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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Mansour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregor McGregor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gregor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amir Mansour!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Mansour.
McGregor scores with a jab.
Mansour fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.
Mansour ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
Mansour smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body. Mansour takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mansour takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
Mansour looks to land a left hand but McGregor moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Mansour throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGregor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mansour on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McGregor.
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!
McGregor lands an overhand right.
Mansour keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Mansour.
It looks like Gregor McGregor has been cut.
Gregor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mansour swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGregor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGregor throws a right hand that Mansour ducks under and follows up with a left that Mansour also avoids with ease.
McGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mansour lands with a shot to the body.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansour manages to avoid it.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McGregor lands an overhand right.
McGregor takes a swing at Mansour's ribcage but misses.
Mansour looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Mansour.
McGregor blocks a leg kick.
Nice cross by McGregor.
McGregor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor swings for the body but Mansour moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body. Mansour takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGregor swings for the body but Mansour moves out of range.
Mansour throws a jab but it's blocked by McGregor.
Mansour scores with a nice right hand.
Mansour will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mansour lunges at McGregor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGregor's hand.
McGregor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mansour keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mansour fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mansour drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mansour counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mansour.
Mansour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Mansour - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Mansour throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor misses with some punches.
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Mansour won't allow it.
McGregor tries to circle away but Mansour has him pinned against the cage.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mansour leaning against his opponent.
McGregor working aggressively here.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
Mansour blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGregor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mansour tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansour dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mansour working aggressively here.
McGregor working aggressively here.
McGregor misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor stalling in the clinch but Mansour improves position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor trying to stall but Mansour improves his position.
McGregor trying to stall but Mansour improves his position.
Mansour blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGregor lands a nice uppercut.
McGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor pushes Mansour back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor McGregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregor McGregor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGregor throws a shot to the body.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mansour moves away.
McGregor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Mansour. That snapped McGregor's head back.
Mansour stuns McGregor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGregor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mansour takes one on the button.
A shot to the body from McGregor misses
enabling Mansour to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Mansour misses.
McGregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mansour sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mansour swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mansour lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor swings for the body but Mansour moves out of range.
McGregor is looking to wear down Mansour with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGregor lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Mansour misses the target.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
Mansour ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Mansour.
Mansour takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mansour pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGregor is out of range and Mansour settles back down.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mansour avoids the body shot from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a straight left.
Mansour just misses with a punch to the body.
Mansour wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansour misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
Mansour throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Mansour counters with a nice uppercut.
Mansour dips to his left and cracks McGregor with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor misses with a straight left.
Mansour throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mansour to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor misses the jab.
McGregor connects with the punch.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mansour moves away.
Mansour looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mansour.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGregor lands a nice looking body shot.
McGregor swings for the body but Mansour moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mansour on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mansour scores with a nice head shot.
McGregor scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor throws a right hand that misses
and Mansour connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGregor slips under a jab from Mansour.
Mansour throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGregor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mansour at a distance.
Gregor McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Mansour.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor moves out of range of the strikes.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGregor misses with a hook to the body
and Mansour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansour throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mansour was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor throws a body punch but Mansour moves out of range.
McGregor misses the jab.
Mansour fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mansour swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mansour misses the target.
McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Mansour saw that one coming.
Mansour uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
As McGregor backs off Mansour throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
McGregor scores with a jab to the body.
Mansour keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGregor.
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amir Mansour will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gregor McGregor's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mansour moves out of range as McGregor strikes.
Mansour doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mansour lands with an uppercut that bounces McGregor off the cage and back into range.
Mansour throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
McGregor is looking to counter punch.
McGregor connects with a body shot that sends Mansour's belly button to the back.
Mansour clinches up with McGregor and pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mansour blocks an uppercut.
Mansour leaning against his opponent.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGregor.
McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mansours head.
Mansour scores with a shoulder strike.
Mansour blocking some punches.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mansour controls his hands.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mansour with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansour scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gregor McGregor's cut is getting worse.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
McGregor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Mansour.
Mansour misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
Mansour blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mansour is looking to control McGregor's arms but McGregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mansour has his back to the cage.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor trying to control the position but instead, Mansour has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGregor into the cage.
McGregor misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
McGregor misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Mansour misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Mansour.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Mansour as the two fighters clinch.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Mansour.
Mansour misses with a body punch.
Mansour throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGregor blocks it with crossed arms.
Mansour looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mansour lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Amir Mansour seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mansour.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
A short right from Mansour on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mansour throws a head punch that misses.
Mansour is trying to maintain a safe position but McGregor gets an underhook and turns Mansour into the cage.
McGregor tries to stall but Mansour uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansour tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mansour throws an elbow that misses.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
Mansour blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mansour backwards.
Mansour blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGregor trying to stall but Mansour improves his position.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Mansour.
Mansour wants to stall.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mansour wants to take the fight to the mat but McGregor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mansour just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGregor's brow.
