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DUEL#102 Fanning vs Andersson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Pearson (ranked 5052 p4p, 174 weight class) and Jake Sekany (ranked 5205 p4p, 180 weight class). Sekany comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Centerfield kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Sekany!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sekany throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pearson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sekany.
Pearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jake Sekany seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sekany throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sekany throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Pearson counters with a quick kick to the body but Sekany blocks it.
Pearson lands a big right hand that sends Sekany crashing to the mat! Pearson stays standing though and waves Sekany back to his feet!
It looks like Jake Sekany has been cut.
Sekany is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pearson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sekany has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sekany.
Sekany has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pearson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sekany.
Pearson drops Sekany onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sekany is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sekany is rocked!
Sekany jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pearson walks away with a smile on his face. Sekany gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sekany looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson catches Sekany with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Sekany forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Pearson!
James Pearson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Jake Sekany spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't make me throw a ball at you, you got lucky and I will be back. I never quit, I am like herpes I just comeback stronger...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mortis Cadaver (ranked 5098 p4p, 608 weight class) and Franky Page (ranked 4002 p4p, 508 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mortis Cadaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Franky Page!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cadaver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Cadaver is just out of range.
Cadaver is looking to slow Page down with leg kicks.
Cadaver throws a leg kick that is checked
and Page counters with a shoot takedown. Cadaver fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page working some strikes from top position.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cadaver is pulling down on Page's head to control his posture.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cadaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cadaver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Page throws an elbow that misses. Cadaver uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Page's guard. Nice move by Cadaver!
Page escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cadaver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page wants to sweep here but Cadaver controlling him for the moment.
Page controlling Cadaver's posture.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Page keeps trying to improve his position.
Cadaver is fighting to break Page's control of his arms but Page is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Page keeping moving, preventing Cadaver from controlling successfully.
Cadaver preventing the sweep.
Page controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Let's hope that Page has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Page.
Cadaver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cadaver lands a right hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cadaver.
Cadaver throws a left and a right that both miss
and Page counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cadaver!
Page lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cadaver defending against the ground and pound.
Page sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cadaver is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Page content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Page in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Page working his ground and pound in the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Page lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadaver managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Page.
Cadaver dodges the ground and pound from Page.
Page is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cadaver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Page grinds an elbow into Cadaver's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page is chipping away with strikes.
Cadaver is not content to let Page control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Page dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Page dodges the punch combination from Cadaver.
Cadaver scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cadaver throws a sloppy head kick and Page moves out of range easily.
Page drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cadaver defends it well.
Cadaver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Page finds it's way round the side to connect with Cadaver's head.
Cadaver tries to bum rush Page with a series of wild strikes but Page uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Page looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cadaver!
Cadaver parries the strikes from Page easily there. Page is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cadaver to escape.
Cadaver is not content to let Page control the position.
Page tries to score with some ground and pound. Cadaver controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cadaver avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Page.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page working the head and body with strikes.
Page taking a breather here.
Page cracks Cadaver with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Page lands a few punches from side control.
Cadaver tries to bench press Page off him but Page keeps the position.
Page misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Page has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cadaver is looking to regain half guard here but Page keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page has hold of Cadaver's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cadaver seems comfortable defending it but Page has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cadaver is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cadaver is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Page couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franky Page!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prince Thalente Sfiso (ranked 2973 p4p, 355 weight class) and Fagell McLovin (ranked 4103 p4p, 456 weight class). Prince Thalente Sfiso could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fagell McLovin's chin.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Thalente Sfiso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fagell McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLovin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sfiso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sfiso lands a head kick. McLovin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McLovin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLovin tries a head kick but it misses.
Sfiso throws a solid leg kick but McLovin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sfiso.
McLovin throws a series of punches but Sfiso avoids them all with ease.
We've been hearing reports that Sfiso has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sfiso looks to land a combination but McLovin avoids it well.
Sfiso misses with an uppercut. McLovin saw that one coming.
Sfiso checks a leg kick.
Sfiso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McLovin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sfiso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sfiso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLovin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sfiso is able to avoid easily.
McLovin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLovin.
McLovin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sfiso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sfiso misses with a kick to the body.
McLovin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLovin thumps Sfiso with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin lands the left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sfiso - that will leave a mark!
McLovin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sfiso is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McLovin.
Sfiso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLovin. That did some damage!
McLovin motions for Sfiso to come forward. McLovin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLovin is looking to land body kicks.
McLovin lands a leg kick that knocks Sfiso off balance momentarily.
Sfiso misses with a body kick.
McLovin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sfiso doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sfiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLovin moves away.
A lazy left from McLovin finds it's target.
