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ICON Fight NIGHT 12 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turk Turkleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill West will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Turk Turkleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill West!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turkleton tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
West swinging wildly here.
West displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turkleton.
Turkleton gets a double leg takedown into West's guard.
Turkleton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Turkleton lands a couple of digs.
West tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turkleton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turkleton stands up over West, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkleton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
West has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Turkleton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West clinches.
A short right from West on the inside.
Turkleton has West pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. West manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
West cracks Turkleton with a nice body shot.
West jumps into guard, dragging Turkleton to the mat.
West really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turkleton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turkleton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
West wants to sweep but no luck.
Turkleton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Turkleton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turkleton tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West being controlled here, momentarily.
West wants to get back to his feet but Turkleton passes into half guard.
Turkleton passes to side control.
Turkleton working the ground and pound but West is defending the strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if West can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turkleton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but West sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Turkleton taking a breather here.
West taking a bit of punishment here - Turkleton scoring with strikes.
West struggling a bit here.
West is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turkleton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We've been informed that West has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
West is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee asks Turkleton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Turkleton prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turkleton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West pinned against the cage. West gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill West will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
West wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turk Turkleton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turkleton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
West trying to control here.
Turkleton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
West moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkleton stands up over West, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Turkleton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turkleton is working West over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turkleton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. West is keeping the position for now.
Turkleton pushing down on West's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Turkleton.
Turkleton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turkleton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turkleton slips a nice elbow through West's hands, connecting with West's forehead.
Turkleton is controlling the pace.
Turkleton is looking to advance position but West won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turkleton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
West pushes Turkleton off looking to stand but Turkleton dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turkleton trying to control the pace.
Turkleton looks to land a strike but West avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Turkleton forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turkleton lands a nice short elbow.
West is trying to stand up here but Turkleton is controlling him well.
Turkleton controlling the pace.
Turkleton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for West!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turkleton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turkleton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like Bill West has been cut.
BOOM! Turkleton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That has opened up Bill West's cut even more.
Turkleton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The cut above Bill West's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Turkleton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of West's face.
Bill West's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bill West's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Turk Turkleton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nik Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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167 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nik Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Stout!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes shoots in for a takedown but Stout shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nunes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stout counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stout winds up and cracks Nunes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stout is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stout not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nunes looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stout seems to be working for a kimura but Nunes defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nunes defending well though.
Stout passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nunes!
Nunes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stout scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nunes?
Nunes tries to reverse the position but Stout maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes tries to lock up and control but Stout gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stout fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stout looking to finish Nunes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nunes!
Stout has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nunes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stout content just to control the position here.
Stout lands with some strikes.
Nunes wants to control but Stout is having none of it.
Stout content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nunes is now in Stout's guard. A big mistake from Stout there, giving up the dominant position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stout pulls Nunes in to control the position.
Nunes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stout tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Stout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nunes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stout is keeping the position for now.
Nunes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stout pulls Nunes in close to his closed guard and prevents Nunes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stout kicks Nunes off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Stout dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stout throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nunes's waist but Nunes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stout off to one side.
Nunes feinted with a counter takedown.
Nunes throws a combination that misses
and Stout counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stout postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stout has gone for a leg lock! Nunes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stout's guard.
Nunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Stout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stout is on top in guard.
Stout connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stout postures up and lands a big shot to Nunes's brow.
Stout working some strikes from top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stout working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Stout postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nunes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stout, into his guard.
Stout seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stout is looking to stand up but Nunes isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout is controlling Nunes's posture.
Nunes throws a big elbow that misses.
Nunes won't allow Stout to sweep him here.
Stout wants to get back to his feet but Nunes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nunes throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout wants to stand up but Nunes is controlling him.
Stout seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stout shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stout closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nunes to the mat! Nunes manages to get full guard.
Stout wants to control from the top but Nunes keeps moving.
Stout won't allow Nunes to sweep him here.
Stout is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nunes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nunes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nunes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nunes!
Nunes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nunes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stout knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Stout will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stout is defended easily by Nunes.
Stout has a takedown stuffed.
Nunes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stout throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nunes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stout is in Nunes's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes is looking for a triangle but Stout pushes his legs off easily.
