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DFC 56: Dog Vs Chikatchawan PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rand Randomaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krotos Kron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krotos Kron will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rand Randomaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krotos Kron!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randomaire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kron counters with a series of strikes. Randomaire will be more careful next time no doubt.
Randomaire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney in the buildup to the fight.
Kron misses with a series of wild punches.
Randomaire with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kron gets tackled into the cage by Randomaire. Randomaire maintains the clinch.
Randomaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kron lands a two punch combo.
Randomaire shoots in for a double leg but Kron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Randomaire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Randomaire wants to clinch
and Kron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randomaire closes the distance and clinches up with Kron, looking for a takedown. Randomaire pushes Kron against the cage but Kron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rand Randomaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randomaire tries to clinch
and Kron counters with a one-two to the body.
Randomaire is rocked!
Kron fakes the body blow, causing Randomaire to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Randomaire goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krotos Kron!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Palentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Palentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palentine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Williamson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Palentine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williamson.
Palentine keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully.
Williamson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Palentine dives on top into guard.
Palentine is looking to stand up but Williamson won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson has his feet on Palentine's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Williamson with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Williamson shoots and misses
and Palentine counters with a straight right hand.
Palentine throws a body punch but Williamson moves out of range.
Williamson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Palentine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Williamson with that takedown attempt.
Bobby Palentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Williamson.
Nice sprawl there from Palentine as Williamson shoots in.
Palentine fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williamson just manages to avoid it.
Williamson has his takedown stuffed
and Palentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williamson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Palentine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williamson looks winded!
Palentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palentine moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Williamson is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Palentine. That snapped Williamson's head back.
Williamson is still on wobbly legs! Can Palentine finish him?
Williamson dodges the punch combination from Palentine.
Williamson fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Palentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williamson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Palentine was covering up waiting for the punch and Williamson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Palentine kicks Williamson off and gets to his feet.
Palentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williamson.
Palentine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williamson.
Palentine lands a big right hook! Williamson looks hurt but is still standing! Palentine lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Williamson falls down and Palentine dives in with a huge hammer fist! Williamson's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Palentine runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Palentine!
A victorious Bobby Palentine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vai SeFuder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Myres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vai SeFuder could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rob Myres's chin.
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vai SeFuder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Myres!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SeFuder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Myres both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Vai SeFuder has been cut.
SeFuder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myres throws a nice looking combination but SeFuder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from SeFuder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Myres misses with a few strikes there.
SeFuder tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Myres manages to circle out of the way.
Myres swinging wildly here.
SeFuder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Myres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and SeFuder counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Rob Myres has been cut.
Myres throws a poor cross that misses
and SeFuder counters with a straight right hand.
Myres cracks SeFuder with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! SeFuder falls to his knees and Myres doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Myres!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rob Myres thanked Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remy Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artimus Angar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artimus Angar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artimus Angar!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vovchanchyn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Angar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Angar throws a right and a left that Vovchanchyn avoids nicely.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Angar moves out of range.
Angar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Angar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vovchanchyn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn lands a leg kick that knocks Angar off balance momentarily.
Vovchanchyn connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Angar.
Angar moves out of range as Vovchanchyn strikes.
Vovchanchyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Angar ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Angar throws a series of punches but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn lands a body shot.
Angar takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vovchanchyn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Angars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vovchanchyn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Angar circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Vovchanchyn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn lands a lovely overhand right.
Angar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a head kick but Angar moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn throws a series of punches but Angar moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Angar.
Vovchanchyn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Angar misses with a head kick.
Angar swings for the body but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Angar.
Vovchanchyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vovchanchyn lands a really nice looking cross but Angar seems unphased.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab when Angar was well out of range.
Angar throws a combination that misses
and Vovchanchyn counters with a three punch combo that has Angar backing up. Angar nods at Vovchanchyn to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angar takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angar walks into a left hand.
Angar throws a right hand that Vovchanchyn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vovchanchyn also avoids with ease.
Vovchanchyn is looking to score with low kicks.
