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KOFC 48 - Murphy vs Sarducci PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and General Kurtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, General Kurtz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Morgan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kurtz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kurtz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morgan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurtz.
Morgan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morgan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morgan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurtz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morgan.
It looks like General Kurtz has been cut.
Kurtz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morgan can't find room to land a body shot as Kurtz controls the action.
Morgan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurtz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurtz looking for a takedown.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurtz struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgan controls his hands.
Morgan prevents a body shot from Kurtz.
Morgan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurtz backwards.
Morgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurtz prevents a body shot from Morgan.
Kurtz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurtz has a couple of punches blocked by Morgan.
Morgan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurtz backwards.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morgan can't find room to land a body shot as Kurtz controls the action.
A short right from Kurtz.
Kurtz has a couple of punches blocked by Morgan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan scores with a shoulder strike.
Morgan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurtz lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kurtz.
Morgan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurtz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morgan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jack Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of General Kurtz.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kurtz.
Kurtz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurtz throws out a counter right but Morgan avoids it with no problem.
Kurtz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morgan looks for the body kick but Kurtz saw that one coming.
Kurtz wants to counter the offense by Morgan and move into the clinch position.
We've been told by Morgan's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morgan moves into the clinch.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurtz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurtz pushes Morgan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Morgan misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to throw a body punch but Kurtz avoids it by throwing Morgan back against the cage.
Kurtz struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgan controls his hands.
Morgan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morgan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morgan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurtz.
Kurtz prevents a body shot from Morgan.
Kurtz prevents a body shot from Morgan.
Kurtz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morgan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kurtz, as that shot connected.
Kurtz lands a body shot.
Morgan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morgan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morgan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kurtz misses the shot to the body.
Kurtz tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurtz.
Nice uppercut lands for Morgan. That snapped Kurtz's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Morgan catches Kurtz right on the button with a cross.
Kurtz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Kurtz moved out of range.
Morgan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurtz manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Morgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on General Kurtz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morgan misses with a hook. Kurtz ducked under it nicely.
Kurtz misses with a hook to the body
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
Jack Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Kurtz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan sets himself, and Kurtz steps forward looking for the clinch! Morgan avoids it this time.
Kurtz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Kurtz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
The crowd cheers as Morgan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kurtz doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Kurtz. Beautiful body shot.
Morgan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtz shoots and misses
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kurtz is rocked!
Morgan lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Morgan!
Jack Morgan made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.
General Kurtz was interviewed post fight and said 'The horror, the horror.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Creatinus Consumerus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoppe comes to the cage accompanied by Wind of Change. Hans Hermann Hoppe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Creatinus Consumerus!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoppe has his takedown stuffed
letting Consumerus counter with a right hand.
Consumerus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoppe on the side of the head.
Hans Hermann Hoppe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoppe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Consumerus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Consumerus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hoppe fails with the takedown
and Consumerus counters with a stiff right hand.
Consumerus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Consumerus scores with a hook.
Consumerus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoppe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Consumerus to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoppe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Consumerus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoppe thinking.
Consumerus thuds his right hand into Hoppe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoppe tries for a takedown but Consumerus circles away easily
and Consumerus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoppe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Consumerus's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Consumerus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Consumerus is not content to let Hoppe control the position.
Hoppe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hoppe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Consumerus defending well though.
Consumerus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Consumerus is not content to let Hoppe control the position.
Hoppe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Consumerus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoppe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Consumerus trying to control from the bottom.
Hoppe stalling.
Consumerus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoppe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hoppe is looking to take a break and control but Consumerus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoppe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoppe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hoppe wants to pass to mount but Consumerus is defending the position.
Hoppe seems to be working for a kimura but Consumerus defends the submission attempt.
Hoppe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Consumerus defending well though.
Consumerus is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoppe thows a huge punch but Consumerus dodges it nicely.
Hoppe lands with a punch from half guard.
Hoppe throws a strike but Consumerus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hoppe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Consumerus's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Consumerus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hoppe is trying to control the action in half guard but Consumerus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hoppe working over Consumerus with some ground and pound. Consumerus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hoppe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Consumerus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hoppe is pressing down on Consumerus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Consumerus is holding on for now.
Hoppe is working hard here to advance position.
Hoppe trying to control the action but Consumerus is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Creatinus Consumerus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hoppe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Consumerus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoppe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Consumerus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoppe shoots and misses
and Consumerus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt
and Consumerus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Consumerus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Consumerus.
Consumerus works the jab nicely.
Consumerus thuds his right hand into Hoppe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoppe fails with the takedown
and Consumerus counters with a straight right hand.
Hoppe misses with a takedown
and Consumerus counters with a stiff right hand.
Consumerus with a jab.