Stout lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nunes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stout scoring with some ground and pound.
Sam Stout has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stout with a nice head shot there.
Nunes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stout trying to control but Nunes is working from the bottom.
Stout working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nunes's head.
Stout controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nunes keeping moving, preventing Stout from controlling successfully.
Stout lands a couple of digs.
Stout is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nunes closes the distance and pushes Stout back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout has Nunes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stout pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nunes tumbling to the mat - Stout dives into Nunes's guard.
Stout is working Nunes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stout makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stout trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nunes is trying to control the position but Stout postures up.
Stout trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stout loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stout's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stout working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nunes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stout can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stout controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stout throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Stout comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stout winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Stout!
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#R1#
Troublefield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Troublefield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
Williams misses with a hook
and Troublefield counters with a one-two to the body.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Troublefield moves out of range of the strikes.
Troublefield seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Williams connects with a right hand. Troublefield shakes it off.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Troublefield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Troublefield.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams throws the left hand but Troublefield avoids the punch easily.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Troublefield saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Troublefield in a clinch.
I was talking to Troublefield's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Troublefield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams prevents a body shot from Troublefield.
Williams blocks a body shot from Troublefield.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Williams blocking some punches.
Troublefield tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Troublefield's head.
Troublefield tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
Troublefield tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Williams tries a body shot but Troublefield blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Troublefield backwards.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Troublefield misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Troublefield trying to stall but Williams improves his position.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Troublefield.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Troublefield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams scores with a hook to the body.
Williams gets through Troublefield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams working aggressively here.
Troublefield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Troublefield tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Troublefield is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Troublefield's elbow.
Williams lands a left hand.
Troublefield takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Troublefield can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Troublefield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Williams avoiding damage as Troublefield throws knees to the body.
Troublefield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams prevents a body shot from Troublefield.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Williams avoids the elbow strike from Troublefield, against the cage.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Troublefield avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
A short left from Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Troublefield controls his hands.
Williams works on Troublefield's body with a couple of short punches.
Troublefield misses with a body punch.
Troublefield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Troublefield misses with a body punch.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Williams pushes Troublefield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Troublefield blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Troublefield backwards.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Troublefield gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Troublefield.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Williams lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Williams.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D'Wayne Williams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Troublefield ducks down to avoid it.
Troublefield is looking to counter punch.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses with a straight left.
It looked like Troublefield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Troublefield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
D'Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troublefield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Troublefield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Troublefield slips a jab from Williams.
Troublefield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.#T1#
A jab from Troublefield misses.
Troublefield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams with a hook.
A nice combination there by Williams.
Williams has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Troublefield.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Troublefield is out of range.
Troublefield slips under a jab.
Troublefield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Troublefield misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams avoids the body shot from Troublefield.
#T2#
Williams looks to land a left hand but Troublefield moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Troublefield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Troublefield - that landed with a thud.
D'Wayne Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Troublefield lands with a left to the head.
Troublefield stalling in the clinch but Williams improves position.
Troublefield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Troublefield blocks an uppercut.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Troublefield cracks Williams with a nice body shot.
Troublefield looking to slow down the pace here.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Troublefield misses with the head strike.
Williams's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
A hook to the body from Williams.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Troublefield.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Troublefield misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Troublefield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target. #T4#
Troublefield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Troublefield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams lands a nice hook to Troublefield's body. Troublefield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Troublefield.
Troublefield blocks a jab.
D'Wayne Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Troublefield slips a jab from Williams.
It appears Troublefield was looking to counter with a kick there.
Williams throws a hook but Troublefield avoids it easily.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Troublefield's ribs.
Williams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Troublefield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D'Wayne Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Troublefield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Troublefield half committed to a counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Troublefield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams lands a nice hook to Troublefield's body. Troublefield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Williams throws a body punch but Troublefield moves out of range.
It looked like Troublefield was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Williams.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Troublefield.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Troublefield is just out of range.
Williams misses with a hook.
Troublefield feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Troublefield.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Troublefield swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Troublefield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams tries to clinch but Troublefield is having none of it.
Troublefield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams cracks Troublefield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Troublefield pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Troublefield is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Joey Troublefield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams tries to clinch but Troublefield moves out of range.
