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DUEL#29 Riccuito vs Kuzmenko PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lance Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardwood comes to the cage accompanied by Stone Sour - Last Of The Real. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Hardwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Gold!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardwood slips a jab from Gold.
Hardwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gold lands a nice hook to Hardwood's body. Hardwood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Hardwood tries to bum rush Gold with a series of wild strikes but Gold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardwood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hardwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gold.
Gold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hardwood connects with a body shot.
Hardwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gold with a jab.
It looks like Lance Hardwood has been cut.
Gold looks to land a combination but Hardwood avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwood dodges the punch combination from Gold.
Gold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardwood manages to avoid it.
Hardwood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gold. That did some damage!
Gold slips under a jab.
Hardwood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold avoids the body shot from Hardwood.
Gold thuds a left hand into Hardwood's body.
Hardwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardwood avoids the body shot from Gold.
Gold lands with a hook. Hardwood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gold tries a head kick but it misses.
Gold misses with a hook. Hardwood ducked under it nicely.
Gold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hardwood scores with a hook.
Hardwood avoids the head kick by Gold.
Hardwood lands a nice hook to Gold's body. Gold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardwood cracks Gold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardwood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardwood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardwood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gold moves forwards but Hardwood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hardwood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gold comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Hardwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardwood throws a big counter combination but Gold scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hardwood slips under a jab from Gold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold misses the shot to the body.
Gold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardwood.
Hardwood throws a low kick, looking for Gold's leg but Gold calmly moves out of range.
Hardwood avoids the body shot from Gold.
Gold throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardwood on the side of the head.
Gold throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
It looked like Hardwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardwood misses with a lunging right hand
and Gold counters with a stiff right hand.
Gold misses with a body shot.
Hardwood connects with a body shot.
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardwood punishes Gold's body with a nice straight punch.
Hardwood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardwood misses with an uppercut
and Gold comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Hardwood stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Gold is on him like rabid pit bull! Hardwood slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Gold!
Jack Gold was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denver Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianpaolo Volpicelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 15 - 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
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gianpaolo Volpicelli!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Washington tries to clinch there but Volpicelli circles away.
Washington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volpicelli.
Washington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington avoids the head kick by Volpicelli.
Washington went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Washington darts in and clinches Volpicelli up against the cage.
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Volpicelli drives through with a takedown into Washington's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Washington uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volpicelli throws a leg kick that misses.
Washington throws a lazy head kick
and Volpicelli counters with a left and a right that stings Washington.
Washington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Washington is looking to clinch but Volpicelli is avoiding it.
Volpicelli misses with a leg kick
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
Washington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Washington wants to take a breather but Volpicelli is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volpicelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Volpicelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volpicelli is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volpicelli trying to control from the bottom.
Volpicelli tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.
Volpicelli is staying active underneath Washington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Volpicelli has hold of Washington's hands but Washington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Washington there.
Washington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Washington is trying to control. Volpicelli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Washington 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.
Washington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washington is looking to pass Volpicelli's guard but actually Volpicelli recovers to full guard.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volpicelli is keeping the position for now.
Volpicelli is trying to control the position but Washington postures up.
Washington wants to control from the top but Volpicelli keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Volpicelli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli has control of Washington's left arm, preventing Washington from doing any damage.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Volpicelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volpicelli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Washington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volpicelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volpicelli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Washington manages to get himself to full guard.
Washington has control of Volpicelli's left arm, preventing Volpicelli from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Washington keeping full guard, as Volpicelli tries to pass.
Volpicelli won't allow Washington to get back to his feet.
Washington is pulling down on Volpicelli's head to control his posture.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Volpicelli from controlling successfully.
Washington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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 Denver Washington will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Washington shoots in for a double leg but Volpicelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Denver Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volpicelli has a takedown stuffed.
Washington wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Washington.
Washington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Volpicelli throws an elbow but misses.
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington lands with a straight right. Volpicelli didn't see that one coming.
Volpicelli scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
Washington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volpicelli circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volpicelli throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown. Volpicelli tries to sprawl out of it but Washington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volpicelli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Volpicelli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volpicelli circles away.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washington with a poor takedown
and Volpicelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington fails with the takedown.
Volpicelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Washington circles away quickly and effectively.
Volpicelli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Washington to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Volpicelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington trying to stand up but can't free himself from Volpicelli's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volpicelli keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli managing to control the position.
