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NEFC 13: Asanovic Vs Cane II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Relic Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Mode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu comes to the cage accompanied by Outshined. Mode has chosen get up get down as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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225 lbs
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235 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Relic Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Mode!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fatu, as that shot connected.
Fatu blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Fatu.
Fatu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mode drops his shoulder and cracks Fatu with a huge uppercut! Fatu goes down! Can Mode finish him?
Fatu is rocked!
It looks like Relic Fatu has been cut.
Mode in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mode throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fatu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mode is one step ahead there.
Mode has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mode drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fatu dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu stopping the sweep attempt from Mode.
Fatu is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mode has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fatu is looking to defend but Mode has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fatu! Mode pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fatu taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Beast Mode!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tex Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales's entrance music is Himno Nacional Mexicano. A fine choice. Peterson has chosen - as his entrance music. The key to victory for Enrique Gonzales has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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157 lbs
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147 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enrique Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tex Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peterson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Peterson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Peterson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gonzales tries to roll over but Peterson keeps him under control.
Peterson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Peterson stops Gonzales from getting back to his feet.
Peterson 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.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Gonzales is defending well.
Peterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gonzales manages to get to full guard.
Peterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzales has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonzales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peterson has managed to get both his arms back between Gonzales's legs - danger averted.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzales. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peterson is working Gonzales over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peterson landing with the ground and pound.
Gonzales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonzales trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonzales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peterson defends it easily.
Gonzales looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gonzales working for a triangle but Peterson defends it easily.
Peterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson working some strikes from top position.
Gonzales looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Gonzales is keeping the position.
Peterson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Peterson stands up over Gonzales, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peterson landing some decent shots from guard.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Gonzales is keeping the position.
Gonzales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peterson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peterson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson postures up in Gonzales's guard and throws a big left but Gonzales blocks it.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peterson advances position into side control!
Gonzales gets back to half guard.
Peterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gonzales avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peterson.
Gonzales moves into full guard.
Peterson works over Gonzales with some ground and pound from guard.
Peterson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gonzales has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Peterson is looking to defend but Gonzales has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Peterson! Gonzales pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Peterson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enrique Gonzales!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Drury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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23
184 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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26
178 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Drury!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drury.
Drury takes a swing at Robertson's ribcage but misses.
Robertson scores with a punch to the head.
Robertson throws and low kick but Drury moves out of range easily.
Drury just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Drury.
Robertson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Drury uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robertson.
Drury misses with an uppercut.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drury.
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robertson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robertson misses with a looping right.
Robertson throws a hook but Drury avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drury slips under a jab.
A shot to de liver by Robertson. Beautiful body shot.
Robertson moves out of range as Drury strikes.
Robertson cracks Drury with a good jab.
Drury looks for a takedown but Robertson sprawls well.
Robertson thumps Drury with a low kick.
Drury blocks a head kick by Robertson.
Robertson stuffs the takedown.
Robertson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drury.
Brian Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Drury.
Drury looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robertson misses with a hook.
Robertson punishes Drury's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robertson scores with a nice right hand.
Robertson scores with a leg kick.
Drury looks gassed!
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!
Robertson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Robertson misses with a wild body shot.
Drury takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drury throws a body punch but Robertson moves out of range.
Brian Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson looks to land a combination but Drury avoids it well.
Robertson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drury.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drury. Robertson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robertson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robertson.
Drury is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Drury out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Brian Robertson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Narong Yeerum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber's entrance music is m.o.v.e - around the world. A fine choice. Yeerum has chosen I Love You as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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169 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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165 lbs
9 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narong Yeerum!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber thows a body shot but no joy.
Faber closes the distance and clinches up with Yeerum, looking for a takedown. Faber pushes Yeerum against the cage but Yeerum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yeerum goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Faber lands a jab.
Yeerum looks to throw the jab but Faber is out of range.
Yeerum doesn't manage to clinch there - Faber circles away.
Yeerum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Faber throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yeerum misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Yeerum - just one landing.
Faber tries for a takedown but Yeerum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Faber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Faber keeps the fight on the outside.
Faber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yeerum tries to clinch up.
Faber has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yeerum blocks a head kick by Faber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeerum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Faber's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yeerum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Faber digs a good body shot into Yeerum's ribs.
Faber keeps the fight on the outside.
Yeerum moves into the clinch successfully.
Yeerum breaks from the clinch.
Yeerum gets a clinch.
Yeerum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yeerum missing with knees to the body.
Yeerum pushes Faber back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Faber breaks from the clinch.