Vovchanchyn throws a right and a left that Angar avoids nicely.
Vovchanchyn with a jab.
Angar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angar throws a right hand that Vovchanchyn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vovchanchyn also avoids with ease.
Vovchanchyn with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Angar. Vovchanchyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn scores with a nice head shot.
Angar is rocked!
Angar misses with a two punch combination.
Angar is still on wobbly legs! Can Vovchanchyn finish him?
Angar walks straight into a right hand from Vovchanchyn - that's dropped him! Vovchanchyn jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Angar from any more punishment! Angar complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Remy Vovchanchyn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brotha Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin'. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brotha Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Mac!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mac on the side of the head.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mac circles away quickly and effectively.
Mac appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie dips to his left and cracks Mac with an uppercut!
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Mac pushes him off.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Mac avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Mac as he connects with a hook.
Mac buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac.
Mac lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Mac throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a series of strikes that have Mac backpedaling.
Mac looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Mac closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracie defending well as Mac loads up on a big left hand.
Mac misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Mac lands a nice shot to the body.
Brotha Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Mac.
Mac throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Mac moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Mac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Mac misses with a head kick.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Mac and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Mac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mac tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Mac's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mac managing to control the position.
Mac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mac wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie postures up in Mac's guard and throws a big left but Mac blocks it.
Mac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Mac.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mac pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie closes the distance but Mac moves to the side
and Mac counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Mac misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gracie.
Gracie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mac blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Mac working aggressively here.
Mac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Mac breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Mac misses its intended target.
Mac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mac connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Gracie has been working on his balance at Touch Of Death Combat Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mac.
Mac takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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 Brotha Gracie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mac takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mac jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mac jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie moves to clinch but Mac breaks away
enabling Mac to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Gracie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mac has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Mac throws a fast counter high kick but Gracie manages to duck under it in time.
Big Mac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Mac moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Mac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Gracie throws an elbow but Mac slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gracie trying to control the position but Mac is working away.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mac wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie working the ground and pound from side control.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Mac's head but Mac avoids it well.
Gracie throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mac works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mac defending well though.
Mac holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mac tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Mac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Mac defends it.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Mac defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mac is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Brotha Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mac defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mac tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Mac misses with a body shot.
Mac misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brotha Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Mac throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Mac just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie trying to stall but Mac improves his position.
Mac lands a right hand.
Gracie crunches a lovely knee into Mac's ribcage.
Mac lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mac.
Mac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac misses with a punch on the inside.
Mac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mac lands with a left to the head.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Mac won't allow it.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mac gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mac.
Mac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mac throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gracie misses the jab.
Mac chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Mac slips a straight right by Gracie.
Mac connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Mac saw that one coming.
Gracie catches Mac with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Big Mac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brotha Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A lazy left from Gracie finds it's target.
Mac throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Mac counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Mac uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mac has time to react.
An inside leg kick lands from Mac.
Mac throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Mac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mac misses with a straight right.
Gracie moves out of range as Mac strikes.
Mac slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Mac tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.
Mac scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Mac.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mac looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mac's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Big Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Mac avoids them all with ease.
Mac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie scores with a punch to the head.
Mac throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Mac throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Mac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caio Bottura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bottura's entrance music is Face The Pain. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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30
153 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caio Bottura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Watson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bottura connects with the punch.
Ragnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Bottura.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Bottura successfully pulls guard.
Bottura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ragnarsson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bottura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bottura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ragnarsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bottura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ragnarsson has passed into side control.
Bottura is looking to reverse the position.
Bottura is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: Black Label, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura can't do much from the bottom here.
Bottura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bottura is trying to control Ragnarsson's posture but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Bottura is looking for a sweep.
Bottura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ragnarsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bottura trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bottura tries to roll over but Ragnarsson keeps him under control.
Bottura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ragnarsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ragnarsson's back!
Bottura wants to control but Ragnarsson is keeping busy.