Mansour trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Mansour.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mansour.
Mansour looking to slow down the pace here.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mansour.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
McGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor lands a nice shot to the body.
Mansour tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
Mansour tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mansour is keeping busy.
Mansour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Mansour comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mansour has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Amir Mansour!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between QQ WW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vagi Kleen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, QQ WW!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vagi Kleen!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleen scores with a sloppy right hand. WW should have avoided that one.
Kleen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kleen lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Kleen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kleen misses with an uppercut
and WW counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
WW moves in looking to clinch but Kleen pushes him off.
WW scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kleen doesn't seem bothered though.
WW tries to clinch there but Kleen circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kleen. WW does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like WW wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
WW fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
WW takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kleen throws a lazy right hand but WW sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kleen misses with an uppercut
and WW counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kleen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kleen circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from WW is defended easily by Kleen.
Kleen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - WW looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kleen 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.
WW takes the fight into the clinch.
Kleen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
WW shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kleen as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for QQ WW. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from WW.
Kleen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
WW shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kleen sprawls well. Kleen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. WW gets slowly back to his feet.
WW uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kleen.
Vagi Kleen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kleen stuffs the takedown.
Kleen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kleen misses the target.
Kleen looks to land a right hand but WW moved out of range.
Kleen avoids the body shot from WW.
WW wants to clinch up but Kleen keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kleen! But no joy.
Kleen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
WW is breathing heavily.
WW gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kleen counter with a right hand.
WW is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
WW shoots and misses
and Kleen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleen with a nice cross.
It looks like QQ WW has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Kleen. Beautiful body shot.
Kleen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent WW stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
WW moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kleen throws out a powerful jab.
Kleen cracks WW with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! WW falls to his knees and Kleen doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vagi Kleen!
Vagi Kleen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Petrowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Petrowsky!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrowsky.
Mayweather looks to land a right hand but Petrowsky moved out of range.
Petrowsky unleashes a big counter combination but Mayweather bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petrowsky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petrowsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mayweather connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petrowsky scrambles back to his feet.
Mayweather cracks Petrowsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrowsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Mayweather misses its intended target.
Mayweather lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mayweather throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayweather seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mayweather connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrowsky tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayweather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mayweather throws a big shot that misses.
Petrowsky throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
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!
Petrowsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayweather.
Petrowsky throws a right hand that Mayweather ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayweather also avoids with ease.
Mayweather misses with a hook to the body
and Petrowsky counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mayweather jabs Petrowsky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mayweather throws out a loose jab but Petrowsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayweather misses with a body shot.
Petrowsky let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mayweather throws a series of punches but Petrowsky moves out of range.
Petrowsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Mayweather backs off Petrowsky throws a huge counter combo but Mayweather manages to avoid it all.
Mayweather cracks Petrowsky with an open hand slap.
Petrowsky slips under a jab from Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with an uppercut
and Petrowsky counters with a series of strikes. Mayweather will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mayweather takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mayweather rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrowsky counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayweather lands a slapping body shot.
Mayweather slips a jab and a cross from Petrowsky.
Mayweather misses the jab.
Petrowsky lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mayweather throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Mayweather backs off Petrowsky throws a huge counter combo but Mayweather manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrowsky blocks a jab.
Mayweather dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayweather misses with a double jab.
Mayweather comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Floyd Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrowsky moves out of range as Mayweather strikes.
Petrowsky scores with a one two! Mayweather had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrowsky lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mayweather lands a jab to the head.
Petrowsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayweather.
Petrowsky unleashes a big counter combination but Mayweather bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Mayweather checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice jab there from Petrowsky.
Mayweather connects with a crisp jab.
Mayweather closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mayweather just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayweather. Petrowsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrowsky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mayweather lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Petrowsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mayweather uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mayweather misses with an uppercut. Petrowsky saw that one coming.
Mayweather scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrowsky in his tracks.
A slow jab from Mayweather misses its intended target.
Petrowsky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mayweather looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrowsky is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Mayweather scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayweather lands a nice shot to the body.
Floyd Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather lands a body shot.
Mayweather throws a hook to the side of Petrowsky's head but Petrowsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Petrowsky's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petrowsky throws a front kick aimed at Mayweather's knee but Mayweather avoids it well.
Petrowsky throws a front kick aimed at Mayweather's knee but Mayweather avoids it well.
Mayweather stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayweather wants it to stay on the feet.
Mayweather was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petrowsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mayweather cracks Petrowsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Mayweather.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mayweather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrowsky dodges the punch combination from Mayweather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Mayweather dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mayweather lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrowsky at a distance.
Mayweather scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mayweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrowsky moves away.
Mayweather throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrowsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayweather getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mayweather looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrowsky is just out of range.
Mayweather lands an overhand right.
Mayweather cracks Petrowsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrowsky shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mayweather eats them both and turns towards Petrowsky to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Floyd Mayweather is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrowsky slips a straight right by Mayweather.
Mayweather is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrowsky can do to turn this around?
Mayweather misses the body punch
and Petrowsky counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayweather misses with a few strikes there.