Faber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yeerum moves in looking to clinch but Faber pushes him off.
Yeerum throws a chopping leg kick but Faber manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yeerum tries to clinch but Faber moves out of range.
Yeerum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Faber, pushing him back against the cage.
Faber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yeerum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faber working hard to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yeerum.
Faber dodges an elbow strike from Yeerum.
Faber wants the takedown. Yeerum is fighting it off but Faber persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yeerum's guard against the cage.
Yeerum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yeerum pulls Faber in close to prevent any damage.
Faber drops back looking for a leg! Yeerum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yeerum manages to kick Faber off! Faber jumps back into Yeerum's guard.
Yeerum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Faber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Faber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber prevents Yeerum from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeerum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yeerum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yeerum wants it to stay on the feet.
Yeerum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Faber counters with a straight right hand.
Yeerum tries to clinch up but Faber circles away and keeps his distance.
Yeerum looks to clinch
and Faber counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Yeerum finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yeerum tries to clinch but Faber moves away
enabling Faber to counter with a crisp jab.
Faber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Narong Yeerum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faber is breathing heavily.
Yeerum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faber scores with a jab.
Yeerum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeerum checks a low kick from Faber.
Yeerum is looking to clinch.
Yeerum clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Narong Yeerum dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yeerum lands with a straight right. Faber didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Faber misses.
Faber connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yeerum tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Faber counters with a nice leg kick.
Yeerum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yeerum tries to clinch
and Faber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yeerum dodges the punch combination from Faber.
Faber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Narong Yeerum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faber misses the jab.
Faber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yeerum.
Yeerum tries to work over Faber's front leg with a kick but Faber checks it.
Yeerum tries to clinch but Faber moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Faber misses its intended target.
Faber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yeerum tries to avoid it but Faber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yeerum to the ground. Yeerum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yeerum tries to clinch but Faber moves away
and Faber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yeerum fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Faber on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Faber.
Faber throws a chopping leg kick but Yeerum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yeerum blocks a jab.
Yeerum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yeerum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Faber blocks an elbow strike from Yeerum.
Faber goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yeerum prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yeerum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Faber's brow.
Yeerum missing with knees to the body.
Yeerum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Yeerum. That snapped Faber's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yeerum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yeerum closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Faber counter with a right hand.
Yeerum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yeerum closes the distance but Faber moves to the side
and Faber counters with a nice uppercut.
Yeerum clinches but Faber breaks the clinch
and Faber counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Faber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yeerum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yeerum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faber was well out of range. Poor timing from Yeerum.
Yeerum looks to clinch
and Faber counters with a one-two to the body.
Yeerum misses with a straight left.
Yeerum misses with a looping left.
Faber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Faber was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yeerum working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yeerum blocking the ground and pound.
Yeerum working to try and regain half guard.
Yeerum is squirming around, avoiding Faber's attempts to control the action.
Faber is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Yeerum can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yeerum wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Faber.
Yeerum is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Yeerum is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Faber locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Yeerum is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Faber!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ventura is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Electric Six - Gay Bar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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192 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zachary Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ace Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ventura.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ventura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ventura keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Ventura shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ventura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ventura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ventura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ventura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ventura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ventura has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ventura's guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ventura keeps moving.
Smith passes Ventura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ventura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ventura is not content to let Smith control the position.
Ventura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith works his way into side control.
Smith is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ventura is trying to escape and Smith transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ventura is forced to tap! Nice work there by Smith! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zachary Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cory Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larson Greenwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't stoppin me. Greenwood has chosen Urge Overkill - Girl you'll be a woman soon as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
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223 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larson Greenwood!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Greenwood lands a jab.
A big right from Greenwood misses.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greenwood tries to avoid it but Steel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greenwood to the ground. Greenwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Greenwood.
Greenwood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steel.
Steel shoots in and drives through. Greenwood sprawls well.
Steel avoids the body shot from Greenwood.
Greenwood clinches.
Greenwood gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steel tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greenwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greenwood scores with a hook to the body.
Steel successfully pulls guard.
Greenwood stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but Greenwood shows good takedown defense.
Greenwood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.
Greenwood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Greenwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greenwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greenwood lands with a short shot to the head.
Greenwood lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Greenwood.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Greenwood lands with a light punch inside.
Greenwood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greenwood leaning his opponent against the cage.
Greenwood lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greenwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Greenwood as the two fighters clinch.
Greenwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Greenwood on the inside.
Greenwood displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steel up against the cage.
Steel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greenwood smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Greenwood coming out on top.
The crowd cheers as Greenwood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steel doesn't seem phased though.
