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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Hearts (ranked 2317 p4p, 340 weight class) and Hyryx Dall (ranked 2704 p4p, 396 weight class). Dall has chosen Rattlesnake as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, TJ Hearts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hyryx Dall!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hearts 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall manages to get back to half guard.
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hearts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dall gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts content to stall in guard here.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hearts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hearts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hearts preventing the sweep.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall controls Hearts momentarily but Hearts frees himself.
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hearts is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hearts is aware though and is defending well.
Hearts stopping the sweep attempt from Dall.
Dall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hearts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hearts scores with the left hand. Dall knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Hearts clobbers Dall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Hearts.
A punch combination from Hearts misses.
Dall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hearts with a body shot.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Hearts moves away and avoids it.
Hearts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hearts is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dall.
Dall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hearts off and has taken his back!
Dall working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall is hanging on to Hearts's back as he tries to escape.
Dall is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hearts defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dall gets his hands free as Hearts looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Dall has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Hearts is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hyryx Dall!
An out of breath Hyryx Dall 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Dom Danky (ranked 1621 p4p, 211 weight class) and Anton Obuhov (ranked 1858 p4p, 252 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 3, fighting out of New York, Dom Danky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Danky.
Obuhov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Danky doesn't seem bothered though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Danky checks a leg kick.
Danky swings for the body but Obuhov moves out of range.
Danky is looking to slow Obuhov down with leg kicks.
A left and a right from Obuhov both land. Nice combination.
A nice combination there by Obuhov.
Obuhov's corner calls for a 1-2. Obuhov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Danky is rocked!
Obuhov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Danky has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obuhov connects with a body shot that sends Danky's belly button to the back.
Obuhov misses the shot to the body.
Obuhov misses with a looping left.
Danky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danky tries to land a leg kick but Obuhov saw it coming and moves away.
Danky cracks Obuhov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Danky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Obuhovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Obuhov moves out of range of the strikes.
Danky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danky throws a jab but it's blocked by Obuhov.
Obuhov lands a body shot.
Danky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Obuhov takes a swing at Danky's ribcage but misses.
Anton Obuhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Danky blocks the low kick.
Obuhov staying out of range there.
Danky throws a hook but Obuhov avoids it easily.
Obuhov scores with a jab to the body.
Danky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some wild striking there from Obuhov.
No joy there for Obuhov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danky throws a leg kick but Obuhov checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Obuhov misses.
Danky looks to score with a jab to the body but Obuhov is just out of range.
Good shot there by Obuhov.
Danky blocks a jab.
Obuhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danky moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Obuhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Obuhov throws a hook to the side of Danky's head but Danky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Danky misses the target.
Obuhov cracks Danky with an open hand slap.
Obuhov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Danky momentarily.
Obuhov throws the left hand but Danky avoids the punch easily.
Obuhov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obuhov lands with an uppercut that bounces Danky off the cage and back into range.
Danky misses with a body punch
and Obuhov counters with a one-two to the body.
Danky looks to score with a jab to the body but Obuhov is just out of range.
Obuhov misses with a double jab.
Obuhov ducks under a wild hook from Danky.
Anton Obuhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obuhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Danky.
Obuhov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danky.
Obuhov scores with a sloppy right hand. Danky should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov looks to land a right hand but Danky moved out of range.
Danky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Obuhov to the mat! Obuhov manages to get full guard.
Obuhov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Danky is controlling him.
Obuhov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Danky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obuhov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danky is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obuhov controls Danky momentarily but Danky frees himself.
Obuhov is adopting a defensive guard.
Danky won't allow Obuhov to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Danky'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Obuhov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Danky throwing strikes but missing.
Danky postures up and lands a big shot to Obuhov's brow.
Obuhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danky is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Danky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Danky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Obuhov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Danky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Obuhov's head.
Obuhov is pulling down on Danky's head to control his posture.
Danky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Danky trying to control but Obuhov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Obuhov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A leg kick checked by Obuhov.
Obuhov cracks Danky with a good jab.
Obuhov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obuhov lands with a right hand.
Obuhov throws a low kick, looking for Danky's leg but Danky calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Danky checks a leg kick.
Danky is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Danky closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Obuhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danky moves away.
Danky misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Obuhov counter with a right hand.
Obuhov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danky swinging wildly here.
Obuhov misses with an uppercut
and Danky counters with a straight right hand.
Obuhov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Obuhov.
Danky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obuhov.
Obuhov misses with a hook.
Danky is looking to counter punch.
Obuhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Obuhov as Danky shoots in.
Obuhov slips under a jab.
Obuhov lands with an uppercut that bounces Danky off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Obuhov misses.
Danky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Obuhov throws a hook to the side of Danky's head but Danky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Obuhov misses.
Obuhov lands the left hand.
Danky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obuhov.
Obuhov lands a jab to the head.
Danky misses the shot to the body.
Obuhov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Obuhov checks a leg kick nicely.
Obuhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Danky.
Obuhov misses with a combination
and Danky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obuhov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Danky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Danky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obuhov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Danky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Obuhov trying to hold on to Danky's head to control him but Danky postures up.
Danky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Danky controlling the action here.
Obuhov is trying to get back to full guard.
Danky wants to control but Obuhov is keeping him busy.
Danky lands strikes from half guard.
Obuhov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Danky throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Obuhov to regain full guard.
Obuhov trying to keep a closed guard but Danky is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Danky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Danky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obuhov looking for a sweep. Not yet Obuhov, not yet.
Danky trying to control but Obuhov is working from the bottom.
Obuhov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danky preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obuhov is on top in guard.
Danky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Obuhov's guard.
Danky works over Obuhov with some ground and pound from guard.
Danky with a nice head shot there.
Danky trying to control the position from guard on top but Obuhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obuhov wants to stand up but Danky is controlling him.
Danky showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Obuhov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Danky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anton Obuhov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Danky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Danky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Obuhov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danky looks to land a combination. Obuhov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Left hook, right uppercut from Obuhov.
Obuhov moves out of range of the body kick from Danky.
Obuhov scores with a jab to the body.
Danky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Danky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Obuhov circles away.
Danky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danky shoots in for a takedown but Obuhov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Danky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obuhov tries to sprawl but Danky drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danky trying to control from half guard but Obuhov is working away.
Obuhov is trying to stand up here but Danky is controlling him well.
Obuhov is trying to maintain the position but Danky is very close to passing his half guard.
Obuhov gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Danky preventing the sweep.
Danky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Danky won't allow Obuhov to sweep him here.
Obuhov keeping moving, preventing Danky from controlling successfully.
Danky content to stall in guard here.
Danky trying to control the position from guard on top but Obuhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danky throws a strike but Obuhov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Obuhov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Danky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obuhov landing with the ground and pound.
Danky looking to control.
Obuhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Danky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obuhov wants to stand but Danky has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Obuhov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Danky's head.
Danky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Danky keeping moving, preventing Obuhov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danky working a defensive guard but Obuhov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Obuhov landing strikes.
Danky tries to improve position but can't.
Obuhov working the head with strikes.
Danky is not content to let Obuhov control the position.
