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DUEL#24 Lopez vs Matthews PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denver Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFadden comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sevendust - Enemy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Denver Washington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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198 lbs
7 - 10 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denver Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, David McFadden!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - McFadden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington thinks about countering with a head kick.
McFadden throws a lazy head kick
and Washington counters with a left and a right that stings McFadden.
McFadden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Washington, pushing him back against the cage.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Washington blocks it with crossed arms.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden avoids a wild elbow strike from Washington.
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McFadden misses with a double jab.
McFadden misses with a leg kick
and Washington counters with a shoot takedown. McFadden fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFadden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Washington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Washington trying to control but McFadden is working from the bottom.
Washington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington lands a couple of elbows.
McFadden has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Washington off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Washington slips under a jab from McFadden.
A head kick from McFadden lands but Washington takes it in his stride.
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
McFadden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Washington counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Washington shoots in and bounces McFadden off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Washington passes McFadden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Washington postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McFadden to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFadden instigates a clinch.
McFadden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Washington breaks from the clinch.
David McFadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington gets the takedown into side control.
Washington trying to control the position but McFadden is working away.
Washington is really struggling to control McFadden but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Washington is trying to ground and pound but McFadden uses the momentary lack of control by Washington to regain half guard.
Washington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McFadden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Washington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFadden pushes Washington off looking to stand but Washington dives back in and keeps control.
Washington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Washington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McFadden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Washington.
McFadden is staying active underneath Washington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Washington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFadden is defending against the submission attempts here by Washington.
Washington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but McFadden keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denver Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McFadden cracks Washington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Washington swats away the attempt to clinch by McFadden.
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washington moves into range and clinches up with McFadden.
Washington is looking to break free of the clinch but McFadden has double underhooks.
McFadden can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washington is defending well for now.
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Washington backs off McFadden throws a huge counter combo but Washington manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McFadden as he avoids it easily.
McFadden slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Washington checks a low kick from McFadden.
McFadden fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from McFadden. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
A head kick misses from McFadden.
McFadden moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but McFadden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFadden tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range.
McFadden lands a head kick. Washington smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Washington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Washington lands in his opponent's guard.
McFadden being controlled here, momentarily.
McFadden wants to stand but Washington is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to control but McFadden is working from the bottom.
McFadden wants to stand and escape but Washington is having none of it.
Washington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Washington postures up in McFadden's guard and throws a big left but McFadden blocks it.
Washington landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Washington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Washington pushing down on McFadden's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but McFadden keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFadden pushes Washington off looking to stand but Washington dives back in and keeps control.
Washington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McFadden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Washington.
Washington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Washington wants to pass to mount but McFadden is defending the position.
Washington wants to control but McFadden is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFadden has one foot on Washington's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
McFadden throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease.
McFadden throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington avoids the head kick by McFadden.
David McFadden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from McFadden. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
Washington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Washington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've been hearing that Washington has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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!
Washington slows the pace down.
Washington working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McFadden taking punishment in the form of punches.
Washington in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McFadden is trying to buck Washington off.
Washington throws a strike aimed at the side of McFadden's head but McFadden avoids it well.
Washington trying to control the position but McFadden is working away.
McFadden is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David McFadden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McFadden scores with a kick to the midsection.
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McFadden misses with a kick to the body.
McFadden misses with a head kick.
McFadden closes the distance and clinches.
McFadden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McFadden slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McFadden raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Washington moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington lands a takedown into guard.
McFadden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McFadden wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFadden throws a wild body kick that Washington sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden throws a sloppy head kick
and Washington counters with a right hand to the body.
McFadden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McFadden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McFadden throws an overhand right that lands on Washington's shoulder, as Washington tries to avoid the shot.
McFadden tries to clinch up.
McFadden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McFadden misses with a body kick.
McFadden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McFadden as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFadden throws a big shot that misses.
Washington throws a quick counter head kick but McFadden was just out of range.
McFadden closes the distance looking to clinch
and Washington counters with a three punch combo that has McFadden backing up. McFadden nods at Washington to acknowledge the strikes.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McFadden was covering up waiting for the punch and Washington finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McFadden is keeping the position for now.
Washington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McFadden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Washington is working McFadden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but McFadden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington is looking to work some ground and pound but McFadden has wrist control.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but McFadden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFadden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington stops McFadden from standing up.
The fighters are working up against the cage. McFadden manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
McFadden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington.
McFadden throws a head kick that Washington semi-blocks.
Washington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice sprawl there from McFadden as Washington shoots in.
McFadden throws a counter combo.
McFadden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As McFadden tries to get set, Washington tries to push him back and clinch up but McFadden manages to avoid the attempt.
McFadden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McFadden just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWashington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFadden fails to land with a series of punches.
Washington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McFadden. McFadden obviously looking to wear him down.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McFadden's waist but McFadden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
McFadden misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFadden rushes Washington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McFadden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Washington.
Washington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Washington lands a knee to the body.
McFadden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Washington.
David McFadden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McFadden lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFadden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
David McFadden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McFadden 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McFadden!
A very excited looking David McFadden made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mo Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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164 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good gas tank |
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mo Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Swanson !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Swanson .
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frazier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swanson throws a combination that misses
and Frazier counters with a series of strikes. Swanson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson . Those never looked like landing.
Swanson throws a right hand that Frazier ducks under and follows up with a left that Frazier also avoids with ease.
Frazier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Swanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frazier counters with a shoot takedown. Swanson fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frazier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frazier gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Frazier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Swanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frazier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Frazier moved out of range nicely.
Frazier takes one to the side of the head.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frazier.
Swanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frazier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frazier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson throws a combination that misses
so Frazier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Swanson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Frazier dives into side control.
Swanson tries to escape but Frazier is in control.
Frazier in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Frazier landing a few strikes.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet.
Frazier just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson tries to buck Frazier off but Frazier is having none of it.
Swanson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Frazier staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frazier lands an elbow.
Frazier works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Swanson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Frazier has just dragged him back down to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is trying to escape the position but Frazier is controlling the position.
Swanson is trying to get back to half guard.
Frazier prevents Swanson from escaping the position.
