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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavius Odoacer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borg's entrance music is Don't Borg Out. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20 - 11 - 1 |
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33
220 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Junior Borg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Flavius Odoacer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Odoacer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Odoacer moves out of range easily.
Flavius Odoacer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odoacer misses with an uppercut.
Odoacer misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Borg.
Borg slips under a jab from Odoacer.
Odoacer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Borg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Odoacer.
Odoacer doesn't manage to clinch there - Borg circles away.
Borg wants to clinch up but Odoacer keeps it at a distance.
Odoacer avoids the head kick by Borg.
Odoacer throws out a counter right but Borg avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Odoacer misses the target.
Good shot there by Odoacer.
The fighters circling - Odoacer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Odoacer avoids the head kick by Borg.
Borg throws a head kick that misses.
Borg throws a head kick but Odoacer moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg misses with a head kick.
Borg misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Odoacer misses its intended target.
Odoacer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Odoacer lands a jab.
Odoacer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Odoacer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Odoacer connects with a looping right hand.
Odoacer lands with an uppercut that bounces Borg off the cage and back into range.
Borg 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.
Borg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Odoacer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Odoacer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odoacer can't find room to land a body shot as Borg controls the action.
Odoacer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Odoacer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Odoacer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Borg walks into a straight right hand from Odoacer.
Borg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Borg there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borg.
Borg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Borg tries a head kick but it misses.
Odoacer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Odoacer lands a nice shot that snaps Borg's head back.
Borg throws a head kick that misses.
Odoacer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Borg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Borg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Odoacer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Borg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Borg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Odoacer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Borg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Odoacer throws a big shot that misses.
Odoacer tries to keep at a distance but Borg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Odoacer is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Borg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odoacer blocks a head kick by Borg.
Borg moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Odoacer misses.
A head kick misses from Borg.
Borg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Odoacer throws out a counter right but Borg avoids it with no problem.
Borg has Odoacer up against the cage in a clinch.
Borg manages to break the clinch.
Odoacer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Odoacer 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.
Odoacer looks to land a right hand but Borg moved out of range.
Odoacer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Odoacer blocks a head kick by Borg.
Borg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Odoacer moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odoacer has Borg up against the cage in a clinch.
Borg is trying to break the clinch but Odoacer has him pressed against the cage.
Borg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Odoacer tries to throw a body punch but Borg avoids it by throwing Odoacer back against the cage.
Borg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Odoacer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Borg is breathing heavily.
Borg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Odoacer has him pressed against the cage.
Borg is trying to break the clinch but Odoacer is controlling him.
Odoacer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Odoacer throws a right hand that misses
and Borg counters with a head kick.
Borg fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Borg backs off Odoacer throws a huge counter combo but Borg manages to avoid it all.
Odoacer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Borg circles away quickly and effectively.
Borg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odoacer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Odoacer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borg.
Borg throws a counter high kick but Odoacer was just alert enough to avoid it.
Odoacer swings for the body but Borg moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavius Odoacer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Odoacer throws a lazy right hand but Borg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borg seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Odoacer misses with a double jab.
Borg throws a quick counter head kick but Odoacer was just out of range.
Borg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Odoacer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Odoacer throws a jab but it's blocked by Borg.
Borg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borg tries a head kick but it misses.
Odoacer throws a poor cross that misses
and Borg counters with a big head kick but Odoacer shrugs it off.
Borg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odoacer throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odoacer avoids the head kick by Borg.
A swing and a miss from Odoacer.
Borg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Odoacer.
Odoacer lands a really nice looking cross but Borg seems unphased.
Flavius Odoacer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Odoacer moves out of range easily.
Borg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Odoacer throws a jab when Borg was well out of range.
Borg wants to clinch.
Borg dodges the punch combination from Odoacer.
A telegraphed right hand from Odoacer misses the target.
Borg slips under a jab from Odoacer.
A head kick misses from Borg.
Odoacer unleashes a big counter combination but Borg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Odoacer scores with a decent looking hook.
Odoacer cracks Borg with a good jab.
Borg slips under a jab from Odoacer.
Odoacer avoids the head kick by Borg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer throws a series of punches but Borg moves out of range.
Odoacer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBorg.
Borg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Odoacer.
Odoacer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBorg.
Borg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borg throws a head kick but Odoacer moves out of range.
Borg takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borg moves away from the strike by Odoacer.
Borg slips a straight right by Odoacer.
Borg slips under a jab.
Borg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borg tries to move into range but Odoacer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Odoacer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Odoacer. That snapped Borg's head back.
Borg tries to clinch but Odoacer moves out of range.
Borg throws a head kick that misses.
Odoacer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borg.
Odoacer misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Odoacer blocks a head kick by Borg.
Odoacer throws a jab but it's blocked by Borg.
Borg instigates a clinch.
Odoacer has Borg pressed against the cage, preventing Borg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Borg breaks from the clinch.
Odoacer lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borg tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Odoacer. Borg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borg tries a head kick but it misses.
Borg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Borg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Odoacer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Borg lands a head kick. Odoacer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Odoacer blocks a head kick by Borg.
Borg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odoacer throws out the jab.
Odoacer throws a jab but it's blocked by Borg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer loads up on a big right hand but Borg slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borg throws a head kick but Odoacer moves out of range.
Odoacer with a hook.
Odoacer throws a looping overhand right but Borg ducks down to avoid it.
Odoacer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Odoacer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borg throws a quick counter head kick but Odoacer was just out of range.
Odoacer throws a hook to the side of Borg's head but Borg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Odoacer throws a lazy right hand but Borg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Odoacer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borg slips a jab from Odoacer.
No joy there for Odoacer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Odoacer misses the shot to the body.
Borg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Odoacer misses.
Odoacer sizes up Borg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Borg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavius Odoacer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Odoacer avoids the head kick by Borg.