Troublefield ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Troublefield appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Troublefield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Troublefield was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Troublefield appears to be looking for a big counter.
Williams throws a hook but Troublefield blocks it.
Troublefield swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Williams blocks the leg kick.
#T3#
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Troublefield.
A low kick from Troublefield is predictable there
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Troublefield.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Troublefield attempts a counter takedown but Williams avoids it well and moves away.
D'Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Troublefield off the cage and back into range.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams scores with the left hand. Troublefield knows he should have avoided that one.
Troublefield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Troublefield scrambles back to his feet.
Williams stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Troublefield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Troublefield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Troublefield.
Troublefield moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Troublefield's hands.
Williams lands a nice hook to Troublefield's body. Troublefield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams jabs at Troublefield's body.
Troublefield throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
D'Wayne Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... D'Wayne Williams!
Our winner, D'Wayne Williams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sala Barbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Escobar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbo comes to the cage accompanied by Nissim. Escobar Chavez has chosen Buena Vista Social Club - Hasta Siempre as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sala Barbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Escobar Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobar Chavez has time to react.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Barbo.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Barbo throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the body
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbo circles away.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar Chavez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barbo throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escobar Chavez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barbo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Barbo moves away
and Barbo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbo rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo throws a head kick that half lands.
Barbo misses with a body punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Escobar Chavez.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Barbo misses with a hook
and Escobar Chavez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo throws a counter high kick but Escobar Chavez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Barbo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Barbo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Barbo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Escobar Chavez connects with a right hand. Barbo shakes it off.
Escobar Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab.
Escobar Chavez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbo keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar Chavez forces Barbo back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez presses Barbo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
Barbo scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbo just leaning against Escobar Chavez, taking a breather.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez 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.
Escobar Chavez has managed to clinch.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barbo digs a right hand into Escobar Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar Chavez's gas tank.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbo.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbo.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Barbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbo misses with an uppercut
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbo blocks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar Chavez clinches up with Barbo and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barbo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Escobar Chavez can turn it around.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo lands with a light punch inside.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Barbo lands a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez presses Barbo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Barbo's head.
Barbo breaks from the clinch.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Barbo tries to counter by clinching up but Escobar Chavez breaks away and moves out of range.
Barbo tries to clinch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Barbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice strike.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Barbo counter with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
Barbo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch but Barbo is avoiding it.
Barbo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo tries to land a body kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Barbo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar Chavez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
A short right from Escobar Chavez on the inside.
Barbo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barbo stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez gets through Barbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Escobar Chavez as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Barbo tries to keep at a distance but Escobar Chavez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Barbo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
A body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbos head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo trying to stall but Escobar Chavez improves his position.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez - that landed with a thud.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand underneath Barbo's ribcage. Barbo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbo.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez is leaning against Barbo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Escobar Chavez on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Sala Barbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbo takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbo is rocked!
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Barbo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez works on Barbo's body with a couple of short punches.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez gets through Barbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo lands a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Barbo working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Escobar Chavez as the two fighters clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Barbo working aggressively here.
Barbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo seems to have got his legs back now.
Barbo lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks the elbow strike.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Barbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbo trying to stall but Escobar Chavez improves his position.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbo working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar Chavez 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!
A very excited looking Ramon Escobar Chavez 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Prince Idowu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idowu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, My name is Prince. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Prince Idowu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey James!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idowu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Idowu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from James.
James throws a right hand that Idowu ducks under and follows up with a left that Idowu also avoids with ease.
Idowu throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Idowu moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Idowu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Idowu misses with a shot to the body
and James counters with a single leg into guard. Idowu didn't expect that.
James drops back, looking for a kneebar! Idowu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Idowu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Idowu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on James's face as Idowu controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Idowu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Idowu working away.
Idowu wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
James dodges the ground and pound from Idowu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James is being controlled here.
James wants to control but Idowu postures up.
James manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Idowu.
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Idowu pulls his head out easily.
James actively working from the bottom here.
Idowu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
James wants to improve his position but Idowu is controlling well.
James is trying to maintain the position but Idowu is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idowu is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Idowu prevents James from improving his position.
James looking for submissions off his back.