Petrowsky dips to his left and cracks Mayweather with an uppercut!
Mayweather scores with a hook.
Petrowsky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrowsky takes one on the button.
Mayweather lands a really nice looking cross but Petrowsky seems unphased.
Mayweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mayweather scores with a three punch combo!
Mayweather throws a body punch but Petrowsky moves out of range.
Petrowsky wants to counter with a clinch but Mayweather pushes him away.
Mayweather changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrowsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayweather swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrowsky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mayweather finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrowsky's head.
Mayweather scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrowsky doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been informed that Petrowsky has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Petrowsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayweather lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayweather swings widly with a right hand
and Petrowsky counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petrowsky defending well as Mayweather loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Petrowsky on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrowsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayweather.
Mayweather lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrowsky takes one on the button.
Mayweather throws a hook but Petrowsky blocks it.
Petrowsky moves forwards but Mayweather connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mayweather connects with a body shot.
Mayweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrowsky moves away.
Despite the aggression on Petrowsky's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mayweather lands with an uppercut that bounces Petrowsky off the cage and back into range.
Mayweather punishes Petrowsky's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrowsky avoids the body shot from Mayweather.
Mayweather keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petrowsky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mayweather lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrowsky slips a straight right by Mayweather.
Petrowsky avoids the body shot from Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petrowsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mayweather just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Petrowsky. Those never looked like landing.
Mayweather lands a nice shot that snaps Petrowsky's head back.
Petrowsky slips a jab from Mayweather.
Mayweather is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrowsky.
Petrowsky defending well as Mayweather loads up on a big left hand.
Mayweather takes a swing at Petrowsky's ribcage but misses.
Petrowsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrowsky is looking for the big counter here.
A big left from Mayweather misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrowsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Mayweather misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrowsky.
Mayweather throws a lazy right hand but Petrowsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayweather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Petrowsky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Mayweather. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayweather swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Petrowsky counters with a one-two to the body.
Mayweather lands with a hook. Petrowsky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sergey Petrowsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrowsky tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayweather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petrowsky takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Mayweather misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrowsky closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayweather. Petrowsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayweather throws a body punch but Petrowsky moves out of range.
As Mayweather backs off Petrowsky throws a huge counter combo but Mayweather manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Mayweather dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Petrowsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayweather throws out the jab.
Jab from Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with an uppercut. Petrowsky saw that one coming.
Petrowsky is looking for the big counter here.
Petrowsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mayweather moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrowsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayweather.
Mayweather uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrowsky has time to react.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mayweather darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petrowsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrowsky slips under a jab.
Mayweather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrowsky misses with a few strikes there.
Petrowsky staying out of range there.
Petrowsky throws a sloppy head kick and Mayweather moves out of range easily.
Mayweather throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrowsky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather throws a lazy right hand but Petrowsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrowsky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mayweather lands with a shot to the body.
Mayweather lands a body shot.
Petrowsky misses with a takedown attempt - Mayweather sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mayweather throws a hook but Petrowsky avoids it easily.
Petrowsky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrowsky ducks under a wild hook from Mayweather.
Petrowsky throws a nice looking combination but Mayweather bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrowsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrowsky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mayweather throws out a loose jab but Petrowsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrowsky slips under a jab from Mayweather.
Petrowsky is looking for the big counter here.
Mayweather throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather lands the left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Mayweather. Those never looked like landing.
Mayweather scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mayweather connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrowsky momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayweather moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Mayweather.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mayweather, as that shot connected.
Petrowsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mayweather lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrowsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Mayweather throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayweather throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrowsky counters with a left and a right that stings Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with an uppercut.
Mayweather throws an overhand right that lands on Petrowsky's shoulder, as Petrowsky tries to avoid the shot.
Mayweather sets himself, and Petrowsky steps forward looking for the clinch! Mayweather avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrowsky throws a combination that misses
letting Mayweather counter with a right hand.
Petrowsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrowsky is looking to clinch.
Mayweather scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Mayweather.
Mayweather stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mayweather connects with a crisp jab.
Petrowsky looks to land a combination but Mayweather avoids it well.
Mayweather misses with a hook.
Mayweather avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mayweather lands a nice looking body shot.
Floyd Mayweather is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather lands a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Mayweather as he connects with a hook.
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!
Nice body punch from Mayweather.
A shot to the liver by Mayweather. Beautiful body shot.
Mayweather misses with a right hand
and Petrowsky counters with a nice body kick.
Mayweather displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mayweather loads up on a big right hand but Petrowsky slips the punch.
Mayweather jabs Petrowsky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mayweather throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrowsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mayweather stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrowsky.
Mayweather misses with a hook.
Sergey Petrowsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrowsky tries to land a front kick but Mayweather steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Mayweather showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mayweather 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Mayweather!
A very excited looking Floyd Mayweather made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baked Ziti Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Von Mises (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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188 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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195 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Baked Ziti Esposito !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ludwig Von Mises!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Mises closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Von Mises.
Esposito tries to pull guard but Von Mises won't allow it.