Bottura is really struggling to control Ragnarsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bottura is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ragnarsson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ragnarsson for a finish.
Ragnarsson won't enjoy being in this position. Bottura looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Ragnarsson is tapping - it's over boys! Bottura picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caio Bottura!
Our winner, Caio Bottura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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#R1##CL#
Johns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Carver has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Johns throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carver.
Carver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johns lands a nice uppercut.
Johns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Johns breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Johns darts in and clinches Carver up against the cage.
Johns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Our sources have told us that Johns has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Johns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Johns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Johns has closed the distance and engaged Carver in a clinch.
#BC#
Johns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Johns forces Carver back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Johns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL#
Johns clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Johns fails to land.
Johns lands with a right to the head.
Carver has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johns after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Johns.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carver.
A nice left hand lands by Johns.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johns.
Johns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Johns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Johns takes the fight into the clinch.
Johns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carvers head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Johns manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Johns takes the fight into the clinch.
Carver blocking some punches.
#BC#
Johns breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Johns darts in and clinches Carver up against the cage.
Johns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carver backwards. #BC#
Johns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Johns moves into the clinch successfully.
Johns throws a punch but it's blocked by Carver. #BC#
Johns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Johns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johns lands with a light punch inside.
Johns pushes Carver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carver takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Carver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johns smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Johns drives through and clinches with Carver against the cage.
Johns lands a nice uppercut.
Carver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Johns breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Carver tries to keep at a distance but Johns has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
La'Von Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Carver.
Johns swings wildly with an uppercut but Carver uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Johns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Johns pushes Carver up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Johns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4##CL#
Johns drives through and clinches with Carver against the cage.
Johns lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Johns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Johns takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carver blocking some punches.
#BC#
Johns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Johns gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Johns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Johns moves into range and clinches up with Carver.#BC#
Johns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carver swings for the body but Johns moves out of range.
#CL#
Johns has Carver up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
La'Von Johns dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Johns has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Johns breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Johns.
Carver is trying to pull guard but Johns turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Johns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Johns rushes Carver and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Johns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Johns instigates a clinch. #BC#
Johns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johns lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Johns working aggressively here.
Johns lands with a left to the head.
Carver blocking some punches.
La'Von Johns has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Johns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Johns gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Johns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Johns clinches up against the cage.
Johns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carver backwards.
Johns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johns misses with a punch on the inside.
Johns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carver can do to turn this around?#BC#
Johns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
Johns closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Johns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Johns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carver tries to pull guard but Johns won't allow it.
La'Von Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Carver.
Johns lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Johns breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Johns moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Johns fails to land. #BC#
Johns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Johns moves into the clinch.#BC#
Johns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Johns moves into range and clinches up with Carver.
Johns lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Johns swings wildly with an uppercut but Carver uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Johns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Johns has managed to clinch.
Carver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carvers head. #TD2#
Carver pulls guard successfully.
Carver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johns manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Carver trying to control but Johns is working from the bottom.
Johns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carver on the ground.
Johns is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carver is controlling him.
Carver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johns swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Carver prevents Johns from getting back to his feet.
Carver postures up in Johns's guard and throws a big left but Johns blocks it.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Carver from controlling successfully.
Johns is looking to stand back up but Carver counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johns. #SUB2#
Carver is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johns sees it coming and defends easily.
Carver prevents Johns from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
La'Von Johns dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Johns clinches up with Carver and pushes him back against the cage.
Johns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carver backwards.
Johns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Johns breaks the clinch.
Johns slips a jab and a cross from Carver.
#CL#
Johns clinches with his opponent.
Carver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Johns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Johns moves into range and clinches up with Carver.
Johns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Johns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Johns gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carver to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johns wants to get back to his feet but Carver is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Carver trying to control but Johns is working from the bottom.
Carver slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Carver cracks Johns with a solid left hand.
Carver slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johns wants to get back to his feet but Carver drags him back down.
Carver trying to control the action but Johns is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carver is staying tight to Johns's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Johns wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns is not content to let Carver control the position.
