn!
A very excited looking Michael Scarn rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wabricio Ferdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferdum comes into the arena with PARIS - the devil made me do it blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wabricio Ferdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kale Strong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong moves into the clinch.
Ferdum taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ferdum.
Strong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ferdum's face.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ferdum has Strong pushed against the cage.
Strong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ferdum pulls guard effortlessly.
Ferdum 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.
Strong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strong tries to stand but Ferdum is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferdum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferdum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strong is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdum wants to improve his position but instead Strong has moved into half guard.
Strong stalling.
Ferdum wants to sweep but Strong has passed to side control!
Strong sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ferdum is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Strong wants to control but Ferdum is keeping him busy.
Ferdum sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Strong is looking for a kimura but Ferdum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strong to get the leverage.
Ferdum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferdum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdum regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ferdum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strong manages to get himself to full guard.
Strong is pulling down on Ferdum's head. It's preventing any offense from Ferdum, at least for the moment.
Our spies down at at BLOODSPORT GYM inform us that Strong has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ferdum postures up in Strong's guard and throws a big left but Strong blocks it.
Strong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strong can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferdum advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Strong pushes Ferdum off looking to stand but Ferdum dives back in and keeps control.
Ferdum scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
It looks like Kale Strong has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferdum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strong defends it well.
Ferdum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong is trying to stand up here but Ferdum is controlling him well.
Ferdum is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Strong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Strong keeping full guard, as Ferdum tries to pass.
Ferdum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strong's head.
Strong working for a triangle but Ferdum defends it easily.
Strong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferdum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferdum wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferdum postures up.
Ferdum content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Strong has locked up a guillotine! Strong's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ferdum is holding on here and Strong must be using up a lot of energy. Ferdum has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Strong gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kale Strong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into the arena with Beat It blaring out of the sound system. Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music. Mikael Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikael Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germano misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Germano throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Germano lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Germano looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Germano throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Germano! Jackson lets Germano back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Germano misses the jab.
Germano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Germano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Germano.
Germano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Germano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Germano throws out the jab.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Germano moves away and avoids it.
Germano throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Germano scores with a hook.
Germano takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Germano works the jab nicely.
Germano swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Germano misses with a straight right.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Germano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Germano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Germano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Germano lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Germano slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Germano knows he should have avoided that one.
Germano is rocked!
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!
Jackson walks into a jab.
Germano throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Germano with a jab.
Germano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Germano misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a big right hand! Oh Germano is in trouble here! Jackson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikael Jackson!
Mikael Jackson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw has chosen Silver Bullet - Bring Forth The Guillotine as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Luigi Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates misses with a body punch
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw slips under a jab from Bates.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Bates.
Bates misses with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bates is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bates misses with a hook.
Shaw is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bates with a body shot.
Bates misses with a jab to the body
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaw cracks the inside of Bates's front leg.
Bates looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
Shaw has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shaw throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bates moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bates throws an off balance right hand
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bates.
Bates looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.
A nice side step and Shaw releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bates connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shaw throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.
Luigi Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates lands with a cross.
Shaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Shaw attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shaw moves out of range as Bates strikes.
Shaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mick Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a head kick.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates misses with a shot to the body
and Shaw counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaw tries a quick counter leg kick but Bates is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shaw's head backwards.
Bates moves out of range as Shaw strikes.
Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Shaw is quick to defend against it.
Bates closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Shaw! Bates dives in looking to finish! Shaw is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luigi Bates!
During a confident post fight interview, Luigi Bates 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Oko Poli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desean Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oko Poli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Oko Poli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desean Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant gets a takedown into half guard.
Bryant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Poli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bryant is working for a kimura but Poli is defending it quite comfortably.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bryant working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Poli wants to improve his position but Bryant is controlling well.
Bryant is nestled in close to Poli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Poli is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bryant is trying to control. Poli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Poli actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Bryant connects with a nice short shot to Poli's temple.
Bryant working the head and body with strikes.
Bryant prevents Poli from improving his position.
Bryant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Poli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli tries to get to full guard but Bryant has control of the leg.
Bryant 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.
Bryant slips a nice elbow through Poli's hands, connecting with Poli's forehead.
Bryant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bryant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Poli defends it well.
Bryant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bryant is working for a kimura but Poli is defending it quite comfortably.