Volpicelli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Washington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Volpicelli pushes a forearm under Washington's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Washington is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gianpaolo Volpicelli!
During a confident post fight interview, Gianpaolo Volpicelli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Denver Washington spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to call it. I want to thank the fans for all the support '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez comes to the cage accompanied by Vamos. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
52 - 22 - 2, fighting out of New York, Miguel Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Swanson !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez with a jab.
Swanson misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Swanson swinging wildly here.
Lopez connects with a nice looking jab.
Lopez jabs Swanson right on the nose. Swanson blinks but takes it well.
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!
Swanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lopez counters with a left and a right that stings Swanson .
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lopez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swanson . Swanson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Swanson misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson swinging wildly here.
Lopez 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.
Swanson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lopez scores with a nice right hand.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopez finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson 's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lopez - that will leave a mark!
Lopez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez connects with a high kick.
Lopez fakes the leg kick and cracks Swanson in the body.
Lopez throws a leg kick which misses Swanson 's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
Swanson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lopez. That one must have hurt.
Lopez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lopez duly obliges.
Lopez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Swanson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez throws a counter high kick but Swanson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopez scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson swinging wildly here.
Swanson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lopez connects with a jab.
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swanson .
Lopez scores with a head kick.
Lopez throws a series of strikes that have Swanson backpedaling.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab by Lopez.
Lopez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lopez scores with a body shot.
Lopez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Swanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swanson is rocked!
Lopez is looking to slow Swanson down with leg kicks.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Swanson avoids it well.
Lopez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez connects with an inside leg kick.
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lopez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lopez lands a nice shot that snaps Swanson 's head back.
Swanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swanson seems to have recovered his senses.
Lopez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
Swanson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lopez.
Swanson misses with a double jab
and Lopez counters with a body kick.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Swanson .
A combination from Swanson does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson looks winded!
Swanson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lopez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lopez.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Lopez lands but Swanson takes it in his stride.
Swanson misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo.
Swanson finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Lopez's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Swanson falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Lopez!
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Lopez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conor Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaan Jalgratas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conor Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaan Jalgratas!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Harris misses.
Jalgratas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jalgratas throws a nice head kick!
Harris throws a good cross that connects.
Jalgratas misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing.
Jalgratas tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
As Jalgratas looks to move away, Harris throws a big counter combo but Jalgratas just gets out of the way.
Harris tries to land a front kick but Jalgratas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jalgratas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harris lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Harris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harris tries to land a body kick
and Jalgratas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jalgratas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jalgratas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jalgratas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Harris catches Jalgratas right on the button with a cross.
Jalgratas wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Harris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jalgratas throws a head kick that half lands.
Harris throws a jab when Jalgratas was well out of range.
Jalgratas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Conor Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jalgratas cracks Harris with a good jab.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jalgratas misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jalgratas thinking.
Jalgratas throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with a series of strikes. Jalgratas will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalgratas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jalgratas throws a leg kick but Harris checks it.
Harris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jalgratas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harris digs a good hook to Jalgratas's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jalgratas.
A head kick misses from Harris.
Jalgratas misses with a double jab.
Jalgratas misses with a looping left.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jalgratas was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Jalgratas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jalgratas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harris's guard.
Jalgratas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harris controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Harris is pulling down on Jalgratas's head. It's preventing any offense from Jalgratas, at least for the moment.
Jalgratas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jalgratas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harris blocks a head kick by Jalgratas.
Harris misses with a kick to the body.
Jalgratas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jalgratas throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Harris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jalgratas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris scores with a decent looking hook.
Jalgratas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harris thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jalgratas if he has to take too many more of those.
Harris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harris wants it to stay on the feet.
Jalgratas slips a jab from Harris.
Jalgratas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris scores with a kick to the body.
Jalgratas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jalgratas dives in and grabs Harris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes down on Jalgratas's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jalgratas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Conor Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris tries to land a front kick but Jalgratas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jalgratas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jalgratas.
Jalgratas throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
A punch combination from Harris misses.
Jalgratas wants to counter with a clinch but Harris pushes him away.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jalgratas tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jalgratas moves into the clinch.
Harris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas misses with a knee to the head.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jalgratas is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Jalgratas connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jalgratas tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jalgratas momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jalgratas circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris misses the body punch
and Jalgratas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jalgratas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Conor Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jalgratas throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
As Jalgratas backs away, Harris returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jalgratas cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harris has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jalgratas.