Frazier scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Swanson to see if he's OK.
Frazier working the head with strikes.
Frazier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Swanson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Frazier is controlling him well.
Swanson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Frazier working the head with strikes.
Swanson is pushing Frazier's head away, looking to escape. Frazier manages to hold on to the position though.
Swanson trying to remain calm as Frazier controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Swanson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Frazier's best efforts.
Frazier controlling the pace.
Swanson is looking to escape.
Frazier controlling the action here.
Frazier seems to be looking for submissions.
Swanson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Frazier manages to mount him!
Swanson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Frazier dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
Raphael Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frazier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Swanson sprawls and moves away.
Swanson throws a combination that misses
letting Frazier counter with a right hand.
Frazier slips a jab and a cross from Swanson .
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frazier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Frazier. Beautiful body shot.
Frazier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson .
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frazier counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
Swanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frazier counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Swanson is trying to escape back to his feet but Frazier uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier grinds an elbow into Swanson 's temple.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Frazier lands a nice forearm strike.
A lull in the action here as Frazier stalls from top position.
Swanson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Frazier is controlling him well.
Frazier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Frazier scoring with punches and elbows.
Frazier controlling from side mount.
Swanson is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Frazier's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Swanson is being controlled here.
Frazier decides to stand back up.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frazier.
Frazier tries to counter with a takedown but Swanson is quick to defend against it.
Swanson misses with a hook to the body
and Frazier counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson misses with a double jab
and Frazier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frazier slips a jab and a cross from Swanson .
Frazier throws a counter high kick but Swanson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Frazier.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frazier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier rushes Swanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frazier breaks from the clinch.
Swanson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Swanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frazier counters with a body kick that stops Swanson in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier connects with a crisp jab.
Frazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Swanson misses with a double jab
and Frazier counters with a nice body kick.
Swanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frazier counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Swanson !
Mo Frazier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet.
Swanson taking a bit of punishment here - Frazier scoring with strikes.
Frazier lands an elbow.
Frazier working the head with strikes.
Frazier working the ground and pound.
Frazier working the ground and pound from side control.
Swanson throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Frazier working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Frazier decides to stand back up.
Frazier lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson looks to land a combination but Frazier avoids it well.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Frazier.
Swanson misses with a lunging right hand
and Frazier counters with a nice body shot.
Frazier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swanson throws a combination that misses
and Frazier counters with a body kick that stops Swanson in his tracks momentarily.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frazier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frazier lands a jab to Swanson 's midsection.
Frazier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swanson .
And Frazier counters with a quick kick to the body but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson throws a right hand that misses
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Frazier.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frazier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frazier clinches up against the cage.
Frazier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Frazier dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Frazier sizes up Swanson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Swanson misses.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson . Those never looked like landing.
Mo Frazier is winning the standup battle so far.
Frazier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frazier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swanson throws a combination that misses
and Frazier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Frazier avoids nicely.
Swanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frazier counters with a solid body kick.
Mo Frazier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frazier fails to land with a series of punches.
Frazier manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Swanson on his heels. He'll look to pass Swanson 's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson wants to stand up but Frazier is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frazier passes Swanson 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier stops Swanson from getting back to his feet.
Frazier looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Swanson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Swanson pushes Frazier off looking to stand but Frazier dives back in and keeps control.
Frazier sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Swanson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Frazier drops an elbow to the side of Swanson 's head.
Frazier slows the pace down in half guard.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet.
Frazier is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Swanson is trying to escape back to his feet but Frazier uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Frazier is controlling him well.
Frazier is putting a hurting on Swanson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Swanson misses with a strike from the bottom.
Swanson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Frazier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Swanson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Frazier lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Swanson down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Frazier controlling from side mount.
Frazier seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Swanson for as long as he can get away with.
Raphael Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swanson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Swanson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Frazier connects with a decent elbow.
Frazier taking a breather here.
Frazier scores with punches from side control.
Swanson pushes Frazier away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Frazier gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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.
Swanson is looking to regain half guard here but Frazier keeps moving and retains side control.
Swanson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Swanson is being controlled here.
Swanson is trying to buck Frazier off.
Frazier working the head and body with strikes.
Swanson pushes Frazier away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Frazier gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Frazier in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Frazier lands a decent elbow from side control.
Frazier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Frazier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frazier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Frazier!
A relieved looking Mo Frazier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gianpaolo Volpicelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marian Balkon (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gianpaolo Volpicelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marian Balkon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balkon misses the jab.
Balkon checks a low kick from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli looks for the body kick but Balkon saw that one coming.
A low kick from Volpicelli misses
and Balkon counters with a right hand to the body.
Volpicelli tries to work over Balkon's front leg with a kick but Balkon checks it.
Volpicelli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Balkon counters with a stiff right hand.
Volpicelli moves out of range of the strikes.
Balkon tries to bum rush Volpicelli with a series of wild strikes but Volpicelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balkon misses with a hook
and Volpicelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Volpicelli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Balkon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balkon tries a head kick but it misses.
Volpicelli misses with a leg kick
and Balkon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volpicelli misses with a left hand
and Balkon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volpicelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balkon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Volpicelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Balkon misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkon lands a head kick. Volpicelli smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Balkon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Balkon misses with an uppercut. Volpicelli saw that one coming.
Balkon clinches.
Balkon lands a left hand.
Volpicelli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Balkon avoids it.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but Volpicelli blocks it.
Volpicelli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volpicelli struggles to land a body shot inside as Balkon controls his hands.
Balkon can't find room to land a body shot as Volpicelli controls the action.
Volpicelli goes for a takedown attempt but Balkon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Balkon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volpicelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Volpicelli is predictable there
letting Balkon counter with a right hand.
Volpicelli ducks under a wild hook from Balkon.
Volpicelli misses with a wild body shot.
Balkon looks to land a right hand but Volpicelli moved out of range.
Volpicelli clobbers Balkon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volpicelli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Volpicelli backs off Balkon throws a huge counter combo but Volpicelli manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli looks to land a combination but Balkon avoids it well.
Balkon throws a hook but Volpicelli avoids it easily.
