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GAMMA#679 DaCoca vs Steigelman PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Guns (ranked 984 p4p, 144 weight class) and Basten Sodergren (ranked 699 p4p, 99 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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192 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Big Guns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Basten Sodergren!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sodergren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sodergren wants to slow Guns down by chopping away at his legs.
Guns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guns avoids the body shot from Sodergren.
Guns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sodergren can pounce on him.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick
and Guns counters with a stiff right hand.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guns moves away.
Sodergren throws an off balance right hand
and Guns counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sodergren's knee momentarily.
Sodergren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sodergren takes a swing at Guns's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren misses with a left hand
and Guns counters with a nice leg kick.
Sodergren throws an off balance right hand
and Guns counters with a slapping leg kick.
Guns darts in and clinches Sodergren up against the cage.
Guns digs a right hand underneath Sodergren's ribcage. Sodergren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sodergren misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
Guns misses with an elbow over the top.
Guns lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sodergren.
Guns working hard to break the clinch.
Sodergren blocks a body shot from Guns.
Guns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guns misses with a punch to the body.
Guns tries to break the clinch but Sodergren is controlling the position.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guns tries to land knees in the clinch but Sodergren avoids the damage to the body.
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch but Sodergren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guns misses with a kick to the body
and Sodergren counters with a two punch combo.
Guns motions for Sodergren to come forward. Guns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren avoids the head kick by Guns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns misses with a leg kick.
Guns throws a leg kick
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guns misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren throws a hook to the side of Guns's head but Guns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Guns misses with a straight right.
Sodergren thinks about the counter body kick.
Sodergren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sodergren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice cross by Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a looping right.
Guns throws a counter high kick but Sodergren was just alert enough to avoid it.
Guns defending well as Sodergren loads up on a big left hand.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sodergren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sodergren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crunch! Guns slams his shin into Sodergren's torso.
Guns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut.
Guns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guns slows down the pace here.
Sodergren being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Guns for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sodergren.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guns as Sodergren tries to tie him up.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guns being controlled against the cage.
Sodergren avoids a wild elbow strike from Guns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guns blocking some punches.
Guns scores a nice knee to the body.
Guns blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren is looking to break free of the clinch but Guns has double underhooks.
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guns. That's going to slow Sodergren down.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Guns moves out of range.
Sodergren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sodergren wants to slow Guns down by chopping away at his legs.
Sodergren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren tries to clinch but Guns is having none of it.
Sodergren throws a low kick, looking for Guns's leg but Guns calmly moves out of range.
Sodergren misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Guns to counter with a crisp jab.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
Guns half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sodergren throws a big shot that misses.
Sodergren throws a low kick but Guns moves out of range easily.
Guns is looking to counter with head kicks.
Guns lands with a kick to the temple. Sodergren shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sodergren takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Guns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Guns. Beautiful body shot.
Guns walks into a left hand.
Sodergren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sodergren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
Sodergren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guns is out of range.
Guns moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guns throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guns. That's going to slow Sodergren down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodergren tries to score with a low kick but Guns moves his leg out of the way.
Guns throws a body kick that misses.
Sodergren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Guns is looking to clinch but Sodergren is avoiding it.
Guns does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Guns has managed to clinch.
A short right from Sodergren on the inside.
Sodergren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guns's elbow.
Guns pressing his opponent against the cage.
Guns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Guns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sodergren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Guns walks into a left hand.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guns was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Guns.
Sodergren digs a good body shot into Guns's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guns looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Guns cracks Sodergren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sodergren scores with a hook to the body. Guns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sodergren avoids the head kick by Guns.
Guns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Guns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sodergren delivers a nice body kick.
Guns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
Guns throws a leg kick but Sodergren sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sodergren throws out a counter right but Guns avoids it with no problem.
Sodergren is looking to chop away at Guns's legs.
Guns is looking to wear down Sodergren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick by Guns misses
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab.
Sodergren wants to slow Guns down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns tries to clinch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Guns 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.
Sodergren takes a kick to the side of the head.
A low kick from Guns is predictable there
and Sodergren counters with a left to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sodergren.
Guns slips a jab from Sodergren.
Guns throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guns.
Sodergren gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Guns counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guns lands a leg kick that knocks Sodergren off balance momentarily.
Sodergren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guns.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Guns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Guns throws out a leg kick but Sodergren moves out of range and Guns only half commits.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guns. That did some damage!
Guns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sodergren only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sodergren takes one to the side of the head.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Guns looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Guns avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Guns throws a low kick but Sodergren avoids it.
Guns blocks a head kick by Sodergren.
Guns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sodergren misses the target.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Guns.
Sodergren replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Guns blocks it well.
Guns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sodergren moves out of range of the body kick from Guns.
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 Big Guns will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Guns.
Guns staying out of range there.
Sodergren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sodergren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Guns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sodergren is out of range.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren connects with a looping right hand.
Guns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sodergren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Guns tries to score with a low kick but Sodergren moves his leg out of the way.
Guns misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Guns.
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!
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns avoids a kick to the body.
Guns digs a good hook to Sodergren's body.
A jab from Sodergren does it's job there.
Guns throws a solid leg kick but Sodergren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guns.
Guns misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Sodergren thinks about the counter body kick.
Guns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Guns misses with a head kick.
It looks like Guns has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sodergren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Guns avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Guns moves out of range of the body kick from Sodergren.
Guns thinks about countering with a body kick.
Guns throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren throws a wild body kick that Guns sees coming a mile off.
Guns is looking to counter with a body kick.
Guns thows a body kick. Sodergren tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sodergren checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns is looking to clinch but Sodergren is avoiding it.