Johns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johns tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Johns wants to get back to his feet but Carver drags him back down.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Carver has hold of Johns's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Johns seems comfortable defending it but Carver has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Johns is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Johns is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Carver couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacob Carver!
The defeated La'Von Johns had this to say: 'It just wasn't my night, but I'll be back, I promise you, that gold will be mine.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Pauwels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Belliveau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pauwels comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Company. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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219 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Pauwels !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Belliveau!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belliveau takes one on the button.
Belliveau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Belliveau avoids the body shot from Pauwels .
Belliveau defending well as Pauwels loads up on a big left hand.
Pauwels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belliveau.
Belliveau swinging wildly here.
Pauwels is looking to counter punch.
Pauwels looks to land a left hand but Belliveau moved out of range nicely.
Pauwels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pauwels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belliveau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pauwels throws a jab but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Belliveau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pauwels circles away.
Belliveau looking to score a takedown here. Pauwels is defending well but Belliveau drives through and ends up in Pauwels 's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pauwels looking for a sweep. Not yet Pauwels , not yet.
Pauwels wants to get back to his feet but Belliveau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pauwels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belliveau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauwels seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Belliveau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pauwels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belliveau wants to pass the guard but Pauwels is keeping the position.
Belliveau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pauwels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pauwels tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pauwels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belliveau is looking to work some ground and pound but Pauwels has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Belliveau looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belliveau wants to free his trapped foot but Pauwels is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pauwels holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pauwels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pauwels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belliveau.
Pauwels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belliveau is working away from the top position though.
Belliveau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau trying to pass the guard but Pauwels defending well.
Belliveau not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belliveau scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Belliveau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pauwels is trying to get back to full guard.
Belliveau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pauwels 's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pauwels is looking to control Belliveau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pauwels avoid being mounted?
Belliveau working Pauwels over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pauwels wants to improve his position but Belliveau is controlling well.
Belliveau throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belliveau slips a nice elbow through Pauwels 's hands, connecting with Pauwels 's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belliveau lands a nice short elbow.
Pauwels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belliveau.
Belliveau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pauwels 's head.
Belliveau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Belliveau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pauwels with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belliveau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pauwels defending well though.
Belliveau is thwarting Pauwels 's attempts to control the position.
Belliveau is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Belliveau dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Belliveau with a poor takedown
and Pauwels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pauwels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belliveau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pauwels sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belliveau somewhat.
Pauwels cracks Belliveau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pauwels lands with an overhand left.
Belliveau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Pauwels was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Belliveau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauwels throws a hook but Belliveau blocks it.
Mark Belliveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pauwels throws a series of punches but Belliveau moves out of range.
Belliveau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alexander Pauwels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Belliveau.
Belliveau scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Belliveau is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauwels manages to get to full guard.
Belliveau wants to control from the top but Pauwels keeps moving.
Pauwels controls Belliveau momentarily but Belliveau frees himself.
Pauwels seems keen to control Belliveau's posture.
Belliveau slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pauwels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Belliveau tries to score with some ground and pound. Pauwels controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pauwels managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Belliveau.
Pauwels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belliveau on the ground.
Pauwels wants to control but Belliveau postures up.
Pauwels tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belliveau wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belliveau throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Belliveau lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pauwels defending against the ground and pound.
Belliveau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pauwels can't do much from the bottom here.
Belliveau landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Belliveau works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pauwels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belliveau throws a strike aimed at the side of Pauwels 's head but Pauwels avoids it well.
Pauwels is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pauwels is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Belliveau cracks Pauwels with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pauwels can't do much from the bottom here.
Belliveau scoring with punches from side control.
Pauwels looks to move to half guard but instead Belliveau has passed into mount! Damn!
Mark Belliveau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belliveau avoids the attempt from Pauwels to control.
Pauwels holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Belliveau tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belliveau scoring with strikes but Pauwels is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Belliveau 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!
Belliveau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pauwels counters with a one-two to the body.
Belliveau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pauwels .