Sfiso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sfiso crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLovin - the referee stops the clock and Sfiso gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLovin. Sfiso manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McLovin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sfiso scores with a nice body kick.
McLovin 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.
McLovin misses with a wild body shot.
Sfiso throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin looks to land a body kick but Sfiso moved away.
McLovin lands a two punch combo.
McLovin is looking to slow Sfiso down with leg kicks.
McLovin defending well as Sfiso loads up on a big left hand.
Sfiso throws a push kick but McLovin slaps the foot to one side.
McLovin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sfiso shoots in for a takedown but McLovin shows good takedown defense.
McLovin lands a right hook to the body.
McLovin walks into a stiff left hand from Sfiso.
McLovin takes a swing at Sfiso's ribcage but misses.
Sfiso jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sfiso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McLovin is looking to land body kicks.
Sfiso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McLovin connects with a jab.
McLovin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sfiso misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLovin.
Sfiso misses with an uppercut. McLovin saw that one coming.
Sfiso throws a head kick but McLovin moves out of range.
McLovin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sfiso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McLovin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sfiso.
The fighters circling - Sfiso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLovin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sfiso connects with a solid leg kick.
McLovin lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sfiso.
Sfiso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sfiso swings for the body but McLovin moves out of range.
Sfiso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McLovin connects with a single shot there.
McLovin cracks the inside of Sfiso's front leg.
McLovin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McLovin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sfiso rather than just go for the knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sfiso.
Sfiso needs to keep his hands up - McLovin had a free shot at his head there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice straight punches there by McLovin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McLovin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sfiso throws a shot from downtown. McLovin moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sfiso misses the target.
It seemed like McLovin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Sfiso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sfiso misses with an uppercut.
Sfiso throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin throws a shot to the body.
Sfiso is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McLovin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McLovin slips under a jab from Sfiso.
Sfiso tries to score with a low kick but McLovin moves his leg out of the way.
Fagell McLovin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Sfiso.
McLovin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLovin blocks the body kick.
Good exchange - McLovin coming out on top.
McLovin with a nice cross.
McLovin scores with a hook to the body. Sfiso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sfiso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sfiso looks to land a left hand but McLovin moved out of range nicely.
McLovin lands with a shot to the body.
McLovin blocks the body kick.
A jab lands there for McLovin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sfiso tries to land a body kick
and McLovin counters with a series of strikes. Sfiso will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sfiso misses with a kick to the body.
McLovin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sfiso had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Crunch! Sfiso slams his shin into McLovin's torso.
McLovin scores with a shot to the body.
Sfiso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fagell McLovin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McLovin lands a jab.
McLovin thuds a left hand into Sfiso's body.
McLovin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McLovin scores with a one two! Sfiso had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sfiso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McLovin moves forwards but Sfiso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLovin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sfiso.
Sfiso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLovin.
McLovin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sfiso blocks it well.
McLovin cracks Sfiso with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McLovin, as that shot connected.
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!
McLovin thuds his right hand into Sfiso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sfiso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick lands from McLovin.
McLovin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sfiso. That did some damage!
McLovin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLovin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLovin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sfiso counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sfiso might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McLovin throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from McLovin.
McLovin lands a high kick!
McLovin connects with a leg kick. Sfiso looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fagell McLovin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sfiso looks to land a body kick but McLovin moved away.
Sfiso pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLovin is out of range and Sfiso settles back down.
McLovin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McLovin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sfiso was well out of range. Poor timing from McLovin.
McLovin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sfiso circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Sfiso.
Fagell McLovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sfiso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McLovin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McLovin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McLovin throws a leg kick that misses.
McLovin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sfiso misses with the body kick
and McLovin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McLovin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLovin connects with the punch.
McLovin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sfiso scores with a leg kick.
Sfiso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sfiso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLovin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sfiso's hands.
McLovin lands a slapping body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McLovin - that will leave a mark!
McLovin lands a nice hook to Sfiso's body. Sfiso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from McLovin.
McLovin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sfiso.
McLovin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sfiso.
Sfiso lands with an overhand left.
McLovin lands a nice hook to Sfiso's body. Sfiso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sfiso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McLovin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLovin scores with a nice head shot.
McLovin connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McLovin!
Sfiso throws a shot from downtown. McLovin moves away and avoids it.
Sfiso misses with a low kick as McLovin jumps back.
Sfiso thows a leg kick but McLovin checks it
and McLovin counters with a left to the body.
Sfiso throws a solid leg kick but McLovin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sfiso.
Sfiso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin avoids the body shot from Sfiso.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLovin.
McLovin sizes up Sfiso with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by McLovin.
McLovin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McLovin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sfiso's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLovin.
McLovin connects with a body shot that sends Sfiso's belly button to the back.