Greenwood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Greenwood tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Jab from Greenwood.
Greenwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Greenwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Greenwood wants to land a leg kick but Steel is out of range.
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steel shoots in and drives through. Greenwood sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood staying out of range there.
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greenwood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steel thinking.
Greenwood lands a really nice looking cross but Steel seems unphased.
Greenwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greenwood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greenwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steel.
Steel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Donk. Greenwood catches Steel right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel shoots in looking for a takedown. Greenwood tries to sprawl out of it but Steel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greenwood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cory Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenwood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greenwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greenwood tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Greenwood connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
Larson Greenwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Greenwood does it's job there.
Steel takes a swing at Greenwood's ribcage but misses.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
Greenwood leaves Steel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Greenwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but Greenwood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Greenwood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Greenwood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Greenwood clinches up against the cage.
Greenwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greenwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Greenwood pulls his leg out and moves away.
Larson Greenwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greenwood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steel thinking.
Greenwood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.
Greenwood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greenwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cory Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greenwood lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel fails with the takedown
and Greenwood counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greenwood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greenwood.
Steel is trying to drag Greenwood to the mat but Greenwood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Greenwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greenwood.
Greenwood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steel or not.
Greenwood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Greenwood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steel tries for a takedown but Greenwood manages to get underhooks.
Greenwood lands a nice uppercut.
Greenwood stalling in the clinch.
Greenwood scores with a hook to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Greenwood.
Greenwood lands an uppercut.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel letting Greenwood take a breather here.
Greenwood pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Greenwood.
Steel jumps guard but Greenwood stands there with Steel around his waist. Steel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greenwood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steel is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Greenwood's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenwood has Steel pressed against the cage.
Steel wants to break free but Greenwood has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greenwood.
Greenwood presses Steel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Greenwood lands with a short shot to the head.
Greenwood lands with a right to the head.
Greenwood lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Greenwood.
Greenwood stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Greenwood receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short uppercut from Greenwood.
Greenwood is pressed up against the cage. Steel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Greenwood down to the mat. Greenwood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Steel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Greenwood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Greenwood scores with a jab.
No joy there for Greenwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Greenwood lands with a nice body punch.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Greenwood.
A decent looking cross lands there for Greenwood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
Steel misses the body punch
and Greenwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greenwood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Greenwood lands an overhand right.
Steel fails with a takedown attempt.
Greenwood moves into the clinch successfully.
Greenwood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steel or not.
Greenwood lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Greenwood.
A right handed body shot lands from Greenwood.
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!
Greenwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Greenwood.
Nice body punch from Greenwood - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
Greenwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Greenwood.
Greenwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greenwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greenwood is working Steel over against the cage.
Steel letting Greenwood take a breather here.
A short right from Greenwood on the inside.
Greenwood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greenwood lands a right hand.
Greenwood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Greenwood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Greenwood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Greenwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Greenwood.
A left hand lands to the body for Greenwood.
Greenwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greenwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greenwood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Greenwood gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Greenwood.
Greenwood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Greenwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Steel moves forwards but Greenwood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Greenwood lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into rage.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greenwood misses with a wild combination.
Greenwood ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Greenwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenwood moves away.
Greenwood misses with a wild body shot.
Steel closes the distance and clinches up with Greenwood, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes Greenwood against the cage but Greenwood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Greenwood avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Greenwood.
Greenwood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Greenwood has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Greenwood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steel or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Greenwood.
Greenwood lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Greenwood on the inside.
A body shot lands from Greenwood.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Greenwood.
Greenwood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Greenwood - that landed with a thud.
Greenwood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
Greenwood lands a nice uppercut.
Greenwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greenwood works on Steel's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Greenwood stalling against the cage.
Larson Greenwood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Greenwood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Greenwood.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greenwood.
Greenwood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steel or not.
Greenwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Good body shot from Greenwood.
A right hook to the body lands for Greenwood.
A short uppercut from Greenwood.
Nice body punch from Greenwood.
Steel tries to pull guard but Greenwood holds him up against the cage and eventually Steel drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greenwood lands with a left to the head.
Greenwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greenwood scores with a shoulder strike.
Steel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greenwood smiles and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steel, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Greenwood.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Steel moves away from the strike by Greenwood.
Greenwood blocks a jab.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Greenwood.
Greenwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steel.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Greenwood.
Cory Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Greenwood has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greenwood.
Greenwood lands a left hand.
Greenwood lands a left hand.
Greenwood gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steel.
Greenwood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Greenwood scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Greenwood.