Odoacer avoids the head kick by Borg.
Odoacer misses with a straight left.
Odoacer misses with a hook. Borg ducked under it nicely.
Borg misses with a head kick.
Odoacer misses with a hook. Borg ducked under it nicely.
Odoacer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Odoacer takes a swing at Borg's ribcage but misses.
Odoacer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBorg.
Borg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Odoacer avoids the head kick by Borg.
Borg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Odoacer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borg.
Odoacer lands a really nice looking cross but Borg seems unphased.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odoacer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Odoacer blocks a head kick by Borg.
Borg throws a head kick but Odoacer moves out of range.
Odoacer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Odoacer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Odoacer's corner calls for a 1-2. Odoacer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Borg is rocked!
Odoacer closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Borg! Odoacer dives in looking to finish! Borg is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flavius Odoacer!
Flavius Odoacer very nearly forgot to thank Sun-Tzu amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Love-Hate Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Hardacre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Hardacre 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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255 lbs
22 - 19 - 0 |
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265 lbs
29 - 15 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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
22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Love-Hate Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Hardacre!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardacre throws a lazy right hand but Powell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardacre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardacre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Hardacre has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hardacre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardacre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardacre misses with a hook. Powell ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Hardacre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardacre.
Hardacre misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardacre is looking to slow Powell down with leg kicks.
Powell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardacre fails to land with a series of punches.
Powell throws a leg kick but Hardacre sees it coming and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell swinging wildly here.
Hardacre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Powell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hardacre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hardacre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hardacre scores with a sloppy right hand. Powell should have avoided that one.
Hardacre looks to land a right hand but Powell moved out of range.
Powell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardacre.
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardacre is just out of range.
Damian Hardacre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardacre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardacre throws a leg kick but Powell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Powell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Powell stops Hardacre from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardacre is looking for a sweep. Powell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardacre is trying to stand up here but Powell is controlling him well.
Hardacre makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardacre tries to bum rush Powell with a series of wild strikes but Powell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Powell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hardacre throws a lazy right hand but Powell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Powell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardacre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardacre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Powell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Powell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardacre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Powell is out of range.
Powell attempts a counter takedown but Hardacre avoids it well and moves away.
Hardacre scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell defending well as Hardacre loads up on a big left hand.
Powell lands a jab to Hardacre's midsection.
Hardacre throws a front kick that sends Powell stumbling back into the cage.
Hardacre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powell misses the shot to the body.
Hardacre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardacre throws the kick towards the body but Powell avoids it.
Powell moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardacre throws a shot from downtown. Powell moves away and avoids it.
Hardacre misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardacre.
Hardacre moves out of range of the body kick from Powell.
Damian Hardacre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powell throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardacre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hardacre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Powell misses with a hook. Hardacre ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardacre! But no joy.
Powell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hardacre steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hardacre misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardacre misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Hardacre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Powell misses.
Powell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hardacre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardacre throws a hook but Powell blocks it.
Powell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hardacre sprawls and moves away.
Powell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Powell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardacre throws a body kick that misses.
Powell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardacre doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Hardacre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Powell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Powell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hardacre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hardacre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hardacre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Powell blocks a jab.
Hardacre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Powell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hardacre!
Hardacre is trying to control Powell's posture but Powell avoids it.
Hardacre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hardacre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardacre manages to get back to half guard.
Hardacre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Powell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Powell's back!
Hardacre struggling to keep hold of the position.
Powell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hardacre's guard. Nice work there by Powell.
Damian Hardacre has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardacre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Powell is in close to Hardacre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Powell preventing the sweep.
Powell is working Hardacre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hardacre wants to stand but Powell is controlling the position.
Hardacre wants to sweep here but Powell controlling him for the moment.
Powell working some strikes from top position.
Powell chips away with some ground and pound.
Hardacre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Powell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Powell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardacre trying to control the position.
Powell trying to control but Hardacre is working from the bottom.
Hardacre has his feet on Powell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hardacre tries to clinch up but Powell circles away and keeps his distance.
Powell tries to counter with a takedown but Hardacre is quick to defend against it.
Hardacre has closed the distance and engaged Powell in a clinch.
Powell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hardacre to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardacre.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardacre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardacre works on Powell's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powell tries to score a body lock takedown but Hardacre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hardacre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardacre.
Powell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardacre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardacre lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Hardacre - that landed with a thud.
Hardacre drops Powell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Powell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
It looks like Love-Hate Powell has been cut.
Hardacre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardacre manages to break the clinch.
Powell is looking to wear down Hardacre with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hardacre lands a body shot.
Hardacre lands with an overhand left.
Powell is rocked!
BOOM! Hardacre lands a beautiful left hook that drops Powell. Powell tries to recover but Hardacre is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Powell lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Hardacre!
In his post fight interview, Damian Hardacre started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Leija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rung Thrym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leija 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Original Nuttah. Thrym is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We Are - Hollywood Undead. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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34
215 lbs
21 - 16 - 0 |
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216 lbs
27 - 12 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfredo Leija !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rung Thrym!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrym misses with a wild body shot.
Leija fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thrym manages to avoid it.
Leija throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thrym stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thrym listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thrym lands a front kick.
Thrym misses with a looping left.
Thrym misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leija throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thrym tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leija manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leija stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrym.
A bone on bone clash there as Leija blocks the leg kick.
Thrym tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Leija counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym misses with a straight right.
Leija was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leija throws a jab when Thrym was well out of range.
Thrym throws out a counter right but Leija avoids it with no problem.
Leija moves away from the strike by Thrym.
Leija dodges the punch combination from Thrym.
Thrym throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leija counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrym dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leija . That did some damage!