Sfiso throws a body kick that misses.
Sfiso looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McLovin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sfiso in his tracks.
Sfiso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLovin. That did some damage!
McLovin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sfiso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That kick from McLovin tenderised Sfiso's leg. Sfiso is trying to keep his angry face on.
McLovin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sfiso manages to avoid it.
As McLovin backs away, Sfiso returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sfiso shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sfiso showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sfiso is looking to stall here but McLovin recovers full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sfiso prevents McLovin from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sfiso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sfiso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sfiso is looking to work some ground and pound but McLovin has wrist control.
Sfiso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sfiso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sfiso trying to control but McLovin is working from the bottom.
McLovin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sfiso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fagell McLovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sfiso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McLovin fakes the leg kick and cracks Sfiso in the body.
Sfiso walks into a stiff left hand from McLovin.
Sfiso throws a leg kick that misses.
Fagell McLovin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by McLovin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McLovin blocks the body kick.
McLovin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLovin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good leg kick by McLovin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sfiso misses with a hook. McLovin ducked under it nicely.
McLovin connects with a leg kick. Sfiso looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McLovin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sfiso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLovin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McLovin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLovin moves out of range as Sfiso throws a body kick.
Sfiso misses with a kick to the body.
McLovin counters with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLovin.
McLovin moves away from the strike by Sfiso.
Nice sprawl there from McLovin as Sfiso shoots in.
McLovin lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sfiso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLovin is out of range.
McLovin throws out a counter right but Sfiso avoids it with no problem.
McLovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sfiso is just out of range.
McLovin avoids a kick to the body.
McLovin lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLovin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sfiso.
McLovin lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLovin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McLovin cracks Sfiso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLovin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sfiso throws a head kick that misses.
McLovin is looking for the big counter here.
McLovin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As McLovin backs away, Sfiso returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McLovin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sfiso circles away quickly and effectively.
Sfiso is looking to counter with a body kick.
McLovin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sfiso. That did some damage!
A decent looking body kick lands there for McLovin.
Sfiso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLovin slips under a jab from Sfiso.
McLovin misses with a body shot.
Sfiso quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McLovin cracks Sfiso with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sfiso.
McLovin connects with a crisp jab.
Sfiso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sfiso lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut there from McLovin.
McLovin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sfiso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McLovin throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLovin ducks under a wild hook from Sfiso.
Sfiso tries to score with a low kick but McLovin moves his leg out of the way.
McLovin shoots in for a takedown but Sfiso shows good takedown defense.
Sfiso takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McLovin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sfiso counters with an inside leg kick.
Sfiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLovin blocks the body kick.
McLovin lands a glancing blow to the side of Sfiso's head.
McLovin connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin throws a leg kick which misses Sfiso's front leg but catches the back leg as Sfiso tries to avoid it.
Sfiso tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLovin moves out of range as Sfiso throws a body kick.
Sfiso misses with an attempted mid kick.
McLovin lands with a good body shot.
McLovin lands a nice shot to the body.
Sfiso checks the leg kick.
McLovin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sfiso looks to land a right hand but McLovin moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from McLovin misses.
Sfiso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sfiso throws a leg kick but McLovin sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Sfiso misses its intended target.
A right-left combo lands from McLovin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLovin.
Sfiso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McLovin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sfiso checks it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sfiso crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLovin - the referee stops the clock and Sfiso gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLovin. Sfiso manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sfiso looks to land a body kick but McLovin moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sfiso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McLovin sprawls well. McLovin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sfiso gets slowly back to his feet.
Sfiso throws a push kick but McLovin slaps the foot to one side.
McLovin throws a leg kick which misses Sfiso's front leg but catches the back leg as Sfiso tries to avoid it.
McLovin cracks Sfiso with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sfiso tried to score with a low kick but McLovin checks it.
Sfiso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sfiso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLovin misses with a few strikes there.
McLovin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sfiso is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McLovin jumps into side control!
Prince Thalente Sfiso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLovin slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Sfiso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fagell McLovin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLovin 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fagell McLovin!
Fagell McLovin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Pouncey (ranked 3454 p4p, 387 weight class) and Culver Crimson (ranked 3522 p4p, 395 weight class). Culver Crimson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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40
255 lbs
21 - 22 - 2 |
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31
244 lbs
18 - 17 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
21 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelvin Pouncey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pouncey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pouncey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crimson instigates a clinch.
Crimson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pouncey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Crimson fails to land.
Crimson landing knees to the body.
Crimson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crimson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pouncey is trying to break the clinch but Crimson has him pressed against the cage.
Pouncey taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Crimson.
It looks like Kelvin Pouncey has been cut.