Hoppe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Consumerus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoppe needs to keep his hands up - Consumerus had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Consumerus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Consumerus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoppe shoots and misses
and Consumerus counters with a stiff right hand.
Consumerus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoppe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Consumerus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoppe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Consumerus did well to prevent Hoppe getting side control.
Consumerus is refusing to be controlled, as Hoppe sits in half guard.
Consumerus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoppe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Consumerus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hoppe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Consumerus's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Consumerus tries to lock up and control but Hoppe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Hoppe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Consumerus is squirming around, avoiding Hoppe's attempts to control the action.
Hoppe scoring with strikes but Consumerus is staying in there.
We've been hearing that Hoppe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee warns Consumerus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hoppe lands a nice shot to the head.
Consumerus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Consumerus is looking to escape.
Hoppe 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.
Nice strikes from Hoppe there.
Hoppe passes to full mount!
Consumerus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Consumerus is bucking up trying to escape but Hoppe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hoppe landing shots from mount.
Hoppe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hoppe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hoppe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Consumerus looks a forlorn figure.
Hoppe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoppe landing strikes from the mount.
Consumerus is in a horrible position here. Hoppe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Consumerus is rocked!
The referee warns Consumerus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Consumerus is still in real trouble! Can Hoppe finish him?
Hoppe breaks from Consumerus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoppe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoppe lands a couple of good shots and Consumerus has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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 Hans Hermann Hoppe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hoppe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Consumerus lands a really nice looking cross but Hoppe seems unphased.
Consumerus seems to have recovered his senses.
Consumerus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt
and Consumerus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Consumerus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hoppe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt
and Consumerus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoppe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Consumerus lands a jab.
Consumerus scores with a jab.
Hoppe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hoppe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt
and Consumerus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Consumerus lands a nice hook to Hoppe's body. Hoppe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hans Hermann Hoppe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoppe shoots and misses
and Consumerus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt
and Consumerus counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Consumerus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoppe has his takedown stuffed
and Consumerus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Consumerus lands with a nice body punch.
Consumerus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoppe tries for a takedown but Consumerus circles away easily
and Consumerus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Consumerus with a jab.
Hoppe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Consumerus works the jab nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Consumerus there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Consumerus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoppe fails with the takedown
and Consumerus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoppe is rocked!
Hoppe tries for a takedown but Consumerus circles away easily
and Consumerus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Hoppe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Consumerus lands with an overhand left.
Hoppe seems to have got his legs back now.
Consumerus scores with a body shot.
Consumerus sizes up Hoppe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoppe fails with the takedown
and Consumerus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoppe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoppe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Consumerus lands a nice hook to Hoppe's body. Hoppe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoppe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Consumerus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoppe shoots and misses
and Consumerus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Consumerus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Consumerus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Consumerus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoppe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe tries for a takedown but Consumerus circles away easily
and Consumerus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoppe shoots in and bounces Consumerus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hoppe with a nice head shot there.
Consumerus keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Consumerus seems keen to control Hoppe's posture.
Consumerus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoppe is fighting to break Consumerus's control of his arms but Consumerus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Hoppe.
Hoppe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoppe connects with a nice short shot to Consumerus's temple.
Hoppe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hans Hermann Hoppe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoppe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hoppe dominating with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Creatinus Consumerus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Consumerus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Creatinus Consumerus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitriy Davidyak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donal Noye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidyak kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Oxxxymiron - Nevalyashka. Donal Noye will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitriy Davidyak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donal Noye!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noye slips a straight right by Davidyak.
Noye looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Noye tries to clinch but Davidyak is having none of it.
Davidyak throws a lazy uppercut
and Noye counters with a three punch combo that has Davidyak backing up. Davidyak nods at Noye to acknowledge the strikes.
Davidyak throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noye! But no joy.
Noye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Noye looks to move away, Davidyak throws a big counter combo but Noye just gets out of the way.
Davidyak misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Davidyak.
Noye has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Noye.
It looks like Dmitriy Davidyak has been cut.
Davidyak takes an elbow to the forehead.
I was talking to Davidyak's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Davidyak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Noye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Noye lands an elbow inside that Davidyak shrugs off.
Dmitriy Davidyak's cut is getting worse.
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!
Davidyak working hard to break the clinch.
Davidyak working hard to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Noye stalling in the clinch but Davidyak improves position.
Davidyak can't break the clinch.
Noye comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Noye tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Noye pushes off an throws an elbow but Davidyak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Noye struggles to land a body shot inside as Davidyak controls his hands.
Davidyak wants to break free but Noye has control.
Noye scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dmitriy Davidyak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Noye lands a nice knee to the body.
Noye stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Noye lands with a short shot to the head.