Jalgratas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jalgratas misses with a head kick.
Harris tries to bum rush Jalgratas with a series of wild strikes but Jalgratas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jalgratas misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Jalgratas throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jalgratas avoids the body shot from Harris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris throws a right hand that Jalgratas ducks under and follows up with a left that Jalgratas also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a body punch
letting Jalgratas counter with a right hand.
Jalgratas drives through and clinches with Harris against the cage.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Jalgratas is controlling him.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Jalgratas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jalgratas rushes Harris and presses him up against the cage.
Harris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Harris managing to block the knees to the body from Jalgratas.
A frustrated look appears on Harris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jalgratas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jalgratas was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Jalgratas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to bum rush Jalgratas with a series of wild strikes but Jalgratas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jalgratas tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harris.
Jalgratas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Jalgratas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jalgratas scores with a head kick. Harris tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jalgratas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jalgratas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jalgratas scrambles back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jalgratas or perhaps it was just good defense by Harris, which made it look bad.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Jalgratas moves out of range easily.
Harris sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Harris needs to keep his hands up - Jalgratas had a free shot at his head there.
Jalgratas lands with a good body shot.
Jalgratas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jalgratas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jalgratas throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Harris tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jalgratas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jalgratas circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris looks to land a combination but Jalgratas avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
It seemed like Jalgratas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jalgratas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jalgratas keeps Harris at a distance using the push kick.
Harris jabs Jalgratas right on the nose. Jalgratas blinks but takes it well.
Jalgratas is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
Jalgratas throws the kick towards the body but Harris avoids it.
Harris sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jalgratas blocks a head kick by Harris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Conor Harris will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jalgratas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jalgratas digs a good body shot into Harris's ribs.
Jalgratas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harris as he avoids it easily.
Jalgratas blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Jalgratas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Harris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheers as Jalgratas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harris doesn't seem phased though.
Jalgratas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jalgratas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harris 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Jalgratas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jalgratas passes into half guard.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Jalgratas is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harris is trying to stand up here but Jalgratas is controlling him well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jalgratas takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Jalgratas throws a chopping leg kick but Harris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jalgratas has Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Jalgratas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jalgratas throws an elbow but it misses.
Harris taking a breather.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Jalgratas controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris scores with a knee to the head.
Harris is looking to break free of the clinch but Jalgratas has double underhooks.
Harris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jalgratas has him pressed against the cage.
Jalgratas tries to stall but Harris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jalgratas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Jalgratas scores with a shot to the body.
Harris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jalgratas on the side of the head.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
Jalgratas closes the distance and clinches.
Jalgratas takes an elbow to the temple.
Harris dodges an elbow strike from Jalgratas.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Jalgratas won't allow it.
Jalgratas stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
Jalgratas has Harris pressed against the cage, preventing Harris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Harris.
Jalgratas tries to land knees in the clinch but Harris avoids the damage to the body.
Jalgratas scores with a shot to the side of Harris's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jalgratas circles away quickly and effectively.
Conor Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jalgratas pushes Harris away with a front kick.
Jalgratas looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris throws a series of punches but Jalgratas avoids them all with ease.
Jalgratas tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Jalgratas throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Jaan Jalgratas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jalgratas forces Harris back against the cage and clinches.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaan Jalgratas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Conor Harris!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Pick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Sebastien Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veron has chosen The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
14 - 13 - 4 |
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210 lbs
29 - 15 - 1 |
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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
14 - 13 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Pick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Sebastien Veron!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pick lands a nice shot to the body.
Veron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pick.
Pick misses with a straight left.
Pick tries to clinch but Veron moves out of range.
Pick has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pick slips under a jab.
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.
Pick drops his hands momentarily and Veron takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pick throws a combination that misses
enabling Veron to counter with a crisp jab.
Pick missing with a left hand there. Veron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veron throws a jab but it's blocked by Pick.
Veron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veron was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Veron throws a head kick that misses.
Pick wants to clinch up but Veron keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Pick. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron motions for Pick to come forward. Veron throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Veron defending well as Pick loads up on a big left hand.
Veron takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
Pick misses with an uppercut. Veron saw that one coming.
Pick tests Veron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pick misses with an uppercut
and Veron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pick misses the jab.
Pick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veron counters with a nice uppercut.
Pick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pick moves out of range as Veron strikes.
The fighters circling - Veron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veron misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Veron.
A jab from Pick misses.