Crimson lands with a right to the head.
Crimson misses with some punches.
Crimson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crimson presses Pouncey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson throws a head punch that misses.
Pouncey is working for takedown but Crimson is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hand to the body from Crimson.
Pouncey is breathing heavily.
A short left from Crimson.
Pouncey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crimson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Pouncey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crimson works on Pouncey's body with a couple of short punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Crimson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Crimson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crimson.
Crimson has a couple of punches blocked by Pouncey.
Crimson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pouncey has been working on his balance at Touch Of Death Combat Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Crimson.
Crimson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pouncey blocks it with crossed arms.
Crimson misses with some punches.
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Pouncey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crimson.
Crimson tries a knee to the head but Pouncey blocks it.
Crimson tries a body shot but Pouncey blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crimson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pouncey.
Crimson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crimson prevents Pouncey from breaking the clinch.
Crimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pouncey blocking some punches.
Crimson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pouncey avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crimson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pounceys head.
Crimson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crimson tries to work over Pouncey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crimson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pouncey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crimson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crimson.
Pouncey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crimson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crimson lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pouncey.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Crimson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crimson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crimson.
Crimson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crimson.
Pouncey throws a head punch that misses.
Pouncey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crimson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crimson lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Crimson.
Crimson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pouncey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crimson.
Crimson has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Pouncey goes down! Crimson pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Pouncey is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crimson stands up.
Oh Pouncey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crimson.
Pouncey seems to have got his legs back now.
Crimson misses with a head kick.
It looked like Pouncey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crimson.
Crimson misses with a hook. Pouncey ducked under it nicely.
Crimson steps into range and cracks Pouncey with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Pouncey flops backwards and Crimson dives into his guard looking to finish!
Crimson is fighting to break Pouncey's control of his arms but Pouncey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crimson preventing the sweep.
Crimson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pouncey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crimson lands a stunning uppercut that sends Pouncey to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pouncey gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Culver Crimson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Pouncey's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pouncey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pouncey.
Culver Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crimson moves into range and clinches up with Pouncey.
A short right from Crimson on the inside.
A short left from Crimson.
Crimson lands a body shot.
Culver Crimson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crimson misses with a knee to the head.
Crimson scores with a hook to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crimson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pouncey backwards.
Crimson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crimson connects with a big uppercut there that sends Pouncey tumbling to the ground! Crimson follows him down into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crimson wants to stand but Pouncey is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouncey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Crimson has passed into side control.
That's two 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.
Crimson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Crimson rushes Pouncey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pouncey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crimson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pouncey's elbow.
Crimson misses with the head strike.
Crimson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crimson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pouncey backwards.
Crimson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crimson has a couple of punches blocked by Pouncey.
A nice left hand lands by Crimson.
Pouncey blocking some punches.
Come on Pouncey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson pushes Pouncey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crimson can't find room to land a body shot as Pouncey controls the action.
Crimson misses with a punch on the inside.
Crimson scores with a shoulder strike.
Pouncey blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crimson as Pouncey tries to tie him up.
Pouncey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crimson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crimson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crimson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crimson prevents a body shot from Pouncey.
Crimson misses with a punch to the body.
Crimson jerks Pouncey's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Pouncey drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Crimson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Crimson because Pouncey was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Culver Crimson!
Culver Crimson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Garcia (ranked 3428 p4p, 454 weight class) and Gerardo Gluhovic (ranked 3007 p4p, 399 weight class). Gluhovic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bureal Sarkikos. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
217 lbs
27 - 17 - 1 |
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35
205 lbs
16 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerardo Gluhovic!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia with a jab.
Garcia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garcia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garcia connects with a nice looking jab.
Gluhovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gluhovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gluhovic gets tackled into the cage by Garcia. Garcia maintains the clinch.
Gluhovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gluhovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcia tries to break free but Gluhovic pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Gluhovic.
Gluhovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Gluhovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Garcia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Gluhovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gluhovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia looks to clinch
and Gluhovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gluhovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garcia moves out of range as Gluhovic strikes.
Garcia darts in trying to clinch
and Gluhovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gluhovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gluhovic digs a good hook to Garcia's body.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gluhovic throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia takes a swing at Gluhovic's ribcage but misses.
Gluhovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Gluhovic manages to avoid it.
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gluhovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Garcia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gluhovic trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Gluhovic.
Gluhovic has Garcia pulled in close to control his posture.
Gluhovic wants to stand but Garcia is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garcia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Gluhovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia lands a couple of elbows.
Gluhovic wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Gluhovic pulls Garcia in close to prevent any damage.
Gluhovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garcia working some strikes from top position.
Garcia content to stall in guard here.
Garcia throws a big elbow that misses.