Thrym ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leija uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrym.
A jab from Thrym does it's job there.
Thrym misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Leija misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leija keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leija was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leija scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice body punch from Thrym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leija .
Despite the aggression on Thrym's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thrym showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leija .
Leija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thrym looks to throw the jab but Leija is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrym. Leija does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrym throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrym swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Thrym.
Thrym slips a jab and a cross from Leija .
Sloppy strikes from Leija . Those never looked like landing.
Leija blocks a head kick by Thrym.
Leija is looking for a counter combo.
Thrym looks to land a combination but Leija avoids it well.
Leija checks a low kick from Thrym.
Leija tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym connects with an inside leg kick.
Thrym throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leija .
Leija swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thrym throws a leg kick which misses Leija 's front leg but catches the back leg as Leija tries to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leija checks a leg kick.
Leija swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrym throws the left hand but Leija avoids the punch easily.
Leija is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Leija . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leija .
Thrym misses with a hook. Leija ducked under it nicely.
Leija throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym tries to clinch up.
Leija connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thrym. Thrym circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thrym moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thrym throws a body shot but no joy.
Leija misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Leija .
Leija fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thrym is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Leija with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rung Thrym will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thrym tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym thows a leg kick but Leija checks it
and Leija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thrym connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leija . Leija circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thrym.
Rung Thrym seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrym chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Thrym misses its intended target.
Leija pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Leija might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym jabs at Leija 's body.
Thrym scores with the left hand. Leija knows he should have avoided that one.
Leija avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Thrym misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Leija on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thrym misses with a hook. Leija ducked under it nicely.
Thrym tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rung Thrym seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thrym takes the fight into the clinch.
Leija is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Thrym.
Thrym is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thrym tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrym looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thrym lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrym fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leija has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thrym swings for the body but Leija moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leija throws a jab but it's blocked by Thrym.
Leija throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thrym feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leija s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thrym lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thrym misses with a straight left.
Thrym misses the jab.
Thrym ducks down and throws a hook 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!
Thrym tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Leija .
Thrym slips a jab from Leija .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leija moves out of range as Thrym strikes.
Thrym tried to score with a low kick but Leija checks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thrym in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A punch combination from Leija misses.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thrym scores with a leg kick.
Thrym tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leija paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thrym pushes Leija up against the cage in a clinch.
Thrym escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Thrym misses
letting Leija counter with a right hand.
Leija slips a straight right by Thrym.
Nice shot by Leija .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leija throws a nice looking combination but Thrym bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thrym scores with a nice right hand.
Thrym ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leija moves away.
Thrym lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leija walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thrym.
Thrym is looking to score with low kicks.
Thrym tries to score with a low kick but Leija moves his leg out of the way.
Thrym throws a leg kick
and Leija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thrym lands a glancing blow to the side of Leija 's head.
Thrym slips a jab and a cross from Leija .
Leija ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
Thrym misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rung Thrym showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Thrym darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thrym throws a low kick but Leija moves out of range easily.
Leija lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Thrym misses.
Leija looks to land a combination but Thrym avoids it well.
Leija is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thrym displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leija throws out the jab.
Thrym tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leija swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thrym wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym tries to clinch up.
Thrym takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leija doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leija checks a low kick from Thrym.
It looked like Leija wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym cracks a nice hook into Leija 's ribs.
Thrym tries to clinch
and Leija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thrym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leija .
Leija uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrym.
It looked like Leija was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrym.
Thrym stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thrym has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thrym is looking to chop away at Leija 's legs.
Thrym is looking to clinch.
Thrym throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leija counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrym connects with a looping right hand.
Thrym connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leija momentarily.
Rung Thrym is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leija throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thrym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leija swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thrym is looking to chop away at Leija 's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thrym, right into the meat.
Thrym throws a leg kick but Leija sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crunch! Thrym slams his shin into Leija 's torso.
Thrym throws a big shot that misses.
Thrym paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thrym is looking to chop away at Leija 's legs.
Thrym throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leija ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thrym was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thrym throws a head kick but Leija moves out of range.
Leija tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym misses with an uppercut.
Leija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrym moves away.
Thrym jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thrym chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thrym throws a head kick but Leija moves out of range.
Thrym takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thrym loads up on a big right hand but Leija slips the punch.
Leija throws a hook but Thrym blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Thrym finds it's way through Leija 's defenses.
Leija misses with a series of wild punches.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses.
Thrym rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leija counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thrym tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leija was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrym.
Leija throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thrym misses with a kick to the body.
Thrym misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leija .
Leija on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alfredo Leija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrym moves to clinch but Leija breaks away
and Leija counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thrym thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rung Thrym comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thrym 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rung Thrym!
Rung Thrym decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borg Bunting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Heisman (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
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borg Bunting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Heisman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heisman moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut.
Bunting loads up on a big right hand but Heisman slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Heisman.
Heisman throws a sloppy head kick
and Bunting counters with an outside leg kick.
Bunting walks into a left hand.
Bunting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunting throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bunting misses the shot to the body.
Bunting checks the leg kick.
Bunting is looking to score with low kicks.
Bunting takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Bunting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunting showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heisman.
Heisman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bunting throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heisman slips a straight right by Bunting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunting throws the kick towards the body but Heisman avoids it.
Bunting scores with a hook to the body. Heisman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bunting throws a jab but it's blocked by Heisman.
Bunting misses with a hook. Heisman ducked under it nicely.
Heisman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunting.
Heisman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heisman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heisman manages to break the clinch.
Heisman misses with a hook
and Bunting counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heisman thinking.
A head kick misses from Bunting.