Veron swats away the attempt to clinch by Pick.
Veron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veron misses with a straight left.
Pick clinches.
Veron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veron lands with a nice body punch.
Pick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Veron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Veron loads up on a big right hand but Pick slips the punch.
Pick wants to clinch but Veron slips to the side
and Veron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pick throws a hook but Veron avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Veron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veron was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Veron throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pick takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pick.
Pick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pick lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veron manages to break the clinch.
Pick misses the jab.
Pick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veron throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pick throws a right hand that misses
letting Veron counter with a right hand.
Veron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pick finds it's way round the side to connect with Veron's head.
Pick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Veron's head.
Veron walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pick.
Veron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pick throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Pick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Veron moves forwards but Pick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pick misses with a looping left.
Pick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Pick as he connects with a hook.
Veron slips a straight right by Pick.
Pick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve Pick is winning the standup battle so far.
Pick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veron tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pick tries to clinch but Veron is having none of it.
Pick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pick connects with the punch.
Pick closes the distance but Veron moves to the side
and Veron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pick connects with a nice looking jab.
Veron moves away from the strike by Pick.
Pick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veron.
Veron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Veron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pick throws a big counter combination but Veron scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Veron throws a leg kick
and Pick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pick throws out the jab.
Veron throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pick missing with a left hand there. Veron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veron was well out of range. Poor timing from Pick.
Pick has closed the distance and engaged Veron in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veron's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pick.
Pick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Pick.
Veron is breathing heavily.
Veron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pick has Veron up against the cage in a clinch.
Pick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veron breaks from the clinch.
Pick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veron.
Pick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Veron is able to avoid easily.
Veron moves away from the strike by Pick.
Pick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Veron counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Veron on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pick. Pick obviously looking to wear him down.
Pick misses with a looping left.
Pick scores with a jab.
Veron misses with a hook.
Pick tries to clinch there but Veron circles away.
Pick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pick swings widly with a right hand
and Veron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veron gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That has opened up Juan Sebastien Veron's cut even more.
A punch lands to the side of Veron 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pick.
Veron takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veron looks to land a left hand but Pick moved out of range nicely.
Pick scores with a sloppy right hand. Veron should have avoided that one.
Pick lands a glancing blow to the side of Veron's head.
Veron thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Pick misses.
Pick darts in trying to clinch
and Veron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pick.
Veron has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Veron misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Pick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veron avoids the body shot from Pick.
Veron has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veron throws a jab when Pick was well out of range.
Pick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Veron's hands.
Juan Sebastien Veron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veron misses with a leg kick.
Steve Pick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veron slips a jab from Pick.
A big left from Veron misses.
Pick tries to clinch up.
Veron feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pick tries to close the distance and clinch but Veron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Veron tried to score with a low kick but Pick checks it.
Pick doesn't manage to clinch there - Veron circles away.
Veron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pick moves into range and clinches up with Veron.
Pick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pick breaks the clinch.
Pick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pick throws an off balance right hand
and Veron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pick scores with a jab. Veron acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The cut above Juan Sebastien Veron's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pick throws an off balance right hand
and Veron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Veron.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pick struggles to land a body shot inside as Veron controls his hands.
Pick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Pick coming out on top.
Steve Pick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pick wants to clinch up but Veron keeps it at a distance.
Pick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Veron throws a poor cross that misses
and Veron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veron flicks out a counter leg kick but Pick steps away.
Pick scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Pick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pick checks a low kick from Veron.
Pick connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pick. That's going to slow Veron down.
Pick swings widly with a right hand
and Veron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Steve Pick has been cut.
Veron throws a right hand that misses
and Pick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Veron stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Veron misses.
Nice straight punches there by Pick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pick.
Veron throws a hook but Pick blocks it.
Pick cracks a nice hook into Veron's ribs.
Pick misses the shot to the body.
Veron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pick.
Veron misses with a hook.
Pick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veron can do to turn this around?
Veron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pick scores with a jab to the head.
Pick moves out of range as Veron strikes.
Veron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Pick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veron doesn't seem phased though.
Pick is looking to clinch but Veron is avoiding it.
Pick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veron fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pick is out of range.
Veron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Veron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pick slips a jab from Veron.
Pick lands a right hook to the body.
Pick tries to clinch up.
Veron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A lazy left from Pick finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Pick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pick 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Pick!