Volpicelli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Balkon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Volpicelli fails with the takedown
and Balkon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianpaolo Volpicelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volpicelli swings for the body but Balkon moves out of range.
Volpicelli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balkon lands a head shot.
Volpicelli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Balkon.
Volpicelli is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Balkon. Those never looked like landing.
Balkon throws a body punch but Volpicelli moves out of range.
Volpicelli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Balkon misses with an uppercut.
Balkon connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Balkon misses.
Balkon swinging wildly here.
Balkon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Volpicelli jabs at Balkon's body.
Volpicelli misses with a wild body shot.
Volpicelli moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBalkon.
Volpicelli scores with a leg kick.
Volpicelli throws a lazy body kick
and Volpicelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marian Balkon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balkon avoids the body shot from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balkon moves away.
Gianpaolo Volpicelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volpicelli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Balkon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balkon misses with a hook
and Volpicelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Balkon.
Volpicelli tries to clinch there but Balkon circles away.
Balkon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volpicelli blocks a jab.
Balkon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balkon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volpicelli misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Balkon.
Balkon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volpicelli takes a swing at Balkon's ribcage but misses.
Volpicelli tries to keep at a distance but Balkon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Balkon prevents a body shot from Volpicelli.
Balkon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Balkon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balkon tries to land a knee to the head but Volpicelli blocks with his arms.
Balkon lands a shoulder strike.
Balkon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balkon throws a head kick that half lands.
Volpicelli slips under a jab from Balkon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Balkon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Balkon checks a low kick from Volpicelli.
Balkon throws the left hand but Volpicelli avoids the punch easily.
Balkon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volpicelli's hands.
Balkon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balkon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Balkon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volpicelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Balkon.
Volpicelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Balkon circles away.
Volpicelli is looking to wear down Balkon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Balkon loads up on a big right hand but Volpicelli slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Volpicelli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volpicelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volpicelli throws a series of punches but Balkon moves out of range.
Volpicelli tries to clinch but Balkon moves out of range.
Balkon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volpicelli can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Balkon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volpicelli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volpicelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Balkon misses.
Balkon swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volpicelli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volpicelli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Balkon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Volpicelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balkon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volpicelli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balkon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volpicelli is looking to counter punch.
Volpicelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Balkon throws an off balance right hand
and Volpicelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volpicelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balkon.
Balkon looks to land a right hand but Volpicelli moved out of range.
Volpicelli thinks about countering with a head kick.
Balkon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volpicelli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Balkon does no damage.
A big left from Balkon misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volpicelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volpicelli throws a head kick that Balkon semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Balkon misses.
Balkon with a hook.
Balkon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volpicelli throws out the jab.
Volpicelli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Volpicelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balkon lands a really nice looking cross but Volpicelli seems unphased.
Balkon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Balkon stuns Volpicelli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Balkon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Volpicelli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balkon.
Balkon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crunch! Volpicelli slams his shin into Balkon's torso.
Balkon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Balkon's corner calls for a 1-2. Balkon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Volpicelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Balkon is out of range and Volpicelli settles back down.
Volpicelli seems to have got his legs back now.
Balkon throws a hook to the side of Volpicelli's head but Volpicelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volpicelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volpicelli.
Balkon looks to land a combination but Volpicelli avoids it well.
Volpicelli misses with a wild body shot.
Volpicelli defending well as Balkon loads up on a big left hand.
Balkon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Balkon there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Volpicelli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balkon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volpicelli scrambles back to his feet.
Volpicelli blocks a head kick by Balkon.
Balkon lands a nice shot to the body.
Volpicelli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balkon.
Volpicelli throws out a loose jab but Balkon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balkon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Volpicelli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkon looks to throw the jab but Volpicelli is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli throws a head kick that misses.
Balkon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Balkon lunges at Volpicelli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Volpicelli's hand.
A big right from Volpicelli misses.
Balkon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Balkon missing with a left hand there. Volpicelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volpicelli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick from Volpicelli misses.
Volpicelli moves out of range as Balkon strikes.
Volpicelli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Balkon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volpicelli.
Volpicelli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volpicelli thuds a left hand into Balkon's body.
A lazy left from Balkon finds it's target.
Balkon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Volpicelli throws a combination that misses
and Balkon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balkon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Volpicelli on the side of the head.
Balkon misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Balkon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Balkon throws a series of punches but Volpicelli moves out of range.
Balkon digs a good hook to Volpicelli's body.
A punch lands to the side of Volpicelli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volpicelli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volpicelli misses with a series of wild punches.
Balkon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balkon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volpicelli slips a straight right by Balkon.
A low kick from Volpicelli misses
and Balkon counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volpicelli feints and then cracks Balkon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Balkon down.
Balkon moves away from the strike by Volpicelli.
Volpicelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balkon.
Volpicelli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Balkon just manages to avoid it.
Volpicelli lands a body shot.
Balkon tries to clinch but Volpicelli is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkon ducks under a wild hook from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Balkon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Volpicelli wants to control from the top but Balkon keeps moving.
Volpicelli wants to pass the guard but Balkon is keeping the position.
Volpicelli drops back, looking for a kneebar! Balkon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Balkon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Balkon!
Balkon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli is looking for a sweep.
Balkon is looking to take a break and control but Volpicelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volpicelli is being controlled here.
Volpicelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balkon decides to stand back up. Balkon steps back and let's Volpicelli get back to his feet.
Volpicelli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Balkon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Balkon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Balkon misses.
Balkon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volpicelli is looking to score with low kicks.
Volpicelli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Volpicelli takes a swing at Balkon's ribcage but misses.
Balkon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gianpaolo Volpicelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balkon checks a low kick from Volpicelli.
Marian Balkon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balkon cracks Volpicelli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Volpicelli misses.
Balkon cracks Volpicelli with an open hand slap.
Balkon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balkon lands a really nice looking cross but Volpicelli seems unphased.
Volpicelli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Balkon counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volpicelli looks to land a right hand but Balkon moved out of range.
Balkon throws a looping overhand right but Volpicelli ducks down to avoid it.
Volpicelli slips a straight right by Balkon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balkon lands a right hook to the body.
Balkon lunges at Volpicelli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Volpicelli's hand.