Bunting misses the body punch
and Heisman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bunting. That's going to slow Heisman down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bunting crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Heisman - the referee stops the clock and Bunting gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Heisman. Bunting manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Heisman has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heisman breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Heisman there.
Bunting blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Heisman.
Heisman throws a low kick, looking for Bunting's leg but Bunting calmly moves out of range.
Heisman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Heisman misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Bunting misses.
Bunting keeps the fight on the outside.
Heisman takes a swing at Bunting's ribcage but misses.
Bunting scores with a nice head shot.
Heisman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heisman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bunting.
Heisman moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunting.
A jab lands there for Heisman.
Bunting blocks the body kick.
It looked like Bunting wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab from Heisman.
Bunting misses with a kick to the body.
Heisman looks to land a right hand but Bunting moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Heisman.
Bunting connects with a crisp jab.
Heisman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bunting checks it well.
Heisman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bunting feints and then cracks Heisman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heisman down.
A jab lands there for Bunting.
Heisman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Heisman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Heisman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisman throws a right hand that misses
letting Bunting counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heisman throws an off balance right hand
and Bunting makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bunting avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heisman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bunting ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heisman looks to land a right hand but Bunting moved out of range.
Heisman throws a hook but Bunting avoids it easily.
Bunting lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Heisman blocks the leg kick.
Bunting lands with a hook. Heisman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bunting misses the jab.
Bunting fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heisman.
Bunting misses with a leg kick.
Heisman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunting with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heisman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Bunting.
Heisman throws a shot from downtown. Bunting moves away and avoids it.
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 Borg Bunting will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bunting throws a head kick but Heisman moves out of range.
Borg Bunting is winning the standup battle so far.
Heisman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bunting throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heisman on the side of the head.
Heisman works Bunting's body with a nice hook.
Heisman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bunting, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Heisman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Heisman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunting's elbow.
Heisman prevents a body shot from Bunting.
Heisman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bunting or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heisman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heisman manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunting checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bunting throws out a leg kick but Heisman moves out of range and Bunting only half commits.
Heisman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Heisman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Heisman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bunting circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bunting throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heismans head.
Heisman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Bunting.
Bunting swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunting misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunting doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heisman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunting tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heisman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heisman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heisman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunting backwards.
Heisman prevents a body shot from Bunting.
Heisman has a couple of punches blocked by Bunting.
Bunting lands a left hand.
Heisman throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting.
A head punch on the inside from Heisman fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunting has a couple of punches blocked by Heisman.
Heisman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heisman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Heisman.
Bunting moves out of range of the body kick from Heisman.
An inside leg kick lands from Bunting.
Bunting lands a right hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Heisman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bunting throws a lazy body kick
and Heisman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Heisman.
Heisman blocks an uppercut.
Heisman stalling in the clinch but Bunting improves position.
Heisman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunting backwards.
Heisman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunting.
Bunting lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heisman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heisman misses with some punches.
Heisman prevents a body shot from Bunting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heisman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bunting throws a head punch that misses.
Bunting misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunting tries to throw a body punch but Heisman avoids it by throwing Bunting back against the cage.
Heisman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunting avoiding damage as Heisman throws knees to the body.
Heisman misses with a punch to the body.
Heisman lands a shoulder strike.
Bunting swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Bunting.
Heisman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bunting escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heisman moves into the clinch.
Heisman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bunting has him pressed against the cage.
Bunting blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunting lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heisman backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunting makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Heisman is working Bunting over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heisman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heisman throws a head punch that misses.
Heisman blocks a body shot from Bunting.
Heisman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heisman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bunting is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Heisman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bunting breaks from the clinch.
Heisman scores with a push kick.
Heisman moves out of range of the body kick.
Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
Heisman scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Heisman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A cross from Heisman lands.
Bunting blocks a jab.
Heisman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Heisman looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunting is just out of range.
Bunting on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Heisman throws a hook but Bunting blocks it.
Bunting takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Heisman throws a body punch but Bunting moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Bunting lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heisman doesn't seem phased though.
Bunting fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heisman checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heisman throws an overhand right that lands on Bunting's shoulder, as Bunting tries to avoid the shot.
Heisman moves out of range as Bunting throws a body kick.
Bunting walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heisman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Heisman unleashes a big counter combination but Bunting bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Heisman tries to work over Bunting's front leg with a kick but Bunting checks it.
Bunting lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heisman circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunting has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Heisman finds it's way round the side to connect with Bunting's head.
Heisman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heisman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bunting manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bunting tried to counter with a leg kick but Heisman avoided it.
Heisman throws a series of punches but Bunting avoids them all with ease.
Heisman tries to land a front kick but Bunting steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bunting was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Heisman slips a jab from Bunting.
Heisman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bunting swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bunting throws a shot from downtown. Heisman moves away and avoids it.
Bunting closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Heisman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bunting has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heisman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bunting manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bunting tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heisman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heisman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heisman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunting scores with a sloppy right hand. Heisman should have avoided that one.
Bunting scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bunting.
Heisman throws a big shot that misses.
Heisman throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Bunting is predictable there
and Heisman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Heisman swings for the body but Bunting moves out of range.
Heisman throws a hook to the side of Bunting's head but Bunting sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunting goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Heisman tries to work over Bunting's front leg with a kick but Bunting checks it.
Heisman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunting.
Bunting throws a leg kick which misses Heisman's front leg but catches the back leg as Heisman tries to avoid it.
Heisman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bunting with a hook.
Heisman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bunting lands a head kick!
Bunting connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heisman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Heisman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunting.
Heisman lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bunting connects with a looping right hand.
Bunting avoids a kick to the body.
Heisman is looking to clinch but Bunting is avoiding it.
Bunting punishes Heisman's body with a nice straight punch.
Heisman has Bunting up against the cage in a clinch.