Steve Pick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serder Serderov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Vale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serderov comes into the arena with One step closer- Linkin Park blaring out of the sound system. Vale has chosen Motorhead-Iron Fist as his entrance music. Serder Serderov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Simon Vale's chin.
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262 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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245 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serder Serderov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Vale!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serderov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vale slaps away a takedown attempt from Serderov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Serderov misses with a double jab.
Vale lands a left and a right that send Serderov crashing to the mat, dazed. Vale thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Serder Serderov has been cut.
Vale gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Serderov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vale swings widly with a right hand
letting Serderov counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serderov.
Good shot there by Vale.
Vale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serderov manages to avoid it.
Serderov throws a big counter combination but Vale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Serderov avoids the body shot from Vale.
Vale scores with a push kick.
Vale avoids the head kick by Serderov.
Vale 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.
Vale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serderov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serderov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vale moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serderov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vale misses with a two punch combination.
Serderov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vale misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Serderov misses the target.
Serderov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vale on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Serderov.
Serderov decides to stand back up.
Serderov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serderov tries to stand and escape but Vale is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serderov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vale to get to his feet.
Serderov shoots in but Vale avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Serderov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vale scores with a three punch combo!
Vale throws a shot from downtown. Serderov moves away and avoids it.
Vale scores with a jab.
Serderov tries for a takedown but Vale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serder Serderov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vale misses with a straight left.
Serderov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Serderov doesn't seem bothered though.
Vale misses with an uppercut
and Serderov counters with a solid body kick.
Serderov tests Vale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale misses with a right hand
letting Serderov counter with a right hand.
Serderov misses with a head kick.
Vale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Serderov counters with a stiff right hand.
Vale swings for the body but Serderov moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Serderov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vale throws a body punch but Serderov moves out of range.
Serderov scores with a body shot.
Vale thuds a left hand into Serderov's body.
Vale 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 throws a right hand that misses
and Serderov counters with a stiff right hand.
Vale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Serderov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Vale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vale lands a nice shot to the body.
Vale loads up on a big right hand but Serderov slips the punch.
Serderov throws a big counter combination but Vale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vale jabs at Serderov's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale throws a jab when Serderov was well out of range.
Serderov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Serderov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Serderov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vale throws a poor cross that misses
and Serderov counters with a left and a right that stings Vale.
It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
Serderov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vale as he avoids it easily.
Vale throws a hook but Serderov blocks it.
Serderov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serderov throws a head kick but Vale moves out of range.
Vale listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Serderov moves forwards but Vale connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Vale dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vale closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Serderov to the mat! Serderov manages to get full guard.
Vale lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vale looking to sit in guard and control but Serderov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Serderov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vale, up you get!
Serderov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Serderov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vale quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serderov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Vale misses with a left hand
enabling Serderov to counter with a crisp jab.
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 telegraphed right hand from Vale misses the target.
Vale works Serderov's body with a nice hook.
Vale scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Serder Serderov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Serderov defending well as Vale loads up on a big left hand.
Serderov slips under a jab from Vale.
Serderov throwing a counter right hand but Vale manages to avoid it.
Serderov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vale throws out the jab.
Vale connects with a right hand. Serderov shakes it off.
Vale is looking to chop away at Serderov's legs.
Vale throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Serderov counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Vale does no damage.
Serderov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vale.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vale. Serderov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simon Vale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Serderov counters with a right hand to the body.
Vale 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.
A combination from Vale does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Serderov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Serderov counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serderov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vale's guard.
Serderov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Serderov dives in for a single leg takedown but Vale sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Serderov gets a double leg takedown into Vale's guard.
Serderov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vale misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Serderov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Serderov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vale circles away.
Serderov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Serderov throws a body punch but Vale moves out of range.
Vale unleashes a big counter combination but Serderov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Serderov lands a really nice looking cross but Vale seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vale misses with an uppercut
and Serderov counters with a nice uppercut.
Vale misses with a kick to the body
and Serderov counters with a straight right hand.
Vale is rocked!
Serderov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vale is still on wobbly legs! Can Serderov finish him?
Vale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vale just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSerderov.
Vale throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Serderov counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Vale! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serder Serderov!
Serder Serderov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Head Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnarsson has chosen The Animal as his entrance music. Head Coach has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
17 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Head Coach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigurd Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coach looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Ragnarsson with the counter takedown but Coach avoids it easily.
Coach slips under a jab.
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Coach takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab.
Coach moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
Coach thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ragnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coach counters with an outside leg kick.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coach throws out the jab.