Pauwels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belliveau looks to clinch
and Belliveau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belliveau moves to clinch but Pauwels breaks away
enabling Pauwels to counter with a crisp jab.
Belliveau moves to clinch but Pauwels breaks away
and Pauwels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander Pauwels is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belliveau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pauwels .
Belliveau throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pauwels was covering up waiting for the punch and Belliveau finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belliveau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belliveau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauwels wants to sweep but no luck.
Pauwels seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pauwels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belliveau wants to pass the guard but Pauwels is keeping the position.
Pauwels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belliveau stays in close to Pauwels 's body and controls the position.
Belliveau postures up in Pauwels 's guard and throws a big left but Pauwels blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alexander Pauwels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belliveau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belliveau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pauwels .
Belliveau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexander Pauwels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Belliveau.
Pauwels throws a hook to the side of Belliveau's head but Belliveau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belliveau fails with a takedown attempt.
Belliveau ducks right into an uppercut from Pauwels .
Pauwels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belliveau.
Pauwels scores with a decent looking hook.
A cross from Pauwels lands.
Belliveau is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau tries to clinch up
and Pauwels counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Belliveau out cold! What a finish! Pauwels is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Pauwels !
Alexander Pauwels 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 Gabriel Arones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arones comes to the cage accompanied by Lonely is the night. Mr Joshua will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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255 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Arones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Joshua!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arones slips a straight right by Joshua.
Arones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joshua did well to prevent Arones getting side control.
Joshua controlling the position well.
Arones wants to pass to mount but Joshua is defending the position.
Arones wants to control but Joshua is keeping him busy.
Arones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Arones controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua avoids a series of strikes thrown by Arones.
Arones wants to control the pace but Joshua is squirming around nicely.
Joshua holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Arones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Arones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Joshua is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Joshua and Arones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Arones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arones moves into full mount!
Arones wants to take his opponent's back but instead Joshua manages to regain half guard.
Joshua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arones is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Joshua trying to keep a closed guard but Arones is proving a slippery customer.
Arones prevents Joshua from getting back to his feet.
Arones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joshua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joshua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arones wants to pass the guard but Joshua is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arones is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arones wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Arones pushing down on Joshua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joshua sees it coming and defends easily.
Arones trying to mount his opponent but Joshua defends it.
Joshua is looking to escape.
Arones passes to full mount!
Arones wants to finish this one by submission but Joshua is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Arones.
Arones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Joshua has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arones looking for a guillotine from mount but Joshua is having none of it.
Arones avoids the attempt from Joshua to control.
Arones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Joshua can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Arones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Joshua is on top in guard.
Joshua told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joshua won't allow Arones to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Arones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Arones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joshua counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Gabriel Arones has been cut.
Joshua looks to throw the jab but Arones is out of range.
Joshua takes one on the button.
Joshua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Arones finds it's way through Joshua's defenses.
Arones ducks right into an uppercut from Joshua.
Arones dodges the punch combination from Joshua.
Joshua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arones manages to avoid it.
Joshua swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arones manages to avoid it.
Arones ducks under a wild hook from Joshua.
Arones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joshua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arones avoids the body shot from Joshua.
Arones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joshua as he avoids it easily.
Arones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joshua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arones thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Arones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arones misses with a jab to the body
and Joshua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joshua's waist but Joshua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arones off to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Arones misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arones misses with a body shot.
Arones shoots for a takedown but Joshua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mr Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joshua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arones moves away.
Joshua misses with an uppercut. Arones saw that one coming.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arones slips a straight right by Joshua.
Arones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshua was well out of range. Poor timing from Arones.
Joshua appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Joshua misses with a wild body shot.
Arones swings for the body but Joshua moves out of range.
Arones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joshua tries to avoid it but Arones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joshua to the ground. Joshua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joshua throws a lazy right hand but Arones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arones tries to counter with a takedown but Joshua is quick to defend against it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arones tries to pull guard but Joshua won't allow it.
Joshua tries to break free but Arones pushes him back against the cage.