Obuhov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Danky is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danky is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Danky seems to have got his legs back now.
Danky is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Obuhov jumps into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danky manages to get back to half guard.
Danky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obuhov is working away from the top position though.
Obuhov controlling the action here.
Anton Obuhov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Danky is trying to get back to full guard.
Danky is looking to control Obuhov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Danky avoid being mounted?
Dom Danky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obuhov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Danky has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obuhov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Danky.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Obuhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Obuhov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Obuhov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feodor Shemelianenko (ranked 1148 p4p, 144 weight class) and DJ Augie (ranked 1459 p4p, 179 weight class). Shemelianenko comes into the arena with 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) blaring out of the sound system. DJ Augie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feodor Shemelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Augie!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shemelianenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Augie on the side of the head.
Augie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shemelianenko. Shemelianenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shemelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Augie pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Augie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augie.
Augie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Augie backs away, Shemelianenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Augie throws a series of punches but Shemelianenko avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shemelianenko. Augie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shemelianenko scores with a body shot.
Augie missing with a left hand there. Shemelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shemelianenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shemelianenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Shemelianenko lands with a nice body punch.
Augie throws a hook but Shemelianenko avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shemelianenko!
Augie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shemelianenko is not content to let Augie control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augie is trying to ground and pound but Shemelianenko uses the momentary lack of control by Augie to regain half guard.
Shemelianenko tries to get to full guard but Augie has control of the leg.
Augie is working for a submission of some sort.
Augie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Augie is working for a kimura but Shemelianenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Shemelianenko is not content to let Augie control the position.
Augie is just content to waste time from the top position. Shemelianenko takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Augie trying to control but Shemelianenko is working from the bottom.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Augie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shemelianenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko trying to keep a closed guard but Augie is proving a slippery customer.
Augie wants to pass the guard but Shemelianenko is keeping the position.
Augie is looking to advance position but Shemelianenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Augie holds on, trying desperately to control.
Augie gets back to half guard.
Augie wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko is trying to control. Augie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Augie trying to hold on to Shemelianenko's head to control him but Shemelianenko postures up.
Augie is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Augie wants to control but Shemelianenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Augie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Augie is looking to control Shemelianenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Augie avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DJ Augie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Augie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shemelianenko.
Augie throws a big shot that misses.
Shemelianenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shemelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick
and Augie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shemelianenko!
Shemelianenko is trying to escape the position but Augie is controlling the position.
Augie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shemelianenko being controlled for a moment.
Shemelianenko wants to control but Augie postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Augie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augie misses with the ground and pound.
Shemelianenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shemelianenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Augie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Augie trying to control the action but Shemelianenko is working from the bottom.
Augie looking to control but instead Shemelianenko has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Augie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shemelianenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Augie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Augie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Augie is trying to work for a kimura but Shemelianenko is defending well.
Shemelianenko wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Augie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Augie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Augie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shemelianenko's head.
Augie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shemelianenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Augie thows a huge punch but Shemelianenko dodges it nicely.
Augie wants to take a breather but Shemelianenko is having none of it.
Augie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DJ Augie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shemelianenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shemelianenko looking to control but Augie passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augie is keen to just control but Shemelianenko is a slippery customer.
Augie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shemelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shemelianenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Augie stalling.
Shemelianenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Augie.
Augie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shemelianenko keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shemelianenko is looking to wear down Augie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shemelianenko throws a hook but Augie avoids it easily.
Shemelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Augie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Augie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shemelianenko slips a straight right by Augie.
Augie throws the left hand but Shemelianenko avoids the punch easily.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch but Augie moves out of range.
Augie blocks a low kick nicely.
Augie feints the counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Shemelianenko.
Augie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Augie throws a body punch but Shemelianenko moves out of range.
Augie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augie takes a swing at Shemelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Shemelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Shemelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Augie.
Augie misses the shot to the body.
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Augie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shemelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Augie.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch but Augie moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Augie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shemelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shemelianenko misses with an uppercut. Augie saw that one coming.
Augie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Shemelianenko. No joy for Augie on that attempt.
Shemelianenko rushes Augie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Augie takes a shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Augie.
The referee is keeping an eye on Augie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Augie keeps control of Shemelianenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Augie breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Shemelianenko there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch but Augie is having none of it.
Augie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Augie swings for the body but Shemelianenko moves out of range.
Augie throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko thumps Augie with a low kick.
Augie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shemelianenko circles away.
Augie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shemelianenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shemelianenko tries to bench press Augie off him but Augie keeps the position.
Augie trying to control the position but Shemelianenko is working away.
Augie controlling the position from side mount.
Augie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shemelianenko keeps working.
Augie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shemelianenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Augie throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shemelianenko works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Augie seems to be working for a kimura but Shemelianenko defends the submission attempt.
Augie is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Augie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shemelianenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Augie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Augie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Augie working the head and body with strikes.
Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Augie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Augie is trying to control the action in half guard but Shemelianenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shemelianenko trying to control but Augie postures up.
Augie is trying to control. Shemelianenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Feodor Shemelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shemelianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Augie.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Augie there.
Jeez, Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Feodor Shemelianenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). DJ Augie!
After winning the bout, DJ Augie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jiri Sayonara (ranked 246 p4p, 11 weight class) and Mini Stipe (ranked 641 p4p, 32 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sayonara might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Edge Of The Blade. Jiri Sayonara had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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30
138 lbs
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139 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jiri Sayonara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mini Stipe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stipe 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.
Sayonara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sayonara checks a leg kick.
Sayonara gets caught flat footed, as Stipe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sayonara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stipe is one step ahead there.
Stipe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stipe scoring with some ground and pound.
Sayonara keeping moving, preventing Stipe from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara is looking for a triangle but Stipe pushes his legs off easily.
Stipe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stipe lands a couple of elbows.
Stipe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Sayonara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sayonara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stipe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sayonara looking for subs off his back but Stipe has passed one foot through into half guard.
Stipe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sayonara to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sayonara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sayonara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stipe controls the pace.
Sayonara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stipe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sayonara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stipe is one step ahead there.
Sayonara is trying to keep Stipe in close.
Stipe stays in close to Sayonara's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sayonara has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stipe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sayonara.
Stipe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stipe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stipe working the ground and pound.
Stipe landing strikes.
Stipe is chipping away with strikes.
Stipe working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Sayonara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sayonara tries to buck Stipe off but Stipe is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sayonara takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stipe is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stipe working away.
Stipe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sayonara keeps working.
Stipe grinds an elbow into Sayonara's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stipe lands some shots froms side control.
A lull in the action here.
Sayonara tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mini Stipe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stipe misses with a takedown attempt
and Stipe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stipe checks the leg kick.
Stipe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stipe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stipe wants to slow Sayonara down by chopping away at his legs.
Stipe throws a looping overhand right but Sayonara ducks down to avoid it.
Stipe slips a jab from Sayonara.
Stipe misses with an uppercut
and Sayonara counters with a nice body shot.
Stipe slips a straight right by Sayonara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara lands with a straight right. Stipe didn't see that one coming.
Stipe swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
Jab from Sayonara.