Head Coach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ragnarsson.
Coach misses with a straight left.
Ragnarsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coach makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Head Coach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coach looks to land a combination. Ragnarsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ragnarsson takes a swing at Coach's ribcage but misses.
Coach misses with a straight right.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
Coach connects with a crisp jab.
Coach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coach scrambles back to his feet.
Coach throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
It looked like Coach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Coach strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Coach blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coach misses the jab.
Coach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Coach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coach throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson checks it.
Coach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarsson.
Coach throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Coach.
Ragnarsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Coach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Coach misses.
Coach lands with a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab by Coach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coach's hands.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Coach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Coach.
Ragnarsson walks into a straight right hand from Coach.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch
and Coach counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Coach.
Ragnarsson wants to stall.
Coach is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ragnarsson is defending well for now.
Ragnarsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Coach scores a nice knee to the body.
Coach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnarsson is pushing Coach up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ragnarsson tries to break free but Coach pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position but instead, Coach has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ragnarsson into the cage.
Coach tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson is trying to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coach.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Coach as Ragnarsson tries to tie him up.
Ragnarsson taking a breather.
Coach creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ragnarsson's defenses.
Ragnarsson tries to stall but Coach uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sigurd Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ragnarsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Head Coach dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around?
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Coach moves out of range.
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Coach napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Coach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ragnarsson tries for a kimura but Coach is defending well.
Coach regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson uses his free foot to push down on Coach's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Coach.
Ragnarsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coach is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson content just to control the position here.
Coach keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ragnarsson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Coach is in real trouble.
Ragnarsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ragnarsson looking for the RNC.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coach trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coach trying to get back to his feet but Ragnarsson is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarsson trying to control momentarily.
Ragnarsson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ragnarsson looking for the RNC.
Coach is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson looking for the RNC.
Coach trying to control the position but Ragnarsson manages to sink in the hooks.
Ragnarsson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ragnarsson is looking for the choke from the back position but Coach is controlling his hands well.
Coach defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ragnarsson's arms.
I really don't envy Coach right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Coach defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Coach trying to control the hands but Ragnarsson won't let him.
Ragnarsson tightening his grip on Coach, looking for the choke.
Ragnarsson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Ragnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coach was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Coach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coach scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coach throws out the jab.
Coach lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Coach misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Coach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Coach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Ragnarsson feints the counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Ragnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Coach throws a series of strikes that have Ragnarsson backpedaling.
Ragnarsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Coach bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coach.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ragnarsson is defended easily by Coach.
Coach moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coach throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnarsson swinging wildly here.
Coach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Coach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coach clinches with his opponent.
Coach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Coach ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coach forces Ragnarsson back against the cage and clinches.
Coach tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Coach manages to break the clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Coach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coach avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
It looked like Coach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ragnarsson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ragnarsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Coach looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ragnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Coach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnarsson is looking to advance position but Coach has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Coach trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ragnarsson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Coach looking to ground and pound but Ragnarsson is blocking nicely.
Coach working Ragnarsson over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Head Coach showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coach has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Head Coach!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Army comes to the cage accompanied by Vagina Coastguard. Dick Army is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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200 lbs
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187 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Army.
Parker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Army. That did some damage!
Parker has Army up against the cage in a clinch.
Army tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Parker avoids the elbow strike from Army, against the cage.
Army lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Army blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Parker.
Parker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Army backwards.
Army lands an elbow inside.
Army tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Army pushes Parker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Army lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army digs a right hand into Parker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parker's gas tank.
Army misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Army.
Parker blocks the elbow strike.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Army.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Army lands an elbow just above Parker 's eye.
Parker is looking for a takedown.
We've been informed that Parker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Army lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Parker lands with a right to the head.
Army looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parker digs a right hand underneath Army's ribcage. Army let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a hook that snaps the head of Army backwards.
Army blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker gets through Army's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Army misses with a short punch on the inside.
Army misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Army is leaning against Parker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Army lands a body punch.
Parker blocks the elbow strike.
Army doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Army.
Army misses with an elbow over the top.
Parker lands with a short shot to the head.
Parker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army.
Army lands with a right to the head.
Army working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker working aggressively here.
Army blocking some punches.
Parker stalling in the clinch but Army improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker misses with some punches.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Army.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.
Parker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Army misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Army.
Army tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Army misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker working aggressively here.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Army fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Army uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Army blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Army backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Army.