Greenwood is working Steel over against the cage.
Greenwood stalling.
Greenwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Larson Greenwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steel looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Greenwood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greenwood is leaning against Steel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Greenwood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel tries to work over Greenwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greenwood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greenwood lands with a left to the head.
Steel misses with some punches.
Greenwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larson Greenwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Greenwood has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larson Greenwood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mo Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brokki Leboswski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mo Mason has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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288 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mo Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brokki Leboswski!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason looks to land a combination but Leboswski avoids it well.
Mason shoots in but Leboswski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leboswski as he avoids it easily.
Leboswski tries to clinch there but Mason circles away.
Leboswski moves in looking to clinch but Mason pushes him off.
Leboswski has Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
Leboswski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leboswski gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Leboswski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leboswski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leboswski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leboswski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Leboswski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leboswski lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Mo Mason has been cut.
Leboswski working aggressively here.
Leboswski lands a left hand.
Mason tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leboswski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leboswski lands with a right to the head.
Mason looking for a takedown.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leboswski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mason tries to break the clinch but Leboswski is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Leboswski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leboswski.
Mason takes a shot to the head.
Mason wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leboswski lands a shoulder strike.
Leboswski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leboswski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason blocking some punches.
Leboswski throws a head punch that misses.
Leboswski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Leboswski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Leboswski fails to land.
A short left from Leboswski.
Mo Mason's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Leboswski - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leboswski has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Leboswski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Leboswski.
Leboswski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Leboswski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Leboswski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leboswski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leboswski misses with a punch on the inside.
Leboswski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
Leboswski misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leboswski working aggressively here.
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leboswski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Leboswski throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Leboswski misses with some punches.
Leboswski lands a right hand.
Mo Mason's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Leboswski working aggressively here.
Leboswski scores with a shot to the side of Mason's head.
Leboswski misses with the head strike.
Leboswski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leboswski has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Leboswski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leboswski working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leboswski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leboswski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leboswski lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Leboswski fails to land.
Leboswski misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leboswski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leboswski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leboswski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leboswski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leboswski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leboswski throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Leboswski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leboswski lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Leboswski misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brokki Leboswski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mo Mason's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leboswski wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Leboswski wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Mo Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason tries to bum rush Leboswski with a series of wild strikes but Leboswski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leboswski tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
Leboswski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leboswski doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leboswski moves in looking to clinch but Mason pushes him off.
Leboswski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leboswski rushes Mason and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leboswski misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leboswski.
Mason wants the takedown. Leboswski is fighting it off but Mason persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Leboswski's guard against the cage.
Leboswski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leboswski is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mason dives into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Leboswski is breathing heavily.
Leboswski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason wants to control but Leboswski is keeping him busy.
Leboswski tries to escape but Mason is in control.
Mason lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mason misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Leboswski.
Mason misses with a few strikes there.
Mason closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mason stops Leboswski from getting back to his feet.
Mason has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mason looking to control but Leboswski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leboswski really wants to buck Mason off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason controlling his opponent.
Mason landing punches.
Leboswski is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mason is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Leboswski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mason tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leboswski somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Leboswski tries to bum rush Mason with a series of wild strikes but Mason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leboswski tries to avoid it but Mason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leboswski to the ground. Leboswski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leboswski wants to clinch.
Leboswski doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
No luck for Mason with that takedown attempt.
Leboswski is looking to clinch but Mason is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leboswski doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Mason dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mo Mason'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. And we move into the final round!
Mason thows a body shot but no joy.
Mason shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leboswski pinned against the cage. Leboswski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Leboswski.
Leboswski wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason tries to score with a low kick but Leboswski moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leboswski is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leboswski wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Leboswski tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
Leboswski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
Leboswski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mason counters with a takedown into side control.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leboswski keeps working.
Leboswski trying to remain calm as Mason controls from the top position.
Leboswski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mason asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leboswski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leboswski keeps working.
Leboswski pushes Mason away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mason gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leboswski instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason is working for takedown but Leboswski is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Leboswski - that landed with a thud.
Leboswski has Mason pushed against the cage.
Leboswski misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Mason tries to pull guard but Leboswski won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Leboswski.
Leboswski has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Leboswski misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leboswski.
Brokki Leboswski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leboswski has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Leboswski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leboswski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Leboswski scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leboswski throws a head punch that misses.
Leboswski presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leboswski throws a head punch that misses.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Leboswski.
Leboswski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leboswski throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Leboswski.
Mason drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leboswski pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leboswski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Leboswski.
Leboswski lands an uppercut.