Arones wants the takedown. Joshua is fighting it off but Arones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Joshua's guard against the cage.
Arones trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arones advances position into side control!
Arones tries to advance to mount but can't.
Joshua is looking for a sweep.
Joshua explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Arones tests Joshua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshua ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Joshua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joshua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arones.
Joshua lands a jab to Arones's midsection.
Arones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arones looks to land a right hand but Joshua moved out of range.
Joshua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joshua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joshua lands with a good body shot.
Arones avoids the body shot from Joshua.
Arones feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Joshua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Arones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Joshua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arones was well out of range. Poor timing from Joshua.
Arones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Joshua. Beautiful body shot.
Arones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arones shoots in but Joshua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Joshua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joshua lands a jab to the head.
Arones swings for the body but Joshua moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arones moves away.
Arones throws a big shot that misses.
Arones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshua moves away.
Joshua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joshua misses with a wild body shot.
Joshua looks to score with a jab to the body but Arones is just out of range.
Joshua stuns Arones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arones avoids the body shot from Joshua.
Joshua looks to score with a jab to the body but Arones is just out of range.
Arones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Arones shoots in for a double leg but Joshua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joshua just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Arones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joshua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arones staying out of range there.
Arones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshua misses the target.
Arones attempts a counter takedown but Joshua avoids it well and moves away.
Arones moves out of range as Joshua strikes.
Arones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joshua sprawls and moves away.
Joshua takes a swing at Arones's ribcage but misses.
Arones tries to counter with a takedown but Joshua is quick to defend against it.
Mr Joshua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshua circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joshua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Joshua.
Joshua throws a body punch but Arones moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Arones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arones.
Arones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshua was well out of range. Poor timing from Arones.
A nice side step and Joshua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arones lands in his opponent's guard.
Arones trying to control but Joshua is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joshua is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Arones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Joshua is looking to regain half guard here but Arones keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joshua, who protects the arm well.
Arones working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Joshua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joshua has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junkyard Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsoko Chikatchawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chikatchawan has chosen Animal as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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12 - 3 - 0 |
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209 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Junkyard Dog!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsoko Chikatchawan!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog throws a hook to the side of Chikatchawan's head but Chikatchawan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chikatchawan! But no joy.
Chikatchawan tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Dog misses its target.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dog tests Chikatchawan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsoko Chikatchawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chikatchawan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dog at a distance.
Dog misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dog takes a swing at Chikatchawan's ribcage but misses.
Chikatchawan blocks a jab.
Dog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chikatchawan counters with a thumping low kick.
Chikatchawan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Dog takes a swing at Chikatchawan's ribcage but misses.
Chikatchawan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dog with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Dog misses.
Chikatchawan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dog will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Dog misses.
Dog takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikatchawan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chikatchawan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chikatchawan connects with a nice looking jab.
Dog throws a big shot that misses.
Chikatchawan cracks Dog with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chikatchawan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Chikatchawan punishes Dog's body with a nice straight punch.
Chikatchawan scores with a hook.
Dog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chikatchawan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chikatchawan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog throws an overhand right that lands on Chikatchawan's shoulder, as Chikatchawan tries to avoid the shot.
Chikatchawan scores with a hook.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chikatchawan moves away.
Jab from Chikatchawan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chikatchawan takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Dog sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dog misses with a right hand
and Chikatchawan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chikatchawan throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dog works the jab nicely.
Chikatchawan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dog lands a slapping body shot.
Chikatchawan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Dog misses
and Chikatchawan counters with a leg kick.
Chikatchawan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog misses with a jab, cross combination.
A good leg kick by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A good leg kick by Chikatchawan.
Dog fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Chikatchawan misses.
Chikatchawan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chikatchawan manages to avoid it.
Chikatchawan moves out of range of the strikes.
Chikatchawan punishes Dog's body with a nice straight punch.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Chikatchawan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a hook but Chikatchawan avoids it easily.
Dog throws a front kick aimed at Chikatchawan's knee but Chikatchawan avoids it well.