Noye throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davidyak managing to block the knees to the body from Noye.
Davidyak has a couple of punches blocked by Noye.
Noye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Davidyak's defenses.
Noye lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidyak stalling.
Davidyak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Noye manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Noye lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jeez, Dmitriy Davidyak's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidyak letting Noye take a breather here.
Noye breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Davidyak misses its intended target.
Dmitriy Davidyak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noye blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Noye releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Noye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davidyak throws out the jab.
Noye tries to clinch but Davidyak is having none of it.
Noye instigates a clinch.
Davidyak is trying to stall.
Noye lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dmitriy Davidyak's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donal Noye!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pauke Murhaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foot Fungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pauke Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Foot Fungus!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab by Fungus.
It looks like Pauke Murhaa has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Fungus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Fungus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Murhaa misses its target.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fungus! But no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Fungus is just out of range.
Fungus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhaa. That snapped Fungus's head back.
Fungus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murhaa. Murhaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Murhaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fungus, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fungus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fungus struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fungus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Fungus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
Fungus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murhaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fungus swats away the attempt to clinch by Murhaa.
Fungus misses with a looping left.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Fungus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murhaa lands a head kick!
Murhaa is looking to clinch.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa throws a lazy body kick
and Fungus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fungus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murhaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Fungus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murhaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fungus just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa lands with a shot to the body.
Murhaa lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fungus lands with a straight right. Murhaa didn't see that one coming.
Fungus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murhaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fungus throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Fungus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pauke Murhaa's cut is getting worse.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Fungus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fungus lands a right hook to the body.
Fungus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murhaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Fungus to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Murhaa moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fungus.
Fungus misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Fungus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fungus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Fungus misses.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fungus manages to avoid it.
Murhaa is looking to wear down Fungus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Murhaa misses with the combination.
Fungus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fungus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fungus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fungus throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fungus.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fungus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fungus lands a lovely overhand right.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fungus.
Fungus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fungus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Fungus does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fungus moves out of range of the body kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and Fungus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Fungus.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Fungus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murhaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fungus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Fungus moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Foot Fungus!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Foot Fungus made sure he mentioned Nuggetori's Nutritionals , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chet Manley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lakoj Dresden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lakoj Dresden told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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214 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chet Manley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lakoj Dresden!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manley lands with an overhand left.
Dresden 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.
Manley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dresden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dresden with the counter takedown but Manley avoids it easily.
Manley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dresden slips a straight right by Manley.
Manley swings widly with a right hand
and Dresden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dresden blocks a body shot from Manley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manley prevents it.
Manley throws a head punch that misses.
Dresden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dresden is working for takedown but Manley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chet Manley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lakoj Dresden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dresden pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Manley postures up.
Manley won't allow Dresden to sweep him here.
Manley wants to get up but he can't break Dresden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dresden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresden wants to hit a switch here but Manley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dresden there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dresden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manley wants to stand but Dresden is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Dresden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Manley trying to control but Dresden is having none of it.
Dresden is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresden is still trying to improve position.
Manley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manley avoids the attempt from Dresden to control.
Dresden regains half guard.
Dresden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manley's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manley covering up well and avoiding damage.
Dresden throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Dresden trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Manley doesn't escape.
Can Manley hold on?! Dresden is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresden is riding his opponent, not letting Manley buck him off.
Dresden is striking from the back but Manley escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
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 Chet Manley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dresden goes for a double leg but Manley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manley continues to drive forward.
Dresden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dresden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dresden gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manley.
Manley misses with a body punch.
Dresden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manley prevents it.
Dresden is trying to drag Manley to the mat but Manley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chet Manley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lakoj Dresden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manley lands with a short shot to the head.
Dresden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manley misses with the head strike.
Manley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manley misses with a punch on the inside.
Manley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Manley.
Manley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dresden blocking some punches.
Manley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manley swings wildly with an uppercut but Dresden uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dresden blocking some punches.
Manley tries to work over Dresden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manley is trying to maintain a safe position but Dresden gets an underhook and turns Manley into the cage.
Dresden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manley prevents it.
Dresden wants a takedown but no success here.
A right handed body shot lands from Manley.
Dresden decides to pull guard.
Dresden wants to sweep but no luck.
Manley wanted to stand there but Dresden had control of the position.
Manley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dresden on the ground.
Manley stands and steps away. Dresden gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresden avoids the body shot from Manley.
Dresden wants to counter the offense by Manley and move into the clinch position.
Manley scores with a nice strike.
Manley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dresden can do to turn this around?
Dresden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manley.
Manley gets tackled into the cage by Dresden. Dresden maintains the clinch.
Dresden tries to pull guard but Manley holds him up against the cage and eventually Dresden drops back down to his feet.