Von Mises is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Esposito is keeping busy.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Mises.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esposito manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Von Mises looking to sit in guard and control but Esposito gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Esposito is standing up over Von Mises. Von Mises looks to escape but Esposito dives into side control.
Von Mises tries to escape but Esposito is in control.
Von Mises is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito controls the position.
Von Mises is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Esposito has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Von Mises is letting Esposito control him for a moment.
Von Mises bucks up and tries to throw Esposito off but instead Esposito has got his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Esposito has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Von Mises is in real trouble here. Esposito gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Von Mises is tapping out! Esposito wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baked Ziti Esposito !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masa Hattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Fitzpatrick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Francis Fitzpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Masa Hattori!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzpatrick slips a straight right by Hattori.
Hattori thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Hattori misses.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the button.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands momentarily and Hattori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hattori.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Hattori misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Fitzpatrick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hattori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzpatrick throws out the jab.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Hattori let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzpatrick misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hattori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hattori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Hattori dips to his left and cracks Fitzpatrick with an uppercut!
Hattori slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Hattori moves out of range.
Hattori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hattori throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight left.
Hattori throws out a counter right but Fitzpatrick avoids it with no problem.
Fitzpatrick connects with a nice looking jab.
Donk. Hattori catches Fitzpatrick right on the button with a cross.
Hattori digs a good body shot into Fitzpatrick's ribs.
Fitzpatrick throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a right hand but Hattori moved out of range.
Hattori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good shot there by Hattori.
Hattori slips under a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Hattori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter punch.
Hattori defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw the jab but Hattori is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Hattori misses.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hattori manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hattori connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzpatrick scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hattori scores with a body shot.
Hattori looks to throw the jab but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
Hattori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hattori lands a nice hook to Fitzpatrick's body. Fitzpatrick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hattori misses with a straight left.
Hattori ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hattori works Fitzpatrick's body with a nice hook.
Hattori throws a body punch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Hattori moves out of range of the strikes.
Hattori swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Hattori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hattori was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice looking combination but Hattori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hattori lands the left hand.
Hattori punishes Fitzpatrick's body with a nice straight punch.
Hattori lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hattori manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Hattori.
Fitzpatrick misses the jab.
Hattori lands a nice hook to Fitzpatrick's body. Fitzpatrick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hattori is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fitzpatrick had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattori scores with a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut. Hattori saw that one coming.
Hattori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzpatrick.
A big left from Fitzpatrick misses.
Hattori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hattori defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hattori moves away.
Fitzpatrick misses with a left hand
and Hattori counters with a straight right hand.
Hattori throws a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination. Hattori tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've been told by Fitzpatrick's head coaches at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Hattori ducks down to avoid it.
Hattori's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hattori's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fitzpatrick connects with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Hattori moves away and avoids it.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hattori.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hattori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Hattori misses its intended target.
Hattori ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori lands a nice hook to Fitzpatrick's body. Fitzpatrick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hattori connects with a body shot.
Hattori lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hattori.
Hattori lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hattori misses with an uppercut. Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
Fitzpatrick misses with a series of wild punches.
Hattori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hattori misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick digs a good hook to Hattori's body.
Hattori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the body
and Hattori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Fitzpatrick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Hattori dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fitzpatrick ducks right into an uppercut from Hattori.
Donk. Hattori catches Fitzpatrick right on the button with a cross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fitzpatrick might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hattori bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Hattori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hattori connects with a nice looking jab.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Hattori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hattori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hattori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hattori lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hattori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hattori.
Fitzpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hattori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Hattori.
Fitzpatrick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masa Hattori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzpatrick throws out a loose jab but Hattori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hattori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hattori gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzpatrick.
Hattori just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Hattori's head but Hattori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hattori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hattori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.
Hattori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick slips under a jab.
Fitzpatrick has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hattori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzpatrick with a body shot.
Hattori's corner calls for a 1-2. Hattori obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fitzpatrick misses with a left hand
and Hattori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hattori throws a lazy right hand but Fitzpatrick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hattori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori scores with a nice head shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy body shot
and Hattori counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by Fitzpatrick.
Hattori misses with a looping left.
Fitzpatrick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hattori throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzpatrick's shoulder, as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a right hand that misses
and Hattori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzpatrick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hattori misses with a hook
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzpatrick moves away.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hattori.
Fitzpatrick connects with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Hattori ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the body
and Hattori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Hattori moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick misses with a combination
and Hattori counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattori throws out a loose jab but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hattori counter with a right hand.
Hattori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hattori manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Hattori.
Hattori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hattori misses with a looping left.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Hattori misses its intended target.
Hattori ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination that misses
and Hattori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hattori misses with a left hand
enabling Fitzpatrick to counter with a crisp jab.
Hattori lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a left hand but Hattori moved out of range nicely.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Hattori strikes.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hattori.
Fitzpatrick appears to be looking for a counter punch 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!