Bryant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Poli defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Poli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Poli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bryant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bryant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Poli keeps moving.
Bryant forces his way into half guard.
Poli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bryant pulls his head out easily.
Bryant is working for a submission of some sort.
Poli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bryant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Poli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bryant keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Poli's head.
Poli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bryant chips away with some ground and pound.
Bryant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Poli keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Bryant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poli has momentary wrist control but Bryant slips an elbow through the middle.
Poli looking for a guillotine here but Bryant defends easily.
Bryant postures up and lands a big shot to Poli's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poli's head.
Poli looking for a sweep. Not yet Poli, not yet.
Bryant trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom.
Poli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bryant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bryant postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bryant connects with a couple of short punches.
Poli working for a triangle but Bryant defends it easily.
Bryant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli has momentary wrist control but Bryant slips an elbow through the middle.
Bryant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Poli looking for a sweep. Not yet Poli, not yet.
Bryant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bryant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Poli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desean Bryant 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.
Bryant gets the takedown into side control.
Poli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Poli is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Poli is looking for a sweep.
Bryant wants to control but Poli is keeping him busy.
Bryant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Poli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bryant's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli is pressing down on Bryant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Poli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bryant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bryant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bryant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bryant stands up over Poli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant lands a couple of elbows.
Poli has his foot on Bryant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryant works his way back into a safe position though.
Bryant postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bryant trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom.
Bryant keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Poli's head.
Bryant trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom.
Poli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bryant is aware though and is defending well.
Bryant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bryant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Poli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bryant defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bryant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Poli has his foot on Bryant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryant works his way back into a safe position though.
Bryant working some strikes from top position.
Bryant postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant with a nice head shot there.
Bryant is in close to Poli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bryant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bryant landing some decent shots from guard.
Bryant forces his way into half guard.
Bryant is working for a submission of some sort.
Poli is refusing to be controlled, as Bryant sits in half guard.
Bryant wants to work for an arm triangle but Poli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bryant lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Poli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Poli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bryant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bryant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bryant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Poli wants to sweep here but Bryant controlling him for the moment.
Bryant is in close to Poli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bryant postures up and lands a big shot to Poli's brow.
Bryant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bryant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bryant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bryant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bryant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bryant postures up and lands a big shot to Poli's brow.
Bryant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bryant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bryant defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bryant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bryant trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom.
Poli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Poli looking for a guillotine here but Bryant defends easily.
Poli keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Bryant landing with the ground and pound.
Bryant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bryant cracks Poli with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desean Bryant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bryant is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Poli's half guard.
Bryant is looking for a kimura here.
Poli moves into full guard.
Bryant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Poli keeping full guard, as Bryant tries to pass.
Bryant chips away with some ground and pound.
Bryant works over Poli with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bryant has managed to get both his arms back between Poli's legs - danger averted.
Poli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bryant defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant with a nice head shot there.
Bryant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bryant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Desean Bryant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bryant cracks Poli with a solid left hand.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Poli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant works over Poli with some ground and pound from guard.
Bryant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Poli looking for a sweep. Not yet Poli, not yet.
Bryant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bryant keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Poli's head.
Bryant is in close to Poli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Poli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bryant works over Poli with some ground and pound from guard.
Bryant passes Poli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bryant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant working Poli over with strikes.
Poli is rocked!
Bryant is working for a submission of some sort.
Oh Poli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poli manages to get to full guard.
Poli seems to have got his legs back now.
Poli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bryant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bryant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bryant wants to get up but he can't break Poli's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Poli is looking for a triangle but Bryant pushes his legs off easily.
Bryant postures up and lands a big shot to Poli's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant landing some decent shots from guard.
Bryant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poli's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bryant defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poli is on top in guard.
Poli tries to free his leg and advance position but Bryant is retaining full guard.
Bryant trying to keep a closed guard but Poli is proving a slippery customer.
Bryant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bryant has his feet on Poli's thighs here. He's pushed Poli off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Poli screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desean Bryant!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Decimus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Army comes to the cage accompanied by Vagina Coastguard. On his way into the cage it seems that Dick Army has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dick Army seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Decimus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Decimus Meridius there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Decimus Meridius misses with a series of wild punches.
Decimus Meridius throws a series of punches but Army moves out of range.
Army appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decimus Meridius misses with a body punch
and Army counters with a right hand to the body.