Sodergren feints a counter leg kick.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. Guns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Guns takes one to the chin there.
Sodergren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sodergren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren wants to clinch
and Guns counters with a stiff right hand.
Sodergren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sodergren misses with the body kick
and Guns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guns moves away.
Guns misses with a leg kick
and Sodergren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sodergren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sodergren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A countering left hand to the body from Sodergren misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sodergren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sodergren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guns.
Guns clinches.
Guns prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Guns stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sodergren scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Sodergren.
Guns is pushing Sodergren up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Guns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guns moves in looking to clinch but Sodergren pushes him off.
Guns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Guns.
Sodergren throws a lazy right hand but Guns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sodergren misses with a straight left.
Guns throws a hook but Sodergren avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sodergren.
Guns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren lands with a hook. Guns tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Guns's knee but Guns avoids it well.
Guns wants to land a leg kick but Sodergren is out of range.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guns manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Sodergren.
Guns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren.
Sodergren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Basten Sodergren.
I think Sodergren 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shark Attack (ranked 981 p4p, 137 weight class) and Will Genia (ranked 943 p4p, 130 weight class). Shark Attack had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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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188 lbs
25 - 24 - 0 |
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170 lbs
33 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
25 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shark Attack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Will Genia!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attack fails with a takedown attempt.
Attack misses with the combination.
Attack closes the distance and clinches up with Genia, looking for a takedown. Attack pushes Genia against the cage but Genia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Attack walks into a left hand.
It looks like Shark Attack has been cut.
Attack walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Attack is rocked!
Genia scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Attack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Attack shoots in looking for a takedown. Genia tries to sprawl out of it but Attack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Genia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Genia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shark Attack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Attack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Attack moves into the clinch successfully.
Genia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Genia cracks Attack with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Attack tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Genia pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Attack is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Genia!
A victorious Will Genia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cullen Castrello (ranked 298 p4p, 28 weight class) and Farboleous Ricard (ranked 372 p4p, 36 weight class). Ricard has chosen Vibe Killer as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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146 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
30 - 14 - 3, fighting out of New York, Cullen Castrello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castrello keeps Ricard at a distance using the push kick.
Castrello smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Castrello walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been told by Castrello's head coaches at The Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ricard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ricard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ricard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricard misses with a wild body shot.
Ricard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castrello misses with a double jab.
Castrello tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castrello throws a front kick aimed at Ricard's knee but Ricard avoids it well.
Castrello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Castrello with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Castrello seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Castrello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricard scoring well with a low kick there.
Cullen Castrello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ricard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Ricard misses
and Castrello counters with a leg kick.
Castrello thumps Ricard with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castrello listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ricard throws a body punch but Castrello moves out of range.
Ricard avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricard. Castrello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castrello lands a head kick. Ricard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Castrello misses with a head kick.
Castrello moves away from the strike by Ricard.
Castrello was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Castrello scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ricard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Castrello misses.
Ricard is looking to score with low kicks.
Castrello throws a solid leg kick but Ricard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Castrello.
Castrello throws a series of punches but Ricard avoids them all with ease.
Ricard scores with the left hand. Castrello knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard throws a body punch but Castrello moves out of range.
Ricard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castrello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ricard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Ricard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castrello misses with the combination.
Castrello backing away here, and Ricard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Castrello moves into range and clinches up with Ricard.
Ricard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ricard avoiding damage.
Ricard throws a punch but it's blocked by Castrello.
Ricard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ricard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Castrello cracks Ricard with an open hand slap.
Castrello looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
Ricard looks to land a left hand but Castrello moved out of range nicely.
Ricard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ricard misses with a straight right.
Castrello swings widly with a right hand
and Ricard counters with a nice uppercut.
Castrello fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ricard throws a series of punches but Castrello avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrello swings widly with a right hand
and Ricard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Castrello blocks a jab.
Ricard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Castrello checks it well.
Ricard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Castrello throws a hook to the side of Ricard's head but Ricard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ricard misses with a low kick as Castrello jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Ricard misses the target.
Ricard tries to land a leg kick but Castrello saw it coming and moves away.
Castrello tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ricard is able to avoid easily.
Castrello checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Castrello tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ricard manages to circle out of the way.
Ricard lands a head shot.
Castrello wants to clinch up but Ricard keeps it at a distance.
Castrello looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Castrello throws out a powerful jab.
Ricard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castrello has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Castrello lands the left hand.
Castrello swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ricard.
Ricard lands a jab to Castrello's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castrello looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ricard lands a nice shot to the body.
Castrello throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Castrello misses the target.
Ricard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castrello sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ricard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ricard checks a leg kick.
Castrello is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ricard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Castrello.
Castrello throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
Ricard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Castrello wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ricard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castrello.
Castrello lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ricard circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castrello moves out of range as Ricard throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Ricard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ricard.
Castrello checks a low kick from Ricard.
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 Cullen Castrello will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ricard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Castrello looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
Castrello misses with a few strikes there.
Ricard just misses with a punch to the body.
Castrello swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cullen Castrello is winning the standup battle so far.
Ricard misses with a straight right.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Castrello moved away.
Ricard looks to land a body kick but Castrello moved away.
Ricard throws a solid leg kick but Castrello takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ricard.
Ricard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castrello.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Castrello.
A jab from Ricard misses.
Castrello takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castrello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ricard.
Castrello throws a hook but Ricard avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Castrello.
No joy there for Castrello, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ricard throws a looping overhand right but Castrello ducks down to avoid it.
Ricard slips a jab from Castrello.
Cullen Castrello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Castrello.