Gluhovic keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Gluhovic working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gluhovic managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Rodney Garcia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Garcia lands a jab to the nose.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garcia.
Gluhovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good shot there by Garcia.
Garcia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gluhovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garcia 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 Gluhovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gluhovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gluhovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Gluhovic's ribs.
Gluhovic throws a shot to the body.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt
and Gluhovic counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Gluhovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Gluhovic wants to counter the offense by Garcia and move into the clinch position.
Gluhovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gluhovic throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Gluhovic tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Gluhovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gluhovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garcia. Garcia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses
and Gluhovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gluhovic.
Gluhovic misses with a straight right.
Gluhovic looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia scoring well with a low kick there.
Gluhovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gluhovic lands a right hook to the body.
Gluhovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Gluhovic misses its intended target.
Garcia lands a jab.
Gluhovic clobbers Garcia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gluhovic.
Garcia throws a right hand that Gluhovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Gluhovic also avoids with ease.
Gerardo Gluhovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gluhovic loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Garcia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gluhovic's head.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gluhovic staying out of range there.
Gluhovic is looking for the big counter here.
Rodney Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gluhovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gluhovic digs a good hook to Garcia's body.
Gluhovic lands with a cross.
Gluhovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovic takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Gluhovic throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Gluhovic.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Gluhovic is out of range.
It seemed like Gluhovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garcia slips a jab from Gluhovic.
Gluhovic dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gluhovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gluhovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gerardo Gluhovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gluhovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Garcia lands a really nice looking cross but Gluhovic seems unphased.
Gluhovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia.
Garcia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gluhovic counters with a nice body shot.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gluhovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garcia dives in and grabs Gluhovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gluhovic pushes down on Garcia's head and hops out.
Gluhovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Gluhovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Gluhovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia feints a jab promting Gluhovic to slip. Garcia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gluhovic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gluhovic throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia moves into the clinch.
Gluhovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gluhovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garcia's efforts to push away.
Gluhovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gluhovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia is leaning against Gluhovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gluhovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Gluhovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Garcia drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gluhovic lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovic blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gluhovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gluhovic tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Gluhovic back against the cage.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gluhovic misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Gluhovic.
Garcia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gluhovic.
Garcia cracks Gluhovic with a nice body shot.
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Garcia dives in for a single leg takedown but Gluhovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Gluhovic pushes him off.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gluhovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovic scores with a jab. Garcia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gluhovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia throws out a powerful jab.
Garcia throws a head kick but Gluhovic moves out of range.
Gluhovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gluhovic throws out the jab.
Gluhovic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gluhovic throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Gluhovic moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Garcia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gluhovic tries to avoid it but Garcia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gluhovic to the ground. Gluhovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gluhovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gluhovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Garcia back to the cage. Gluhovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gluhovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garcia finds it's way round the side to connect with Gluhovic's head.
Gluhovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Garcia has closed the distance and engaged Gluhovic in a clinch.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Gluhovic misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garcia.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gerardo Gluhovic.
I think Gluhovic 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martinez Eluard (ranked 1784 p4p, 264 weight class) and Rob Dyrdek (ranked 1621 p4p, 240 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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181 lbs
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177 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martinez Eluard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Dyrdek!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyrdek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dyrdek prevents Eluard from breaking the clinch.
Eluard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eluard trying to control the position but instead, Dyrdek has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eluard into the cage.
Dyrdek displaying some good clinch control by pressing Eluard up against the cage.
Dyrdek trying to land knees to the body.
Dyrdek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dyrdek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dyrdek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyrdek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dyrdek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eluard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dyrdek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Eluard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dyrdek with a knee to the head.
It looks like Martinez Eluard has been cut.
Dyrdek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyrdek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dyrdek digs a right hand underneath Eluard's ribcage. Eluard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dyrdek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eluard's face.
Eluard looking to stall.
Eluard tries to work over Dyrdek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eluard dodges an elbow strike from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eluard.
Eluard letting Dyrdek take a breather here.
Dyrdek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dyrdek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eluard goes for a takedown attempt but Dyrdek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eluard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dyrdek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eluard sets himself, and Dyrdek steps forward looking for the clinch! Eluard avoids it this time.
Eluard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek moves away from the strike by Eluard.
Eluard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dyrdek at a distance.
Eluard tries for a takedown but Dyrdek circles away easily
enabling Dyrdek to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyrdek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dyrdek gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dyrdek pushes off an throws an elbow but Eluard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Eluard is trying to push Dyrdek away but Dyrdek has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dyrdek looking to throw knees to the head but Eluard is blocking nicely.
Eluard managing to block the knees to the body from Dyrdek.
Still in the clinch, Eluard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eluard has Dyrdek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dyrdek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Eluard.