Stipe tries to clinch but Sayonara is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayonara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stipe on the side of the head.
Sayonara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stipe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stipe throws a sloppy head kick
and Stipe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sayonara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stipe misses with a left hand
and Sayonara counters with a low kick, right behind Stipe 's knee.
Stipe thuds his right hand into Sayonara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sayonara tries to land a front kick but Stipe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stipe just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A good leg kick by Sayonara.
Stipe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sayonara manages to avoid it.
Sayonara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Stipe moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stipe scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stipe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sayonara avoids it really well and circles away.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stipe moves out of range of the strikes.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Stipe moves out of range.
Stipe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sayonara.
Sayonara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sayonara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sayonara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stipe misses the shot to the body.
Sayonara connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Stipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sayonara swings for the body but Stipe moves out of range.
Stipe tries a quick counter leg kick but Sayonara is wise to it.
Sayonara slips under a jab from Stipe.
Sayonara throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Stipe to counter with a crisp jab.
Sayonara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stipe.
Stipe shoots in but Sayonara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jiri Sayonara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mini Stipe.
Stipe swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
Stipe staying out of range there.
Stipe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sayonara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sayonara avoids a kick to the body.
Stipe fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stipe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sayonara did well to prevent Stipe getting side control.
Sayonara won't allow Stipe to pass to mount.
Stipe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sayonara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stipe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stipe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sayonara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stipe.
Stipe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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 Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Sayonara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sayonara loads up on a big right hand but Stipe slips the punch.
Sayonara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stipe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sayonara sets himself, and Stipe steps forward looking for the clinch! Sayonara avoids it this time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stipe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sayonara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sayonara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stipe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Sayonara counters with a quick kick to the body but Stipe blocks it.
Sayonara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stipe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe misses with an uppercut
and Sayonara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stipe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sayonara counters with a low kick, right behind Stipe 's knee.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stipe throws a front kick aimed at Sayonara's knee but Sayonara avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara tests Stipe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stipe ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara.
Stipe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Stipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sayonara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sayonara crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stipe - the referee stops the clock and Sayonara gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stipe. Sayonara manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sayonara throws a looping overhand right but Stipe ducks down to avoid it.
Stipe throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara stuffs the takedown.
Stipe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Sayonara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Sayonara.
Stipe lands a leg kick that knocks Sayonara off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Sayonara. That snapped Stipe's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stipe gets a double leg takedown into Sayonara's guard.
Sayonara is looking for a triangle here but Stipe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mini Stipe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stipe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stipe cracks Sayonara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sayonara is trying to control Stipe's posture but Stipe avoids it.
Stipe taking a break here but Sayonara is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stipe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sayonara taking some punishment here, with Stipe in his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sayonara'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.
Sayonara is controlling Stipe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sayonara is trying to get back to full guard.
Sayonara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sayonara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stipe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stipe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Sayonara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stipe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sayonara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stipe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stipe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stipe is in close to Sayonara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stipe cracks Sayonara with a solid left hand.
Stipe is stalling in the full guard.
Sayonara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiri Sayonara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sayonara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Sayonara!
An out of breath Jiri Sayonara 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Donnelly (ranked 387 p4p, 49 weight class) and Leif Olofson (ranked 752 p4p, 97 weight class). Olofson has chosen A-Team as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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32
156 lbs
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161 lbs
17 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Donnelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leif Olofson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donnelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donnelly misses with a shot to the body
and Olofson counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Olofson misses its intended target.
Olofson takes a swing at Donnelly's ribcage but misses.
Donnelly misses the jab.
Olofson misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Olofson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Donnelly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Donnelly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Olofson staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Donnelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Donnelly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Olofson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Olofson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Olofson ducks under a wild hook from Donnelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olofson scores with a sloppy right hand. Donnelly should have avoided that one.
Olofson avoids the body shot from Donnelly.
Olofson scores with a decent looking hook.
Olofson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Olofson throws a hook but Donnelly blocks it.
Olofson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donnelly moves away.
Olofson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Leif Olofson has been cut.
Donnelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Olofson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Olofson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Donnelly's sensitive parts.
Olofson scores with a jab to the head.
Olofson wants to land a leg kick but Donnelly is out of range.
Olofson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donnelly.
Donnelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donnelly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Olofson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donnelly.
Donnelly darts in looking for a takedown but Olofson gets double underhooks and turns Donnelly into the cage.
Olofson ducks under a wild hook from Donnelly.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Donnelly.
Olofson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donnelly throws out the jab.
Olofson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Donnelly takes a swing at Olofson's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Olofson. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donnelly misses with a looping left.
Olofson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donnelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Olofson.
Olofson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donnelly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donnelly blocks a jab.
Donnelly misses with a body shot.
Donnelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donnelly misses with a right hand
and Olofson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Olofson drops his hands momentarily and Donnelly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donnelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Olofson counter with a right hand.
Olofson throws a chopping leg kick but Donnelly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donnelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Olofson delivers a nice body kick.
Olofson missing with a left hand there. Donnelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olofson thuds a left hand into Donnelly's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofson moves out of range of the strikes.
Olofson blocks a head kick by Donnelly.
Donnelly misses with a right hand
and Olofson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Donnelly takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donnelly.
Olofson lands with a kick to the temple. Donnelly shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Olofson just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Olofson as he checks the leg kick.
Olofson throws a leg kick but Donnelly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Donnelly counters with a quick kick to the body but Olofson blocks it.
Leif Olofson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donnelly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Donnelly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donnelly misses with a straight left.
Olofson lands with a straight right. Donnelly didn't see that one coming.
Olofson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Donnelly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Olofson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Donnellys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donnelly takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Donnelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olofson looks to land a body kick but Donnelly moved away.
Donnelly looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Donnelly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Olofson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Donnelly misses the target.
Olofson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donnelly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Olofson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Olofson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donnelly throws out a powerful jab.
Olofson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olofson scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olofson slips under a jab.
Olofson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donnelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donnelly misses with a hook to the body
and Olofson counters with a nice body kick.
Olofson misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Olofson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leif Olofson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Olofson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Olofson swings for the body but Donnelly moves out of range.
Nice shot by Olofson.
Olofson connects with a leg kick. Donnelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Olofson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Olofson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donnelly throwing a counter right hand but Olofson manages to avoid it.
Olofson throws a right hand that misses
and Donnelly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donnelly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Olofson in his tracks.
Olofson tries to move into range but Donnelly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Olofson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donnelly.
Donnelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donnelly misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Olofson misses.
Olofson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olofson throws a body punch but Donnelly moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Donnelly might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Donnelly throws a poor cross that misses
and Olofson counters with a leg kick.
Donnelly throws an overhand right that lands on Olofson's shoulder, as Olofson tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Donnelly misses.
Donnelly misses with a hook.
Olofson throws a leg kick
and Donnelly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olofson scores with a shot to the body.
Donnelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donnelly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Olofson has time to react.
Donnelly takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Donnelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olofson missing with a left hand there. Donnelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olofson lands a nice hook to Donnelly's body. Donnelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Olofson misses with a kick to the body.