Bunting lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heisman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A lazy body kick from Heisman
and Bunting counters with a nice body shot.
Bunting's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Heisman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bunting.
Heisman tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunting swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bunting throws out a loose jab but Heisman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heisman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Heisman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bunting gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bunting breaks the clinch.
Bunting keeps the fight on the outside.
Bunting throws a big counter combination but Heisman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Heisman misses with a double jab
and Bunting counters with a slapping leg kick.
Heisman throws a series of punches but Bunting moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borg Bunting showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bunting 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Lafayette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galen Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Red - Alredy Over kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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172 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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vicente Lafayette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall thuds his right hand into Lafayette's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lafayette scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lafayette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Lafayette slams his shin into Dall's torso.
Dall lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lafayette takes a step back to recover.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Dall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Dall tenderised Lafayette's leg. Lafayette is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lafayette tries to work over Dall's front leg with a kick but Dall checks it.
Dall swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range.
Vicente Lafayette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafayette uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lafayette looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lafayette checks it well.
Lafayette looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Lafayette tried to score with a low kick but Dall checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall tries to score with a low kick but Lafayette moves his leg out of the way.
Dall checks a leg kick.
A big left from Dall misses.
A big right from Lafayette misses.
Lafayette scores with a jab. Dall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lafayette thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dall if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body punch from Dall.
Lafayette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lafayette throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dall on the side of the head.
Lafayette has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dall finds it's way round the side to connect with Lafayette's head.
Dall takes a swing at Lafayette's ribcage but misses.
Lafayette tries a low kick but Dall avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lafayette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Lafayette coming out on top.
Lafayette throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Dall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lafayette throws a nice looking combination but Dall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lafayette misses with a hook to the body
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lafayette jabs Dall right on the nose. Dall blinks but takes it well.
Lafayette avoids the head kick by Dall.
Lafayette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette throws a big shot that misses.
Dall misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lafayette misses the target.
Lafayette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lafayette looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Lafayette walks into a straight right hand from Dall.
Lafayette uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dall has time to react.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dall or perhaps it was just good defense by Lafayette, which made it look bad.
Lafayette is looking to counter punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lafayette.
Dall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lafayette.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lafayette looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lafayette digs a good hook to Dall's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dall avoids a kick to the body.
Lafayette cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lafayette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lafayette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lafayette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Lafayette pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That kick from Lafayette tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall feints and then cracks Lafayette's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lafayette down.
Lafayette misses with a hook
and Dall counters with an outside leg kick.
Dall throws a jab but it's blocked by Lafayette.
Lafayette just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dall throws a leg kick which misses Lafayette's front leg but catches the back leg as Lafayette tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Lafayette dominated that round.
That's time! Lafayette's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lafayette throws a series of punches but Dall avoids them all with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dall - that will leave a mark!
Dall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lafayette sprawls well initially but Dall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lafayette has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dall is working away from the top position though.
Lafayette moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Lafayette controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall throwing strikes but missing.
Dall advances position into side control!
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lafayette knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dall has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lafayette!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dall throws a strike there. Lafayette manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Dall maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lafayette could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dall has cracked it and Lafayette is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Galen Dall!
Galen Dall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jolly Leg Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volga Overstreet (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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149 lbs
25 - 11 - 1 |
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jolly Leg Byrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Volga Overstreet!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overstreet tests Byrd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Byrd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Byrd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Keyboard Warriors in the buildup to the fight.
Good exchange - Overstreet coming out on top.
Byrd feints and then cracks Overstreet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Overstreet down.
Byrd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Overstreet misses.
Overstreet connects with a single shot there.
Overstreet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Byrd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Overstreet misses with a hook.
Overstreet throws a hook to the side of Byrd's head but Byrd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overstreet has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Byrd.
Overstreet misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming.
Byrd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Overstreet under the eye.
Overstreet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Overstreet misses with a straight left.
Overstreet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Byrd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Overstreet. Overstreet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Byrd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Overstreet tries for a takedown but Byrd circles away easily
and Byrd counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Byrd blocks a jab.
Overstreet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
Byrd cracks the inside of Overstreet's front leg.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Overstreet lands a nice looking body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Byrd!
Overstreet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrd connects with a solid leg kick.
Byrd clinches up with Overstreet and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Byrd.
Byrd lands with a short shot to the head.
Byrd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Overstreet has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Byrd after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from Byrd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byrd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Byrd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byrd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Overstreet.
Overstreet prevents a body shot from Byrd.
Overstreet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrd.
Overstreet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrd.
Overstreet swings wildly with an uppercut but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd lands a nice shot to the body.
Overstreet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Overstreet can't find room to land a body shot as Byrd controls the action.
Overstreet crunches a lovely knee into Byrd's ribcage.
Byrd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Byrd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Byrd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Overstreet blocking some punches.
Byrd scores with a shoulder strike.
Byrd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Overstreet obliges.
Overstreet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Byrd's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Byrd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byrd holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Overstreet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Byrd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Byrd throws a chopping leg kick but Overstreet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Byrd scores with a nice right hand.
Overstreet is looking to score with low kicks.
Byrd scores with a shot to the body.
Overstreet checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Overstreet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Overstreet throws a hook but Byrd avoids it easily.
Byrd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Overstreet.
Byrd feints and then cracks Overstreet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Overstreet down.
Overstreet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Byrd. That's going to slow Overstreet down.
Overstreet swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd tests Overstreet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd throws out a leg kick but Overstreet moves out of range and Byrd only half commits.
Overstreet tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Overstreet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Byrd moves out of range as Overstreet strikes.
Byrd cracks Overstreet with a right hand to the side of the head.
Overstreet throws an overhand right that lands on Byrd's shoulder, as Byrd tries to avoid the shot.