James wants to control but Idowu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Idowu prevents James from standing back up.
Idowu decides to return to a standing position.
Idowu throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Idowu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Idowu is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Idowu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Idowu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James throws a series of punches but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from James does no damage.
James misses with a double jab
and Idowu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Idowu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Idowu lands strikes from half 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!
Idowu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Idowu eventually gives up the hold.
James gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James has his feet on Idowu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
James punishes Idowu's body with a nice straight punch.
James throws a series of strikes that have Idowu backpedaling.
James lands a two punch combo.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Idowu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Idowu with a body shot.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James throws a right hand that Idowu ducks under and follows up with a left that Idowu also avoids with ease.
A combination from Idowu does no damage.
James misses with a wild combination.
Idowu feinted with a counter takedown.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Idowu avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Idowu swivels and escapes.
Idowu lands a head shot.
Idowu fails with a takedown attempt.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Idowu scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Prince Idowu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Idowu throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Idowu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooh!!! James has knocked Idowu down with a huge combo! James steps away and waves a wobbly Idowu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Idowu is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James tries to bum rush Idowu with a series of wild strikes but Idowu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Idowu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Idowu slips a jab and a cross from James.
It looked like Idowu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Idowu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Idowu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Idowu doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James pounces like a tiger and cracks Idowu with a vicious hook! Idowu is down but not out! James follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joey James!
In defeat, Prince Idowu stepped up to the mic, saying 'Not good.. fuckin' clinches.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Piana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyros Aigaios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rich Piana has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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204 lbs
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Piana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyros Aigaios!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aigaios slips a jab and a cross from Piana.
Piana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Piana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Piana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aigaios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aigaios throws a series of punches but Piana moves out of range.
Piana is looking for a counter combo.
Nice shot lands for Piana.
Piana is looking to clinch.
Piana throws a poor cross that misses
and Aigaios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Piana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Piana blocks a jab.
Aigaios 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.
Aigaios pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Piana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aigaios throws an overhand right that lands on Piana's shoulder, as Piana tries to avoid the shot.
Piana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Aigaios. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piana throws a looping overhand right but Aigaios ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Piana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Piana throws a body shot but no joy.
Aigaios was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A punch lands to the side of Aigaios 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aigaios looks to land a left hand but Piana moved out of range nicely.
Piana appears to be looking for a big counter.
Piana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Piana has managed to clinch.
Aigaios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Piana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aigaios moves away.
Piana misses with the combination.
Piana tries to clinch there but Aigaios circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Aigaios as he connects with a hook.
Piana misses with a wild combination.
Piana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aigaios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aigaios is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Piana with a body shot.
Aigaios slips under a jab from Piana.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Piana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aigaios. Aigaios obviously looking to wear him down.
Aigaios shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Piana eats them both and turns towards Aigaios to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Piana throws a jab when Aigaios was well out of range.
Aigaios lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice cross by Piana.
Piana throws a jab but it's blocked by Aigaios.
Rich Piana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Piana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aigaios throws a series of punches but Piana avoids them all with ease.
Piana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aigaios showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Piana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aigaios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piana was well out of range. Poor timing from Aigaios.
Piana throws a right and a left that Aigaios avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Piana misses.
Aigaios lands with a nice body kick.
Aigaios takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aigaios throws a quick inside leg kick.
Piana tries to clinch up but Aigaios circles away and keeps his distance.
Aigaios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Piana circles away quickly and effectively.
Piana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Aigaios.
Piana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aigaios circles away quickly and effectively.
Piana wants to clinch.
Aigaios fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aigaios.
Aigaios looks to land a combination but Piana avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Piana misses.
Piana throws a series of punches but Aigaios avoids them all with ease.
Aigaios keeps the fight on the outside.
Piana throws the left hand but Aigaios avoids the punch easily.
Piana tries to close the distance and clinch but Aigaios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Piana throws a series of punches but Aigaios avoids them all with ease.
Aigaios swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Piana blocks a jab.
Piana fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Aigaios tries to counter it with a takedown but Piana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Piana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aigaios circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aigaios! But no joy.
Piana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aigaios 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Rich Piana will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Piana swings widly with a right hand
and Aigaios counters with an outside leg kick.
Piana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Piana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aigaios circles away quickly and effectively.