Dresden blocking some punches.
Manley throws a punch but it's blocked by Dresden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manley has a couple of punches blocked by Dresden.
Manley misses with a body punch.
Manley swings wildly with an uppercut but Dresden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manley.
Manley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manley working aggressively here.
Chet Manley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Manley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manley working aggressively here.
Manley misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dresden is trying to drag Manley to the mat but Manley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Manley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chet Manley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Manley throws the left hand but Dresden avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Manley.
Manley misses with a hook.
Manley throws a right hand that misses
and Dresden counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dresden stands up over Manley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Manley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dresden controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manley tries to get out of the position.
Dresden 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dresden prevents Manley from getting back to his feet.
Dresden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Manley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dresden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dresden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Manley tries to keep at a distance but Dresden has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Manley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dresden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Manley fails to land.
Manley misses with some punches.
Dresden successfully pulls guard.
Dresden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manley postures up.
Manley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dresden is trying to control the position but Manley postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresden trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dresden is trying to control the position but Manley postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manley throws a lazy uppercut
and Dresden counters by clinching up.
Lakoj Dresden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chet Manley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manley misses with some punches.
Dresden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manley misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dresden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chet Manley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lakoj Dresden.
Dresden manages to pull guard.
Dresden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dresden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresden is looking for a triangle but Manley pushes his legs off easily.
Dresden has a closed guard, preventing Manley from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lakoj Dresden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manley 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chet Manley!
Chet Manley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Chernishev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Honey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernishev comes to the cage accompanied by MC Hovanskiy - Father in the building. Honey is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Higher Love. Hugh Honey has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Chernishev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Honey!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernishev slips under a jab.
Chernishev attempts a counter takedown but Honey avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Chernishev with that takedown attempt.
Chernishev swings for the body but Honey moves out of range.
Honey with a nice cross.
Honey misses with a hook. Chernishev ducked under it nicely.
Honey throws a hook but Chernishev blocks it.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honey was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Chernishev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Honey's waist but Honey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chernishev off to one side.
Honey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernishev was well out of range. Poor timing from Honey.
Chernishev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Honey sprawls well. Honey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chernishev gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Chernishev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honey was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Honey misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honey misses with a hook.
Honey tries to bum rush Chernishev with a series of wild strikes but Chernishev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chernishev throws out a powerful jab.
Honey has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Chernishev tries for a takedown but Honey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chernishev connects with a jab.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Honey is just out of range.
Chernishev staying out of range there.
Chernishev throws a body punch but Honey moves out of range.
Honey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chernishev.
Honey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Honey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honey.
Chernishev fails with the takedown
and Honey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chernishev thinking.
Chernishev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chernishev misses the shot to the body.
Chernishev slips a straight right by Honey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chernishev.
Chernishev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernishev lands a jab.
Honey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernishev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Honey doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honey misses with a straight right.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Honey as he jumps to the side.
Honey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chernishev misses the body punch
and Honey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chernishev gets a takedown into half guard.
Honey is concentrating on defense, preventing Chernishev from advancing position.
We've been hearing that Chernishev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chernishev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Honey's head.
Honey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernishev works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Honey sneaks back into half guard.
Honey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernishev.
Chernishev not doing much here.
Honey is trying to maintain the position but Chernishev is very close to passing his half guard.
Chernishev is looking to take a break and control but Honey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Chernishev there.
Honey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 Sergey Chernishev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Honey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernishev moves away.
Chernishev dives in for a single leg takedown but Honey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Honey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chernishev with a body shot.
Chernishev throws a body shot but no joy.
Honey throws out a counter right but Chernishev avoids it with no problem.
Chernishev lands a body shot.
Honey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chernishev dives in and grabs Honey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Honey pushes down on Chernishev's head and hops out.
Chernishev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Honey quickly recovers to half guard.
Honey pushes Chernishev off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernishev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chernishev misses with a jab to the body
enabling Honey to counter with a crisp jab.
Honey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chernishev takes a swing at Honey's ribcage but misses.
Chernishev misses with a hook to the body
and Honey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chernishev is looking to wear down Honey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chernishev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Chernishev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chernishev or perhaps it was just good defense by Honey, which made it look bad.
Chernishev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chernishev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Honey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernishev tries to counter with a takedown but Honey is quick to defend against it.
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honey.
Honey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chernishev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Honey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chernishev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Honey to the mat! Honey manages to get full guard.
Honey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chernishev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Honey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honey seems keen to control Chernishev's posture.
Chernishev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chernishev trying to control but Honey is working from the bottom.
Honey pulls Chernishev in close to his closed guard and prevents Chernishev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chernishev is looking to work some ground and pound but Honey has wrist control.