Fitzpatrick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hattori connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzpatrick scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick swings widly with a right hand
and Hattori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hattori misses with a hook to the body
and Fitzpatrick counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzpatrick scores with the left hand. Hattori knows he should have avoided that one.
Hattori throws a hook but Fitzpatrick avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick throws a poor cross that misses
and Hattori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Hattori ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Fitzpatrick.
Hattori misses the jab.
Hattori fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hattori lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hattori throws a body punch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hattori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzpatrick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hattori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Hattori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hattori looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick blocks a jab.
Hattori slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Hattori scores with a jab to the body.
Hattori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut. Hattori saw that one coming.
Hattori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Hattori.
Hattori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hattori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Fitzpatrick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hattori has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hattori there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Hattori.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hattori staying out of range there.
Fitzpatrick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hattori.
Hattori defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Fitzpatrick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Hattori.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right.
Hattori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hattori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hattori moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick.
Hattori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Hattori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitzpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hattori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hattori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzpatrick on the side of the head.
Hattori connects with a nice looking jab.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw the jab but Hattori is out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination that misses
and Hattori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hattori scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hattori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori misses with a hook. Fitzpatrick ducked under it nicely.
Hattori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hattori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hattori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Hattori.
Hattori lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
Hattori works Fitzpatrick's body with a nice hook.
Fitzpatrick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hattori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hattori just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Hattori moves out of range.
Hattori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Hattori with a nice cross.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook
and Hattori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws an off balance right hand
and Hattori counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hattori takes a swing at Fitzpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Hattori slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Hattori's head but Hattori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hattori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hattori staying out of range there.
Fitzpatrick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hattori under the eye.
Fitzpatrick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hattori to score with a decent uppercut.
Hattori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hattori jabs at Fitzpatrick's body.
Hattori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut
and Hattori counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzpatrick thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Hattori as he connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Hattori.
Fitzpatrick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hattori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hattori cracks a nice hook into Fitzpatrick's ribs.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the button.
Hattori lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzpatrick takes one to the chin there.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hattori was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hattori bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hattori lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Hattori slips the punch.
Fitzpatrick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hattori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hattori fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hattori lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Hattori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hattori has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Hattori!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Masa Hattori waved his t-shirt featuring Hellraiser FightGear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rokocoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Harmbe (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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Rokocoko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harold Harmbe!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rokocoko throws out a loose jab but Harmbe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Harmbe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harold Harmbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harmbe tries to clinch up but Rokocoko circles away and keeps his distance.
Harmbe tries to clinch but Rokocoko moves away
and Rokocoko counters with a straight right hand.
Rokocoko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harmbe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko jabs Harmbe right on the nose. Harmbe blinks but takes it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harmbe 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.
A swing and a miss from Rokocoko.
Harmbe moves to clinch but Rokocoko breaks away
and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmbe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmbe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rokocoko.
Harmbe takes the fight into the clinch.
Rokocoko is looking to break free of the clinch but Harmbe has double underhooks.
Harmbe keeps control of Rokocoko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rokocoko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harmbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harmbe has his takedown stuffed
enabling Rokocoko to counter with a crisp jab.
Rokocoko lands a really nice looking cross but Harmbe seems unphased.
Harmbe shoots for a takedown but Rokocoko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rokocoko throwing a counter right hand but Harmbe manages to avoid it.
Harmbe with a poor takedown
and Rokocoko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joe Rokocoko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Harmbe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokocoko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harmbe shoots in for a takedown but Rokocoko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harmbe moves out of range as Rokocoko strikes.
Harmbe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rokocoko scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokocoko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harmbe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rokocoko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Rokocoko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rokocoko misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Rokocoko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rokocoko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harmbe moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rokocoko.
Harmbe is stalling here.
Harmbe tries a knee to the head but Rokocoko blocks it.
Harmbe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Rokocoko working aggressively here.
Harmbe breaks from the clinch.
Harmbe shoots in looking for a takedown. Rokocoko tries to sprawl out of it but Harmbe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rokocoko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harmbe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rokocoko was covering up waiting for the punch and Harmbe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokocoko looking for a sweep. Not yet Rokocoko, not yet.
Harmbe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rokocoko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harmbe on the ground.
Rokocoko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rokocoko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rokocoko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harmbe passes Rokocoko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rokocoko tries to get to full guard but Harmbe has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slow jab from Rokocoko misses its intended target.
Rokocoko throws a looping overhand right but Harmbe ducks down to avoid it.
Harmbe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rokocoko lunges at Harmbe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harmbe's hand.
Harmbe moves away from the strike by Rokocoko.
Joe Rokocoko is winning the standup battle so far.
Harmbe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Rokocoko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harmbe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harmbe can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmbe fails with the takedown
and Rokocoko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harmbe takes the fight into the clinch.
Rokocoko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Rokocoko.
A short body shot lands from Rokocoko as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Harmbe.
Harmbe throws a head punch that misses.
Rokocoko throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko scores with a shoulder strike.
Rokocoko working hard to break the clinch.
Harmbe wants to stall.
Harmbe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rokocoko lunges at Harmbe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harmbe's hand.