Overstreet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Overstreet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Overstreet throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Byrd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Overstreet misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Byrd.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Byrd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Overstreet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Byrd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd slips under a jab from Overstreet.
Overstreet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Byrd's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
Overstreet misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Byrd throws a looping overhand right but Overstreet ducks down to avoid it.
Overstreet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Byrd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Overstreet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Byrd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Overstreet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Overstreet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Byrd misses with a shot to the body
and Overstreet counters with a low kick, right behind Byrd 's knee.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
Byrd clobbers Overstreet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decent striking displayed by Overstreet there.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Overstreet. That did some damage!
Byrd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Overstreet connects with a leg kick. Byrd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good work by Overstreet as he checks the leg kick.
Overstreet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Byrd.
Byrd throws a front kick that sends Overstreet stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overstreet has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Byrd.
Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Overstreet throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Overstreet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstreet throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
It looked like Byrd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Overstreet.
Overstreet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Overstreet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Overstreet scores with a body shot.
Byrd slips a straight right by Overstreet.
Some bone on bone action there as Overstreet checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Overstreet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byrd.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overstreet.
Overstreet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd throwing a counter right hand but Overstreet manages to avoid it.
Byrd misses the shot to the body.
Overstreet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrd has managed to clinch.
Overstreet prevents a body shot from Byrd.
Overstreet tries to work over Byrd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overstreet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byrd throws a head punch that misses.
Overstreet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Byrd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jolly Leg Byrd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Byrd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Byrd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overstreet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Byrd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch lands to the side of Overstreet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Byrd.
Byrd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Overstreet can do to turn this around?
Byrd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Overstreet.
Byrd wants to slow Overstreet down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Byrd.
Overstreet thuds a left hand into Byrd's body.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Overstreet throws out a counter right but Byrd avoids it with no problem.
Byrd throws a push kick but Overstreet slaps the foot to one side.
Byrd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Overstreet has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Byrd.
Byrd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Overstreet has time to react.
Good work by Byrd as he checks the leg kick.
Overstreet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Byrd but Byrd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Byrd with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byrd, right into the meat.
Overstreet throws a solid leg kick but Byrd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Overstreet.
Byrd scores with a kick to the body.
Byrd slips under a jab.
Byrd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Byrd.
Byrd lands a right hook to the body.
Overstreet misses with a right hand
and Byrd counters with a nice uppercut.
Overstreet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from Overstreet.
Overstreet throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrd lands with a hook. Overstreet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good leg kick by Byrd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Overstreet throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Byrd.
Overstreet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Overstreet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Overstreet looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Byrd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Byrd controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overstreet throwing shots but Byrd is blocking nicely.
Byrd is looking to control Overstreet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Byrd avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Overstreet is working for a kimura here but Byrd manages to reverse the position and he's now in Overstreet's guard.
Overstreet throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Byrd escapes and throws Overstreet's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Byrd lands a leg kick that knocks Overstreet off balance momentarily.
Overstreet fails with the takedown.
Overstreet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd scoring well with a low kick there.
Byrd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Overstreet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Overstreet misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overstreet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Overstreet coming out on top.
Overstreet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Overstreet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byrd jabs at Overstreet's body.
Byrd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overstreet tries to bum rush Byrd with a series of wild strikes but Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstreet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Byrd on the side of the head.
Overstreet tries to clinch but Byrd is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Byrd. That's going to slow Overstreet down.
Overstreet drops his hands momentarily and Byrd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Overstreet misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Overstreet looks to throw the jab but Byrd is out of range.
Byrd throws a leg kick which misses Overstreet's front leg but catches the back leg as Overstreet tries to avoid it.
Overstreet misses with a looping right.
Byrd tries to land a leg kick but Overstreet saw it coming and moves away.
Overstreet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Overstreet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byrd.
Byrd scores with a nice body kick.
Byrd scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd punishes Overstreet's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Byrd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Overstreet looks to land a left hand but Byrd moved out of range nicely.
Volga Overstreet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jolly Leg Byrd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Byrd counter with a right hand.
Byrd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Overstreet if he has to take too many more of those.
Byrd lands the left hand.
Byrd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Overstreet swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Byrd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Byrd tenderised Overstreet's leg. Overstreet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Overstreet moves into the clinch.
Overstreet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Overstreet misses with a punch to the body.
Overstreet swings wildly with an uppercut but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd managing to block the knees to the body from Overstreet.
Overstreet working aggressively here.
Overstreet drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Byrd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd managing to block the knees to the body from Overstreet.
Overstreet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byrd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Byrd's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Overstreet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Byrd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overstreet trying to land knees to the body.
Byrd is pressed up against the cage. Overstreet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Byrd down to the mat. Byrd avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jolly Leg Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volga Overstreet.
Byrd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Byrd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Overstreet's head.
Byrd lands a slapping body shot.
Byrd throws a body punch but Overstreet moves out of range.
Byrd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overstreet appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Overstreet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byrd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Byrd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Overstreet's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrd checks a low kick from Overstreet.
Byrd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Overstreet's head backwards.
Byrd scores with a hook.
Overstreet misses with a looping left.
Overstreet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Byrd throws a front kick that sends Overstreet stumbling back into the cage.
Byrd with a hook.
Byrd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Byrd scores with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Leg Byrd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Byrd, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!
Jolly Leg Byrd opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Forclit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Bernside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that David Bernside was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Happy Forclit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, David Bernside!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernside shoots in and bounces Forclit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bernside's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bernside trying to control the position from guard on top but Forclit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forclit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bernside scoring with some ground and pound.
Forclit is trying to control the position but Bernside postures up.
Bernside with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bernside is stalling in the full guard.
Bernside scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernside working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Forclit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Forclit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Forclit looking for a sweep. Not yet Forclit, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bernside defends it easily.