Honey pulls Chernishev in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev misses with a body punch
and Honey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Honey enables Chernishev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Honey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chernishev 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.
Honey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chernishev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Honey manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Chernishev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Honey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Honey can't find room to land a body shot as Chernishev controls the action.
Honey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hugh Honey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honey was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Honey might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chernishev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Honey misses.
Chernishev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honey.
Chernishev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honey struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Chernishev crashes against the mat.
Honey is trying to control Chernishev's posture but Chernishev avoids it.
Honey managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chernishev.
Honey is trying to control Chernishev's posture but Chernishev avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernishev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Honey some visible discomfort.
Honey wants to control but Chernishev postures up.
Chernishev throws a strike aimed at the side of Honey's head but Honey avoids it well.
Honey struggling a bit here.
Honey regains half guard, as Chernishev was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hugh Honey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chernishev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Honey throws out a counter right but Chernishev avoids it with no problem.
Chernishev scores with a jab to the body.
Chernishev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernishev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Honey.
Chernishev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Chernishev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chernishev swings for the body but Honey moves out of range.
Chernishev misses the shot to the body.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Honey is just out of range.
Honey ducks right into an uppercut from Chernishev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Honey is just out of range.
Honey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Honey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Honey scores with the left hand. Chernishev knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Chernishev.
Chernishev dives in and grabs Honey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Honey pushes down on Chernishev's head and hops out.
Honey throws out a counter right but Chernishev avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Chernishev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honey looks to throw the jab but Chernishev is out of range.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Honey counters with a left to the body.
Honey cracks Chernishev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chernishev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chernishev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Honey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Honey's head.
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Honey's head.
Chernishev wants to take a breather but Honey is having none of it.
Chernishev is pressing down on Honey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Honey is holding on for now.
Chernishev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Honey is trying to stand up here but Chernishev is controlling him well.
Chernishev thows a huge punch but Honey dodges it nicely.
Chernishev is thwarting Honey's attempts to control the position.
Chernishev is stalling here. Honey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chernishev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Honey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honey avoids the strikes from the bottom by Chernishev.
Honey in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chernishev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chernishev controlling the position well.
Chernishev is looking for a sweep. Honey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chernishev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chernishev is looking for a sweep. Honey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Honey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chernishev trying to control from the bottom.
Honey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chernishev missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernishev scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sergey Chernishev.
I think Chernishev 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hugh Honey!
During a confident post fight interview, Hugh Honey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tata Khajo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Andreev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khajo comes into the arena with Power by Kanye West blaring out of the sound system. Alexey Andreev has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tata Khajo's chin.
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177 lbs
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180 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tata Khajo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khajo avoids it really well and circles away.
A slow jab from Andreev misses its intended target.
Khajo takes a swing at Andreev's ribcage but misses.
And Andreev tries to counter it with a takedown but Khajo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Khajo throws a hook but Andreev avoids it easily.
Khajo takes a swing at Andreev's ribcage but misses.
Andreev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slow jab from Andreev misses its intended target.
Andreev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Andreev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khajo has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andreev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khajo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khajo tries to get out of the position.
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura but Khajo is defending well.
Andreev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khajo is just riding it out for now. Andreev eventually gives up the hold.
Andreev is looking for submissions but instead, Khajo has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev trying to control but Khajo is working from the bottom.
Andreev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khajo seems keen to control Andreev's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andreev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andreev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andreev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andreev drops back looking for a leg! Khajo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khajo manages to kick Andreev off! Andreev jumps back into Khajo's guard.
Khajo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andreev on the ground.
Andreev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Andreev is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev is looking for a kimura but Khajo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andreev to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev slows the pace down in half guard.
Khajo is staying active underneath Andreev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andreev throwing shots but Khajo is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Andreev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Andreev wants to take a breather but Khajo is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khajo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andreev is working away from the top position though.
Andreev seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Khajo lands a slapping body shot.
Andreev scores with a jab to the head.
Andreev shoots in and drives through. Khajo sprawls well.
Andreev shoots for a double leg takedown but Khajo sprawls well. He's pushed Andreev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khajo is looking to counter punch.
Khajo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andreev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andreev misses with a left hand
and Khajo counters with a nice body shot.
Khajo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khajo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andreev.
Khajo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andreev.
Andreev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khajo throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
A left and a right from Andreev both land. Nice combination.
Khajo misses with a body shot.
Khajo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt
and Khajo counters with a stiff right hand.
Tata Khajo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Andreev.
Andreev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andreev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andreev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown but Khajo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khajo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Khajo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khajo throws a hook but Andreev blocks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Andreev or perhaps it was just good defense by Khajo, which made it look bad.