Leboswski lands a nice uppercut.
Leboswski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brokki Leboswski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leboswski 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brokki Leboswski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scoop Riggleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Mims (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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215 lbs
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220 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scoop Riggleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bo Mims!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mims swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mims lands with a good body shot.
Riggleman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mims just misses with a punch to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Riggleman.
Mims regains half guard, as Riggleman was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggleman is looking for a kimura here.
Riggleman tries to pass to full mount but Mims defends it.
Mims keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mims keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Riggleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mims works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mims working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggleman.
Mims avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mims manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riggleman manages to get himself to full guard.
Mims preventing the sweep.
Mims is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mims trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mims throwing strikes from guard but Riggleman blocks nicely.
Mims in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mims is looking to work some ground and pound but Riggleman has wrist control.
Mims loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riggleman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riggleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Mims misses.
Riggleman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mims tries to clinch up but Riggleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Riggleman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Riggleman.
Riggleman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mims fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mims misses with a head kick.
Mims wants to slow Riggleman down by chopping away at his legs.
Mims swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mims throws a leg kick which misses Riggleman's front leg but catches the back leg as Riggleman tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mims lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Riggleman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riggleman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggleman misses with a double jab
and Mims counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mims misses with a wild body shot.
Riggleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mims manages to avoid it.
Riggleman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mims counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Riggleman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mims lands a body punch.
Riggleman fails to pull guard.
Mims is working Riggleman over against the cage.
Riggleman is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggleman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mims walks away with a smile on his face. Riggleman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scoop Riggleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riggleman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mims manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Mims dominated that round.
That's time! Riggleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Riggleman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riggleman dodges the punch combination from Mims.
Mims lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riggleman at a distance.
Mims wants to clinch.
Scoop Riggleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mims lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mims feints and then cracks Riggleman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riggleman down.
Riggleman misses with a takedown attempt
and Mims counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mims dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riggleman. That did some damage!
Mims misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riggleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Mims tries to sprawl out of it but Riggleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mims manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mims scores with a body shot.
Mims misses with a hook to the body
and Riggleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Mims.
Mims lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggleman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mims thows a body shot but no joy.
Mims throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Scoop Riggleman has been cut.
Mims throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mims is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riggleman rather than just go for the knockout.
Mims lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riggleman at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mims.
A punch lands to the side of Riggleman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mims, right into the meat.
Bo Mims seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riggleman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mims counters with a low kick, right behind Riggleman 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mims.
Riggleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mims fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Riggleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mims scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Riggleman throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mims with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mims.
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!
Mims throws a head kick that Riggleman semi-blocks.
Mims dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riggleman. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mims misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riggleman.
A good leg kick by Mims.
Riggleman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crunch! Mims slams his shin into Riggleman's torso.
Mims keeps Riggleman at a distance using the push kick.
Mims stuns Riggleman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mims lands with a good body shot.
Riggleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riggleman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mims cracks Riggleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mims changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Mims showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scoop Riggleman's cut.
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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mims is working Riggleman over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mims.
Mims lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mims.
Mims has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mims lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mims is trying to trip Riggleman. He has hold of a leg but Riggleman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mims persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mims pushes down on Riggleman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mims not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mims looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mims thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggleman tries to get to full guard but Mims has control of the leg.
Mims content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggleman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mims has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mims putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mims landing shots from mount.
Riggleman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mims controlling the pace for now.
Mims lands a big elbow.
Scoop Riggleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mims tries to control but Riggleman wriggling away.
Riggleman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mims lands with some strikes.
Mims is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Riggleman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mims throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Riggleman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Riggleman tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggleman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mims.
Mims lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mims throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mims working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mims thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Mims comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mims has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Mims!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Mullin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Verelea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Mullin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Verelea!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verelea misses with a low kick as Mullin jumps back.
Verelea tries to clinch up.
Mullin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mullin throws out a loose jab but Verelea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mullin throws a series of punches but Verelea avoids them all with ease.
Verelea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mullin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Verelea tries to clinch up but Mullin circles away and keeps his distance.
Mullin throws a right hand that Verelea ducks under and follows up with a left that Verelea also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullin looks to land a right hand but Verelea moved out of range.
Verelea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mullin throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verelea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mullin scores with a jab to the body.
Verelea drops his hands momentarily and Mullin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mullin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Verelea backs up against the cage.
Verelea tries to clinch there but Mullin circles away.
Verelea tries to clinch there but Mullin circles away.
Mullin scores with a body shot.