Olofson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donnelly throws a head kick that Olofson semi-blocks.
Leif Olofson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olofson connects with the punch.
Olofson scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut. Olofson saw that one coming.
Olofson defending well as Donnelly loads up on a big left hand.
Donnelly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donnelly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Olofson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Olofson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donnelly.
Olofson misses with a hook. Donnelly ducked under it nicely.
Olofson throws a right and a left that Donnelly avoids nicely.
Olofson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donnelly tries a low kick but Olofson avoids it.
A nice side step and Olofson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Olofson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olofson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Olofson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donnelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Olofson.
Olofson misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Olofson misses the jab.
Donnelly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Olofson.
Donnelly slips a jab from Olofson.
Olofson slips under a jab from Donnelly.
Donnelly backing away here, and Olofson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Donnelly misses with a straight left.
Olofson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donnelly manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donnelly.
Donnelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donnelly.
Donnelly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donnelly swings widly with a right hand
and Olofson counters with a leg kick.
Donnelly misses with a straight left.
Leif Olofson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olofson lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olofson looks to land a body kick but Donnelly moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly moves away from the strike by Olofson.
Olofson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Donnelly lands with a good body shot.
Donnelly's corner calls for a 1-2. Donnelly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donnelly throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Olofson misses.
Olofson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Olofson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donnelly tests Olofson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olofson blocks a low kick nicely.
Olofson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donnelly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olofson drops his hands momentarily and Donnelly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donnelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olofson.
Donnelly will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Olofson catches Donnelly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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 Liam Donnelly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leif Olofson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Donnelly throws a looping overhand right but Olofson ducks down to avoid it.
Olofson throws out a counter right but Donnelly avoids it with no problem.
Olofson slips a jab from Donnelly.
Olofson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Olofson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donnelly connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Donnelly does it's job there.
Olofson throws a leg kick
and Donnelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donnelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Olofson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donnelly.
Donnelly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donnelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly misses with a body shot.
Olofson thuds a left hand into Donnelly's body.
Donnelly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donnelly takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olofson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnelly misses with a looping left.
Olofson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donnelly.
Olofson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olofson blocks a jab.
Olofson cracks Donnelly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donnelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Olofson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donnelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olofson works Donnelly's body with a nice hook.
Olofson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Olofson wants to slow Donnelly down by chopping away at his legs.
Donnelly looks to throw the jab but Olofson is out of range.
Olofson slips a jab from Donnelly.
A clash of legs there as Donnelly blocks the low kick.
Donnelly throws a sloppy body shot
and Olofson counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donnelly checks a leg kick.
Olofson misses the shot to the body.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut.
Olofson throws a push kick but Donnelly slaps the foot to one side.
Olofson misses with a hook to the body
and Donnelly counters with a straight right hand.
Olofson misses with a wild body shot.
Olofson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donnelly swings widly with a right hand
and Olofson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Olofson throws a body kick that misses.
Olofson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Olofson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donnelly moves out of range of the leg kick from Olofson.
Olofson connects with a solid leg kick.
Donnelly just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Olofson misses with an uppercut
letting Donnelly counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Olofson.
Olofson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donnelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olofson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Olofson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
Olofson throws a leg kick but Donnelly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Olofson swings for the body but Donnelly moves out of range.
Donnelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Olofson swings widly with a right hand
and Donnelly counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Olofson misses.
Donnelly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olofson was well out of range. Poor timing from Donnelly.
Donnelly moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olofson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donnelly.
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!
Donnelly defending well as Olofson loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Donnelly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donnelly misses the jab.
Donnelly misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Olofson throws a head kick that Donnelly semi-blocks.
That kick from Donnelly tenderised Olofson's leg. Olofson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donnelly misses with a left hand
and Olofson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donnelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olofson lands a lovely overhand right.
Olofson slips under a jab from Donnelly.
Good standup being displayed there by Donnelly as he connects with a hook.
Donnelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donnelly checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Olofson - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leif Olofson.
Well Olofson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
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... Leif Olofson!
During a confident post fight interview, Leif Olofson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Jose De Sucre (ranked 183 p4p, 24 weight class) and Rung Thrym (ranked 317 p4p, 44 weight class). Thrym is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: We Are - Hollywood Undead. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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216 lbs
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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
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Antonio Jose De Sucre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rung Thrym!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Sucre lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thrym takes a step back to recover.
Thrym throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thrym has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Sucre jabs Thrym right on the nose. Thrym blinks but takes it well.
De Sucre takes a swing at Thrym's ribcage but misses.
Thrym throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thrym avoids the head kick by De Sucre.
Thrym thuds his shin into the meat of De Sucre's side.
Rung Thrym seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrym feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Sucre's calf.
Thrym scoring well with a low kick there.
De Sucre misses with a hook
and Thrym counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thrym dodges the punch combination from De Sucre.
Thrym throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thrym misses with an attempted mid kick.
And De Sucre counters with a quick kick to the body but Thrym blocks it.
Thrym tests De Sucre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym looks for the body kick but De Sucre saw that one coming.
Thrym connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Sucre forces Thrym back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Sucre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Sucre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Sucre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Sucre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Thrym.
A body shot lands from Thrym.
De Sucre scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Sucre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrym scores with a shoulder strike.
Thrym trying to stall but De Sucre improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from Thrym.
Thrym's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thrym lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Sucre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym manages to break the clinch.
Thrym fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Sucre checks it well.
De Sucre tries to clinch but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym misses the jab.
Thrym thows a leg kick but De Sucre checks it
and De Sucre counters with a solid body kick.
De Sucre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thrym tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Sucre closes the distance and clinches.
Thrym manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick from Thrym.
De Sucre throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Sucre misses with a kick to the body
and Thrym counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrym.
Thrym wants to land a leg kick but De Sucre is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre slips a straight right by Thrym.
Thrym darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thrym misses with a leg kick.
Thrym looks to land a right hand but De Sucre moved out of range.
A big left from Thrym misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Thrym misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from De Sucre misses its target.
De Sucre 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thrym checks a leg kick.
Thrym doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thrym throws a leg kick but De Sucre checks it.
De Sucre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
De Sucre tries a body shot but Thrym blocks it.
De Sucre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrym throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Sucre struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrym controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrym.
De Sucre can't find room to land a body shot as Thrym controls the action.
De Sucre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Sucre.
De Sucre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Sucre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrym misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrym blocks a body shot from De Sucre.
De Sucre takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Sucre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrym's elbow.
Thrym throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Sucres head.
A nice left hand lands by De Sucre.
The referee calls for Thrym to work.
Thrym working aggressively here.
Thrym gets through De Sucre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Sucre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Sucre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Thrym trying to stall but De Sucre improves his position.
De Sucre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rung Thrym dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thrym cracks De Sucre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thrym scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from De Sucre
and Thrym counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thrym.
De Sucre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrym.
De Sucre tries to clinch but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym throws a right hand that De Sucre ducks under and follows up with a left that De Sucre also avoids with ease.
De Sucre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thrym connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym wants to clinch up but De Sucre keeps it at a distance.