Decimus Meridius checks a leg kick nicely.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook
and Army counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Decimus Meridius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Army moves into the clinch.
Decimus Meridius works on Army's body with a couple of short punches.
Army digs a right hand into Decimus Meridius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Decimus Meridius's gas tank.
Decimus Meridius blocks a body shot from Army.
Decimus Meridius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Army lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decimus Meridius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Army scores with a shot to the side of Decimus Meridius's head.
Decimus Meridius scores with a shot to the side of Army's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Army fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Army being controlled against the cage.
Army misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Decimus Meridius wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Army.
Decimus Meridius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Army or not.
Decimus Meridius stalls.
Army lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Decimus Meridius has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Army seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Decimus Meridius can turn it around.
Army lands a body shot.
Army lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Army lands a hook to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius blocks an elbow strike from Army.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Army as Decimus Meridius tries to tie him up.
Decimus Meridius blocks a body shot from Army.
A short uppercut from Decimus Meridius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Army misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Decimus Meridius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Decimus Meridius is pushing Army up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Army working aggressively here.
Army misses with a hook from the clinch.
Decimus Meridius tries a body shot but Army blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decimus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Decimus Meridius takes an elbow to the forehead.
Decimus Meridius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Army's elbow.
Army throws a punch but it's blocked by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius has Army pressed against the cage.
Army lands with a light punch inside.
Decimus Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Army just misses with a elbow thrown towards Decimus Meridius's brow.
Army scores with a shot to the side of Decimus Meridius's head.
Decimus Meridius stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Army can't find room to land a body shot as Decimus Meridius controls the action.
Army blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Army misses with a body punch.
Decimus Meridius tries to work over Army's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Decimus Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimus Meridius scores with a shot to the side of Army's head.
Decimus Meridius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Army.
Army misses with the head strike.
Decimus Meridius takes an elbow to the temple.
A short body shot lands from Army as the two fighters clinch.
Decimus Meridius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Decimus Meridius.
Army goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Decimus Meridius misses with some punches.
Army can't find room to land a body shot as Decimus Meridius controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Army.
Decimus Meridius blocks a body shot from Army.
Army pushes off an throws an elbow but Decimus Meridius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Decimus Meridius lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Army scores with a nice hook to the head.
That has opened up Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut even more.
Decimus Meridius misses with a body punch.
Decimus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Army lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Army lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Army goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Army makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Army working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius works on Army's body with a couple of short punches.
Army tries a body shot but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
Army has a couple of punches blocked by Decimus Meridius.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Army.
Decimus Meridius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armys head.
Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Army.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Decimus Meridius cracks Army with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Army.
Army lands a body shot.
Army working aggressively here.
Decimus Meridius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Army backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Army dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius'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.
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick
and Army counters by moving into the clinch.
Army misses with a hook to the ribs.
Army tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Decimus Meridius 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.
Army stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Army goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Decimus Meridius pushes Army back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Decimus Meridius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Decimus Meridius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Army misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands a body shot.
Decimus Meridius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Army throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Decimus Meridius lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Decimus Meridius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius cracks Army with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army prevents a body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Decimus Meridius scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Army fails to land.
Army's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Army controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Decimus Meridius fails to land.
Army swings wildly with an uppercut but Decimus Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Decimus Meridius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Decimus Meridius lands an uppercut.
Maximus Decimus Meridius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Decimus Meridius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Decimus Meridius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Decimus Meridius works on Army's body with a couple of short punches.
Decimus Meridius effectively controlling the action here.
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!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Decimus Meridius as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Decimus Meridius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Decimus Meridius lands a shot to the body.
Decimus Meridius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Decimus Meridius scores with a hook to the body.
The referee calls for Decimus Meridius to work.
Decimus Meridius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Decimus Meridius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Army backwards.
A right hand to the body from Decimus Meridius.
A short right from Decimus Meridius.
Army misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius lands an uppercut.
Army is rocked!
Decimus Meridius creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Army with a big uppercut! Army tries to clinch up but Decimus Meridius pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Army to the mat! Army covers up and Decimus Meridius unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maximus Decimus Meridius!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Jergensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Batroc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges Batroc is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Jergensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georges Batroc!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batroc connects with a right hand. Jergensen shakes it off.
Jergensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batroc moves away.
Batroc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jergensen with a body shot.
Jergensen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Batroc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jergensen somewhat.