Khajo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Khajo is looking to wear down Andreev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andreev tries for a takedown but Khajo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Andreev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khajo.
A punch combination from Andreev misses.
Andreev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khajo.
Andreev shoots and misses
and Khajo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andreev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andreev slips a jab and a cross from Khajo.
Good exchange - Khajo coming out on top.
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev lands a nice shot that snaps Khajo's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andreev. Khajo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khajo is looking to counter punch.
Andreev feints and as Khajo raises his hands in defense, Andreev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khajo keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khajo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Khajo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Khajo keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Andreev trying to control but Khajo is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tata Khajo is winning the standup battle so far.
Andreev staying out of range there.
Khajo misses with a lunging right hand
and Andreev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khajo scores with a body shot.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Andreev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Andreev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Andreev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khajo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Khajo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A right-left combo lands from Andreev.
Andreev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Khajo's half guard.
Andreev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khajo defends it well.
Andreev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khajo is refusing to be controlled, as Andreev sits in half guard.
Andreev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khajo is just riding it out for now. Andreev eventually gives up the hold.
Andreev is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev is keen to just control but Khajo is a slippery customer.
Andreev is looking for a kimura here.
Andreev is working for a submission of some sort.
Tata Khajo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andreev tries to pass to full mount but Khajo defends it.
Andreev seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Khajo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexey Andreev!
Our winner, Alexey Andreev, 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 Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Concen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Concen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
154 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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151 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Concen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Concen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Concen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Concen.
Concen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lesnar is thwarting Concen's attempts to control the position.
Concen is trying to stand back up but Lesnar is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Concen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnar is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Concen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brock Lesnar!
A very excited looking Brock Lesnar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Kuznetcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetcov comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - I'm phenomenal. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Ilya Kuznetcov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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190 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Kuznetcov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Harris!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Kuznetcov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kuznetcov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harris counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetcov. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetcov throws a head kick that misses
and Harris counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetcov throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris tests Kuznetcov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick by Kuznetcov misses
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetcov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harris.
Harris misses with a hook. Kuznetcov ducked under it nicely.
Harris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuznetcov can pounce on him.
Kuznetcov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuznetcov misses with a body punch
and Harris counters with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetcov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetcov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harris scores with a body shot.
Kuznetcov misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetcov looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.
Kuznetcov misses the shot to the body.
Harris is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznetcov with a body shot.
Harris lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetcov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Kuznetcov has his takedown stuffed
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kuznetcov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetcov misses with a shot to the body
and Harris counters with a low kick, right behind Kuznetcov 's knee.
Kuznetcov is looking to wear down Harris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kuznetcov throws a sloppy body shot
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Kuznetcov saw that one coming.
Kuznetcov misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetcov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harris.
Harris is looking to slow Kuznetcov down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Kuznetcov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robert Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetcov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetcov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetcov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kuznetcov tries for a kimura but Harris is defending well.
Kuznetcov tries to move to mount but Harris blocks the move with his legs.
Kuznetcov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Harris rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kuznetcov's guard! Nice work there by Harris!
Kuznetcov looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.
Kuznetcov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Harris uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov is trying to improve his position.
Harris tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kuznetcov tries to bench press Harris off him but Harris keeps the position.
Kuznetcov can't do much from the bottom here.
Harris controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetcov wants to control but Harris postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuznetcov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harris tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kuznetcov is looking for a sweep.
Kuznetcov holds on to Harris's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kuznetcov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kuznetcov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuznetcov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Harris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kuznetcov with a poor takedown
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Kuznetcov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuznetcov misses with a body punch
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Kuznetcov with a poor takedown
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Kuznetcov misses
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Kuznetcov misses with a jab to the body
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetcov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Kuznetcov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kuznetcov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris swings for the body but Kuznetcov moves out of range.
Kuznetcov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Harris has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetcov swings around for an armbar but Harris sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kuznetcov's guard.
Kuznetcov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harris is aware though and is defending well.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetcov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuznetcov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harris passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetcov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuznetcov tries to bench press Harris off him but Harris keeps the position.
Kuznetcov is trying to escape the position but Harris is controlling the position.
Kuznetcov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harris's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kuznetcov is not content to let Harris control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harris moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kuznetcov is looking to regain half guard here but Harris keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Kuznetcov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuznetcov manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuznetcov wants to control the action here but instead Harris manages to pass to full mount!
Kuznetcov wants to hold on but Harris pushes him away.
Kuznetcov tries to reverse the position but Harris maintains control.
Kuznetcov tries to hold on but Harris pushes him away.
Robert Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuznetcov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kuznetcov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov looking for submissions off his back.