De Sucre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thrym throws a body kick that misses.
De Sucre throws a hook but Thrym blocks it.
De Sucre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thrym scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Sucre connects with a body shot.
Thrym is looking to slow De Sucre down with leg kicks.
Thrym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Sucre jabs at Thrym's body.
A shot to the body from Thrym misses
and De Sucre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thrym lands with a cross.
Thrym loads up on a big right hand but De Sucre slips the punch.
De Sucre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Sucre.
Jab from De Sucre.
De Sucre checks the leg kick.
Thrym moves out of range of the body kick from De Sucre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym looks to throw a body kick
and De Sucre counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrym throws a head kick but De Sucre moves out of range.
De Sucre is looking to counter punch.
De Sucre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thrym tests De Sucre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thrym tries to land a leg kick but De Sucre saw it coming and moves away.
De Sucre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thrym misses with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Sucre!
Thrym slips a jab and a cross from De Sucre.
Thrym throws the left hand but De Sucre avoids the punch easily.
Rung Thrym seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Sucre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Thrym was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Sucre avoids the head kick by Thrym.
Thrym throws a lazy uppercut
and De Sucre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Sucre tries to clinch there but Thrym circles away.
Thrym lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thrym tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Sucre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Sucre lands a front kick.
De Sucre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrym.
A clash of legs there as De Sucre blocks the low kick.
De Sucre blocks a low kick nicely.
De Sucre tries to land a front kick but Thrym steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre walks into a left hand.
Thrym throws a low kick but De Sucre moves out of range easily.
De Sucre misses with a body kick.
De Sucre tries to score with a low kick but Thrym moves his leg out of the way.
Thrym looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Thrym misses.
De Sucre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Sucre blocks a jab.
De Sucre blocks a low kick nicely.
De Sucre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thrym 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.
De Sucre ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
Thrym lands a really nice looking cross but De Sucre seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from De Sucre misses.
Thrym now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rung Thrym showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick and De Sucre moves out of range easily.
Thrym tries to work over De Sucre's front leg with a kick but De Sucre checks it.
De Sucre is looking to slow Thrym down with leg kicks.
Thrym throws a hook but De Sucre blocks it.
Thrym swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Sucre tries a head kick but it misses.
De Sucre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrym connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Sucre's hands.
De Sucre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Thrym.
Thrym missing with a left hand there. De Sucre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thrym avoids a kick to the body.
De Sucre throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Sucre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thrym lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thrym misses with a left hand
and De Sucre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Thrym.
Thrym lands a jab.
Thrym takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thrym connects with a crisp jab.
Thrym slips a jab from De Sucre.
A head kick misses from Thrym.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick and De Sucre moves out of range easily.
De Sucre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Antonio Jose De Sucre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rung Thrym is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thrym will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Sucre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thrym.
De Sucre throws a hook but Thrym avoids it easily.
Thrym scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Sucre punishes Thrym's body with a nice straight punch.
Thrym will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Sucre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thrym wants to clinch.
Thrym throws a hook but De Sucre avoids it easily.
Thrym defending well as De Sucre loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thrym. That's going to slow De Sucre down.
Crunch! Thrym slams his shin into De Sucre's torso.
Thrym throws an off balance right hand
and De Sucre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thrym scores with a nice head shot.
De Sucre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thrym connects with the punch.
Thrym lands with an overhand left.
Thrym takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thrym lands a head shot.
De Sucre misses with an uppercut. Thrym saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Thrym.
Thrym has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thrym checks a low kick from De Sucre.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Sucre takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre throws a body shot but no joy.
De Sucre throws a series of punches but Thrym avoids them all with ease.
De Sucre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Sucre delivers a nice body kick.
De Sucre misses with a wild body shot.
Thrym scores with a jab.
De Sucre misses with a hook
and Thrym counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Sucre drops his hands momentarily and Thrym takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thrym.
De Sucre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thrym works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thrym bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rung Thrym comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thrym winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rung Thrym!
Rung Thrym decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Antonio Jose De Sucre spoke after the fight, saying 'My Father is yelling from the Heavens! I will not disappoint him again!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Beast (ranked 240 p4p, 35 weight class) and Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 299 p4p, 42 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
30 - 16 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
40 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fitzsimmons lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons catches Beast with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the body.
Beast slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Beast uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzsimmons has time to react.
Beast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzsimmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beast has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beast is looking to score with low kicks.
Fitzsimmons is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Beast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beast checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
Beast attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beast doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Beast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beast rather than just go for the knockout.
Fitzsimmons delivers a nice body kick.
Beast throws a body kick that misses.
Beast avoids a kick to the body.
Beast is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beast.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Beast counters with a slapping leg kick.
Beast takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good leg kick by Fitzsimmons there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beast clobbers Fitzsimmons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a leg kick but Beast saw it coming and moves away.
Fitzsimmons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beast finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzsimmons's head.
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Beast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beast tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beast takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Fitzsimmons misses.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beast throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Beast checks a leg kick.
Beast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beast misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons lands with an overhand left.
Beast throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons wants to land a leg kick but Beast is out of range.
Beast swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Beast blocks the leg kick.
Good work by Beast as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Beast wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beast. That did some damage!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beast crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fitzsimmons - the referee stops the clock and Beast gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fitzsimmons. Beast manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Beast throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzsimmons takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
Beast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beast misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Beast moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beast loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons misses with a kick to the body
and Beast counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beast is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beast connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beast misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beast. That did some damage!
Beast takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beast's sensitive parts.
Beast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it.
Beast slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Crunch! Beast slams his shin into Fitzsimmons's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons throws a solid leg kick but Beast takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Beast.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Beast moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beast's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick that knocks Beast off balance momentarily.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
Beast steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fitzsimmons. That one must have hurt.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Beast moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Beast counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a leg kick but Beast saw it coming and moves away.
Beast is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Beast looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons cracks the inside of Beast's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beast throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beast backing away here, and Fitzsimmons unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Beast scores with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast scores with a kick to the midsection.
Beast misses with an uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Beast counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beast's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons keeps Beast at a distance using the push kick.
Beast lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
Beast throws a chopping leg kick but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beast scores with a nice strike.
Fitzsimmons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beast is out of range and Fitzsimmons settles back down.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beast.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beast checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
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!
Beast scores with a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons throws the kick towards the body but Beast avoids it.
Fitzsimmons lands with a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Beast counters with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Beast.
Beast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beast takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beast misses with a wild combination.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beast lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fitzsimmons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fitzsimmons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch
and Beast counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beast lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
Beast misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Beast.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beast, right into the meat.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
and Beast counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beast.
An inside leg kick from Beast misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Beast to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons works the jab nicely.
A big left from Beast misses.
Beast moves out of range of the body kick from Fitzsimmons.
A little feinted left hand from Beast on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Beast counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beast scores with a spinning back kick!
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beast.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Beast darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beast.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Beast.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beast throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Beast's head but Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beast throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a chopping leg kick but Beast manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow Beast down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Beast moved out of range nicely.