A head punch on the inside from Army fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Army just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parker's brow.
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 comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army.
A head punch on the inside from Army fails to land.
Army lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Army breaks from the clinch.
Dick Army is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Army is out of range and Parker settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Parker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Parker rushes Army and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Army has Parker pushed against the cage.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Army breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Army swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Army lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parker or not.
Army blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army misses with an elbow strike.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Army controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker blocks the elbow strike.
Army throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker lands with a right to the head.
Parker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Army misses with a punch on the inside.
Army blocking some punches.
Army lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Army backwards.
Parker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Parker lands a left hand.
Army misses with a punch to the body.
Parker lands a hook that snaps the head of Army backwards.
Army misses with some punches.
Parker blocks an elbow strike from Army.
Army breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Army looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parker has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Army working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parker lands a right hand.
Parker blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker avoids the elbow strike from Army, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army.
Army struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army.
Peter Parker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Parker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Army leaning against his opponent.
Army pushes off an throws an elbow but Parker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Parker digs a right hand into Army's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Army's gas tank.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Army.
Army blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Army can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Army creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Army looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army lands a nice elbow.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Army works on Parker's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Army's elbow.
Army misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Army.
Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Army creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parker pushes Army back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker avoids the elbow strike from Army, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army gets through Parker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Army has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Army misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Army on the inside.
Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Army doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker tries to work over Army's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Army tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Army struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Army tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Parker avoids the elbow strike from Army, against the cage.
Army lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Army fails to land.
Army pushes Parker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Parker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Parker closes the distance and clinches.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Army taking a breather.
Parker dodges an elbow strike from Army.
Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Army throws an elbow but it misses.
Parker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Army.
Army lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Army.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Army blocking some punches.
Parker lands with a left to the head.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Army as Parker tries to tie him up.
Army throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Army misses with an elbow over the top.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Army.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Parker - that landed with a thud.
Parker blocks an elbow strike from Army.
Army pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Army lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dick Army has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Parker.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Army blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Army pushes off an throws an elbow but Parker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Army.
Army breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - Army circles away.
Parker throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Army lands with a shot to the body.
Parker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Army tried to counter with a leg kick but Parker avoided it.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Army is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Army lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Parker goes down and covers up as Army starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Army!
After winning the bout, Dick Army thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Riccuito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andriy Kuzmenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riccuito comes to the cage accompanied by walk hard . Mark Riccuito has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mark Riccuito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andriy Kuzmenko!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riccuito needs to keep his hands up - Kuzmenko had a free shot at his head there.
Kuzmenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Riccuito working aggressively here.
Kuzmenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Riccuito gets an underhook and turns Kuzmenko into the cage.
Kuzmenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riccuito's elbow.
Kuzmenko stalling.
Kuzmenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riccuito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzmenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Riccuito won't allow it.
Kuzmenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riccuito or not.
Kuzmenko lands a shoulder strike.
Kuzmenko avoiding damage as Riccuito throws knees to the body.
Riccuito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuzmenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riccuito.
A short left from Kuzmenko.
Riccuito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuzmenko avoids it.
Riccuito misses with the head strike.
Kuzmenko blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riccuito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riccuito misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Riccuito.
I was talking to Riccuito's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuzmenko.
Riccuito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riccuito misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzmenko breaks from the clinch.
Kuzmenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Riccuito off the cage and back into range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuzmenko working hard to break the clinch.
Riccuito misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Riccuito throws an elbow but misses.
Kuzmenko avoids the elbow strike from Riccuito, against the cage.
Kuzmenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riccuito blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuzmenko.
Riccuito has a couple of punches blocked by Kuzmenko.
Riccuito pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuzmenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuzmenko blocks an elbow strike from Riccuito.
Riccuito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuzmenko or not.
Riccuito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riccuito lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riccuito blocking some punches.
Riccuito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuzmenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riccuito backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riccuito.
Kuzmenko missing with knees to the body.
Riccuito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuzmenko tries to work over Riccuito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riccuito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Riccuito lands a shoulder strike.
Kuzmenko lands with a left to the head.
Riccuito scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Riccuito throws an elbow but misses.
Riccuito throws an elbow that misses.
Riccuito lands an elbow that stopped Kuzmenko in his tracks for a moment.
Kuzmenko misses with some punches.
Riccuito blocks an uppercut.
Riccuito missing with knees to the body.
Kuzmenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Riccuito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Riccuito fails to land.
Riccuito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riccuito scores with a shot to the side of Kuzmenko's head.
Riccuito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuzmenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Riccuito.
It looks like Andriy Kuzmenko has been cut.
Kuzmenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riccuito backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko prevents a body shot from Riccuito.
Riccuito throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riccuito lands a nice knee to the body.
Riccuito misses with a body punch.
Kuzmenko has had enough of the clinch but Riccuito keeps him there for the moment.
Kuzmenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzmenko lands a body shot.
Riccuito pushes Kuzmenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuzmenko lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Riccuito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuzmenko lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riccuito.
Kuzmenko misses with some punches.
Kuzmenko stalls.
Kuzmenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuzmenko misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kuzmenko fails to land.
Kuzmenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riccuito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuzmenko.
Riccuito misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko tries to land a knee to the head but Riccuito blocks with his arms.
Kuzmenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Riccuito.
With the fighters up against the cage, Riccuito throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riccuito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kuzmenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Riccuito.
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 Mark Riccuito will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Kuzmenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Riccuito lands with a cross.
Riccuito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Kuzmenko finds it's way through Riccuito's defenses.
Kuzmenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Riccuito.
Nice defenses there by Riccuito.
Riccuito takes the fight into the clinch.
Riccuito lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Riccuito lands a shoulder strike.
Riccuito has a couple of punches blocked by Kuzmenko.
A short body shot lands from Riccuito as the two fighters clinch.
Kuzmenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Riccuito leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riccuito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riccuito working aggressively here.
Riccuito blocking some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Riccuito.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuzmenko is breathing heavily.
Riccuito gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mark Riccuito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riccuito working Kuzmenko over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzmenko avoiding damage as Riccuito throws knees to the body.
Riccuito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Riccuito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuzmenko backwards.
Riccuito misses with a body punch.
Kuzmenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuzmenko blocks a body shot from Riccuito.
Riccuito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuzmenko misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuzmenko managing to block the knees to the body from Riccuito.
Riccuito tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuzmenko avoids the damage to the body.
Riccuito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riccuito lands a nice elbow.
Riccuito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Riccuito controls his hands.
Riccuito lands a damaging elbow.
Kuzmenko is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riccuito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuzmenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Riccuito finish him?
Riccuito pushes Kuzmenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuzmenko seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuzmenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riccuito can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Riccuito.
Kuzmenko misses with an uppercut. Riccuito saw that one coming.
Riccuito gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riccuito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuzmenko lands with a left to the head.
Kuzmenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Kuzmenko.
Nice body punch from Riccuito - that landed with a thud.
Riccuito misses with some punches.
Kuzmenko throws a head punch that misses.
Riccuito scores with a shoulder strike.
Riccuito presses Kuzmenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuzmenko tries to break the clinch but Riccuito is controlling the position.
Kuzmenko avoiding damage as Riccuito throws knees to the body.
Kuzmenko blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riccuito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuzmenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Riccuito controls his hands.
Riccuito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuzmenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuzmenko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuzmenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riccuito can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzmenko controls the action.
Kuzmenko throws a head punch that misses.
Riccuito blocking some punches.
Kuzmenko managing to block the knees to the body from Riccuito.
Kuzmenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Riccuito.
Riccuito misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kuzmenko fails to land.
Riccuito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuzmenko breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmenko lands the left hand.
Nice shot by Riccuito.
Kuzmenko misses with an uppercut.
Riccuito walks into a stiff left hand from Kuzmenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riccuito clinches.
Kuzmenko is trying to break the clinch but Riccuito has him pressed against the cage.
Riccuito pushes Kuzmenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuzmenko.
Riccuito lands a left hand.
Riccuito misses with the head strike.
Riccuito lands a left hand.
Kuzmenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kuzmenko looking to stall.
Riccuito working Kuzmenko over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Riccuito.
That has opened up Andriy Kuzmenko's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riccuito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuzmenko backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Riccuito dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andriy Kuzmenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Riccuito throws a series of strikes that have Kuzmenko backpedaling.
Riccuito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Riccuito lands a left hand.
Riccuito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riccuito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuzmenko can do to turn this around?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Riccuito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kuzmenko's brow.
Riccuito pushes Kuzmenko against the cage and as Kuzmenko bounces back, Riccuito cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Riccuito follows up with more strikes but Kuzmenko was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Riccuito!
Mark Riccuito retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Mark Riccuito rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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