Jergensen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Batroc counters with a stiff right hand.
Jergensen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Batroc bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batroc takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jergensen lands a nice hook to Batroc's body. Batroc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Batroc with a hook.
Batroc lands a head shot.
Jergensen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice uppercut there from Jergensen.
Jergensen just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jergensen.
Jergensen misses with a hook
and Batroc counters with a nice leg kick.
Batroc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batroc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jergensen lands with an uppercut that bounces Batroc off the cage and back into range.
Jergensen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batroc working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Batroc will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jergensen up against the cage.
Jergensen blocks an uppercut.
Jergensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batroc's elbow.
Jergensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jergensen throws a head punch that misses.
Batroc breaks from the clinch.
Georges Batroc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jergensen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batroc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batroc misses with a straight left.
Jergensen misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batroc. Jergensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Jergensen does no damage.
Batroc flicks out a counter leg kick but Jergensen steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batroc.
Batroc shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jergensen lands an overhand right.
Batroc tried to score with a low kick but Jergensen checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batroc throws a hook but Jergensen blocks it.
Batroc avoids the body shot from Jergensen.
Batroc throws a leg kick which misses Jergensen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jergensen tries to avoid it.
Jergensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Jergensen blocks the low kick.
Jergensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batroc manages to avoid it.
Jergensen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batroc throws out the jab.
Jergensen misses with a takedown attempt
and Batroc counters with a straight right hand.
Jergensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Batroc dodges the punch combination from Jergensen.
Batroc tries to land a leg kick but Jergensen saw it coming and moves away.
Jergensen misses with a left hand
letting Batroc counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batroc was well out of range. Poor timing from Jergensen.
Jergensen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Batroc has time to react.
Jergensen blocks a low kick nicely.
Batroc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Batroc.
Jergensen wants to clinch up but Batroc keeps it at a distance.
Batroc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jergensen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Batroc counters with a nice uppercut.
Jergensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batroc.
Sven Jergensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batroc ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Batroc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jergensen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Batroc doesn't seem bothered though.
Jergensen scores with a jab. Batroc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jergensen dives in and grabs Batroc's left leg, looking for a takedown. Batroc pushes down on Jergensen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Jergensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jergensen. Batroc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jergensen looking to score a takedown here. Batroc is defending well but Jergensen drives through and ends up in Batroc's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Batroc manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Jergensen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Batroc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jergensen throws a right hand that misses
and Batroc counters with a nice body kick.
Jergensen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batroc looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jergensen throws the left hand but Batroc avoids the punch easily.
Jergensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jergensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batroc manages to avoid it.
Batroc misses with a wild body shot.
Jergensen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jergensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batroc was well out of range. Poor timing from Jergensen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Batroc.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batroc defending well as Jergensen loads up on a big left hand.
Jergensen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Batroc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jergensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Batroc dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Batroc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jergensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batroc is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Jergensen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Batroc avoids the body shot from Jergensen.
Batroc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jergensen looks to land a combination. Batroc sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jergensen has a takedown stuffed.
Jergensen throws a jab when Batroc was well out of range.
No joy there for Jergensen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jergensen throws a body punch but Batroc moves out of range.
Batroc looks to land a combination but Jergensen avoids it well.
Jergensen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Batroc.
Batroc connects with the punch.
Batroc avoids the body shot from Jergensen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jergensen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jergensen scores with a body shot.
Jergensen missing with a left hand there. Batroc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Georges Batroc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jergensen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Batroc in his tracks.
Jergensen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Batroc counters with a series of strikes. Jergensen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jergensen wants to clinch but Batroc slips to the side
enabling Batroc to counter with a crisp jab.
Jergensen misses with a wild body shot.
Jergensen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Batroc flicks out a counter leg kick but Jergensen steps away.
Jergensen misses with a two punch combination.
Jergensen misses with a takedown
and Batroc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Jergensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batroc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jergensen.
Jergensen lands a glancing blow to the side of Batroc's head.
Batroc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jergensen.
Jergensen connects with a body shot.
Batroc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batroc throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Batroc slips under a jab.
Batroc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jergensen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Batroc under the eye.
Batroc tries to score with a low kick but Jergensen moves his leg out of the way.
Jergensen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batroc connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Batroc jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Batroc dodges the punch combination from Jergensen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A left lands for Batroc.