Ricard scores with the left hand. Castrello knows he should have avoided that one.
Ricard connects with a jab.
Castrello checks a leg kick.
Ricard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Castrello checks it well.
Castrello appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ricard slips under a jab from Castrello.
Castrello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricard moves away.
Ricard thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Ricard tries to get set, Castrello tries to push him back and clinch up but Ricard manages to avoid the attempt.
Castrello connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ricard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ricard lands with an overhand left.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castrello throws a hook but Ricard blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Castrello. Beautiful body shot.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Ricard jabs Castrello right on the nose. Castrello blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castrello.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castrello scores with a three punch combo!
Castrello misses with a hook.
Castrello looks to land a body kick but Ricard moved away.
Castrello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Castrello was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Castrello throws a right hand that Ricard ducks under and follows up with a left that Ricard also avoids with ease.
Ricard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castrello can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Ricard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castrello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castrello throws a big shot that misses.
Ricard thuds a left hand into Castrello's body.
Castrello lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ricard misses with a lunging right hand
and Castrello counters with a one-two to the body.
Castrello looks to land a left hand but Ricard moved out of range nicely.
Castrello throws the left hand but Ricard avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ricard! But no joy.
Castrello takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ricard misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrello tests Ricard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castrello fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ricard is out of range.
Ricard scores with a shot to the body.
Ricard tried to score with a low kick but Castrello checks it.
Castrello appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Castrello avoids the body shot from Ricard.
Ricard with a nice cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castrello.
Castrello misses with a looping left.
Castrello clinches.
Castrello pushes Ricard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ricard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castrello throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Castrello lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castrello gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ricard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricard working aggressively here.
Castrello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard dodges an elbow strike from Castrello.
Ricard can't find room to land a body shot as Castrello controls the action.
Ricard takes an elbow to the temple.
Castrello prevents a body shot from Ricard.
Castrello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ricard.
Ricard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castrello.
Ricard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castrello has closed the distance and engaged Ricard in a clinch.
Ricard misses with the head strike.
Ricard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castrello lands a hook that snaps the head of Ricard backwards.
Ricard is trying to maintain a safe position but Castrello gets an underhook and turns Ricard into the cage.
Castrello misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castrello avoids it.
Castrello utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Castrello landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cullen Castrello dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ricard looks to score with a jab to the body but Castrello is just out of range.
Ricard keeps the fight on the outside.
Castrello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ricard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Castrello takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ricard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ricard.
Castrello misses with the combination.
Ricard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Castrello.
Ricard wants to land a leg kick but Castrello is out of range.
Ricard misses with a straight left.
Castrello throws a hook but Ricard blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard misses with an uppercut. Castrello saw that one coming.
Ricard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Castrello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ricard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Castrello's sensitive parts.
Ricard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Castrello misses the target.
Castrello throws a leg kick that misses.
Castrello misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ricard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ricard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ricard throws a low kick but Castrello avoids it.
Ricard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castrello.
Nice body punch from Ricard.
Castrello misses with a wild body shot.
Castrello is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Castrello lands with a shot to the body.
Castrello is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Castrello, right into the meat.
Farboleous Ricard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard misses with a body kick.
Castrello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castrello looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
Ricard is looking for the big counter here.
Nice uppercut there from Castrello.
Ricard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ricard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Ricard tries to move into range but Castrello moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Castrello checks a leg kick.
Ricard throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Castrello darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Castrello misses with a wild body shot.
Castrello uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ricard has time to react.
Some bone on bone action there as Castrello checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Castrello moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard misses with a looping right.
Ricard throws a body kick that misses.
Castrello looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Castrello misses with a series of wild punches.
Ricard throws a jab when Castrello was well out of range.
Castrello takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ricard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Castrello under the eye.
Castrello misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Ricard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Castrello doesn't seem phased though.
Castrello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricard.
Ricard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Castrello lands with a hook. Ricard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Castrello scores with a jab to the head.
Castrello moves away from the strike by Ricard.
Some wild striking there from Castrello.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Castrello. Those never looked like landing.
Ricard tried to score with a low kick but Castrello checks it.
Castrello checks the leg kick nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Castrello finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ricard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Castrello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castrello 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.
Ricard moves out of range of the body kick.
Ricard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Castrello throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Castrello.
Castrello is looking to counter punch.
Castrello throws a right and a left that Ricard avoids nicely.
Castrello pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castrello.
Castrello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricard was well out of range. Poor timing from Castrello.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cullen Castrello showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castrello has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cullen Castrello!
An out of breath Cullen Castrello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Sandman (ranked 613 p4p, 88 weight class) and Jack Shaw (ranked 607 p4p, 86 weight class). Shaw has chosen Family Force 5 - Chainsaw as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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214 lbs
28 - 14 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class 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
18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Sandman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Sandman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandman scores with a nice head shot.
Sandman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shaw's guard.
Sandman won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
Sandman passes Shaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sandman wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is defending against the submission attempts here by Sandman.
Sandman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sandman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sandman working the head and body with strikes.
Sandman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sandman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shaw is not content to let Sandman control the position.
Shaw looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sandman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Sandman is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandman seems to be looking for submissions.
Sandman stops Shaw from getting back to his feet.
Sandman is looking for a kimura but Shaw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sandman to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Sandman there.
Sandman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shaw tries to roll over but Sandman keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sandman is trying to control the action in half guard but Shaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Sandman is controlling well.
Sandman slips a nice elbow through Shaw's hands, connecting with Shaw's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Sandman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sandman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sandman is thwarting Shaw's attempts to control the position.
Sandman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sandman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sandman lands strikes from half guard.