Piana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aigaios ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Piana.
Piana swinging wildly here.
Aigaios tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Piana tries to clinch there but Aigaios circles away.
Piana tries to clinch up but Aigaios circles away and keeps his distance.
Aigaios lands a nice hook to Piana's body. Piana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Piana moves in looking to clinch but Aigaios pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Piana moves into range and clinches up with Aigaios.
Piana misses with the head strike.
Aigaios's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piana misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aigaios wants to break the clinch but can't.
Piana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aigaios backwards.
Aigaios is trying to break free.
Aigaios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Piana moves in looking to clinch but Aigaios pushes him off.
Piana throws a big shot that misses.
Piana tries to clinch up but Aigaios circles away and keeps his distance.
Piana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Piana tries to clinch but Aigaios moves out of range.
Piana misses with a double jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aigaios.
Piana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Piana misses.
Piana misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piana closes the distance and clinches.
Aigaios breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Piana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aigaios circles away from the clinch attempt.
Piana scores with a jab to the head.
Aigaios moves out of range as Piana strikes.
Aigaios feints a counter leg kick.
Rich Piana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aigaios misses with a two punch combination.
Aigaios takes a swing at Piana's ribcage but misses.
Piana seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Piana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aigaios will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Piana rushes Aigaios and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aigaios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piana clinches up against the cage.
Aigaios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Piana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aigaios.
Aigaios misses with a body kick.
Piana is looking to clinch but Aigaios is avoiding it.
Aigaios looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aigaios throws a hook but Piana blocks it.
Piana swings for the body but Aigaios moves out of range.
Aigaios looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aigaios darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aigaios swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aigaios throws a right and a left that Piana avoids nicely.
Piana is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Piana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A lazy left from Piana finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aigaios throws a leg kick which misses Piana's front leg but catches the back leg as Piana tries to avoid it.
Piana scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piana misses with an uppercut.
Aigaios cracks Piana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aigaios lands a nice hook to Piana's body. Piana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Piana pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aigaios back to the cage. Piana follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Aigaios with a jab.
Piana throws a body shot but no joy.
Piana tries to close the distance and clinch but Aigaios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aigaios looks to land a combination but Piana avoids it well.
Piana is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Piana has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Piana is rocked!
Piana misses with a wild body shot.
As Piana backs off Aigaios throws a huge counter combo but Piana manages to avoid it all.
Oh Piana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Piana closes the distance and clinches.
Piana seems to have got his legs back now.
Piana prevents Aigaios from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rich Piana will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aigaios, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aigaios, right into the meat.
Aigaios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Piana wants to clinch
and Aigaios counters with a good low kick that Piana was not able to check.
Kyros Aigaios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Piana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Piana tries to clinch up.
Piana scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Piana.
Piana's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Piana duly obliges.
Piana is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aigaios scores with the left hand. Piana knows he should have avoided that one.
Piana misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Aigaios.
Aigaios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Piana throws a big counter combination but Aigaios scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Piana tries to clinch
and Aigaios counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Piana!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aigaios perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aigaios not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aigaios missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Piana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Piana.
Aigaios slips nicely into half guard.
Aigaios wants to take a breather but Piana is having none of it.
Piana tries to get to full guard but Aigaios has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aigaios stalling.
Piana holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Aigaios is controlling the pace.
Aigaios is looking to stall here but Piana recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piana is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Aigaios.
Piana moves in looking to clinch but Aigaios pushes him off.
Piana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Piana throws a hook to the side of Aigaios's head but Aigaios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aigaios lands a left and a right that sends Piana crashing to the canvas! Aigaios dives into mount looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Aigaios there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rich Piana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piana is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kyros Aigaios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piana slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Piana wants to control but Aigaios is keeping busy.
Piana wants to improve his position but Aigaios is controlling well.
Piana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyros Aigaios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Piana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rich Piana!
A relieved looking Rich Piana thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kyros Aigaios was interviewed post fight and said 'This is bullshit, I won the staring contest.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Orsini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Love the Cocaine. Alessandro Orsini has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rick James's chin.
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184 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alessandro Orsini!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Orsini there.
Orsini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orsini avoids the body shot from James.
James lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
Orsini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orsini on the side of the head.
Orsini slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsini lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
Orsini staying out of range there.
Orsini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from James lands.
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Orsini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsini.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Orsini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James misses with a double jab
enabling Orsini to counter with a crisp jab.
James misses with an uppercut
enabling Orsini to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Orsini.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James scores with a jab.
James misses with a left hand
and Orsini counters with a crisp right hand that drops James! Orsini lets James back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
James is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James misses with an uppercut. Orsini saw that one coming.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orsini sends James crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Orsini is motioning to the referee to let James up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orsini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orsini throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James missing with a left hand there. Orsini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Orsini.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orsini counters with a nice right hand that sends James toppling to the canvas! James scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Orsini finish him?!
James misses the jab.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Orsini counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks James out cold! What a finish! Orsini is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alessandro Orsini!
During a confident post fight interview, Alessandro Orsini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ottis Toole Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otavio Madruga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toole Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Ring of fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ottis Toole Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Otavio Madruga!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madruga blocks a jab.
Toole Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Madruga is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Toole Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madruga misses with a wild body shot.
Otavio Madruga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madruga throws a poor cross that misses
and Toole Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Toole Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madruga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Toole Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madruga misses with a hook
and Toole Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toole Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madruga.
Toole Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madruga slips under a jab from Toole Jr.
Toole Jr takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toole Jr throws a lazy right hand but Madruga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Madruga misses
enabling Toole Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Madruga throws a lazy uppercut
and Toole Jr counters with a left to the body.
Madruga jabs at Toole Jr's body.
Madruga lands a jab.
A shot to the body from Toole Jr misses
and Madruga counters with a stiff right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Madruga.
Toole Jr moves out of range as Madruga strikes.
Toole Jr is looking to counter punch.
Toole Jr throws a jab when Madruga was well out of range.
Madruga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toole Jr looks to land a right hand but Madruga moved out of range.
Madruga throws a leg kick which misses Toole Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Toole Jr tries to avoid it.
Madruga lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madruga connects with a crisp jab.
Toole Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Madruga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toole Jr.
Toole Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madruga.
Toole Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toole Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Madruga looks to score with a jab to the body but Toole Jr is just out of range.
Toole Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Toole Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Toole Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madruga looks to land a left hand but Toole Jr moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Toole Jr.
Madruga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good standup being displayed there by Madruga as he connects with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Madruga.
Toole Jr is rocked!
Madruga throws a body punch but Toole Jr moves out of range.
Toole Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oh Toole Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Madruga is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Toole Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Toole Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Madruga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toole Jr scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Toole Jr misses its intended target.
Toole Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Toole Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Madruga counters with a right hand to the body.
Madruga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Toole Jr.
Toole Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Madruga.
Madruga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toole Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toole Jr lands with an overhand left.
Toole Jr throws a body punch but Madruga moves out of range.
Madruga is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Madruga throws a shot from downtown. Toole Jr moves away and avoids it.
Madruga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Toole Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Madruga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Toole Jr checks it well.
Toole Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Madruga tried to score with a low kick but Toole Jr checks it.
Madruga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Madruga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Madruga throws a lazy uppercut
and Toole Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otavio Madruga dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Toole Jr throws a lazy right hand but Madruga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madruga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Madruga has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Toole Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Madruga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Toole Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Toole Jr.
Toole Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toole Jr lands a head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Toole Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madruga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Toole Jr's calf.
Madruga throws a jab when Toole Jr was well out of range.
Madruga misses with a hook. Toole Jr ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toole Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Madruga misses with an uppercut. Toole Jr saw that one coming.
Madruga throws a head kick but Toole Jr moves out of range.
Toole Jr catches Madruga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Madruga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toole Jr throws a shot to the body.
Madruga misses with a straight right.
Toole Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Madruga throws a jab but it's blocked by Toole Jr.
Toole Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madruga.
Madruga drops his hands momentarily and Toole Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toole Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Madruga to score with a decent uppercut.
Madruga misses with a hook
and Toole Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toole Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Toole Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Toole Jr misses with a left hand
and Madruga counters with a right hand that sends Toole Jr tumbling to the canvas! Can Madruga finish him? He dives into Toole Jr's guard looking to do just that!
Madruga is looking to pass into half guard but Toole Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Toole Jr is in guard.