Jergensen misses the body punch
and Batroc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jergensen is rocked!
Jergensen is looking to wear down Batroc with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Batroc avoids the body shot from Jergensen.
Batroc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Batroc stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Jergensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Jergensen.
Jergensen seems to have got his legs back now.
Jergensen gets the takedown into side control.
Batroc is not content to let Jergensen control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jergensen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Batroc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jergensen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jergensen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jergensen wants to control but Batroc is keeping him busy.
Batroc wants to control but Jergensen postures up.
That's four 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.
Batroc takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jergensen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Batroc regains half guard.
Jergensen looks to land a strike but Batroc avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jergensen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been hearing that Jergensen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jergensen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Batroc manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jergensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Batroc is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Georges Batroc will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jergensen tries to clinch up but Batroc circles away and keeps his distance.
Jergensen misses with a wild combination.
Batroc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jergensen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Batroc sprawls well. Batroc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jergensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jergensen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Batroc misses with a double jab.
Jergensen throws a good cross that connects.
That kick from Batroc tenderised Jergensen's leg. Jergensen is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batroc.
Nice defenses there by Batroc.
Jergensen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jergensen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jergensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batroc was well out of range. Poor timing from Jergensen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batroc throws an off balance right hand
and Jergensen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jergensen lands a slapping body shot.
Jergensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batroc throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jergensen.
Batroc tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jergensen misses with a body shot.
Jergensen misses the shot to the body.
Jergensen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jergensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jergensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jergensen wants to clinch up but Batroc keeps it at a distance.
Batroc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jergensen!
Jergensen slips a jab and a cross from Batroc.
Batroc on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jergensen misses with a wild combination.
Batroc scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice sprawl there from Batroc as Jergensen shoots in.
Jergensen takes a swing at Batroc's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Batroc there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Batroc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jergensen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Georges Batroc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jergensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batroc moves away.
Jergensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batroc finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jergensen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Batroc as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Jergensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batroc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batroc throws a hook but Jergensen avoids it easily.
Jergensen feinted with a counter takedown.
Jergensen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Batroc tries to roll over but Jergensen keeps him under control.
Batroc is refusing to be controlled, as Jergensen sits in half guard.
Jergensen is looking to stall here but Batroc recovers full guard.
Jergensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batroc is keeping the position for now.
Sven Jergensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batroc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jergensen postures up in Batroc's guard and throws a big left but Batroc blocks it.
Batroc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jergensen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jergensen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Georges Batroc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Batroc keeping moving, preventing Jergensen from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Jergensen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Batroc 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sven Jergensen!
Sven Jergensen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phol Murhaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phol Murhaa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Phol Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underwood blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murhaa.
Underwood feints a counter leg kick.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Underwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Underwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Underwood throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Underwood tries to keep at a distance but Murhaa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murhaa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Underwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murhaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Underwood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Underwood jabs Murhaa right on the nose. Murhaa blinks but takes it well.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Underwood.
Underwood scoring well with a low kick there.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Underwood moves away.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Underwood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Murhaa.
Underwood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murhaa lands with a straight right. Underwood didn't see that one coming.
Underwood takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood lands an overhand right.
Underwood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Underwood lands a really nice looking cross but Murhaa seems unphased.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Underwood, right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Underwood.
Murhaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murhaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Underwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Underwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick from Underwood.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Underwood throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good shot there by Underwood.
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!
Underwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Underwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Underwood tries to land a body kick
and Murhaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Underwood's knee momentarily.
Murhaa cracks the inside of Underwood's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
Underwood scores with a kick to the midsection.
Underwood tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away.
Underwood scores with a hook.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Underwood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murhaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Underwood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Underwood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Underwood misses with a leg kick.
Underwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Underwood connects with a jab.
Murhaa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Underwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Underwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Underwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Underwood misses with a leg kick
and Murhaa counters with a one-two to the body.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Underwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Underwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Underwood backs away, Murhaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Murhaa blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Murhaa misses its target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Underwood down.
Underwood lands a jab to Murhaa's midsection.
Underwood cracks Murhaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Underwood thows a body kick. Murhaa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Murhaa wants to clinch up but Underwood keeps it at a distance.
Underwood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murhaa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underwood throws a poor cross that misses
and Murhaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Underwood misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Underwood.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Underwood in his tracks.
Underwood misses with a wild body shot.