Chikatchawan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chikatchawan rushes Dog and presses him up against the cage.
Dog lands an uppercut.
Chikatchawan lands a shoulder strike.
Chikatchawan cracks Dog with a nice body shot.
Dog cracks Chikatchawan with a nice body shot.
I was talking to Dog's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chikatchawan tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Chikatchawan back against the cage.
Chikatchawan struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands.
Chikatchawan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chikatchawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chikatchawan has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.
Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dog is breathing heavily.
Chikatchawan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Chikatchawan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a body punch but Chikatchawan moves out of range.
Chikatchawan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dog.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chikatchawan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Chikatchawan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chikatchawan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dog. That did some damage!
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chikatchawan!
Chikatchawan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dog fails to land with a series of punches.
As Dog backs off Chikatchawan throws a huge counter combo but Dog manages to avoid it all.
Dog is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chikatchawan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Chikatchawan scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan cracks a nice hook into Dog's ribs.
Chikatchawan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dog 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chikatchawan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chikatchawan pushes Dog away with a front kick.
Dog takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dog moves away from the strike by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog throws out the jab.
And Chikatchawan responds with a good body kick, but Dog manages to step out the way in time.
Nice defenses there by Dog.
Dog misses with a straight left.
Dog ducks right into an uppercut from Chikatchawan.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chikatchawan moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Chikatchawan finds it's target.
Dog throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Chikatchawan counter with a right hand.
Chikatchawan missing with a left hand there. Dog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chikatchawan scores with a hook to the body. Dog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Chikatchawan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dog misses with a double jab
and Chikatchawan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chikatchawan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dog's sensitive parts.
Chikatchawan misses with a straight left.
Chikatchawan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dog's head backwards.
Dog misses with a hook
and Chikatchawan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chikatchawan. That's going to slow Dog down.
Dog moves out of range as Chikatchawan throws a body kick.
Dog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dog shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chikatchawan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Dog was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan connects with a looping right hand.
Chikatchawan connects with a leg kick. Dog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chikatchawan misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming.
Chikatchawan checks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Chikatchawan.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Chikatchawan is just out of range.
Chikatchawan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from Chikatchawan finds it's target.
Chikatchawan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chikatchawan connects with an inside leg kick.
Chikatchawan slips a jab from Dog.
Dog walks into a jab.
Dog walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chikatchawan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Dog misses with a hook. Chikatchawan ducked under it nicely.
Chikatchawan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dog throws a body punch but Chikatchawan moves out of range.
Tsoko Chikatchawan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Chikatchawan is just out of range.
Dog looks to land a left hand but Chikatchawan moved out of range nicely.
Chikatchawan avoids the body shot from Dog.
Chikatchawan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Chikatchawan is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Chikatchawan as he connects with a hook.
Dog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dog misses with a straight right.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chikatchawan lands with a shot to the body.
Chikatchawan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan with a jab.
Dog takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chikatchawan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chikatchawan lands a nice shot that snaps Dog's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikatchawan scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chikatchawan jabs Dog right on the nose. Dog blinks but takes it well.
Dog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dog scores with a decent looking hook.
Chikatchawan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chikatchawan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chikatchawan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dog under the eye.
Chikatchawan scores with a punch to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Chikatchawan.
Dog will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chikatchawan - that will leave a mark!
Chikatchawan scores with a leg kick.
Chikatchawan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dog under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsoko Chikatchawan 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.
Chikatchawan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dog is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dog loads up on a big right hand but Chikatchawan slips the punch.
Chikatchawan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chikatchawan lands a big head kick that sends Dog tumbling to the mat! Chikatchawan takes a step backwards and waves Dog back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dog is rocked!
Chikatchawan jabs Dog right on the nose. Dog blinks but takes it well.
Oh Dog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dog takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chikatchawan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Dog falls backwards - clearly groggy! Chikatchawan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsoko Chikatchawan!
Tsoko Chikatchawan is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Tsoko Chikatchawan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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