Harris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuznetcov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harris is working away from the top position though.
Harris wants to pass to mount but Kuznetcov is defending the position.
Kuznetcov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Harris passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetcov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Harris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuznetcov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuznetcov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris throws a shot to the body.
Kuznetcov throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Harris scores with a hook to the body. Kuznetcov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuznetcov misses with a shot to the body
and Harris counters with a left to the body.
Harris cracks Kuznetcov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harris lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuznetcov's head.
A head kick misses from Kuznetcov.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Kuznetcov fails with the takedown
and Harris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kuznetcov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetcov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuznetcov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Harris is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov tries to improve position but can't.
Kuznetcov wants to control but Harris postures up.
Kuznetcov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuznetcov is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris taking a breather here.
Kuznetcov is trying to control Harris's posture but Harris avoids it.
Kuznetcov is looking for a sweep.
Harris working away.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Kuznetcov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuznetcov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harris defends it well.
Kuznetcov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuznetcov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuznetcov wants to take a breather but Harris is having none of it.
Kuznetcov is pressing down on Harris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harris is holding on for now.
Harris keeping hold of Kuznetcov's head, controlling as best he can.
Ilya Kuznetcov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Kuznetcov has control of the leg.
Kuznetcov is looking to stall here but Harris recovers full guard.
Robert Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuznetcov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kuznetcov off and has taken his back!
Kuznetcov tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Harris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guido Sarducci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarducci has chosen Ave Maria as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guido Sarducci!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarducci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
Sarducci misses with a straight left.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
Murphy clobbers Sarducci with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Sarducci moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
Sarducci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Sarducci connects with the punch.
Sarducci has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sarducci there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sarducci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarducci.
Sarducci misses with a body shot.
Sarducci misses with a hook
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sarducci takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sarducci takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy connects with a right hand. Sarducci shakes it off.
Sarducci scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarducci misses the target.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Sarducci moved out of range.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Sarducci was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Sarducci.
Sarducci throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Sarducci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sarducci throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sarducci looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Sarducci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarducci.
A jab from Sarducci misses.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Sarducci's head but Sarducci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Sarducci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy connects with the punch.
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!
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Sarducci connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sarducci throws a big shot that misses.
Sarducci scores with a jab to the body.
Sarducci avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Sarducci swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
A jab from Murphy misses.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at Phoenix Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Sarducci.
Sarducci has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sarducci there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sarducci slips under a jab from Murphy.
Sarducci cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sarducci throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sarducci takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy sizes up Sarducci with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sarducci walks into a jab.
Sarducci misses with a two punch combination.
Sarducci throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarducci.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sarducci has time to react.
Sarducci jabs at Murphy's body.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarducci.
Sarducci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy jabs Sarducci right on the nose. Sarducci blinks but takes it well.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sarducci's head.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarducci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
We've been informed that Sarducci has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarducci.
Sarducci misses with a body shot.
Sarducci avoids the body shot from Murphy.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Sarducci let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murphy misses the jab.
Sarducci throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Sarducci slips the punch.
Sarducci throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarducci slips under a jab from Murphy.
Sarducci slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarducci lands with a good body shot.
Sarducci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sarducci has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Sarducci's defenses.
Murphy cracks Sarducci with a good jab.
Sarducci lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarducci misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarducci moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
As Murphy backs off Sarducci throws a huge counter combo but Murphy manages to avoid it all.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sarducci is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sarducci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sarducci just misses with a punch to the body.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sarducci makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy jabs at Sarducci's body.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Sarducci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sarducci at a distance.
Sarducci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sarducci throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarducci takes one to the chin there.
Sarducci takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Sarducci finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarducci.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarducci manages to avoid it.
Sarducci swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sarducci misses with a looping right.
Sarducci slips a straight right by Murphy.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Sarducci cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sarducci misses with a right hand
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Sarducci misses the shot to the body.
Murphy moves out of range as Sarducci strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sarducci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarducci.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarducci.
Murphy cracks Sarducci with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sarducci under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy moves forwards but Sarducci connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Sarducci is out of range.
Sarducci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sarducci throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Sarducci's ribs.
Sarducci misses with a straight left.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sarducci.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sarducci misses with a double jab.
Sarducci slips under a jab from Murphy.
Sarducci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Sarducci throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Sarducci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Sarducci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sarducci misses with a body shot.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sarducci.
Sarducci walks into a jab.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarducci was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Sarducci takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Sarducci on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murphy darts in and clinches Sarducci up against the cage.
Murphy working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sarducci can do to turn this around?
Sarducci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sarducci breaks from the clinch.
Sarducci misses with a looping left.