Mullin throws a lazy right hand but Verelea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mullin throws a one two combo.
Mullin takes a swing at Verelea's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullin cracks Verelea with a good jab.
Mullin instigates a clinch.
Mullin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Verelea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verelea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Mullin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mullin.
Verelea misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Verelea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Verelea lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verelea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verelea drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mullin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mullin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verelea ducks right into an uppercut from Mullin.
Verelea closes the distance but Mullin moves to the side
and Mullin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mullin throws a jab but it's blocked by Verelea.
Mullin thuds his right hand into Verelea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mullin just misses with a punch to the body.
Mullin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Verelea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mullin connects with a body shot.
Mullin throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullin scores with a hook.
Verelea clinches but Mullin breaks the clinch
and Mullin counters with a straight right hand.
Mullin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Verelea has time to react.
Verelea throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mullin checks a leg kick.
Verelea tries to clinch up.
Mullin throws a jab when Verelea was well out of range.
Mullin misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Mullin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Verelea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mullin.
Mullin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Mullin misses its intended target.
Michael Mullin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verelea closes the distance and clinches.
Verelea tries to work over Mullin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mullin lands with a left to the head.
Mullin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verelea tries a body shot but Mullin blocks it.
Verelea struggles to land a body shot inside as Mullin controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Mullin.
Mullin prevents a body shot from Verelea.
Verelea lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Mullin.
A shot in the inside from Mullin.
Mullin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verelea working aggressively here.
Verelea throws a punch but it's blocked by Mullin.
Verelea tries a body shot but Mullin blocks it.
Verelea scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mullin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mullin.
Verelea is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mullin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mullin throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Verelea.
Verelea tries a body shot but Mullin blocks it.
Verelea misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Verelea fails to land.
Verelea misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Mullin.
Mullin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Verelea backwards.
Verelea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mullin's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verelea.
Mullin lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verelea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verelea stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mullin lands a left hand.
Mullin blocks a body shot from Verelea.
Mullin misses with some punches.
Mullin has a couple of punches blocked by Verelea.
Mullin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Verelea has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mullin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Verelea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verelea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Mullin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mullin prevents a body shot from Verelea.
Verelea misses with a body punch.
Verelea tries to throw a body punch but Mullin avoids it by throwing Verelea back against the cage.
Mullin blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Verelea.
Verelea digs a right hand into Mullin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mullin's gas tank.
Mullin blocks an uppercut.
Mullin lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mullin.
Mullin is working Verelea over against the cage.
Verelea tries a body shot but Mullin blocks it.
Verelea lands a hook to the side of the head.
Verelea misses with a body punch.
Mullin tries to circle away but Verelea has him pinned against the cage.
Verelea throws a punch but it's blocked by Mullin.
Verelea drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mullin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Michael Mullin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Verelea.
Mullin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mullin duly obliges.
Verelea is breathing heavily.
Mullin lands with a nice combination. Verelea backs away looking to recover.
Michael Mullin is winning the standup battle so far.
Mullin moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verelea looks to clinch
letting Mullin counter with a right hand.
Verelea walks into a jab.
Verelea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mullin.
Mullin cracks a nice hook into Verelea's ribs.
Mullin closes the distance and pushes Verelea back into the cage.
Verelea changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mullin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mullin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verelea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Mullin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mullin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mullin scores with a three punch combo!
Mullin misses with a wild body shot.
Mullin lands a nice shot that snaps Verelea's head back.
Verelea throws a leg kick but Mullin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mullin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Verelea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verelea tries a body shot but Mullin blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Verelea fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Mullin as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Mullin.
Verelea tries to work over Mullin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verelea lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verelea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mullin presses Verelea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Verelea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mullin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Verelea is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mullin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Verelea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mullin backwards.
Verelea misses with a punch on the inside.
Verelea tries for a takedown. No joy.
Verelea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mullin lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Mullin.
Verelea working aggressively here.
Verelea tries to work over Mullin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mullin scores with a shoulder strike.
Verelea lands a body punch.
Verelea misses with the head strike.
Verelea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Verelea is rocked!
Mullin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juan Verelea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verelea is still on wobbly legs! Can Mullin finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullin misses with a punch on the inside.
Verelea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mullin misses with the head strike.
Mullin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verelea tries to work over Mullin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verelea seems to have recovered his senses.
Verelea struggles to land a body shot inside as Mullin controls his hands.
Verelea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verelea tries a body shot but Mullin blocks it.
Verelea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mullin prevents a body shot from Verelea.
Mullin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mullin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Verelea.