Harmbe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rokocoko is looking to counter punch.
Rokocoko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harmbe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Rokocoko misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokocoko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rokocoko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rokocoko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Harmbe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokocoko throws a shot from downtown. Harmbe moves away and avoids it.
Harmbe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rokocoko throwing a counter right hand but Harmbe manages to avoid it.
Rokocoko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rokocoko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmbe defending well as Rokocoko loads up on a big left hand.
Rokocoko lands a jab to the head.
Rokocoko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harmbe was well out of range. Poor timing from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rokocoko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Rokocoko. That snapped Harmbe's head back.
Good shot there by Rokocoko.
Harmbe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rokocoko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harmbe throws the kick towards the body but Rokocoko avoids it.
Rokocoko swats away the attempt to clinch by Harmbe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmbe gets a clinch.
Harmbe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harmbe misses with a punch on the inside.
Rokocoko misses with the head strike.
Rokocoko 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!
Rokocoko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rokocoko breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Rokocoko finds it's target.
Harmbe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rokocoko misses the jab.
Harmbe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harmbe tries to clinch up
and Rokocoko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harmbe thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Harmbe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rokocoko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harmbe has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rokocoko.
A frustrated look appears on Rokocoko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harmbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rokocoko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harmbe on the side of the head.
Harmbe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Harmbe.
Harmbe darts in trying to clinch
and Rokocoko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmbe tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmbe throws a sloppy head kick and Rokocoko moves out of range easily.
Rokocoko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harmbe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokocoko.
Joe Rokocoko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rokocoko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rokocoko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harmbe.
Harmbe with a poor takedown
and Rokocoko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harmbe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harmbe misses with a takedown
and Harmbe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harmbe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rokocoko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokocoko misses with a hook. Harmbe ducked under it nicely.
Rokocoko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harmbe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rokocoko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harmbe moves in looking to clinch but Rokocoko pushes him off.
Harmbe slips under a jab.
Rokocoko throws a shot from downtown. Harmbe moves away and avoids it.
Harmbe wants to counter with a clinch but Rokocoko pushes him away.
Harmbe doesn't manage to clinch there - Rokocoko circles away.
Harmbe ducks under a wild hook from Rokocoko.
Harold Harmbe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rokocoko.
A shot to the liver by Rokocoko. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmbe closes the distance and clinches up with Rokocoko, looking for a takedown. Harmbe pushes Rokocoko against the cage but Rokocoko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joe Rokocoko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Harmbe.
Rokocoko connects with a jab.
Rokocoko misses with an uppercut.
Harmbe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rokocoko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Rokocoko.
Harmbe wants to clinch but Rokocoko slips to the side
and Rokocoko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harmbe moves to clinch but Rokocoko breaks away
and Rokocoko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmbe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harmbe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rokocoko to the mat! Rokocoko manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harmbe stops Rokocoko from standing up.
Harmbe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harmbe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rokocoko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rokocoko wants to stand and escape but Harmbe is having none of it.
Rokocoko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harmbe passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rokocoko misses with an uppercut. Harmbe saw that one coming.
Harmbe looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rokocoko gets tackled into the cage by Harmbe. Harmbe maintains the clinch.
Harmbe tries a knee to the head but Rokocoko blocks it.
Harmbe blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rokocoko fails to land.
Harmbe breaks the clinch.
Harmbe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmbe tries to clinch but Rokocoko moves away
and Rokocoko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harmbe thinking.
Harmbe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rokocoko connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmbe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rokocoko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harmbe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rokocoko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rokocoko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rokocoko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harmbe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rokocoko swings for the body but Harmbe moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Harmbe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harmbe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harmbe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokocoko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harmbe wants to clinch up but Rokocoko keeps it at a distance.
Rokocoko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harmbe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rokocoko defends it nicely.
Rokocoko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Joe Rokocoko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Harmbe.
Harmbe walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rokocoko.
Despite the aggression on Harmbe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Rokocoko misses.
Harmbe moves to clinch but Rokocoko breaks away
and Rokocoko counters with a straight right hand.
Rokocoko scores with a decent looking hook.
Harmbe takes one to the side of the head.
Rokocoko throws a jab when Harmbe was well out of range.
A big left from Rokocoko misses.
The fighters circling - Rokocoko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harmbe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmbe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rokocoko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harmbe tries to clinch but Rokocoko moves out of range.
Harmbe moves out of range as Rokocoko strikes.
Rokocoko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harmbe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rokocoko with a body shot.
Harmbe ducks under a wild hook from Rokocoko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rokocoko dips to his left and cracks Harmbe with an uppercut!
Harmbe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harmbe there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rokocoko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harmbe.
Harmbe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko had his way with Harold Harmbe in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Harmbe wants to clinch but Rokocoko slips to the side
and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand.
Harmbe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rokocoko misses with an uppercut.
Rokocoko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harmbe tries to clinch but Rokocoko is having none of it.
Harmbe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokocoko misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harmbe! But no joy.
Harmbe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rokocoko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rokocoko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harmbe tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmbe moves in looking to clinch but Rokocoko pushes him off.