Balkon missing with a left hand there. Volpicelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balkon swinging wildly here.
Balkon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Balkon misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volpicelli.
Balkon with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marian Balkon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Balkon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marian Balkon!
Marian Balkon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Vale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Van Gogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vale's entrance music is Motorhead-Iron Fist . A fine choice. Van Gogh has chosen Outro - By: M83 as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Vale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Pierre Van Gogh!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Gogh lands with a right hand.
It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
Vale misses with a wild combination.
Vale punishes Van Gogh's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Gogh shoots for a takedown but Vale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vale displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Gogh.
Vale lands with an overhand left.
Pierre Van Gogh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vale looks to throw the jab but Van Gogh is out of range.
Vale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Van Gogh swings widly with a right hand
and Vale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Gogh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vale lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Van Gogh wants to control but Vale is keeping busy.
Van Gogh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vale winds up and cracks Van Gogh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gogh moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vale trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Gogh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vale preventing the sweep.
Vale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vale cracks Van Gogh with a solid left hand.
Van Gogh has momentary wrist control but Vale slips an elbow through the middle.
Van Gogh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vale stopping the sweep attempt from Van Gogh.
Vale scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Gogh looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Gogh, not yet.
Van Gogh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Gogh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gogh keeping moving, preventing Vale from controlling successfully.
Van Gogh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Gogh tries to strike from the bottom.
Vale lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Van Gogh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vale scoring with punches to the head and body.
Van Gogh is trying to keep Vale in close.
Vale chips away with some ground and pound.
Vale distracts Van Gogh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vale has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Van Gogh to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Vale is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Van Gogh pulls down on the head and he's put Vale to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pierre Van Gogh!
Pierre Van Gogh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vamos. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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178 cm
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165 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
52 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Miguel Lopez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Matthews!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matthews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopez.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
Lopez throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Matthews throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Matthews
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Matthews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matthews throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a right hand that misses
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matthews.
Matthews connects with an inside leg kick.
Sean Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lopez counters with a body kick that stops Matthews in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lopez's hands.
Lopez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthews tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Lopez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matthews goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matthews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopez is looking for a counter combo.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matthews fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Matthews scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Matthews attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lopez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
Lopez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right-left combo lands from Lopez.
Lopez lands with a nice body punch.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Matthews moved away.
Matthews attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Matthews scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matthews. That's going to slow Lopez down.
Matthews has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matthews checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matthews checks a leg kick.
Matthews scores with a head kick.
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matthews will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lopez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matthews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matthews.
Both fighters circling a little - Lopez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matthews fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lopez checks it well.
Lopez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matthews throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matthews does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Some wild striking there from Lopez.
Matthews throws a lazy head kick
and Lopez counters with a left and a right that stings Matthews.
Matthews misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthews avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Lopez slips under a jab.
Lopez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Matthews tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
Lopez misses with a leg kick.
Matthews throws a leg kick
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matthews throws a series of strikes that have Lopez backpedaling.
Matthews dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Matthews swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lopez checks the leg kick.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matthews throws a head kick that Lopez semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Matthews swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matthews avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Matthews on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Matthews dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matthews throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Matthews throws a low kick, looking for Lopez's leg but Lopez calmly moves out of range.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Matthews scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Lopez misses.
Lopez lands a high kick!
Matthews tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Matthews misses
and Lopez counters with a three punch combo that has Matthews backing up. Matthews nods at Lopez to acknowledge the strikes.
Sean Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matthews buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matthews misses with a hook.
Lopez is looking for a counter combo.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Matthews is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez is looking to wear down Matthews with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Lopez backing away here, and Matthews unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
It looked like Lopez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Matthews. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthews.
Miguel Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews blocks a head kick by Lopez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews thows a leg kick but Lopez checks it
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthews throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lopez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matthews circles away quickly and effectively.
Matthews cracks Lopez with a good jab.
Matthews tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
Matthews throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez misses with a shot to the body
letting Matthews counter with a right hand.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Lopez.
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!
Lopez misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matthews blocks a leg kick.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matthews can pounce on him.
Matthews misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Matthews scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matthews connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lopez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez misses with a low kick as Matthews jumps back.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matthews if he has to take too many more of those.
Matthews lands a jab-cross combination.
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
Lopez lands the left hand.
Matthews misses with a double jab.
Matthews lands a head kick. Lopez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Matthews.
Lopez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lopez will feel that in the morning.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
A slow jab from Matthews misses its intended target.
Matthews is looking to score with low kicks.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews throws a chopping leg kick but Lopez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lopez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lopez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matthews is out of range.
A head kick by Lopez misses
and Matthews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matthews fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matthews throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lopez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lopez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Matthews scores with a leg kick.
Matthews throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matthews.
Matthews connects with a high kick.
Matthews slips a jab and a cross from Lopez.
Matthews thows a leg kick but Lopez checks it
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez feints a jab promting Matthews to slip. Lopez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matthews slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lopez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lopez tests Matthews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Matthews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matthews throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Matthews throws a leg kick which misses Lopez's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopez tries to avoid it.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Matthews misses.
Matthews tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews scores with a jab. Lopez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lopez blocks a leg kick.
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews tries to work over Lopez's front leg with a kick but Lopez checks it.
Matthews uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopez has time to react.
Matthews throws a front kick aimed at Lopez's knee but Lopez avoids it well.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lopez checks a low kick from Matthews.
Matthews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matthews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopez.
Matthews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopez.
Lopez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matthews. Matthews obviously looking to wear him down.
Lopez slips under a jab from Matthews.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Matthews avoids them all with ease.
Matthews looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lopez sizes up Matthews with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Matthews.
Lopez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick from Lopez misses.
Matthews misses with an uppercut
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Lopez. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez slips a jab from Matthews.
Matthews throws a leg kick that misses.
Lopez is looking for a counter combo.
Matthews falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. Matthews will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Lopez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matthews.
Matthews is looking to chop away at Lopez's legs.
Lopez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matthews throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Lopez thuds his shin into the meat of Matthews's side.
Matthews misses with a straight left.