Sandman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shaw defends it well.
Sandman wants to free his trapped foot but Shaw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandman trying to control from Shaw's half guard. Shaw has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sandman distracts Shaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Sandman pushes his legs off easily.
Shaw wants to stand and escape but Sandman is having none of it.
Sandman stands up over Shaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandman connects with a couple of short punches.
Shaw is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sandman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sandman looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
Sandman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sandman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shaw quickly recovers to half guard.
Shaw pushes Sandman off and gets back to his feet.
Sandman shoots in for a double leg but Shaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shaw is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sandman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sandman misses with a looping left.
Shaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shaw wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sandman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandman throws a jab when Shaw was well out of range.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shaw has time to react.
Shaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sandman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shaw scrambles back to his feet.
Sandman moves out of range as Shaw strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sandman, as that shot connected.
A jab from Sandman finds it's way through Shaw's defenses.
Shaw leaves Sandman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sandman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaw was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shaw tries to clinch but Sandman is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Sandman stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Shaw follows into mount!
Sandman is rocked!
It looks like The Sandman has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The Sandman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaw trying to control but Sandman is having none of it.
Shaw stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Sandman.
Sandman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shaw sprawls and moves away.
Sandman shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl out of it but Sandman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaw steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sandman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman looks to land a left hand but Shaw moved out of range nicely.
Shaw tries to counter with a clinch but Sandman shakes him off and moves away.
Sandman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shaw defends it nicely.
Shaw steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sandman.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sandman or perhaps it was just good defense by Shaw, which made it look bad.
Sandman misses with an uppercut
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sandman fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sandman misses with a straight right.
Shaw wants to counter the offense by Sandman and move into the clinch position.
Shaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sandman finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaw's head.
Sandman is looking to clinch.
Sandman lands with a cross.
Sandman tries for a takedown but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandman misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Sandman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Good exchange - Shaw coming out on top.
Sandman with a poor takedown
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Sandman tries for a takedown but Shaw circles away easily
and as Sandman loses concentration momentarily, Shaw counters with a picture perfect head kick! Sandman goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Shaw!
Jack Shaw thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, The Sandman stepped up to the mic, saying 'cunt was doped up'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam Kelley (ranked 507 p4p, 69 weight class) and Alasdair Thacker (ranked 634 p4p, 91 weight class). Alasdair Thacker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
194 lbs
25 - 13 - 1 |
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32
197 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Liam Kelley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Alasdair Thacker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelley misses with a hook.
Thacker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kelley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Thacker misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thacker.
Kelley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thacker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Thacker.
Kelley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
Kelley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kelley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelley wants to slow Thacker down by chopping away at his legs.
Thacker throws a right and a left that Kelley avoids nicely.
Kelley throws a sloppy head kick and Thacker moves out of range easily.
Kelley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thacker slips a jab from Kelley.
A nice side step and Thacker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thacker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thacker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kelley scores with a leg kick.
Kelley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thacker scores with a hook to the body. Kelley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thacker throws out a loose jab but Kelley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thacker lands a nice shot to the body.
Thacker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kelley swings widly with a right hand
and Thacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thacker moves into the clinch.
Thacker pushes Kelley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kelley is breathing heavily.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thacker.
Thacker blocks an uppercut.
Kelley working aggressively here.
Thacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelley's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Kelley.
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!
Kelley misses with some punches.
Thacker tries to work over Kelley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thacker misses with a body punch.
Kelley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelley lands a shoulder strike.
Thacker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thacker trying to land knees to the body.
Kelley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelley.
Kelley misses with the head strike.
Thacker blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Thacker.
Thacker has a couple of punches blocked by Kelley.
Thacker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelley.
Kelley blocking some punches.
Thacker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelley lands a left hand.
Kelley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thacker.
Thacker blocks a body shot from Kelley.
Kelley blocks an uppercut.
Thacker tries to work over Kelley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelley.
Kelley misses with a punch on the inside.
Thacker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker blocks an uppercut.
Kelley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Thacker.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelley digs a right hand underneath Thacker's ribcage. Thacker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thacker misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thacker has a couple of punches blocked by Kelley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thacker tries to work over Kelley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelley lands with a right to the head.
Kelley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thacker's elbow.
Thacker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thacker's elbow.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Kelley lands with a right to the head.
Kelley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thacker just leaning against Kelley, taking a breather.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelley throws a head punch that misses.
Thacker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thacker working aggressively here.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker works on Kelley's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kelley ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Kelley throws a solid leg kick but Thacker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kelley.
Thacker throws a big shot that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kelley!
Thacker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thacker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kelley thows a leg kick but Thacker checks it
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelley misses with a low kick as Thacker jumps back.
Thacker throws out a counter right but Kelley avoids it with no problem.
Kelley lands a head shot.
Kelley throws out a loose jab but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker misses with a hook to the body
and Kelley counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thacker throws a hook but Kelley blocks it.
Kelley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kelley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thacker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelley with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelley throws a leg kick but Thacker moved away.
Thacker throws out a loose jab but Kelley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Thacker coming out on top.
Thacker scores with a kick to the body.
Kelley connects with a right hand. Thacker shakes it off.
Kelley lands a body shot.
Thacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelley misses with an uppercut
and Thacker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kelley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab from Thacker misses.
Kelley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Thacker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kelley throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelley slips a jab from Thacker.
Kelley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kelley blocks a jab.
Kelley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kelley misses the jab.
Thacker ducks under a wild hook from Kelley.
Kelley throws a big shot that misses.
Thacker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kelley.
Kelley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A lazy left from Kelley finds it's target.
Kelley throws a jab but it's blocked by Thacker.