Rokocoko swats away the attempt to clinch by Harmbe.
Rokocoko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harmbe moves away.
Harmbe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokocoko.
Harmbe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Harmbe tries to clinch
and Rokocoko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rokocoko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harmbe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokocoko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harmbe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rokocoko defends well and Harmbe ends up having to push Rokocoko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Rokocoko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rokocoko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rokocoko misses with a hook. Harmbe ducked under it nicely.
Harmbe moves in looking to clinch but Rokocoko pushes him off.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rokocoko enables Harmbe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rokocoko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rokocoko being controlled here, momentarily.
Rokocoko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmbe preventing the sweep.
Rokocoko wants to stand and escape but Harmbe is having none of it.
Harmbe 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.
Harmbe trying to control but Rokocoko is working from the bottom.
Rokocoko is looking to stand back up but Harmbe counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rokocoko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harmbe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harold Harmbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harmbe prevents Rokocoko from standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab lands there for Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harmbe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rokocoko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Rokocoko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rokocoko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:44
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 50:44
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Rokocoko!
Joe Rokocoko retains his middleweight title!
Joe Rokocoko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Harold Harmbe was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be back again and again till i win'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Stiffington Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bates's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gentleman. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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146 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Bates!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rod Stiffington Jr!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stiffington Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stiffington Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stiffington Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stiffington Jr looking to score a takedown here. Bates is defending well but Stiffington Jr drives through and ends up in Bates's guard.
Stiffington Jr lands a couple of digs.
Stiffington Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Stiffington Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bates avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stiffington Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stiffington Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stiffington Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiffington Jr throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stiffington Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Stiffington Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Bates's brow.
Stiffington Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Stiffington Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stiffington Jr distracts Bates with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stiffington Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bates works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stiffington Jr stands up over Bates, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stiffington Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stiffington Jr cracks Bates with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiffington Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stiffington Jr won't allow Bates to sweep him here.
Stiffington Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Bates working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stiffington Jr.
Stiffington Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Bates has wrist control.
Bates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stiffington Jr on the ground.
Stiffington Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stiffington Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bates utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stiffington Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stiffington Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bates on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bates tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Stiffington Jr from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stiffington Jr with a nice head shot there.
Stiffington Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Stiffington Jr pushes down on Bates's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stiffington Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stiffington Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bates definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates is refusing to be controlled, as Stiffington Jr sits in half guard.
Bates is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stiffington Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stiffington Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stiffington Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Bates has hold of Stiffington Jr's hands but Stiffington Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stiffington Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Stiffington Jr there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stiffington Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bates is rocked!
Stiffington Jr working over Bates with some ground and pound. Bates looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Bates is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stiffington Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Stiffington Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice jab there from Bates.
Bates seems to have got his legs back now.
Bates throws a big shot that misses.
Bates connects with a jab.
Stiffington Jr motions for Bates to come forward. Stiffington Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stiffington Jr ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
Bates swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stiffington Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Stiffington Jr wants to control but Bates is keeping him busy.
Bates defending against the ground and pound.
Bates parries the strikes from Stiffington Jr easily there. Stiffington Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bates to escape.
Bates is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stiffington Jr scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiffington Jr grinds an elbow into Bates's temple.
Check out the look on Stiffington Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Bates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stiffington Jr wants to control but Bates is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Stiffington Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stiffington Jr is looking to take a break and control but Bates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stiffington Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiffington Jr lands some shots froms side control.
An elbow from Stiffington Jr crashes against the mat.
Stiffington Jr slows the pace down.
Stiffington Jr working the ground and pound.
Stiffington Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Bates takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stiffington Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Rod Stiffington Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stiffington Jr cracks Bates with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Stiffington Jr immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bates is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Stiffington Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rod Stiffington Jr!
Rod Stiffington Jr is the new bantamweight champion!
The defeated James Bates had this to say: 'All I can say man is, props to my opponent tonight. He was a tough son of a bitch, and tonight he was the better man. I just wanna thank all you fans, and I promise I'll come back next time better, and stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barney Wehmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rizzo's choice of entrance music: Fury of Five - Come and Get It. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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25
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barney Wehmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo scores with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Rizzo as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Barney Wehmer has been cut.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the body.
Wehmer avoids a kick to the body.
Rizzo scores with a nice strike.
Wehmer shoots for a double leg takedown but Rizzo sprawls well. He's pushed Wehmer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rizzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rizzo lands a jab to the nose.
Wehmer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rizzo counters with a straight right hand.
Wehmer is rocked!
Rizzo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wehmer at a distance.
Oh Wehmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo lands a right hook to the body.
Wehmer seems to have got his legs back now.
Wehmer is breathing heavily.
Rizzo fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Wehmer to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Wehmer looks to clinch but Rizzo throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Wehmer taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frank Rizzo!
A victorious Frank Rizzo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Faraday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Faraday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faraday moves in looking to clinch but Pettis pushes him off.
Faraday moves into the clinch.
Pettis lands a right hand.
Faraday misses with a punch on the inside.
Pettis blocks an uppercut.
Pettis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Faraday fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pettis.
Pettis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pettis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pettis blocks an uppercut.