Matthews feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopez's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez blocks a leg kick.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matthews.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matthews takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lopez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matthews lands with a good body shot.
Matthews fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matthews looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matthews misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from Matthews misses
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthews walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Lopez misses with a low kick as Matthews jumps back.
Donk. Matthews catches Lopez right on the button with a cross.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez throwing a counter right hand but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Matthews.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matthews connects with an inside leg kick.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Lopez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matthews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Matthews really dominated that round.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matthews.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Matthews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
Nice body kick from Lopez.
Lopez throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Lopez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Lopez coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matthews swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lopez throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Matthews. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthews.
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!
Matthews throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lopezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matthews, as that shot connected.
Matthews misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lopez throws a push kick but Matthews slaps the foot to one side.
Matthews walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matthews just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLopez.
Matthews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses
and Matthews counters with a left and a right that stings Lopez.
Matthews thuds his right hand into Lopez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Matthews moves out of range.
Lopez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matthews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matthews throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matthews connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matthews walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lopez is looking for a counter combo.
Matthews throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Lopez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Matthews has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lopez.
Matthews throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matthews moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Matthews throws a head kick that half lands.
Lopez is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Matthews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lopez.
Lopez seems to have got his legs back now.
Matthews lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matthews is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lopez swinging wildly here.
A low kick from Matthews is predictable there
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez checks a low kick from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a hook
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lopez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matthews finds it's way round the side to connect with Lopez's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Matthews misses.
A big right from Matthews misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matthews throws a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. Matthews will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matthews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Lopez connects with a body shot.
Matthews jabs Lopez right on the nose. Lopez blinks but takes it well.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews motions for Lopez to come forward. Matthews throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Matthews dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lopez throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Matthews to counter with a crisp jab.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Matthews misses with the combination.
Matthews has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matthews throws a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
Matthews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopez.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Matthews misses with a low kick as Lopez jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
Matthews on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matthews wants to land a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a low kick but Matthews moves out of range easily.
Matthews plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matthews tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
Lopez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matthews throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lopez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Matthews is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Matthews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
A low kick from Matthews is predictable there
and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. Matthews will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matthews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
Matthews lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matthews throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matthews's knee momentarily.
Lopez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matthews goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Matthews dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Lopez takes one to the side of the head.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Matthews was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Matthews releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lopez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matthews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matthews throws a leg kick
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez slips under a jab from Matthews.
Lopez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews throws out a counter right but Lopez avoids it with no problem.
Lopez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Lopez.
Matthews throws out a leg kick but Lopez moves out of range and Matthews only half commits.
Lopez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews tests Lopez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matthews lands a big right hook! Lopez looks hurt but is still standing! Matthews lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Lopez falls down and Matthews dives in with a huge hammer fist! Lopez's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Matthews runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sean Matthews!
Sean Matthews is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Sean Matthews, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Miguel Lopez had this to say: ' '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johny Persecutioned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Sebastien Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Veron's choice of entrance music: The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johny Persecutioned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Sebastien Veron!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Persecutioned ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Persecutioned looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Persecutioned uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veron.
Persecutioned tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Veron is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Veron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Persecutioned takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Persecutioned on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Veron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Veron on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Persecutioned explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A bone on bone clash there as Veron blocks the leg kick.
Veron moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Persecutioned misses with a looping right.
Persecutioned misses with a straight right.
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!
Persecutioned misses with a straight right.
Persecutioned lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persecutioned lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Persecutioned moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Persecutioned throws a hook but Veron blocks it.
Persecutioned misses with a leg kick
and Veron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Persecutioned waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veron.
Persecutioned throws a leg kick but Veron sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Veron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Persecutioned, right into the meat.
Persecutioned throws a low kick but Veron avoids it.
Persecutioned has managed to clinch.
Persecutioned goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veron is trying to break the clinch but Persecutioned is controlling him.
Veron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Persecutioned moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Veron avoids the body shot from Persecutioned.
Veron tries a quick counter leg kick but Persecutioned is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron throws a hook but Persecutioned blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veron slips a jab from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned throws the kick towards the body but Veron avoids it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Veron has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch but Veron is avoiding it.
Persecutioned walks forward, straight into a front kick from Veron.
Veron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Persecutioned throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Persecutioned takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Veron misses with a left hand
and Persecutioned counters with a stiff right hand.
Persecutioned lands a jab to Veron's midsection.
Veron takes one on the button.
Persecutioned avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veron misses with a low kick.
Persecutioned punishes Veron's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Persecutioned lands a jab to Veron's midsection.
Persecutioned fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Persecutioned. Veron does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Veron.
Good shot there by Persecutioned.
A jab from Persecutioned misses.
Veron lands a lovely overhand right.
Persecutioned tries to land a front kick but Veron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some bone on bone action there as Persecutioned checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Veron ducks right into an uppercut from Persecutioned.
Veron takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Persecutioned throws a leg kick but Veron sees it coming and moves out of range.
Persecutioned misses with a left hand
and Veron counters with a nice body shot.
Veron is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Persecutioned.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Persecutioned.
Veron only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Persecutioned fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Veron checks it well.
Veron scores with a sloppy right hand. Persecutioned should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Persecutioned. That's going to slow Veron down.
Veron throws a body kick that misses.
Persecutioned tried to counter with a leg kick but Veron avoided it.
Veron scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Persecutioned. Veron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up but Veron circles away and keeps his distance.
Persecutioned scores with a head kick. Veron tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Persecutioned is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Persecutioned has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Persecutioned walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Persecutioned is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Persecutioned looks to score with a jab to the body but Veron is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Persecutioned dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veron.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Persecutioned here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Veron lands with a nice body punch.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but Veron moves away
and Veron counters with a stiff right hand.
Persecutioned misses with a two punch combination.
Veron staying out of range there.
Persecutioned on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Veron lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Persecutioned connects with a jab.
Veron throws a head kick but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Persecutioned is looking to counter punch.
Persecutioned thumps Veron with a low kick.
Persecutioned misses the shot to the body.