Bernside distracts Forclit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Forclit is pulling down on Bernside's head to control his posture.
Bernside got a little sloppy there for a moment and Forclit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bernside has managed to get both his arms back between Forclit's legs - danger averted.
Bernside scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bernside keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Forclit's head.
Bernside missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bernside's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Forclit working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bernside wants to control from the top but Forclit keeps moving.
Bernside working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Forclit's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit has momentary wrist control but Bernside slips an elbow through the middle.
Bernside gets to his feet and stands over Forclit, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Forclit felt that one! Bernside unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Forclit from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Bernside!
David Bernside tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quaid comes to the cage accompanied by Total Recall. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Matt Hunt was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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275 lbs
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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
44 - 20 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Douglas Quaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quaid takes one to the side of the head.
Quaid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quaid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Quaid lunges at Hunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunt's hand.
It looks like Matt Hunt has been cut.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quaid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Quaid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douglas Quaid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
Quaid misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quaid shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunt sprawls well. He's pushed Quaid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Hunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Quaid misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quaid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Hunt responds with a good body kick, but Quaid manages to step out the way in time.
Quaid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Quaid is breathing heavily.
Hunt scores with a hook.
Hunt slips under a jab from Quaid.
Quaid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Quaid.
Quaid misses with a looping right.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Quaid with a body shot.
Hunt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hunt - that will leave a mark!
A punch lands to the side of Quaid 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Quaid has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt connects with a superb combination that knocks Quaid out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Hunt before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Quaid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Hunt!
Matt Hunt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Douglas Quaid stepped up to the mic, saying 'That one was from Santa!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hans Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Blomsten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Huber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arto Blomsten!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huber closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blomsten lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blomsten throws a head kick that misses.
Blomsten lands a head shot.
Huber moves out of range of the body kick.
Blomsten looks to land a left hand but Huber moved out of range nicely.
Blomsten misses with a hook
and Huber counters with a nice uppercut.
Blomsten throws out a loose jab but Huber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blomsten staying out of range there.
Blomsten throws a body shot but no joy.
Huber slips a jab from Blomsten.
Huber swings for the body but Blomsten moves out of range.
Huber cracks a nice hook into Blomsten's ribs.
Huber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blomsten.
Blomsten throws a hook but Huber avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blomsten jabs Huber right on the nose. Huber blinks but takes it well.
Huber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blomsten.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blomsten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Huber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Huber clinches up with Blomsten and pushes him back against the cage.
Huber lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blomsten.
Huber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blomsten lands a hook that snaps the head of Huber backwards.
Huber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blomsten breaks the clinch.
Huber misses with a wild body shot.
Blomsten misses with a straight left.
Huber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blomsten.
Blomsten throws a low kick but Huber moves out of range easily.
Huber moves out of range as Blomsten throws a body kick.
Blomsten throws a lazy uppercut
and Huber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blomsten ducks under a wild hook from Huber.
Blomsten checks the leg kick.
Arto Blomsten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blomsten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huber.
Blomsten throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Huber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blomsten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blomsten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huber's sensitive parts.
Blomsten thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Huber if he has to take too many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Blomsten misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Huber misses the target.
Huber throws a low kick but Blomsten moves out of range easily.
Huber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blomsten.
Huber throws a shot from downtown. Blomsten moves away and avoids it.
Blomsten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blomsten looks to land a right hand but Huber moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Huber.
Huber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blomsten was well out of range. Poor timing from Huber.
We've been told by Huber's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Huber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blomsten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Huber misses.
Huber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blomsten avoids a kick to the body.
Blomsten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Huber checks it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blomsten, right into the meat.
Blomsten scores with a hook.
Huber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blomsten.
Huber swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blomsten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blomsten throws a leg kick but Huber checks it.
A lazy left from Blomsten finds it's target.
Huber just misses with a punch to the body.
Blomsten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blomsten lands a head kick. Huber smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Huber throws an off balance right hand
and Blomsten counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blomsten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Blomsten slams his shin into Huber's torso.
Decent striking displayed by Blomsten there.
Huber moves out of range as Blomsten strikes.
Blomsten scores with the left hand. Huber knows he should have avoided that one.
Huber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blomsten swings for the body but Huber moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Blomsten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Huber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blomsten misses the body punch
and Huber counters with a nice uppercut.
Blomsten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Huber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Arto Blomsten has been cut.
Blomsten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huber misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Huber.
Huber listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blomsten avoids the body shot from Huber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arto Blomsten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arto Blomsten's cut.
That's time! Huber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Huber 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.
Blomsten is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Blomsten gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Huber gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Blomsten is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Huber!
Hans Huber retains his welterweight title!
Hans Huber thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Carr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Blazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cornelius Carr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cornelius Carr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Blazer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carr throws a body punch but Blazer moves out of range.
Blazer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Carr.
It looks like Ricky Blazer has been cut.
Carr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blazer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blazer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blazer missing with a left hand there. Carr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carr takes a swing at Blazer's ribcage but misses.
Carr moves away from the strike by Blazer.
Carr connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr digs a good hook to Blazer's body.
Carr throws a solid leg kick but Blazer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carr.
Carr looks to score with a jab to the body but Blazer is just out of range.
Carr dips to his left and cracks Blazer with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blazer counters with a stiff right hand.
Carr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blazer has time to react.
Carr forces Blazer back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carr.
Blazer lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Blazer.
Blazer tries a body shot but Carr blocks it.
Blazer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blazer prevents a body shot from Carr.
Blazer throws a punch but it's blocked by Carr.
Blazer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blazer blocks an uppercut.
Carr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carr misses with a body punch.
Blazer lands a left hand.
Blazer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Blazer fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Carr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carr.
Carr tries to work over Blazer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blazer.