Beast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Billy Beast will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beast misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beast has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzsimmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Beast 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.
Beast loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast misses the shot to the body.
Beast throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range.
Beast moves out of range as Fitzsimmons throws a body kick.
Beast looks to land a body kick but Fitzsimmons moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons lands a glancing blow to the side of Beast's head.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beast's sensitive parts.
Beast looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Beast.
Fitzsimmons scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Fitzsimmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Beast.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Beast moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
and Beast counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body kick.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Beast moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons needs to keep his hands up - Beast had a free shot at his head there.
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws out a leg kick but Beast moves out of range and Fitzsimmons only half commits.
Beast throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a good low kick that Beast was not able to check.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a body kick but Beast moved away.
Fitzsimmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons thows a leg kick but Beast checks it
and Beast counters with a thumping low kick.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Beast finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beast is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Beast misses the target.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons is predictable there
and Beast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Beast.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Beast appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beast scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Beast counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beast takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that Beast ducks under and follows up with a left that Beast also avoids with ease.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Beast's body.
Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the body
and Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
letting Beast counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beast.
Fitzsimmons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beast is out of range and Fitzsimmons settles back down.
Beast checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Beast wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
and Beast counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzsimmons should have avoided that one.
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons wants to slow Beast down by chopping away at his legs.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beast counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzsimmons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beast misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Crunch! Fitzsimmons slams his shin into Beast's torso.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Fitzsimmons.
I think Fitzsimmons 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons took some time post fight to say the following; 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Belliveau (ranked 68 p4p, 13 weight class) and Walter Kurtz (ranked 259 p4p, 41 weight class). Belliveau comes to the cage accompanied by We will rock you. Kurtz has chosen Adagio For Strings as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Belliveau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Kurtz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belliveau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kurtz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Belliveau backs up against the cage.
Kurtz jabs Belliveau right on the nose. Belliveau blinks but takes it well.
Kurtz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kurtz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belliveau.
Belliveau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurtz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Belliveau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kurtz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belliveau throws a head kick but Kurtz moves out of range.
Belliveau misses with a leg kick.
Belliveau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurtz.
Belliveau seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Belliveau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belliveau takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kurtz lands with a hook. Belliveau tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kurtz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belliveau to score with a decent uppercut.
Kurtz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steve Belliveau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belliveau scores with a leg kick.
Belliveau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurtz thumps Belliveau with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Belliveau.
Belliveau drops his hands momentarily and Kurtz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kurtz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Belliveau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body kick from Kurtz.
Kurtz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Belliveau moves out of range of the body kick from Kurtz.
Kurtz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kurtz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Belliveau counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belliveau misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kurtz misses with a low kick as Belliveau jumps back.
Belliveau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kurtz.
Kurtz throws a body shot but no joy.
Belliveau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurtz misses with an uppercut.
Kurtz pushes Belliveau away with a front kick.
Kurtz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belliveau tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kurtz manages to circle out of the way.
Belliveau doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurtz circles away.
Kurtz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurtz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Belliveau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurtz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belliveau momentarily.
Belliveau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurtz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kurtz.
Belliveau moves out of range of the body kick from Kurtz.
Kurtz takes a swing at Belliveau's ribcage but misses.
Kurtz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurtz pushes Belliveau away with a front kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kurtz.
Belliveau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurtz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurtz scores with a kick to the body.
Belliveau checks the leg kick.
Kurtz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belliveau manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurtz. Belliveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belliveau thuds a left hand into Kurtz's body.
Kurtz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Belliveau connects with an inside leg kick.
Kurtz moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Walter Kurtz has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurtz. Belliveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belliveau misses with an uppercut. Kurtz saw that one coming.
Belliveau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steve Belliveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Belliveau.
Kurtz throws out a loose jab but Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belliveau throws out a powerful jab.
Kurtz walks into a jab.
Kurtz is looking to chop away at Belliveau's legs.
Belliveau slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belliveau scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurtz in his tracks.
Kurtz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Belliveau looks to land a right hand but Kurtz moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Belliveau.
A jab from Kurtz finds it's way through Belliveau's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Kurtz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Kurtz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kurtz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kurtz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kurtz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kurtz misses with a straight right.
Belliveau jabs Kurtz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kurtz digs a good body shot into Belliveau's ribs.
Kurtz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kurtz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kurtz scores with the left hand. Belliveau knows he should have avoided that one.
Belliveau clinches up against the cage.
Belliveau blocks a body shot from Kurtz.
Still in the clinch, Kurtz scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurtz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurtz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kurtz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belliveau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belliveau tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurtz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kurtz avoids the body shot from Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Belliveau misses
and Kurtz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Belliveau has one foot on Kurtz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Belliveau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kurtz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belliveau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belliveau takes one on the button.
Kurtz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kurtz ducks under a wild hook from Belliveau.
Walter Kurtz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belliveau lands a leg kick that knocks Kurtz off balance momentarily.
Kurtz fakes the leg kick and cracks Belliveau in the body.
Kurtz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belliveau.
Belliveau throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz misses with a body kick.
Kurtz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Belliveau misses the shot to the body.
Kurtz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belliveau.
Belliveau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kurtz loads up on a big right hand but Belliveau slips the punch.
Belliveau looks to throw the jab but Kurtz is out of range.
Belliveau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurtz moves out of range of the leg kick from Belliveau.
Kurtz throws a wild body kick that Belliveau sees coming a mile off.
Kurtz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Belliveau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belliveau tries a low kick but Kurtz avoids it.
Belliveau throws a leg kick but Kurtz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kurtz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau misses with a wild body shot.
Belliveau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Belliveau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Belliveau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Kurtz misses.
Belliveau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Belliveau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Belliveau takes a swing at Kurtz's ribcage but misses.
Belliveau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurtz throws out the jab.
Belliveau seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kurtz lands a jab to Belliveau's midsection.
Kurtz throws a lazy right hand but Belliveau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belliveau blocks the body kick.
Belliveau checks a low kick from Kurtz.
Kurtz's corner calls for a 1-2. Kurtz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Belliveau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurtz.
Belliveau tries to counter by clinching up but Kurtz breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau is looking to score with low kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kurtz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Belliveau - the referee stops the clock and Kurtz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Belliveau. Kurtz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Belliveau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurtz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belliveau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belliveau will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Belliveau tries to land a front kick but Kurtz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice shot lands for Kurtz.
Belliveau misses with a leg kick
and Kurtz counters with a single leg into guard. Belliveau didn't expect that.
Belliveau seems keen to control Kurtz's posture.
Belliveau pushes Kurtz off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kurtz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Belliveau in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belliveau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurtz doesn't seem bothered though.
Kurtz looks for a takedown but Belliveau sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Kurtz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walter Kurtz'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.
Belliveau throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurtz.
Kurtz lands with a right hand.
Belliveau throws a hook to the side of Kurtz's head but Kurtz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurtz throws an overhand right that lands on Belliveau's shoulder, as Belliveau tries to avoid the shot.
Kurtz slips under a jab.