Dyrdek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dyrdek obliges.
Eluard gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dyrdek tries to kick Eluard off but Eluard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dyrdek is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dyrdek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dyrdek keeping full guard, as Eluard tries to pass.
Dyrdek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eluard looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyrdek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eluard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyrdek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eluard postures up.
Our spies down at at BLOODSPORT GYM inform us that Dyrdek has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dyrdek has Eluard pulled in close to control his posture.
Eluard wants to control from the top but Dyrdek keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eluard connects with a looping right hand.
Eluard blocks a head kick by Dyrdek.
Eluard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dyrdek did well to prevent Eluard getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eluard wants to take a breather but Dyrdek is having none of it.
Dyrdek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eluard is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Dyrdek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martinez Eluard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dyrdek takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rob Dyrdek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dyrdek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dyrdek tries a head kick but it misses.
Dyrdek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dyrdek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eluard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eluard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dyrdek is trying to defend but Eluard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dyrdek pushes Eluard off and gets back to his feet.
Eluard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eluard is defended easily by Dyrdek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard misses with a takedown attempt - Dyrdek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Dyrdek as Eluard shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eluard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Eluard prevents Dyrdek from improving his position.
Eluard passes to full mount!
Dyrdek is in all sorts of trouble here.
Eluard trying to control but Dyrdek is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eluard wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dyrdek trying desperately to get to his feet.
Eluard avoids the attempt from Dyrdek to control.
Dyrdek is desperately trying to improve his position but Eluard has a good base and remains in mount.
Dyrdek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dyrdek is desperately trying to improve his position but Eluard has a good base and remains in mount.
Dyrdek is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek has given up his back. Will we see Eluard going for some submissions?
Eluard is hanging on to Dyrdek's back as he tries to escape.
Dyrdek just trying to survive but Eluard is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dyrdek is trying to stand back up.
Eluard controlling well, preventing Dyrdek from escaping the position.
Dyrdek trying to control the position but Eluard manages to sink in the hooks.
Eluard is looking to control Dyrdek but Dyrdek is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dyrdek is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Eluard gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eluard controlling well, preventing Dyrdek from escaping the position.
Eluard is not going to allow Dyrdek to sit and survive in this position.
Eluard working for the choke.
Eluard not allowing Dyrdek to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martinez Eluard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martinez Eluard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dyrdek wants to clinch.
Dyrdek throws a series of punches but Eluard avoids them all with ease.
Dyrdek wants to clinch.
Dyrdek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dyrdek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martinez Eluard is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dyrdek moves into the clinch.
Rob Dyrdek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dyrdek scores with a shoulder strike.
Eluard working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard decides to pull guard.
Eluard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dyrdek passes into half guard.
Dyrdek prevents Eluard from improving his position.
Martinez Eluard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dyrdek is working for a kimura but Eluard is defending it quite comfortably.
Eluard is defending against the submission attempts here by Dyrdek.
Eluard tries to roll over but Dyrdek keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek seems to be looking for submissions.
Dyrdek wants to free his trapped foot but Eluard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eluard has his hands clasped together around Dyrdek's back. He's all about the action.
Eluard regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eluard pulls Dyrdek in close to his closed guard and prevents Dyrdek from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dyrdek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dyrdek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dyrdek postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Eluard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dyrdek, into his guard.
Eluard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dyrdek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eluard has managed to get both his arms back between Dyrdek's legs - danger averted.
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.
Eluard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Eluard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eluard trying to control but Dyrdek is working from the bottom.
Eluard looking to sit in guard and control but Dyrdek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dyrdek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyrdek trying to control but Eluard is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rob Dyrdek.
I think Dyrdek 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quetzal Montezuma (ranked 1647 p4p, 198 weight class) and Gus McKenna (ranked 2060 p4p, 248 weight class). Montezuma's entrance music is The Mayan Predator. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
242 lbs
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27
235 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Quetzal Montezuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Gus McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenna misses with a hook
and Montezuma counters with a stiff right hand.
McKenna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montezuma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McKenna motions for Montezuma to come forward. McKenna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montezuma lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McKenna tries to score with a low kick but Montezuma moves his leg out of the way.
As McKenna backs away, Montezuma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Montezuma thows a body kick. McKenna tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McKenna 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.
McKenna misses with an uppercut. Montezuma saw that one coming.
McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna misses with a hook. Montezuma ducked under it nicely.
McKenna punishes Montezuma's body with a nice straight punch.
McKenna loads up on a big right hand but Montezuma slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna swings widly with a right hand
and Montezuma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gus McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montezuma misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKenna! But no joy.
Montezuma slips a straight right by McKenna.
Montezuma cracks McKenna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
Montezuma misses with a low kick.