Kelley cracks Thacker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liam Kelley is winning the standup battle so far.
Thacker is looking to clinch.
Kelley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thacker just manages to avoid it.
Kelley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thacker.
Kelley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kelley cracks Thacker with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thacker blocks a jab.
Kelley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kelley has been working on his balance at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Thacker.
Thacker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kelley misses with an uppercut.
Kelley with a hook.
Kelley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kelley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
Thacker slips under a jab.
Kelley connects with an inside leg kick.
Kelley scores with a spinning back kick!
Thacker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kelley lands a slapping body shot.
Thacker misses with a double jab.
Thacker tries to clinch there but Kelley circles away.
Kelley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelley works Thacker's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thacker slips under a jab from Kelley.
A shot to the liver by Thacker. Beautiful body shot.
Kelley scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kelley.
Kelley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thacker.
Thacker thuds a left hand into Kelley's body.
Thacker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thacker works Kelley's body with a nice hook.
Thacker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thacker loads up on a big right hand but Kelley slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Kelley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kelley misses with a looping left.
Kelley slips a jab and a cross from Thacker.
Kelley misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Thacker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thacker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kelley.
A big left from Thacker misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Kelley dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A left lands for Kelley.
Kelley throws the left hand but Thacker avoids the punch easily.
Kelley staying out of range there.
Thacker connects with an inside leg kick.
Thacker misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Thacker. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Thacker does it's job there.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelley.
Thacker throws a right hand that Kelley ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelley also avoids with ease.
Kelley misses with a body kick.
Kelley misses with an uppercut.
Thacker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelley.
Kelley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
Thacker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kelley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thacker lands an uppercut.
Kelley misses with a punch on the inside.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker tries to work over Kelley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thacker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thacker blocks a body shot from Kelley.
Thacker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kelley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelley lands a right hand.
Kelley misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelley.
Thacker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelley.
Thacker tries to land knees in the clinch but Kelley avoids the damage to the body.
Kelley misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thackers head.
Thacker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thacker scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thacker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thacker scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kelley fails to land.
Kelley throws a punch but it's blocked by Thacker.
Kelley takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kelley fails to land.
Kelley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thacker misses with an elbow strike.
Thacker throws an elbow but it misses.
Thacker lands a right hand.
Thacker lands a left hand.
Thacker blocking some punches.
Thacker scores with a shoulder strike.
Kelley misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thacker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thacker lands with a light punch inside.
Thacker blocking some punches.
Thacker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kelley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thacker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelley lands a right hand.
A short right from Thacker on the inside.
Kelley is rocked!
Thacker lands a body shot.
Oh Kelley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kelley has a couple of punches blocked by Thacker.
Kelley seems to have got his legs back now.
Kelley pushes Thacker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kelley.
Kelley has a couple of punches blocked by Thacker.
Thacker tries to work over Kelley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thacker can't find room to land a body shot as Kelley controls the action.
Kelley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelley.
Kelley lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Thacker.
Thacker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelley backwards.
Thacker missing with knees to the body.
Kelley working aggressively here.
Kelley digs a right hand underneath Thacker's ribcage. Thacker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thacker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kelley is keeping busy.
Kelley scores with a hook to the body.
Kelley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kelley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Thacker - that landed with a thud.
Kelley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alasdair Thacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thacker 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Liam Kelley!
Liam Kelley 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Verama (ranked 120 p4p, 14 weight class) and Doctor Doolittle (ranked 213 p4p, 31 weight class). Verama kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Swing It Away. 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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207 lbs
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222 lbs
40 - 21 - 0 |
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World class 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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Verama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Doctor Doolittle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verama rushes Doolittle and presses him up against the cage.
Doolittle tries to throw a body punch but Verama avoids it by throwing Doolittle back against the cage.
Doolittle misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doolittle.
Verama swings wildly with an uppercut but Doolittle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Doolittle fails to land.
Verama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doolittle.
Verama works on Doolittle's body with a couple of short punches.
Verama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doolittle's elbow.
Doolittle is leaning against Verama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Verama pushes Doolittle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Verama lands a shot to the body.
Doolittle looks winded!
Verama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Verama working aggressively here.
Verama lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Doolittle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doolittles head.
A short uppercut from Verama.
Doolittle prevents a body shot from Verama.
Verama just leaning against Doolittle, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Verama on the inside.
Verama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doolittle backwards.
Verama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doolittle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Verama tries a body shot but Doolittle blocks it.
Verama lands a shoulder strike.
Doolittle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Verama is leaning against Doolittle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Verama.
A head punch on the inside from Doolittle fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Doolittle fails to land.
Verama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doolittles head.
Verama lands a shoulder strike.
Doolittle working aggressively here.
Doolittle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doolittle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Verama.
Verama struggles to land a body shot inside as Doolittle controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verama decides to pull guard.
Verama pulls Doolittle in close to his closed guard and prevents Doolittle from doing any damage or advancing position.
Verama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verama trying to control the position.
Doolittle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Doolittle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Verama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doolittle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Verama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doolittle defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle stopping the sweep attempt from Verama.
Doolittle tries to stand but Verama is controlling from the bottom.
Verama looking to control.
Verama working for a triangle but Doolittle defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Verama is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verama wants to control from the top but Doolittle keeps moving.
Verama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Doolittle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Verama, into his guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Verama's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Verama has his foot on Doolittle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doolittle works his way back into a safe position though.
Verama seems keen to control Doolittle's posture.
Doolittle stopping the sweep attempt from Verama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Verama tries to land a front kick but Doolittle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Verama swings for the body but Doolittle moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Verama.
Verama thumps Doolittle with a low kick.