Mullin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mullin scores with a hook to the body.
Mullin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Verelea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mullin throws a big uppercut that drops Verelea! More strikes from Mullin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Verelea lies dazed against the cage as Mullin celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Mullin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Asanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louie Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asanovic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rokeri S Moravi - Daj Ribu. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikola Asanovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louie Cane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asanovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asanovic misses with a double jab.
Asanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cane.
Asanovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asanovic looks to land a body kick but Cane moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asanovic, right into the meat.
Cane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asanovic.
The fighters circling - Asanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asanovic has a takedown stuffed.
A nice combination there by Asanovic.
Asanovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Cane circles away.
Asanovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asanovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cane. Cane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asanovic.
Cane shoots in for a takedown but Asanovic shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asanovic sprawls well. Asanovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cane gets slowly back to his feet.
Cane looks gassed!
Asanovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cane.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asanovic.
Asanovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cane's sensitive parts.
Cane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nikola Asanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louie Cane.
Asanovic is looking to clinch.
Asanovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Cane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asanovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asanovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Asanovic with a poor takedown
and Cane counters with a shoot takedown. Asanovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asanovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cane is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane prevents Asanovic from getting back to his feet.
Cane thows a big elbow that misses.
Cane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asanovic looking to control.
Asanovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cane manages to get himself to full guard.
Asanovic preventing the sweep.
Cane keeping moving, preventing Asanovic from controlling successfully.
Asanovic is fighting to break Cane's control of his arms but Cane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Asanovic defends it easily.
Cane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Asanovic controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic stands and steps away. Cane gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Asanovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Asanovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cane has time to react.
Asanovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cane.
Asanovic throws a low kick, looking for Cane's leg but Cane calmly moves out of range.
Asanovic looks to throw the jab but Cane is out of range.
Cane tries to land a leg kick but Asanovic saw it coming and moves away.
Asanovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Asanovic throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic looks to land a combination but Cane avoids it well.
Cane tests Asanovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asanovic tries for a takedown but Cane circles away easily
and Cane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cane is defended easily by Asanovic.
Cane closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Asanovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Asanovic is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asanovic can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Asanovic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice uppercut lands for Cane. That snapped Asanovic's head back.
Asanovic tries for a takedown but Cane circles away easily
and Cane counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Asanovic tries to get to full guard but Cane has control of the leg.
Cane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asanovic defends it well.
Asanovic has one foot on Cane's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Asanovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Asanovic throws a series of strikes that have Cane backpedaling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nikola Asanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Asanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asanovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cane to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Asanovic.
Cane has a takedown stuffed.
Asanovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asanovic leaves Cane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asanovic tries to clinch but Cane moves out of range.
Asanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cane's head.
Cane scores a takedown into full mount!
Asanovic really wants to buck Cane off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane tries to control but Asanovic wriggling away.
Cane looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cane prevents Asanovic from getting the reversal.
Asanovic is working hard here to advance position.
Asanovic wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Asanovic working to try and regain half guard.
Asanovic is bucking up trying to escape but Cane cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cane with the ground and pound from mount.
Cane has hold of Asanovic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Asanovic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic wants to control but Cane is having none of it.
Asanovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cane landing strikes, looking to finish!
Asanovic working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asanovic is in a horrible position here. Cane smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Asanovic is working to get back to half guard.
Cane breaks from Asanovic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Asanovic sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Asanovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cane scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane trying to control from half guard but Asanovic is working away.
Asanovic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Asanovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Asanovic wants to stand but Cane is controlling the position.
Cane advances to half guard.
Cane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cane jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Asanovic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cane working away.
Asanovic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cane cracks Asanovic with a big right hand but Asanovic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Asanovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louie Cane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cane misses with a takedown attempt - Asanovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Asanovic - that will leave a mark!
Cane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asanovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Asanovic lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asanovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Asanovic throws a series of punches but Cane moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Asanovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Cane finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Asanovic is pulling down on Cane's head to control his posture.
Asanovic wants to stand up but Cane is controlling him.
Cane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asanovic is keeping the position for now.
Cane cracks Asanovic with a solid left hand.
Asanovic is looking to stand up but Cane isn't so interested in that idea.
Asanovic looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cane lands a really nice looking cross but Asanovic seems unphased.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cane is defended easily by Asanovic.
Nikola Asanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louie Cane.
Asanovic closes the distance but Cane moves to the side
and Cane counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Asanovic kicks Cane off and gets back to his feet.
Asanovic throws a combination. Cane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cane shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Asanovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asanovic looking to control.