McKenna was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from McKenna misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Montezuma misses its target.
McKenna scores with a nice strike.
Montezuma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montezuma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKenna.
McKenna throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Montezuma thuds his right hand into McKenna's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Montezuma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Montezuma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montezuma cracks McKenna with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McKenna looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Montezuma finish him?
McKenna is rocked!
Montezuma flashes McKenna a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. McKenna's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. McKenna crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Montezuma punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quetzal Montezuma!
Our winner, Quetzal Montezuma, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Cage (ranked 1567 p4p, 45 weight class) and Bubba Johnson (ranked 2498 p4p, 84 weight class). Bubba Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cage has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but Cage is blocking nicely.
Cage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Cage's temple.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cage preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Cage out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Johnson goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bubba Johnson!
A very excited looking Bubba Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James B. Grossweiner (ranked 2112 p4p, 262 weight class) and Dean Wesson (ranked 1147 p4p, 157 weight class). Wesson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In Your Honor - Foo Fighters. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James B. Grossweiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Wesson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grossweiner throws a shot from downtown. Wesson moves away and avoids it.
Grossweiner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wesson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grossweiner somewhat.
Grossweiner throws a leg kick but Wesson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grossweiner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grossweiner lands a nice forearm strike.
Wesson is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Grossweiner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Grossweiner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Grossweiner lands a nice forearm strike.
Wesson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grossweiner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossweiner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wesson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wesson is rocked!
Wesson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossweiner cracks Wesson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wesson is still in real trouble! Can Grossweiner finish him?
Grossweiner lands a strong strike to the head of Wesson. That's dazed him! Grossweiner looking to finish here. Wesson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Grossweiner lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James B. Grossweiner!
James B. Grossweiner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dean Wesson spoke after the fight, saying 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanford Fanning (ranked 192 p4p, 23 weight class) and Benny Andersson (ranked 203 p4p, 26 weight class). Sanford Fanning could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benny Andersson's chin.
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sanford Fanning!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson clinches with his opponent.
Fanning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersson lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andersson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fanning tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fanning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andersson blocks a body shot from Fanning.
Fanning misses with some punches.
Andersson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fanning.
Andersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fanning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fanning.
Andersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fanning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson pushes Fanning back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fanning tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andersson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fanning.
Andersson lands a shot to the body.
Fanning misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fanning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fanning swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fanning controls his hands.
Fanning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson lands with a left to the head.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Fanning is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andersson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fanning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andersson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andersson is looking to control Fanning's arms but Fanning gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andersson has his back to the cage.
Fanning misses with a punch to the body.
Fanning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fanning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fanning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Andersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fanning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a head punch that misses.
Andersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fanning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andersson blocks a body shot from Fanning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fanning.
Andersson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fanning controls his hands.
Fanning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson misses with a punch to the body.
Fanning misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andersson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fanning's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fanning lands a right hand.
Fanning misses with a body punch.
Fanning looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Andersson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fanning has a couple of punches blocked by Andersson.
Andersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fanning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fanning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fanning.
Andersson looking to stall.
Andersson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fanning lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andersson.
Andersson tries to work over Fanning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Fanning.
Andersson looks winded!
Fanning lands with a short shot to the head.
Fanning takes a shot to the head.
Fanning throws a head punch that misses.
Fanning leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Fanning lands a shot to the body.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Fanning misses with a punch on the inside.
Fanning swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Fanning.
Andersson blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Fanning.
Andersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Andersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fanning's elbow.
Fanning makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fanning blocks an uppercut.
Andersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fanning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andersson's elbow.
Fanning lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Andersson tries a body shot but Fanning blocks it.
Fanning lands with a left to the head.
Fanning lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benny Andersson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fanning swings widly with a right hand
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Andersson lands with a right hand.
Andersson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fanning. That did some damage!
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Fanning's head but Fanning sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andersson swings for the body but Fanning moves out of range.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fanning misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
Fanning misses with a double jab
and Andersson counters with a left and a right that stings Fanning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning 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.
Fanning misses with a takedown attempt
letting Andersson counter with a right hand.
Fanning connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andersson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andersson lands a nice shot that snaps Fanning's head back.
Andersson moves into the clinch successfully.
Andersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Fanning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fanning throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fanning.
Fanning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fanning gets through Andersson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fanning can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action.
Fanning stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fanning struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
Andersson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fanning lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andersson.
Fanning makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andersson lands a shoulder strike.
Fanning misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fanning tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Fanning back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andersson.
Fanning misses with some punches.
Fanning swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fanning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andersson.
Fanning stalling in the clinch but Andersson improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andersson.
Fanning lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning wants to stall.