Verama throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Doolittle thows a body kick. Verama tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doolittle, right into the meat.
Doolittle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doolittle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Doolittle throws a body punch but Verama moves out of range.
It looked like Verama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama walks into a left hand.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama misses with a looping right.
A big right from Doolittle misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verama.
Doolittle misses with a body shot.
Doolittle lands with an uppercut that bounces Verama off the cage and back into range.
Doolittle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Doctor Doolittle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Doolittle there.
A slow jab from Doolittle misses its intended target.
Verama misses with a body shot.
And Doolittle responds with a good body kick, but Verama manages to step out the way in time.
Verama misses with an uppercut.
Doolittle digs a good body shot into Verama's ribs.
Doolittle throws a body punch but Verama moves out of range.
Verama ducks right into an uppercut from Doolittle.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Doolittle is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Doolittle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Doolittle ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Doolittle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Verama misses the target.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
Doolittle takes one to the chin there.
Verama lands a big head kick that sends Doolittle tumbling to the mat! Verama takes a step backwards and waves Doolittle back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Doctor Doolittle has been cut.
Crunch! Doolittle slams his shin into Verama's torso.
Doolittle lands with a cross.
Doolittle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doolittle can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Verama.
Doolittle drops his hands momentarily and Verama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Doolittle jabs Verama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Verama lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle throws a nice head kick!
Doolittle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doolittle misses with a head kick.
Verama misses with a looping left.
Doolittle throws a hook but Verama avoids it easily.
Doolittle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doolittle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Verama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doolittle misses with a body shot.
It looked like Verama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verama checks a low kick from Doolittle.
Verama takes a swing at Doolittle's ribcage but misses.
Doolittle avoids a kick to the body.
Verama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doolittle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Verama.
Verama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Doolittle's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doolittle tries to work over Verama's front leg with a kick but Verama checks it.
Verama is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab, jab by Doolittle - just one landing.
Doolittle misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Verama misses the target.
Doolittle misses with a hook.
Doolittle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verama throws out a powerful jab.
Doolittle is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doolittle gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Verama gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Doolittle 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 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Verama!
Hector Verama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 686 p4p, 17 weight class) and Vitaly Karelin (ranked 238 p4p, 6 weight class). Chukwuma comes to the cage accompanied by Corleone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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271 lbs
18 - 11 - 1 |
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282 lbs
26 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tinashe Chukwuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Karelin!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chukwuma drives through and clinches with Karelin against the cage.
Chukwuma tries a body shot but Karelin blocks it.
Karelin is trying to drag Chukwuma to the mat but Chukwuma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karelin looking for a takedown.
Chukwuma is leaning against Karelin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karelin can't get the takedown.
Tinashe Chukwuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Karelin.
Karelin tightens his grip and picks Chukwuma up, before dumping him to the ground. Chukwuma manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chukwuma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Chukwuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chukwuma in particular looking to stall.
Karelin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Karelin is trying to control but Chukwuma manages to pass to mount!
Chukwuma takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin is desperately trying to improve his position but Chukwuma has a good base and remains in mount.
Karelin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chukwuma controlling from mount.
Karelin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chukwuma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chukwuma controlling the position easily from mount.
Karelin is trying to escape the mount.
Karelin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Chukwuma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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.
Karelin is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chukwuma controlling the pace for now.
Karelin working to try and regain half guard.
Karelin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Chukwuma. What's that going to do exactly?
Karelin wants to hold on but Chukwuma pushes him away.
Chukwuma controlling from the full mount.
Karelin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Chukwuma's lack of action.
Chukwuma is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Chukwuma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chukwuma prevents Karelin from improving his position.
Chukwuma slows the pace down in half guard.
Karelin missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Chukwuma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Chukwuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Karelin shoots in looking for a takedown. Chukwuma tries to sprawl out of it but Karelin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chukwuma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chukwuma clinches up against the cage.
Chukwuma tries a body shot but Karelin blocks it.
Nice body punch from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chukwuma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwuma has Karelin pressed against the cage.
Chukwuma is pressed up against the cage. Karelin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chukwuma down to the mat. Chukwuma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chukwuma rushes Karelin and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chukwuma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karelin momentarily.
Karelin fails with the takedown.
Chukwuma gets a clinch.
Karelin is working for takedown but Chukwuma is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karelin prevents a body shot from Chukwuma.
Karelin blocking some punches.
Karelin is looking for a takedown.
Tinashe Chukwuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Karelin.
A short right from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chukwuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karelin's elbow.
Karelin wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma lands a nice uppercut.
Karelin blocks a body shot from Chukwuma.
Karelin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chukwuma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karelin looking for a takedown.
Karelin has Chukwuma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chukwuma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chukwuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chukwuma lands with a left to the head.
Chukwuma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karelin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin blocks a body shot from Chukwuma.
Karelin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chukwuma is defending well.
Karelin goes for a takedown attempt but Chukwuma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karelin is breathing heavily.
Chukwuma closes the distance and clinches.
Chukwuma works on Karelin's body with a couple of short punches.
Karelin prevents a body shot from Chukwuma.
Karelin tries to score a body lock takedown but Chukwuma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chukwuma tries a body shot but Karelin blocks it.
Chukwuma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karelin.
A left hand lands to the body for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chukwuma lands with a left to the head.
Karelin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karelin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chukwuma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chukwuma cracks Karelin with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chukwuma lands a right hand.
Karelin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chukwuma after a bit of a struggle.
Chukwuma gets underhooks to prevent Karelin's takedown attempt.
Chukwuma pushes Karelin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chukwuma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Chukwuma scores with a hook to the body.
Chukwuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chukwuma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Chukwuma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chukwuma digs a right hand into Karelin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karelin's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Chukwuma.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chukwuma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chukwuma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Chukwuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chukwuma misses with a punch to the body.
Chukwuma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chukwuma is working Karelin over against the cage.
Chukwuma lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma tries to throw a body punch but Karelin avoids it by throwing Chukwuma back against the cage.
Chukwuma pushes Karelin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chukwuma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Chukwuma.
Karelin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chukwuma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chukwuma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chukwuma tries to work over Karelin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karelin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chukwuma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chukwuma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karelins head.
Chukwuma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chukwuma misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Chukwuma on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Chukwuma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chukwuma lands with a light punch inside.
Chukwuma lands with a short shot to the head.
Chukwuma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chukwuma scores with a hook to the body.
Chukwuma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karelins head.
Chukwuma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karelin can do to turn this around?
A short right from Chukwuma on the inside.
Nice body punch from Chukwuma.
Nice body punch from Chukwuma - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma looking to stall.
Chukwuma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chukwuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karelin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chukwuma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chukwuma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chukwuma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chukwuma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Chukwuma.
Karelin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chukwuma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chukwuma clinches up with Karelin and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chukwuma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chukwuma scores with a kick to the body.
Chukwuma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chukwuma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chukwuma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chukwuma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karelin or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chukwuma.
A body shot lands from Chukwuma.
Nice body punch from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chukwuma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karelin.
Chukwuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karelin's elbow.
Karelin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chukwuma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chukwuma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karelin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chukwuma clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Chukwuma - that landed with a thud.
Karelin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chukwuma lands a body punch.
Chukwuma lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karelin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tinashe Chukwuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Karelin.
Chukwuma lands with a right to the head.
Chukwuma gets through Karelin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tinashe Chukwuma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chukwuma lands a right hand.
Chukwuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karelin's elbow.
Chukwuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Chukwuma can't find room to land a body shot as Karelin controls the action.
Chukwuma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Chukwuma.
That has opened up Vitaly Karelin's cut even more.
Good body shot from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chukwuma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chukwuma tries a body shot but Karelin blocks it.
Chukwuma lands with a short shot to the head.
Chukwuma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Karelin is rocked!
Chukwuma misses with a body punch.
Chukwuma misses with a punch to the body.
Tinashe Chukwuma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karelin is still on wobbly legs! Can Chukwuma finish him?
Karelin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Karelin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chukwuma after a bit of a struggle.
Karelin seems to have recovered his senses.
Karelin wants to take the fight to the mat but Chukwuma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chukwuma tries to throw a body punch but Karelin avoids it by throwing Chukwuma back against the cage.
Karelin tries to score a body lock takedown but Chukwuma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Chukwuma.
The cut above Vitaly Karelin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chukwuma pushes Karelin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karelin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chukwuma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karelin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chukwuma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chukwuma scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has Chukwuma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chukwuma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Karelin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chukwuma after a bit of a struggle.
Chukwuma lands a body shot.
Chukwuma lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chukwuma.
Karelin is looking for a takedown.
Karelin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Chukwuma.
Karelin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chukwuma.
Vitaly Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karelin.
Chukwuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karelin tries for a takedown but Chukwuma manages to get underhooks.
Chukwuma scores with a shoulder strike.
Karelin wants a takedown but no success here.
Chukwuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karelin's elbow.
Chukwuma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vitaly Karelin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Chukwuma misses with a body punch.
Karelin prevents a body shot from Chukwuma.
Karelin throws a head punch that misses.
Chukwuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chukwuma scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tinashe Chukwuma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chukwuma has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tinashe Chukwuma!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tinashe Chukwuma made sure he mentioned RAGS of a RONIN, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Musashi (ranked 353 p4p, 49 weight class) and Bobby Shamrock (ranked 129 p4p, 17 weight class). Musashi's entrance music is Obama Sings. A fine choice. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryu Musashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Musashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Musashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shamrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Musashi lands a leg kick that knocks Shamrock off balance momentarily.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Musashi with a body shot.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Musashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamrock checks it well.
Shamrock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Musashi lands.
Musashi takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Musashi counters with an outside leg kick.
Musashi connects with a single shot there.
Shamrock avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Musashi is predictable there
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
Shamrock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Musashi with a body shot.
Musashi is looking to wear down Shamrock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Musashi jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Musashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Musashi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab by Musashi.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock slips a jab from Musashi.
Shamrock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi misses with a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Shamrock blocks the leg kick.
Shamrock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Musashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Musashi counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Musashi connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Musashi thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Shamrock counters with a three punch combo that has Musashi backing up. Musashi nods at Shamrock to acknowledge the strikes.
Musashi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Musashi misses with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Musashi throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a straight that turns Musashi's legs to rubber! Shamrock pushes forward with more strikes and Musashi goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Shamrock!
Bobby Shamrock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ryu Musashi spoke after the fight, saying 'Bastard needs to wash his clothes....I gagged when he clinched me and almost vomited when we was on the ground....good GOD he stinks...should be a rule on clean clothes....nasty bastard.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gumption (ranked 101 p4p, 6 weight class) and Arthur Curry (ranked 86 p4p, 4 weight class). Curry has chosen Molly Malone - The Dubliners as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Gumption!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Curry!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gumption scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Curry digs a good hook to Gumption's body.
Good shot there by Curry.
The fighters circling - Gumption throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gumption swats away the attempt to clinch by Curry.
Curry 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.
Curry with a hook.
Curry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Curry slips a jab from Gumption.
Curry jabs Gumption right on the nose. Gumption blinks but takes it well.
Curry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gumption throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Curry misses.
Curry clinches up with Gumption and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curry.
Gumption 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.