Veron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Veron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persecutioned takes a swing at Veron's ribcage but misses.
Persecutioned digs a good hook to Veron's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persecutioned tries to score with a low kick but Veron moves his leg out of the way.
Veron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Persecutioned misses with an attempted mid kick.
Veron will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Persecutioned uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veron.
Veron walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Persecutioned checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Persecutioned works the jab nicely.
Persecutioned pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Veron throws a hook to the side of Persecutioned's head but Persecutioned sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Persecutioned cracks Veron with a right hand to the side of the head.
Persecutioned throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Persecutioned there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Veron missing with a left hand there. Persecutioned was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned connects with an inside leg kick.
Persecutioned with a hook.
Persecutioned throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Persecutioned throws the kick towards the body but Veron avoids it.
Veron's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from Persecutioned misses.
Veron scores with a push kick.
Veron tries to keep at a distance but Persecutioned has taken the fight into the clinch.
Veron breaks the clinch.
Persecutioned lands a two punch combo.
Veron wants to slow Persecutioned down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Persecutioned wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Persecutioned bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Persecutioned thinks about countering with a body kick.
Veron connects with a leg kick. Persecutioned looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Veron misses.
Persecutioned is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veron can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Veron finds it's target.
Veron jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Persecutioned scores with the left hand. Veron knows he should have avoided that one.
Veron connects with a right hand. Persecutioned shakes it off.
Persecutioned tries to land a front kick but Veron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Veron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Persecutioned circles away quickly and effectively.
Persecutioned keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johny Persecutioned is winning the standup battle so far.
Persecutioned listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Veron connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Persecutioned misses.
Veron swats away the attempt to clinch by Persecutioned.
Veron takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veron moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veron throws a head kick but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Persecutioned throws a body punch but Veron moves out of range.
Persecutioned attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Persecutioned swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Persecutioned takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Veron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veron moves into range and connects with a jab.
Veron takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Persecutioned.
Both fighters circling a little - Persecutioned finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Veron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persecutioned.
Sloppy strikes from Persecutioned. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Persecutioned dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Veron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned looks to land a body kick but Veron moved away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Persecutioned misses with an uppercut.
Persecutioned moves forwards but Veron connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Veron takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Juan Sebastien Veron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Persecutioned is looking to slow Veron down with leg kicks.
Persecutioned's corner calls for a 1-2. Persecutioned obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Persecutioned swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veron.
Veron avoids the body shot from Persecutioned.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned misses with a body shot.
Persecutioned lands with a cross.
Persecutioned misses with a straight left.
Persecutioned takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Persecutioned swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persecutioned lands a nice shot that snaps Veron's head back.
Veron shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Persecutioned listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Persecutioned
and Veron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Persecutioned gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Veron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veron has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Persecutioned turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Persecutioned throws a quick inside leg kick.
Persecutioned moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Persecutioned shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Persecutioned is rocked!
Veron takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veron motions for Persecutioned to come forward. Veron throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Persecutioned misses.
Veron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Persecutioned sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Persecutioned throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veron let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Veron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Persecutioned manages to avoid it.
Veron throws a shot to the body.
Persecutioned ducks under a wild hook from Veron.
Persecutioned tries to land a front kick but Veron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Persecutioned throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Persecutioned swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Persecutioned misses with an uppercut. Veron saw that one coming.
It seemed like Veron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Persecutioned.
A big left from Veron misses.
Persecutioned thumps Veron with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned's jab looks to have found its range, popping Veron under the eye.
Persecutioned lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Persecutioned fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Veron takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Persecutioned.
Persecutioned tries a low kick but Veron avoids it.
Persecutioned lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Veron slams his shin into Persecutioned's torso.
Persecutioned looks to land a body kick but Veron moved away.
Persecutioned lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Persecutioned throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Veron lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veron loads up on a big right hand but Persecutioned slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veron throws a head kick but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Persecutioned misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veron.
Persecutioned doesn't manage to clinch there - Veron circles away.
Persecutioned scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Veron throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johny Persecutioned is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Persecutioned tests Veron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veron has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Persecutioned misses with an uppercut.
Veron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Persecutioned there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Veron.
Persecutioned is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Persecutioned.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Persecutioned showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Persecutioned has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Persecutioned!
Johny Persecutioned thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eeazy Ee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claymore Longshanks (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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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
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eeazy Ee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Claymore Longshanks!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Longshanks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) in the buildup to the fight.
Ee slips under a jab.
Claymore Longshanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ee 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 Longshanks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Longshanks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Eeazy Ee has been cut.
Longshanks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ee counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Claymore Longshanks has been cut.
Longshanks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot by Longshanks.
Longshanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Ee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Longshanks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Longshanks just manages to avoid it.
Longshanks misses with a lunging right hand
and Ee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longshanks misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longshanks throws a combination. Ee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Eeazy Ee's cut is getting worse.
Ee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longshanks.
An attempted straight right counter from Ee misses the target.
Longshanks swings for the body but Ee moves out of range.
Ee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longshanks throws out the jab.
Ee checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Longshanks scores with a leg kick.
Longshanks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Longshanks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ee keeps Longshanks at a distance using the push kick.
Longshanks looks winded!
A bone on bone clash there as Longshanks blocks the leg kick.
Ee scores with a jab.
Ee blocks a jab.
Ee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longshanks throws out the jab.
Ee scores with a sloppy right hand. Longshanks should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Claymore Longshanks's cut even more.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ee. That's going to slow Longshanks down.
That kick from Ee tenderised Longshanks's leg. Longshanks is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Longshanks.
Ee ducks under a wild hook from Longshanks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longshanks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ee.
Ee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Longshanks.
Ee throws a hook to the side of Longshanks's head but Longshanks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ee throws a series of punches but Longshanks moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ee tests Longshanks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ee fakes the body blow, causing Longshanks to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Longshanks goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eeazy Ee!
An out of breath Eeazy Ee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Army has chosen Vagina Coastguard as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker closes the distance and clinches.
Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Army working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Army lands with a short shot to the head.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Army.
Parker is trying to pull guard but Army has him pressed against the cage.