Pettis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pettis lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Pettis.
Faraday misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faraday.
Faraday blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faraday lands a shoulder strike.
Faraday throws a head punch that misses.
Pettis blocks an uppercut.
Pettis lands a right hand.
Faraday throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pettis.
Faraday definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
Faraday has a couple of punches blocked by Pettis.
Pettis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pettis blocking some punches.
Faraday misses with the head strike.
Faraday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pettis blocks an uppercut.
Faraday throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faraday.
Pettis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faraday lands an uppercut.
Faraday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faraday misses with the head strike.
Faraday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pettis lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Pettis on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faraday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pettis lands with a left to the head.
Pettis blocking some punches.
Pettis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pettis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Pettis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faraday.
Pettis lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Faraday fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Faraday fails to land.
Pettis throws a head punch that misses.
Faraday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pettis lands an uppercut.
Pettis scores with a shoulder strike.
Faraday swings wildly with an uppercut but Pettis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pettis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faraday misses with the head strike.
Faraday throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettis.
Faraday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faraday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Faraday misses with a punch on the inside.
Pettis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pettis blocks an uppercut.
Pettis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Faradays head.
Faraday misses with some punches.
Faraday misses with some punches.
Faraday takes a shot to the head.
Pettis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faraday working aggressively here.
Faraday blocks an uppercut.
Pettis lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pettis.
Pettis lands an uppercut.
Pettis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pettis.
Pettis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pettis scores with a shoulder strike.
Pettis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
Faraday throws a head punch that misses.
Pettis lands a shot to the body.
Faraday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faraday misses with a punch on the inside.
Pettis scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faraday working aggressively here.
Pettis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
Faraday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faraday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pettis backwards.
Pettis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pettis blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis lands with a light punch inside.
Pettis scores with a shot to the side of Faraday's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pettis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faraday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pettis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pettis lands a hook that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
Faraday misses with a punch on the inside.
Pettis throws a punch but it's blocked by Faraday.
Pettis gets through Faraday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pettis scores with a hook to the body.
Pettis gets through Faraday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faraday is rocked!
Pettis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Faraday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Pettis.
Faraday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pettis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faraday has a couple of punches blocked by Pettis.
Faraday throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettis.
Faraday seems to have got his legs back now.
Faraday throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettis.
Pettis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Faraday swings wildly with an uppercut but Pettis uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pettis darts in and clinches Faraday up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pettis.
Faraday blocking some punches.
Pettis lands a nice uppercut.
Anthony Pettis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Faraday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pettis throws a punch but it's blocked by Faraday.
Faraday misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Faraday.
Pettis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pettis lands a hook that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faraday.
Faraday takes a shot to the head.
Pettis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Faraday misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pettis lands a nice shot to the body.
Faraday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pettis blocking some punches.
Faraday throws a head punch that misses.
Pettis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Faraday throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis lands with a right to the head.
Pettis lands with a right to the head.
Faraday throws a head punch that misses.
Faraday swings wildly with an uppercut but Pettis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faraday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faraday working aggressively here.
Faraday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faraday lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pettis backwards.
Pettis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Faraday scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pettis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Pettis scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Pettis.
Faraday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faraday has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short body shot lands from Pettis as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Pettis.
Pettis blocks an uppercut.
Faraday misses with the head strike.
Pettis lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
Pettis lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pettis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faraday has a couple of punches blocked by Pettis.
Pettis has a couple of punches blocked by Faraday.
Pettis lands a shoulder strike.
Faraday misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pettis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faraday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pettis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pettis lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Pettis.
Faraday throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettis.
Faraday misses with the head strike.
Pettis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pettis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pettis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Pettis.
Pettis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pettis blocking some punches.
Faraday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pettis blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faraday.
Faraday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pettis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faraday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pettis blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Pettis.
Pettis gets through Faraday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pettis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pettis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pettis.
Pettis drops Faraday onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Faraday is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faraday has a couple of punches blocked by Pettis.
Faraday lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pettis lands an uppercut.
Pettis scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pettis.
Faraday has a couple of punches blocked by Pettis.
Faraday takes a shot to the head.
Pettis is leaning against Faraday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Faraday fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faraday working aggressively here.
Pettis is leaning against Faraday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pettis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pettis lands a hook that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Pettis.
A short left from Pettis.
Faraday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faraday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faraday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Faraday takes a shot to the head.
Pettis throws a big uppercut that drops Faraday! More strikes from Pettis and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Faraday lies dazed against the cage as Pettis celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Pettis!
A very excited looking Anthony Pettis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry Baals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Baals!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baals is fending him off so far but Lesnar persists. Nope, Baals circles away and we're back to standing.
Lesnar misses with a takedown
enabling Baals to counter with a crisp jab.
Baals displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lesnar.
Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Lesnar looks for a takedown but Baals sprawls well.
Baals fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lesnar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baals counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lesnar looks up at the clock. Bad move! Baals lands a right hand from hell, dropping Lesnar. Baals pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Baals!
Harry Baals is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Harry Baals thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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