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Gumption.
Gumption misses with a knee to the head.
Gumption misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Curry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry misses with the head strike.
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Gumption.
Gumption prevents a body shot from Curry.
Gumption lands a hook that snaps the head of Curry backwards.
Gumption misses with a punch to the body.
Curry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Curry lands with a light punch inside.
Gumption blocking some punches.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Curry scores with a hook to the body.
Curry lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Curry fails to land.
Gumption blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curry.
A body shot lands from Curry.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Curry lands with a right to the head.
Gumption throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gumption misses with a body shot.
Curry steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gumption.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curry.
Curry throws an overhand right that lands on Gumption's shoulder, as Gumption tries to avoid the shot.
Gumption moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Curry's corner calls for a 1-2. Curry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gumption moves out of range of the body kick.
Curry connects with a nice looking jab.
Gumption throws a leg kick but Curry sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Curry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Curry scores with a nice strike.
Curry connects with an inside leg kick.
Curry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Curry.
Curry missing with a left hand there. Gumption was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Gumption 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Curry throws a shot from downtown. Gumption moves away and avoids it.
Curry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arthur Curry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumption circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gumption had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gumption shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Curry moves out of range of the body kick from Gumption.
Curry is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Curry lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gumption takes a step back to recover.
Gumption clinches.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curry misses with a body punch.
Curry can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Curry misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Curry.
Curry digs a right hand underneath Gumption's ribcage. Gumption let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Curry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Curry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumption cracks Curry with a nice body shot.
Curry blocks an uppercut.
Curry misses with some punches.
Gumption blocking some punches.
Curry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gumption blocks an uppercut.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumption lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption throws a punch but it's blocked by Curry.
Curry can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Gumption breaks the clinch.
Curry moves into the clinch.
Gumption misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumption.
Curry misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Curry.
Gumption lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gumption wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gumption lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gumption doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gumption presses Curry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Curry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gumption or not.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gumption is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Curry.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Gumption blocking some punches.
Gumption misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Curry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Curry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gumption scores with a hook to the body. Curry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumption. Curry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curry plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gumption connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curry momentarily.
A combination from Gumption does no damage.
Arthur Curry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curry connects with a jab.
Curry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curry.
Curry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gumption. Gumption circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Curry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gumption has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gumption.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry avoids the body shot from Gumption.
Nice shot lands for Curry.
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gumption.
Curry blocks a low kick nicely.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Curry avoids it.
Gumption keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gumption.
Curry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Curry lands the left hand.
Curry works Gumption's body with a nice hook.
Gumption takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Curry missing with a left hand there. Gumption was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curry just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGumption.
Gumption finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Curry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gumption is out of range and Curry settles back down.
Curry checks a leg kick nicely.
Gumption uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curry.
Curry misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gumption uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curry.
Gumption is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gumption throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gumption gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A cross from Curry lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumption scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Curry.
Curry misses with a low kick.
Curry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curry throws a head kick but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption throws a counter high kick but Curry was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gumption jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curry throws the left hand but Gumption avoids the punch easily.
Curry lands a high kick!
Curry rushes Gumption and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gumption working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gumption lands a nice shot to the body.
Curry is breathing heavily.
Gumption lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Curry or not.
A hook to the body from Gumption.
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as Curry controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curry.
Gumption throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gumption leaning his opponent against the cage.
Curry letting Gumption take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gumption creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curry working aggressively here.
Gumption lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gumption is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curry.
Gumption can't find room to land a body shot as Curry controls the action.
Gumption blocking some punches.
Gumption scores with a shot to the side of Curry's head.
Gumption pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Curry lands a shoulder strike.
Gumption blocks an uppercut.
Curry blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Gumption tries a body shot but Curry blocks it.
Curry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Gumption.
Curry gets through Gumption's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arthur Curry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumption lands a shoulder strike.
Gumption landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gumption pushes Curry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gumption lands with a short shot to the head.
Gumption drops Curry onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Curry is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Curry is rocked!
Gumption lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Curry to his knees! Gumption keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Arthur Curry was interviewed post fight and said 'I am hanging my gloves up for good. Just naked sparring with ur mamma thats it...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles DaCoca (ranked 14 p4p, 1 weight class) and Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 45 p4p, 2 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 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles DaCoca!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from DaCoca.
DaCoca misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steigelmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Charles DaCoca has been cut.
Steigelmann stuns DaCoca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been informed that Steigelmann 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.
DaCoca works the jab nicely.
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DaCoca.
DaCoca jabs Steigelmann to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DaCoca scores with a jab to the body.
DaCoca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steigelmann.
DaCoca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DaCoca connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DaCoca misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann misses the shot to the body.
Steigelmann lands a jab to the nose.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the body kick.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Steigelmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DaCoca is looking to wear down Steigelmann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steigelmann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
DaCoca lands the left hand.
DaCoca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steigelmann moves away.
Steigelmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DaCoca.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaCoca throws a big shot that misses.
DaCoca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steigelmann looks winded!
DaCoca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DaCoca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steigelmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steigelmann throws a big shot that misses.
DaCoca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DaCoca punishes Steigelmann's body with a nice straight punch.
DaCoca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Steigelmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DaCoca sends Steigelmann crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! DaCoca is motioning to the referee to let Steigelmann up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Steigelmann is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DaCoca lands a jab to Steigelmann's midsection.
Steigelmann is still on wobbly legs! Can DaCoca finish him?
DaCoca with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DaCoca weaves into range and cracks Steigelmann right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Steigelmann goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! DaCoca is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles DaCoca!
Charles DaCoca retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Charles DaCoca thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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