Madruga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toole Jr stands up from Madruga's guard - Toole Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
Madruga ducks under a wild hook from Toole Jr.
Madruga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Madruga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madruga slips a jab and a cross from Toole Jr.
Madruga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toole Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Madruga throws an off balance right hand
and Toole Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Madruga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toole Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Madruga misses with a body punch
and Madruga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madruga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toole Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toole Jr slips a straight right by Madruga.
Toole Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madruga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Madruga looks to move away, Toole Jr throws a big counter combo but Madruga just gets out of the way.
Toole Jr slips under a jab.
Toole Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toole Jr blocks a head kick by Madruga.
Toole Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toole Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Toole Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madruga manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toole Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Madruga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madruga throws a lazy uppercut
and Toole Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toole Jr misses with a looping left.
Madruga slips a straight right by Toole Jr.
Toole Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madruga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ottis Toole Jr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Madruga throws a lazy right hand but Toole Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madruga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madruga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Toole Jr's hands.
Toole Jr misses with a right hand
and Madruga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Madruga.
Madruga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Madruga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madruga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Madruga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Madruga.
Madruga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toole Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Toole Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Toole Jr moves away from the strike by Madruga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madruga loads up on a big right hand but Toole Jr slips the punch.
Toole Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Madruga throws a leg kick
and Toole Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Toole Jr misses its intended target.
Toole Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Madruga slips under a jab.
Madruga throws out a counter right but Toole Jr avoids it with no problem.
Madruga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madruga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madruga defending well as Toole Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Toole Jr looks to land a right hand but Madruga moved out of range.
Madruga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Toole Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toole Jr throws a shot from downtown. Madruga moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Madruga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toole Jr misses with a right hand
and Madruga makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Madruga misses with a body shot.
Otavio Madruga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Madruga misses the body punch
and Toole Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Madruga misses with a body shot
and Toole Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madruga slips a jab from Toole Jr.
Madruga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Toole Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Madruga throws a right hand that misses
and Toole Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Toole Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toole Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Madruga. That snapped Toole Jr's head back.
Madruga misses with a right hand
enabling Toole Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Madruga drops Toole Jr with a straight right hand, right on the button! Madruga follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otavio Madruga!
Our winner, Otavio Madruga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Robbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbins has chosen Big Iron as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marty Robbins!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbins lands with a shot to the body.
Robbins scores with a jab. Fitzgerald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robbins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robbins circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Robbins counter with a right hand.
Fitzgerald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzgerald throws a jab when Robbins was well out of range.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body. Robbins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzgerald cracks Robbins with an open hand slap.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up.
Robbins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robbins throws out a powerful jab.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Robbins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald darts in and clinches Robbins up against the cage.
Robbins has had enough of the clinch but Fitzgerald keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzgerald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robbins manages to break the clinch.
Robbins throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robbins.
Robbins scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzgerald throws a nice looking combination but Robbins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Robbins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fitzgerald looks to throw the jab but Robbins is out of range.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick
and Robbins counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzgerald has Robbins up against the cage in a clinch.
Robbins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fitzgerald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robbins at a distance.
Robbins 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.
Robbins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robbins moves away.
Fitzgerald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzgerald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robbins tests Fitzgerald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild body shot.
Robbins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzgerald misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut.
Robbins slips a straight right by Fitzgerald.
Robbins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fitzgerald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fitzgerald takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald blocks a jab.
Fitzgerald takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robbins loads up on a big right hand but Fitzgerald slips the punch.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Robbins.
Robbins lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
Robbins lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzgerald tried to score with a low kick but Robbins checks it.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Robbins.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgerald thuds a left hand into Robbins's body.
Robbins moves away from the strike by Fitzgerald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robbins cracks a nice hook into Fitzgerald's ribs.
Robbins scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzgerald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzgerald lands a jab to Robbins's midsection.
Robbins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzgerald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robbins walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzgerald. Robbins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
Fitzgerald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robbins doesn't seem bothered though.
Robbins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzgerald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Robbins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzgerald thinking.
Robbins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Robbins counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Fitzgerald as he connects with a hook.
Robbins missing with a left hand there. Fitzgerald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robbins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzgerald.
A swing and a miss from Robbins.
Fitzgerald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzgerald closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with an uppercut but Robbins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgerald lands with a short shot to the head.