Army blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Army misses with an elbow strike.
Parker decides to pull guard.
Parker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Army looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Army trying to control the position here.
Parker preventing the sweep.
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.
Parker tries to free his leg and advance position but Army is retaining full guard.
Parker trying to control but Army is working from the bottom.
Parker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Army swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Army steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Parker.
Army wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Parker thuds his shin into the meat of Army's side.
Parker moves out of range as Army strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker shoots for a takedown but Army saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parker is looking to clinch.
Parker digs a good body shot into Army's ribs.
Parker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Army sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker closes the distance and clinches.
Army throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Army swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Army tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Army working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Army backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Army struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Army fails to land.
Army pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Army scores with a nice strike.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Army paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Army!
Army throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Parker walks into a jab.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parker clinches with his opponent.
Army has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Parker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Army can turn it around.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Army throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Army.
Army works on Parker's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Peter Parker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Parker rushes Army and presses him up against the cage.
Army blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Army looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army.
A right hand to the body from Parker.
Army blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Parker.
A short body shot lands from Parker as the two fighters clinch.
Parker is working Army over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parker forces Army back against the cage and clinches.
Army misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army blocking some punches.
Army throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Army throws an elbow but it misses.
Army lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Army.
Parker blocks the elbow strike.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker digs a right hand underneath Army's ribcage. Army let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Army lands with a short shot to the head.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Parker lands with a right to the head.
Army misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Army fails to land.
Army misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Army.
Army blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker digs a right hand into Army's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Army's gas tank.
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!
Parker misses with a body punch.
Army pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Army avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Army tries to counter with a clinch but Parker shakes him off and moves away.
Army circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parker darts in and clinches Army up against the cage.
Army blocking some punches.
Army throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Army throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Parker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maybe Parker would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Army uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to work over Army's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Parker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army.
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker tries to clinch up but Army circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Army throws out the jab.
Army misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Army.
Parker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parker lands with a shot to the body.
Parker is looking to clinch but Army is avoiding it.
Army wants to counter with a clinch but Parker pushes him away.
Army thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Parker if he has to take too many more of those.
Parker with a hook.
Parker moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Army backwards.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Army tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Army looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Army tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Army working aggressively here.
Army throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Army.
Army can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Army blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker blocking some punches.
Army misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Army lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Army trying to control the position but instead, Parker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Army into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Parker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dick Army seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parker jabs at Army's body.
Army lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Army.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parker wants to clinch up but Army keeps it at a distance.
Army tries to counter by closing the distance.
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Army.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker misses with some punches.
Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parker tries to work over Army's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Army misses with an elbow strike.
Army lands an elbow that stopped Parker in his tracks for a moment.
Parker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Army lands a shoulder strike.
Parker gets through Army's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Army backwards.
Army presses Parker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Parker.
Army misses with the head strike.
Parker tries to work over Army's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Army throws an elbow that misses.
Army has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Dick Army has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Army's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parker dodges an elbow strike from Army.
Army swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Army blocks an uppercut.
Parker working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Parker.
Parker presses Army against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Army takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Army's elbow.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Army can do to turn this around?
Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Parker tries to pull guard but Army won't allow it.
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parker clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker blocks a body shot from Army.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Army blocks an uppercut.
Army prevents a body shot from Parker.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Army tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Army back against the cage.
Peter Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Army throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Army.
Army takes a shot to the head.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Army avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Army misses with an elbow strike.
Army throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Peter Parker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Army misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Army lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army.
Army lands with a light punch inside.
Parker blocks a body shot from Army.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parker blocking some punches.
Parker blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Parker!
Peter Parker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Machine Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokas comes to the cage accompanied by ...Baby one more time!. 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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280 lbs
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260 lbs
27 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
38 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Ahokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Boone!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahokas misses with a jab to the body
and Boone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boone lands a head shot.
Ahokas throws an off balance right hand
and Boone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahokas walks into a stiff left hand from Boone.
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boone moves away.
Juha Ahokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahokas looking to score a takedown here. Boone is defending well but Ahokas drives through and ends up in Boone's guard.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard.
Boone seems keen to control Ahokas's posture.
Boone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahokas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahokas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boone is pulling down on Ahokas's head. It's preventing any offense from Ahokas, at least for the moment.
Ahokas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahokas is one step ahead there.
Boone looking to control.
Boone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ahokas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahokas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boone is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahokas has wrist control.
Boone landing with the ground and pound.
Boone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ahokas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boone controlling from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ahokas holds on and takes a little breather.
Boone distracts Ahokas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone throws an elbow that misses. Ahokas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boone's guard. Nice move by Ahokas!
Ahokas throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahokas won't allow Boone to sweep him here.
Ahokas is in close to Boone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ahokas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahokas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boone can't do much from the bottom here.
Ahokas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ahokas working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ahokas misses with the ground and pound.
Ahokas throws an elbow but Boone slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Ahokas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahokas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahokas in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ahokas working the ground and pound but Boone is defending the strikes.
Boone isn't going anywhere.
Ahokas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ahokas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ground and pound from Ahokas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ahokas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boone wants to control but Ahokas postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boone is looking for a sweep.
Boone regains half guard, as Ahokas was trying to land strikes.
Boone is looking to improve his position.
Boone trying to hold on to Ahokas's head to control him but Ahokas postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juha Ahokas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boone walks into a jab.
Boone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boone loads up on a big right hand but Ahokas slips the punch.
Boone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahokas misses with a wild body shot.
Ahokas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas misses the shot to the body.
Ahokas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boone's half guard.
Boone manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ahokas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boone breaks from the clinch.
Boone dives in and grabs Ahokas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahokas pushes down on Boone's head and hops out.
Ahokas scores with a jab to the body.
Ahokas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahokas staying out of range there.
Ahokas tries to counter with a takedown but Boone is quick to defend against it.
Ahokas is looking to wear down Boone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ahokas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahokas throws a right hand that misses
and Boone counters with a three punch combo that has Ahokas backing up. Ahokas nods at Boone to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boone.
Ahokas misses with a body shot.