Belliveau takes a swing at Kurtz's ribcage but misses.
Kurtz misses the shot to the body.
Kurtz throws out a loose jab but Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurtz misses with a right hand
and Belliveau counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belliveau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belliveau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belliveau tries to throw a body punch but Kurtz avoids it by throwing Belliveau back against the cage.
Kurtz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards.
Belliveau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Belliveau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belliveau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurtz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belliveau misses with a punch to the body.
Belliveau lands a body shot.
Kurtz tries to throw a body punch but Belliveau avoids it by throwing Kurtz back against the cage.
Kurtz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurtz.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kurtz.
A short body shot lands from Kurtz as the two fighters clinch.
Belliveau swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurtz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurtz lands a body punch.
Kurtz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurtz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belliveau.
Belliveau throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurtz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz lands an uppercut.
Belliveau working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurtz.
Kurtz lands a body punch.
Belliveau throws a head punch that misses.
Walter Kurtz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kurtz scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurtz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kurtz scores with a shot to the side of Belliveau's head.
Belliveau tries a body shot but Kurtz blocks it.
Belliveau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belliveau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurtz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kurtz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurtz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurtz pushes Belliveau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurtz prevents a body shot from Belliveau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz can't find room to land a body shot as Belliveau controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurtz.
Belliveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belliveau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurtz's elbow.
Kurtz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kurtz lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Kurtz.
Kurtz misses with a body punch.
Kurtz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurtz takes a shot to the head.
Belliveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurtz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belliveau's elbow.
Nice body punch from Belliveau.
A short uppercut from Belliveau.
Kurtz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belliveaus head.
A nice left hand lands by Kurtz.
Kurtz misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kurtz - that landed with a thud.
Kurtz lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurtz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards.
Kurtz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kurtz manages to break the clinch.
Kurtz scores with a nice right hand.
Kurtz keeps the fight on the outside.
Kurtz throws a body shot but no joy.
Belliveau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurtz.
Belliveau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kurtz. That did some damage!
Belliveau checks the leg kick nicely there.
Belliveau misses with a low kick.
Kurtz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belliveau.
Kurtz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Kurtz really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Kurtz's cut.
That's time! Belliveau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kurtz lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belliveau.
Nice cross by Kurtz.
Kurtz tries to move into range but Belliveau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kurtz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belliveau.
A lazy body kick from Belliveau
and Kurtz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belliveau throws a low kick but Kurtz moves out of range easily.
Kurtz connects with a leg kick. Belliveau looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Belliveau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belliveau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kurtz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belliveau.
Kurtz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurtz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belliveau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kurtz, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belliveau working aggressively here.
Belliveau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Kurtz.
Kurtz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belliveaus head.
Kurtz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Belliveau prevents it.
Kurtz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belliveau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kurtz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurtz pushes Belliveau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belliveau can't find room to land a body shot as Kurtz controls the action.
Kurtz working aggressively here.
Kurtz lands a shot to the body.
Kurtz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurtz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belliveau prevents Kurtz from breaking the clinch.
Kurtz lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurtz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurtz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Belliveau connects with a jab.
Belliveau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belliveau tries to score with a low kick but Kurtz moves his leg out of the way.
Belliveau throws a leg kick that misses.
Kurtz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belliveau defends it well.
Belliveau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kurtz. That's going to slow Belliveau down.
Nice straight punches there by Kurtz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kurtz.
Kurtz tests Belliveau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kurtz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau has closed the distance and engaged Kurtz in a clinch.
Kurtz misses with some punches.
Kurtz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Belliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurtz controls his hands.
Kurtz struggles to land a body shot inside as Belliveau controls his hands.
Belliveau blocks a body shot from Kurtz.
Kurtz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Kurtz.
Kurtz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kurtz.
Belliveau is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kurtz.
Oh Belliveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belliveau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belliveau misses with a punch to the body.
Kurtz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belliveau seems to have got his legs back now.
Kurtz throws the left hand but Belliveau avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau misses with a leg kick.
Kurtz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kurtz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Belliveau moves out of range of the body kick from Kurtz.
Belliveau misses with a low kick.
Kurtz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belliveau defends it well.
Kurtz moves out of range as Belliveau strikes.
Belliveau scoring well with a low kick there.
Good shot there by Kurtz.
Belliveau throws out a leg kick but Kurtz moves out of range and Belliveau only half commits.
Belliveau moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belliveau throws out a leg kick but Kurtz moves out of range and Belliveau only half commits.
Belliveau slips under a jab from Kurtz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Kurtz dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Walter Kurtz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kurtz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belliveau.
Kurtz missing with a left hand there. Belliveau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurtz tries a head kick but it misses.
Belliveau moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belliveau misses with a looping right.
Belliveau moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Belliveau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kurtz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kurtz misses with a body punch
and Belliveau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belliveau misses with a body kick.
Kurtz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurtz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belliveau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belliveau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kurtz on the side of the head.
Kurtz lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurtz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belliveau on the side of the head.
Kurtz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kurtz throws the kick towards the body but Belliveau avoids it.
Kurtz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belliveau lands a front kick.
Kurtz just misses with a punch to the body.
Belliveau tried to counter with a leg kick but Kurtz avoided it.
A swing and a miss from Kurtz.
Kurtz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Belliveau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurtz manages to avoid it.
Belliveau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Kurtz.
Belliveau cracks a nice hook into Kurtz's ribs.
Steve Belliveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurtz throws the left hand but Belliveau avoids the punch easily.
Belliveau attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Kurtz responds with a good body kick, but Belliveau manages to step out the way in time.
Belliveau jabs at Kurtz's body.
Belliveau misses the shot to the body.
Kurtz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Belliveau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurtz manages to avoid it.
Kurtz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belliveau has time to react.
Belliveau throws a big shot that misses.
Belliveau misses with a body kick.
Belliveau misses with a hook
and Kurtz counters with a straight right hand.
Kurtz looks to land a right hand but Belliveau moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz tries to land a leg kick but Belliveau saw it coming and moves away.
Kurtz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the body
and Kurtz counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab by Kurtz.
Kurtz is looking to slow Belliveau down with leg kicks.
Kurtz tests Belliveau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belliveau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Belliveau misses with a low kick.
Belliveau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kurtz throws a big shot that misses.
Kurtz connects with an inside leg kick.
Belliveau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Kurtz finds it's target.
Kurtz scores with a nice head shot.
Kurtz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with a kick to the body
and Kurtz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kurtz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Belliveau connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurtz scrambles back to his feet.
Kurtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belliveau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurtz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurtz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belliveau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurtz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kurtz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurtz looks to land a right hand but Belliveau moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Kurtz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kurtz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Kurtz!
Walter Kurtz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex John Conor Burns (ranked 10 p4p, 2 weight class) and Cornelius Carr (ranked 52 p4p, 8 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Burns might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Body Head Bangerz feat. Lil' Boosie & Young Bleed - I Smoke, I Drank. Carr has chosen Bang Bang as his entrance music. 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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214 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alex John Conor Burns !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cornelius Carr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carr throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burns throws a lazy body kick
and Carr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carr throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns misses with a hook to the body
and Carr counters with a right hand to the body.