Cane stopping the sweep attempt from Asanovic.
Asanovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cane is controlling him.
Louie Cane has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cane prevents Asanovic from getting back to his feet.
Cane drops back looking for a leg! Asanovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Asanovic manages to kick Cane off! Cane jumps back into Asanovic's guard.
Asanovic keeping full guard, as Cane tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from Asanovic.
Cane dodges the punch combination from Asanovic.
A punch combination from Asanovic misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice cross by Cane.
Asanovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nikola Asanovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asanovic misses with a double jab
and Cane counters with a shoot takedown. Asanovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Cane preventing the sweep.
Cane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asanovic is keeping the position for now.
Cane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane preventing the sweep.
Asanovic working a defensive guard here.
Cane won't allow Asanovic to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louie Cane really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Asanovic misses the jab.
Asanovic tries to clinch up
enabling Cane to counter with a crisp jab.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asanovic manages to avoid it.
Nikola Asanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asanovic closes the distance looking to clinch
so Cane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Asanovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Asanovic, not yet.
Cane scoring with some ground and pound.
Asanovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cane tries to free his leg and advance position but Asanovic is retaining full guard.
Cane preventing the sweep.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane wants to control from the top but Asanovic keeps moving.
Cane chips away with some ground and pound.
Asanovic keeping moving, preventing Cane from controlling successfully.
Asanovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cane is pushing down on Asanovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Asanovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Cane has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Asanovic pushes Cane off looking to stand but Cane dives back in and keeps control.
Asanovic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Asanovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cane.
Cane trying to mount his opponent but Asanovic defends it.
Cane stops Asanovic from getting back to his feet.
Cane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cane is thwarting Asanovic's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Asanovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cane fails with a takedown attempt.
Asanovic misses with a body punch
and Cane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cane is working for a submission of some sort.
Cane tries to pass to full mount but Asanovic defends it.
Asanovic is looking to control Cane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Asanovic avoid being mounted?
Cane wants to free his trapped foot but Asanovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cane stops Asanovic from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic manages to escape and get back to his feet!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cane.
Asanovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asanovic lands a body shot.
Asanovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asanovic tries to bum rush Cane with a series of wild strikes but Cane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Asanovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Cane finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Asanovic wants to stand but Cane is controlling the position.
Cane looking to pass the guard.
Cane trying to control but Asanovic is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane prevents Asanovic from getting back to his feet.
Cane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asanovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cane won't allow Asanovic to get back to his feet.
Cane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asanovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Cane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nikola Asanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louie Cane.
Asanovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Asanovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Cane finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asanovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Asanovic, not yet.
Cane pushing down on Asanovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louie Cane dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
Asanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cane defending well as Asanovic loads up on a big left hand.
Cane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asanovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Cane circles away.
Cane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Asanovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asanovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cane counters with a series of strikes. Asanovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asanovic moves into the clinch.
Asanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cane's defenses.
Asanovic lands an elbow inside.
Asanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cane's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice body punch from Asanovic.
Asanovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cane shoots in but no luck this time.
Nikola Asanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louie Cane.
Asanovic throws a series of strikes that have Cane backpedaling.
Asanovic is looking to clinch.
Asanovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Cane circles away.
Cane shoots in looking for a takedown. Asanovic tries to sprawl out of it but Cane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asanovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asanovic throws a one two combo.
Asanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Asanovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cane circles away quickly and effectively.
Asanovic tries to clinch up.
Cane shoots in for a takedown but Asanovic shows good takedown defense.
Asanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Cane.
Asanovic with a poor takedown
enabling Cane to counter with a crisp jab.
Asanovic misses with a wild combination.
Asanovic misses with a wild combination.
Asanovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cane.
Cane postures up.
Asanovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cane is one step ahead there.
Cane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane stopping the sweep attempt from Asanovic.
Cane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Asanovic pushes Cane off and scrambles back to his feet.
Asanovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Cane counters with a nice double leg into side control. Asanovic won't be happy with that.
Asanovic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Asanovic, who protects the arm well.
Cane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Asanovic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nikola Asanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane is pressing down on Asanovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Asanovic is holding on for now.
Asanovic is positioning himself well to prevent Cane advancing to mount.
Cane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asanovic defending well though.
Asanovic actively working from the bottom here.
Cane prevents Asanovic from standing back up.
Louie Cane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cane works his way into full mount!
Asanovic tries to reverse the position but Cane maintains control.
Cane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louie Cane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cane 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louie Cane!
Louie Cane is the new middleweight champion!
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