Blazer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carr pushes Blazer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blazer blocks a body shot from Carr.
Blazer prevents a body shot from Carr.
Blazer misses with a punch to the body.
Blazer misses with the head strike.
Blazer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blazer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carr blocking some punches.
Carr is leaning against Blazer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blazer.
Carr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blazer.
Carr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls for Blazer to work.
Blazer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carr has a couple of punches blocked by Blazer.
Blazer cracks Carr with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blazer.
Carr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blazer swings wildly with an uppercut but Carr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blazer lands a left hand.
Blazer misses with a punch on the inside.
Blazer throws a head punch that misses.
Carr breaks from the clinch.
Carr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blazer.
Blazer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carr with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carr. Blazer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Blazer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carr misses with a shot to the body
and Blazer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carr throws a lazy right hand but Blazer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carr throws a leg kick which misses Blazer's front leg but catches the back leg as Blazer tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carr connects with the punch.
Good shot there by Carr.
Blazer avoids the body shot from Carr.
A countering left hand to the body from Blazer misses.
Carr takes one to the side of the head.
Carr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blazer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blazer! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Carr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Blazer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blazer 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.
Blazer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carr throws a right hand that misses
and Blazer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blazer.
Blazer misses with a head kick.
Blazer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carr moves away.
Blazer throws a shot from downtown. Carr moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Carr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carr misses with a left hand
and Carr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Carr.
Carr scores with a body shot.
Carr lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blazer is rocked!
That has opened up Ricky Blazer's cut even more.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carr.
Cornelius Carr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carr missing with a left hand there. Blazer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Blazer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Blazer sprawling to the canvas! Blazer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Carr finish him?!
Blazer is still on wobbly legs! Can Carr finish him?
Carr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blazer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carr with a body shot.
Carr throws a head kick that misses
and Blazer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blazer seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carr tried to score with a low kick but Blazer checks it.
Carr looks to throw the jab but Blazer is out of range.
Blazer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carr misses with a straight left.
Blazer cracks Carr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carr rushes Blazer and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazer has a couple of punches blocked by Carr.
Blazer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blazer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carr.
Carr misses with a knee to the head.
Carr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carr throws a head punch that misses.
Carr throws a head punch that misses.
Blazer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carr's elbow.
Carr working aggressively here.
Carr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blazer's elbow.
Blazer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carr.
Carr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blazer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blazer can do to turn this around?
Carr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carr misses with a body punch.
Carr lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazer pushes Carr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Blazer.
Carr struggles to land a body shot inside as Blazer controls his hands.
Carr tries to throw a body punch but Blazer avoids it by throwing Carr back against the cage.
Carr misses with a body punch.
Carr blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carr.
Blazer misses with a punch to the body.
Carr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blazer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carr tries to throw a body punch but Blazer avoids it by throwing Carr back against the cage.
Carr tries to throw a body punch but Blazer avoids it by throwing Carr back against the cage.
Carr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blazer.
Carr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blazer backwards.
Blazer throws a head punch that misses.
Blazer tries to work over Carr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blazer has a couple of punches blocked by Carr.
Blazer prevents a body shot from Carr.
Blazer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blazer misses with the head strike.
Carr swings wildly with an uppercut but Blazer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blazer misses with the head strike.
A short right from Carr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carr lands a hook that snaps the head of Blazer backwards.
Carr scores with a shoulder strike.
Carr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carr lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blazer.
Carr can't find room to land a body shot as Blazer controls the action.
A short left from Blazer.
Blazer tries to throw a body punch but Carr avoids it by throwing Blazer back against the cage.
Blazer throws a punch but it's blocked by Carr.
Blazer throws a head punch that misses.
Carr misses with a punch to the body.
Carr lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Carr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Blazer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Carr.
Blazer lands a really nice looking cross but Carr seems unphased.
Carr misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carr. Blazer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blazer doesn't seem bothered though.
Blazer misses with an uppercut. Carr saw that one coming.
Carr misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blazer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Carr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blazer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carr misses with a lunging right hand
and Blazer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blazer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carr rushes Blazer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carr misses with a punch on the inside.
Carr tries to throw a body punch but Blazer avoids it by throwing Carr back against the cage.
A short right from Carr.
Blazer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carr throws a punch but it's blocked by Blazer.
Blazer misses with some punches.
Carr cracks Blazer with a nice body shot.
Carr blocks an uppercut.
Carr has a couple of punches blocked by Blazer.
Carr throws a punch but it's blocked by Blazer.
Carr is working Blazer over against the cage.
Blazer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blazer misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carr.
Blazer blocking some punches.
Carr prevents a body shot from Blazer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blazers head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blazer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blazer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blazer.
Blazer throws a punch but it's blocked by Carr.
Blazer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carr presses Blazer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carr throws a punch but it's blocked by Blazer.
A short body shot lands from Carr as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carr.
Blazer blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Carr.
Blazer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blazer's elbow.
Carr lands a hook that snaps the head of Blazer backwards.
Carr lands a hook that snaps the head of Blazer backwards.
Blazer blocks a body shot from Carr.
A short body shot lands from Carr as the two fighters clinch.
Blazer takes a shot to the head.
Blazer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carr lands a hook that snaps the head of Blazer backwards.
A body shot lands from Carr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carr.
Carr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blazer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carr backwards.
Carr throws a head punch that misses.
Carr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blazer backwards.
A body shot lands from Carr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carr.
Carr lands a right hand.
Carr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carr throws a punch but it's blocked by Blazer.
A left hand lands to the body for Carr.
Carr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Carr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carr drops Blazer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Blazer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Carr pushes Blazer against the cage. Carr is working some dirty boxing. Carr pushes off with a quick right hook! Blazer goes down! Blazer tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Carr moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelius Carr!
Cornelius Carr retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Cornelius Carr 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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