Carr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns throws a hook but Carr blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burns to score with a decent uppercut.
Burns throws a leg kick but Carr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Carr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carr misses with a hook.
Carr avoids the body shot from Burns .
Carr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burns checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Carr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns cracks the inside of Carr's front leg.
Carr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carr throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns throws out a leg kick but Carr moves out of range and Burns only half commits.
Carr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Carr is out of range.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Carr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns tried to score with a low kick but Carr checks it.
Burns throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big left from Carr misses.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carr.
Carr tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carr's calf.
Carr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns misses with a hook.
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carr throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Carr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns with a nice cross.
Burns is looking to chop away at Carr's legs.
Carr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns .
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
Burns has managed to clinch.
Carr swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carr tries a knee to the head but Burns blocks it.
Burns slows down the pace here.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Carr.
Carr has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Carr blocks an uppercut.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Carr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Carr lands with a light punch inside.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .
Carr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carr swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Carr backwards.
Still in the clinch, Carr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Carr controls his hands.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Carr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns stalling against the cage.
Carr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is leaning against Carr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Burns .
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Carr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Carr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carr misses with a body punch.
Carr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carr lands a right hand.
Carr misses with some punches.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carrs head.
Carr misses with some punches.
Burns tries to work over Carr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carr.
Carr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carr scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carr throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
enabling Carr to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burns !
Carr misses with a low kick as Burns jumps back.
Carr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Carr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Carr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Carr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burns with a body shot.
Carr misses with a straight left.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Carr misses the target.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carr.
Burns fires out a quick counter leg kick but Carr just manages to avoid it.
Burns misses with a looping right.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Carr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Carr.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns .
Burns misses with a low kick.
Carr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Carr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carr moves away.
Carr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Burns misses its target.
Burns tries a low kick but Carr avoids it.
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
and Carr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carr lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carr throws a hook to the side of Burns 's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Carr.
Carr looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Carr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns .
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Carr ducks down to avoid it.
Burns cracks Carr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carr takes one to the side of the head.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Carr is just out of range.
Burns connects with the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns defending well as Carr loads up on a big left hand.
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Carr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carr throws a big shot that misses.
Burns throws a body punch but Carr moves out of range.
Carr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns .
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burns tries to score with a low kick but Carr moves his leg out of the way.
Carr scores with a spinning back kick!
Carr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carr misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns scores with a jab to the body.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Carr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Carr's leg but Carr calmly moves out of range.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carr drops his hands momentarily and Burns takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Carr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carr slips under a jab from Burns .
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns swings for the body but Carr moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Burns .
Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns tries to clinch up.
Burns misses with the combination.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Carr looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Carr.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carr moves away.
Burns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carr moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex John Conor Burns dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Burns throws a body punch but Carr moves out of range.
Carr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Burns throws a leg kick but Carr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carr moves away.
Carr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carr misses with a looping right.
Carr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carr throws a good cross that connects.
Carr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carr scores with a sloppy right hand. Burns should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns looks for the body kick but Carr saw that one coming.
Carr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Carr throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Carr misses with a low kick.
Carr defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Carr misses with a wild body shot.
Carr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Carr moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Burns .
Carr throws a leg kick but Burns moved away.
Burns feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burns misses with an uppercut
and Carr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Carr is just out of range.
Carr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Carr.
Carr blocks a low kick nicely.
Carr lands with a good body shot.
Carr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Carr misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carr lands a lovely overhand right.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Carr saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns digs a good body shot into Carr's ribs.
Carr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns .
Carr takes one on the button.
Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carr finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns 's head.
Jab, jab by Burns - just one landing.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carr.
Carr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns counters with a thumping low kick.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burns , as that shot connected.
Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns slips a straight right by Carr.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burns takes a swing at Carr's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Carr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carr.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Carr moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Carr misses the target.
Burns throws a leg kick but Carr moved away.
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carr scores with a shot to the side of Burns 's head.
Carr misses with a punch on the inside.
Carr tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Carr working aggressively here.
Carr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Carr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carr digs a right hand into Burns 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns 's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carr lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carr lands a body punch.
Cornelius Carr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carr misses with a body punch.
Carr pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
Carr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns throws a leg kick but Carr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carr was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Carr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Carr thows a body kick. Burns tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Carr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Carr really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carr.
Carr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Burns throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Carr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carr jabs Burns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Carr misses.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carr at a distance.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Carr's defenses.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Carr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns .
Carr scores with a body shot.
Carr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Carr throws a solid leg kick but Burns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carr.
Carr misses with a looping right.
Burns slips under a jab from Carr.
Burns misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carr throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns scores with a hook.
Burns feints and then cracks Carr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carr down.
Carr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carr throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Carr throws a hook to the side of Burns 's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carr thumps Burns with a low kick.
Carr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burns tried to counter with a leg kick but Carr avoided it.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Carr blocks the low kick.
Carr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burns checks a low kick from Carr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Carr's front leg but catches the back leg as Carr tries to avoid it.
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carr's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carr.
Carr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Carr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns .
Carr digs a good body shot into Burns 's ribs.
Carr throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carr drops his hands momentarily and Burns takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carr has time to react.
Carr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Carr is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carr.
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carr throws a big shot that misses.
Carr moves away from the strike by Burns .
Carr connects with a right hand. Burns shakes it off.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Carr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns .
Carr throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Carr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns wants to slow Carr down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns avoids the body shot from Carr.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Carr manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carr just misses with a punch to the body.
Carr takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Carr's head but Carr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carr.
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carr. That did some damage!
Carr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carr thuds his shin into the meat of Burns 's side.
Carr throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns takes a swing at Carr's ribcage but misses.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Carr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carr connects with a body shot that sends Burns 's belly button to the back.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns , right into the meat.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Carr moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Carr misses.
Carr misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carr to score with a decent uppercut.
Carr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carr just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns .
Burns wants to clinch.
Carr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burns 's head backwards.
Carr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns .
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Carr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burns dips to his left and cracks Carr with an uppercut!
Carr just misses with a punch to the body.
Carr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cornelius Carr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a leg kick but Carr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Carr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carr momentarily.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carr.
Burns looks to clinch
and Carr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Burns .
Burns throws a hook but Carr avoids it easily.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns lands an overhand right.
Carr throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Burns .
Carr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns scores with a sloppy right hand. Carr should have avoided that one.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carr.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Carr tried to score with a low kick but Burns checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Carr down.
Carr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carr takes one to the chin there.
Burns scores with a nice strike.
Carr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Carr.
Nice uppercut there from Burns .
Burns lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carr lands with a straight right. Burns didn't see that one coming.
Burns blocks a jab.
Carr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns thumps Carr with a low kick.
Burns clinches.
Carr scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Carr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carr.
Carr throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns .
A head punch on the inside from Carr fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carr.
Burns tries to work over Carr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Carr.
Carr lands a right hand.
Carr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Alex John Conor Burns , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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