Robbins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzgerald throws a body punch but Robbins moves out of range.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robbins misses with a hook.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Robbins moves away
and Robbins counters with a left to the body.
Robbins lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzgerald wants to slow Robbins down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Robbins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marty Robbins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fitzgerald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzgerald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robbins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzgerald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robbins throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzgerald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robbins.
Robbins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzgerald.
Robbins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Robbins.
Robbins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzgerald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Robbins misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Robbins's ribs.
Fitzgerald lands a slapping body shot.
Robbins lands a body shot.
Robbins looks to land a right hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robbins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robbins.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robbins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robbins lands with a good body shot.
Robbins throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzgerald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzgerald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robbins lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robbins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzgerald is keeping busy.
Robbins has had enough of the clinch but Fitzgerald keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robbins looking to stall.
Robbins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald lands a two punch combo.
Fitzgerald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robbins misses with a combination
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
Robbins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Robbins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robbins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzgerald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald needs to keep his hands up - Robbins had a free shot at his head there.
Fitzgerald closes the distance looking to clinch
and Robbins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but Robbins moved away.
Robbins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbins misses with a looping left.
Fitzgerald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Robbins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzgerald scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robbins lands with a right hand.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robbins was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
As Fitzgerald backs off Robbins throws a huge counter combo but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it all.
Robbins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a wild body kick that Robbins sees coming a mile off.
Robbins slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Fitzgerald misses
letting Robbins counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Robbins.
Fitzgerald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robbins trying to stall but Fitzgerald improves his position.
Fitzgerald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robbins has had enough of the clinch but Fitzgerald keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzgerald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robbins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Robbins.
Fitzgerald dips to his left and cracks Robbins with an uppercut!
Fitzgerald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robbins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzgerald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fitzgerald misses with a leg kick.
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Robbins's ribs.
Robbins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robbins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robbins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch but Robbins is avoiding it.
Robbins misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marty Robbins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marty Robbins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Robbins jabs Fitzgerald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robbins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marty Robbins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzgerald tried to score with a low kick but Robbins checks it.
Robbins checks a low kick from Fitzgerald.
Robbins throws a hook but Fitzgerald avoids it easily.
Robbins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robbins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick as Robbins jumps back.
Fitzgerald staying out of range there.
Robbins connects with a body shot.
Robbins connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab from Robbins.
Robbins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzgerald in his tracks.
Fitzgerald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab from Robbins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robbins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robbins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robbins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robbins breaks from the clinch.
Robbins misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Fitzgerald misses its target.
Robbins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up but Robbins circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitzgerald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzgerald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fitzgerald cracks Robbins with a good jab.
Robbins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fitzgerald lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch but Robbins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robbins throws a lazy right hand but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Robbins looks to move away, Fitzgerald throws a big counter combo but Robbins just gets out of the way.
A jab from Robbins finds it's way through Fitzgerald's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Robbins.
Fitzgerald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robbins misses with a straight left.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab.
Robbins misses with a straight right.
Robbins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzgerald lands with an uppercut that bounces Robbins off the cage and back into range.
Fitzgerald closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzgerald tries to throw a body punch but Robbins avoids it by throwing Fitzgerald back against the cage.
Fitzgerald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robbins is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald landing knees to the head.
Robbins wants to break free but Fitzgerald has control.
Robbins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fitzgerald has Robbins pressed against the cage, preventing Robbins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robbins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Robbins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Robbins misses with a few strikes there.
Robbins throws a hook but Fitzgerald avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robbins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Robbins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robbins lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzgerald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robbins misses with a body shot.
Fitzgerald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robbins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitzgerald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild body shot.
Andy Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robbins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzgerald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins misses with a straight right.
Robbins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald digs a good hook to Robbins's body.
Robbins cracks Fitzgerald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzgerald does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fitzgerald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fitzgerald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Robbins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marty Robbins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robbins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgerald.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald instigates a clinch.
Robbins wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitzgerald won't allow it.
Robbins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robbins blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald tries to throw a body punch but Robbins avoids it by throwing Fitzgerald back against the cage.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marty Robbins.
I've got Robbins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marty Robbins!
An out of breath Marty Robbins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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