Underwood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Underwood with a nice cross.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Underwood.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Underwood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Underwood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Underwood there as he acknowledges the shot.
Underwood throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murhaa moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Underwood tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Underwood blocks it.
Underwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Underwood tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhaa rushes Underwood and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Underwood will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Underwood lands a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Underwood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Underwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Underwood.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Underwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Underwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Murhaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Underwood misses with a low kick as Murhaa jumps back.
Murhaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Underwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frank Underwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Underwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa misses with a body shot
and Underwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murhaa's sensitive parts.
Murhaa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Underwood.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Underwood, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underwood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circling - Underwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Underwood.
Murhaa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Underwood defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
Underwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Underwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Underwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Underwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Underwood down.
Murhaa tests Underwood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Underwood misses with a straight left.
Underwood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Underwood throws a body kick that misses.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Underwood moved out of range nicely.
Underwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Underwood 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.
Underwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murhaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Underwood's head.
Murhaa throws a front kick that sends Underwood stumbling back into the cage.
Murhaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murhaa.
Underwood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Underwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Underwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Underwood. That did some damage!
Murhaa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Underwood only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murhaa moves out of range as Underwood strikes.
Underwood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Underwood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range.
Underwood walks into a straight right hand from Murhaa.
Underwood with a hook.
Underwood cracks Murhaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Underwood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Underwood on the side of the head.
Underwood walks into a left hand.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Underwood slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Underwood! But no joy.
Murhaa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Underwood counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murhaa. That did some damage!
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Underwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Underwood ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Murhaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Underwood doesn't seem phased though.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Underwood.
Underwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Underwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Underwood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Underwood thuds a left hand into Murhaa's body.
Underwood throws a big shot that misses.
Underwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Underwood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa tries to clinch up but Underwood circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Underwood misses.
Murhaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Underwood feints and then cracks Murhaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murhaa down.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Underwood doesn't seem bothered though.
Underwood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Underwood throws a leg kick that misses.
Underwood misses with an uppercut.
And Murhaa counters with a quick kick to the body but Underwood blocks it.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Underwood moved out of range.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Underwood throws a head kick that misses.
Underwood misses with a body kick.
Murhaa lands with an overhand left.
Murhaa wants to land a leg kick but Underwood is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Underwood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Murhaa lands a slapping body shot.
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at Underwood's knee but Underwood avoids it well.
Murhaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Underwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Underwood tries to work over Murhaa's front leg with a kick but Murhaa checks it.
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Underwood slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Underwood misses with a looping left.
It looked like Murhaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Underwood.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Underwood.
Underwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Underwood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Underwood.
Murhaa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhaa. That snapped Underwood's head back.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Underwood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Underwood misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa is looking to clinch.
Underwood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Underwood thuds his shin into the meat of Murhaa's side.
Murhaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Underwood scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murhaa duly obliges.
Underwood misses with a straight left.
Underwood throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Underwood in the body.
Underwood feints and then cracks Murhaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murhaa down.
Murhaa is looking to slow Underwood down with leg kicks.
Underwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa slips a jab from Underwood.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Underwood.
Murhaa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Murhaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Underwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa tries to clinch up but Underwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Underwood misses the shot to the body.
Underwood throws a sloppy body shot
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Underwood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Murhaa counters with a quick kick to the body but Underwood blocks it.
Murhaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Underwood. Underwood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Underwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Phol Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhaa avoids a kick to the body.
Underwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Underwood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murhaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Underwood moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Underwood! But no joy.
Murhaa cracks Underwood with a good jab.
Murhaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Underwood on the side of the head.
Murhaa tests Underwood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murhaa!
Underwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Underwood counters with a straight right hand.
Underwood throws a push kick but Murhaa slaps the foot to one side.
Underwood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Underwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Underwood thumps Murhaa with a low kick.
Underwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Underwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Murhaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat.
Underwood scores with a nice strike.
Murhaa walks into a straight right hand from Underwood.
Underwood scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Underwood moves away.
Underwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Underwood misses.
Underwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murhaa's sensitive parts.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underwood.
Murhaa connects with a looping right hand.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Frank Underwood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Underwood's head.
That kick from Underwood tenderised Murhaa's leg. Murhaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Underwood blocks a jab.
Murhaa throws a hook but Underwood avoids it easily.
Underwood slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Murhaa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Underwood 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Underwood!
A very excited looking Frank Underwood made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Phol Murhaa stepped up to the mic, saying 'vittu'.
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