Boone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahokas.
A little jabbing left from Boone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahokas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boone.
Ahokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Boone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ahokas's guard.
Ahokas wants to control but Boone is keeping busy.
Boone trying to control from half guard but Ahokas is working away.
Boone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ahokas is refusing to be controlled, as Boone sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Boone looks to land a left hand but Ahokas moved out of range nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Ahokas. No joy for Boone on that attempt.
Ahokas attempts a counter takedown but Boone avoids it well and moves away.
Boone misses with an uppercut.
Boone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahokas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boone moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Ahokas misses.
Boone lands a lovely overhand right.
Ahokas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boone finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahokas's head.
A shot to the body from Ahokas misses
and Ahokas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Boone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ahokas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boone counters with a straight right hand.
Ahokas lands with a cross.
Boone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boone wants it to stay on the feet.
Boone is looking for the big counter here.
Ahokas looks for a takedown but Boone sprawls well.
And Boone tries to counter it with a takedown but Ahokas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ahokas misses with a hook to the body
letting Boone counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahokas.
Boone throws a looping overhand right but Ahokas ducks down to avoid it.
Boone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahokas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahokas throws a lazy uppercut
and Boone counters with a nice uppercut.
Boone misses with a looping right.
Boone misses the jab.
Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas misses with a body shot.
Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Boone.
Boone throws the left hand but Ahokas avoids the punch easily.
Boone lands with a cross.
Ahokas missing with a left hand there. Boone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice cross by Boone.
Ahokas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahokas misses with a jab to the body
and Boone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahokas gets caught flat footed, as Boone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Boone throwing strikes from guard but Ahokas blocks nicely.
Boone looking to sit in guard and control but Ahokas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone is trying to control the position but Ahokas postures up.
Boone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone is stalling here. Ahokas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boone seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ahokas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Boone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boone wants to control but Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Boone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahokas taking a break here but Boone is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ahokas with the ground and pound but Boone uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boone looking for a sweep. Not yet Boone, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Boone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boone 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Boone!
Our winner, Robert Boone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Juha Ahokas had this to say: 'Sucker!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andriy Kuzmenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serder Serderov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serderov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: One step closer- Linkin Park. Serder Serderov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
260 lbs
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262 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andriy Kuzmenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serder Serderov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Serderov.
Kuzmenko tries to clinch up but Serderov circles away and keeps his distance.
Serderov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kuzmenko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kuzmenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Serderov on the side of the head.
It looks like Serder Serderov has been cut.
Serderov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuzmenko drops his shoulder and cracks Serderov with a huge uppercut! Serderov goes down! Can Kuzmenko finish him?
Serderov is rocked!
Kuzmenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzmenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Serderov keeping moving, preventing Kuzmenko from controlling successfully.
Serderov being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzmenko tries to stand but Serderov is controlling from the bottom.
Serderov has his feet on Kuzmenko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kuzmenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Serderov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuzmenko throws a hook but Serderov blocks it.
Serderov throws a counter combo.
Serderov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Serderov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuzmenko moves in looking to clinch but Serderov pushes him off.
Serderov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuzmenko misses with a straight right.
Serderov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andriy Kuzmenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuzmenko throws a jab when Serderov was well out of range.
Kuzmenko cracks Serderov with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmenko misses with a hook. Serderov ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzmenko throws a looping overhand right but Serderov ducks down to avoid it.
Kuzmenko swinging wildly here.
Serderov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuzmenko tries to clinch
and Serderov counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Kuzmenko does no damage.
Serderov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuzmenko.
Serderov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuzmenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Serderov.
Kuzmenko darts in trying to clinch
and Serderov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuzmenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuzmenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Serderov counters with a straight right hand.
Serderov looks for a takedown but Kuzmenko sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serderov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzmenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Serderov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andriy Kuzmenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serder Serderov.
Kuzmenko forces Serderov back against the cage and clinches.
Serderov manages to break the clinch.
Kuzmenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Serderov counters with a nice leg kick.
Serderov gets the takedown into side control.
Serderov stands up and beckons Kuzmenko to his feet.
Kuzmenko misses with an uppercut.
Serderov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Serderov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serderov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Serderov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serderov misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Serderov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzmenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Serderov backs up against the cage.
Kuzmenko misses with a looping left.
Serderov slips a jab from Kuzmenko.
No joy there for Kuzmenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuzmenko throws an off balance right hand
and Serderov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuzmenko misses with a wild combination.
Kuzmenko misses with a looping left.
Kuzmenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Serderov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Serderov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuzmenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuzmenko throws a lazy right hand but Serderov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Kuzmenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Serder Serderov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Serderov fails to land the takedown.
Kuzmenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Serderov is looking for the big counter here.
Serderov looks to land a right hand but Kuzmenko moved out of range.
Serderov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kuzmenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kuzmenko is trying to buck Serderov off.
Serderov decides to stand back up.
Serderov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Serderov lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmenko looks to clinch
and Serderov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Serderov lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzmenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serderov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A punch combination from Kuzmenko misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzmenko throws a hook but Serderov blocks it.
Kuzmenko stuffs the takedown.
Kuzmenko misses with a right hand
and Serderov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kuzmenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Serderov's head.
Andriy Kuzmenko is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Kuzmenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Serderov doesn't seem phased though.
Kuzmenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuzmenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Serderov.
Serderov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good work by Serderov as he checks the leg kick.
Serderov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kuzmenko sneaks out the side door and pushes Serderov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzmenko has Serderov up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Kuzmenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Serderov jumps into guard, dragging Kuzmenko to the mat.
Serderov is looking to stand up but Kuzmenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Serderov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kuzmenko has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Serderov gets control of Kuzmenko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Serderov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Serderov keeping moving, preventing Kuzmenko from controlling successfully.
Serderov wants to stand but Kuzmenko is controlling the position.
Serderov pushes Kuzmenko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Serderov throws a series of punches but Kuzmenko avoids them all with ease.
Kuzmenko misses with a combination
and Serderov counters with a solid body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuzmenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serderov.
Kuzmenko cracks Serderov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Serderov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kuzmenko pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Serderov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andriy Kuzmenko!
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