Sarducci takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sarducci throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Sarducci loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Sarducci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Murphy misses its target.
Murphy tests Sarducci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Sarducci takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy scores with a jab. Sarducci acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy throws a good cross that connects.
Sarducci throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sarducci lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy scores with a hook.
Murphy with a jab.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Sarducci connects with a body shot.
Sarducci misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Sarducci rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarducci fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Sarducci.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy lands a jab.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarducci is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sarducci looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Sarducci's head but Sarducci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy misses with a left hand
letting Sarducci counter with a right hand.
Sarducci misses with an uppercut.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarducci.
Sarducci is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sarducci takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Sarducci looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
A jab from Sarducci misses.
Sarducci misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarducci on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
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!
Sarducci misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarducci throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Guido Sarducci has been cut.
Sarducci loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy throws a jab when Sarducci was well out of range.
Murphy defending well as Sarducci loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Sarducci.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Sarducci shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sarducci moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Sarducci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarducci lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Sarducci.
Sarducci swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Sarducci moved out of range nicely.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sarducci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarducci misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sarducci 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.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Sarducci's shoulder, as Sarducci tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
Sarducci feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murphys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Sarducci throws a big shot that misses.
Sarducci throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sarducci.
Sarducci misses the shot to the body.
Sarducci scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Murphy throws a hook but Sarducci blocks it.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Sarducci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sarducci on the side of the head.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Sarducci moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Sarducci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sarducci.
A big left from Sarducci misses.
A big right from Sarducci misses.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Sarducci's head but Sarducci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sarducci misses the shot to the body.
Sarducci bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sarducci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Sarducci looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarducci. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy works Sarducci's body with a nice hook.
Sarducci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Sarducci on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy tests Sarducci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Sarducci misses with an uppercut.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Sarducci ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Guido Sarducci's cut.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab by Murphy.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarducci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Sarducci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarducci drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sarducci throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sarducci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sarducci misses with a straight left.
Murphy defending well as Sarducci loads up on a big left hand.
Sarducci misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sarducci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarducci.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarducci throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sarducci with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Sarducci takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.
Sarducci throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Sarducci lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarducci throws out the jab.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sarducci.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Sarducci misses with a wild body shot.
Sarducci moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Sarducci.
Sarducci throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Sarducci throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarducci.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sarducci.
Sarducci shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sarducci throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarducci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarducci moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sarducci is rocked!
Sarducci throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarducci.
Murphy throws a hook but Sarducci avoids it easily.
Sarducci moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Sarducci unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sarducci takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sarducci takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sarducci is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Sarducci slips under a jab from Murphy.
Sarducci seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Sarducci misses with a looping right.
Murphy jabs Sarducci right on the nose. Sarducci blinks but takes it well.
Sarducci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Sarducci ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Sarducci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Sarducci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarducci throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy throws a jab when Sarducci was well out of range.
Sarducci's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murphy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sarducci scrambles back to his feet.
Sarducci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Sarducci cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Sarducci throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Sarducci wants to clinch
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Sarducci slips a jab from Murphy.
Sarducci scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Sarducci misses the shot to the body.
Sarducci throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sarducci holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy had his way with Guido Sarducci in that round.
The cut man is working on Guido Sarducci's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sarducci slips under a jab.
Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sarducci lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarducci.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sarducci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Sarducci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarducci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Sarducci.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Sarducci moves out of range of the strikes.
Sarducci scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sarducci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarducci ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Sarducci.
Sarducci throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
letting Sarducci counter with a right hand.
Sarducci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Good standup being displayed there by Sarducci as he connects with a hook.
Sarducci looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sarducci. Sarducci circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sarducci lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarducci with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sarducci misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarducci misses with a hook.
Sarducci connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Sarducci defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Sarducci moves away and avoids it.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Sarducci's shoulder, as Sarducci tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Sarducci, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy misses the jab.
Sarducci looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Sarducci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sarducci looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy defending well as Sarducci loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarducci throws out the jab.
Sarducci throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarducci on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Sarducci.
Sarducci looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Sarducci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarducci.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Sarducci's head back.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Guido Sarducci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy jabs Sarducci right on the nose. Sarducci blinks but takes it well.
Sarducci rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murphy catches Sarducci with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sarducci missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy jabs Sarducci to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sarducci throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sarducci misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sarducci misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Sarducci scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sarducci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Sarducci's ribs.
Sarducci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Murphy misses its target.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Sarducci misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Sarducci's belly button to the back.
Sarducci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Sarducci misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mick Murphy.
Well Murphy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy retains his welterweight title!
Mick Murphy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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