Fanning blocks an uppercut.
Fanning working aggressively here.
Fanning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersson trying to control the position but instead, Fanning has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andersson into the cage.
Fanning blocks a body shot from Andersson.
Fanning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andersson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andersson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fanning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson misses with a punch to the body.
Fanning lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Fanning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersson prevents a body shot from Fanning.
Andersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fanning.
Fanning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanning lands a hook that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Andersson is rocked!
Andersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fanning controls his hands.
Andersson is still on wobbly legs! Can Fanning finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andersson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andersson seems to have recovered his senses.
Fanning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andersson trying to stall but Fanning improves his position.
Fanning softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fanning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fanning.
Andersson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Andersson tries to throw a body punch but Fanning avoids it by throwing Andersson back against the cage.
Andersson lands a left hand.
Fanning throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andersson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fanning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fanning swings widly with a right hand
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andersson lands a jab to the head.
Andersson sizes up Fanning with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andersson drops his hands momentarily and Fanning takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Andersson. Those never looked like landing.
Fanning appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fanning throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fanning shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson slips a jab and a cross from Fanning.
Andersson lands a nice shot 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!
Fanning slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning throws out a loose jab but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson misses with a looping right.
Andersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andersson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fanning on the side of the head.
Andersson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fanning is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fanning. That's going to slow Andersson down.
Andersson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab from Fanning.
Andersson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andersson scores with a jab to the head.
Andersson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fanning to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fanning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fanning feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anderssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fanning.
Benny Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson misses with a hook. Fanning ducked under it nicely.
Fanning throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andersson.
Andersson lands with a nice body kick.
Fanning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fanning closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning misses with a looping right.
Fanning lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fanning throws a right hand that misses
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Andersson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fanning doesn't seem phased though.
Andersson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Andersson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fanning is able to avoid easily.
Fanning misses with a few strikes there.
Andersson throws a chopping leg kick but Fanning manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fanning misses with a kick to the body.
Andersson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersson throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a looping left.
Andersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Fanning.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andersson.
Benny Andersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fanning misses with a hook
and Andersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fanning throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fanning throws a hook but Andersson blocks it.
Andersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fanning.
Fanning throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson throws out a counter right but Fanning avoids it with no problem.
Fanning throws a looping overhand right but Andersson ducks down to avoid it.
Andersson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fanning counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Andersson really 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.
Andersson is looking to land body kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Andersson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fanning checks a leg kick.
Andersson lands a jab to the nose.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fanning, as that shot connected.
Andersson connects with a leg kick. Fanning looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fanning misses with a body shot.
Andersson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fanning working aggressively here.
Andersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning lands a nice shot to the body.
Andersson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Andersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fanning controls his hands.
Fanning blocks an uppercut.
Andersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fanning.
Fanning blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fanning.
Fanning scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fanning swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andersson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fanning backwards.
Fanning lands a right hand.
Fanning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fanning lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Andersson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andersson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benny Andersson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fanning lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Fanning works on Andersson's body with a couple of short punches.
Andersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson blocks an uppercut.
Fanning lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fanning struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
A short left from Andersson.
A left hand lands to the body for Fanning.
Fanning lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Fanning wants a takedown but no success here.
Fanning misses with a body punch.
Fanning lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fanning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andersson.
Fanning blocks a body shot from Andersson.
Andersson looking to slow down the pace here.
Fanning throws a punch but it's blocked by Andersson.
Andersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fanning looking for a takedown.
Andersson blocks an uppercut.
Fanning has a couple of punches blocked by Andersson.
Andersson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andersson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fanning or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Andersson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Andersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Fanning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fanning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Fanning prevents a body shot from Andersson.
Andersson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fanning lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andersson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fanning throws a head punch that misses.
Andersson breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Benny Andersson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fanning misses with an uppercut
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fanning pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fanning chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andersson fakes the leg kick and cracks Fanning in the body.
That kick from Andersson tenderised Fanning's leg. Fanning is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fanning tries to bum rush Andersson with a series of wild strikes but Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fanning looks to land a right hand but Andersson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanning scores with a jab. Andersson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andersson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andersson scores with a push kick.
Andersson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fanning. Fanning circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson cracks Fanning with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andersson throws a hook but Fanning blocks it.
Andersson throws an off balance right hand
and Fanning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fanning 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.
Andersson wants to clinch.
Fanning takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to move into range but Fanning moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andersson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andersson cracks a nice hook into Fanning's ribs.
Andersson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fanning closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Benny Andersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Andersson.
Andersson throws a hook but Fanning avoids it easily.
Fanning throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersson.
Fanning is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fanning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson thows a body kick. Fanning tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Andersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fanning's sensitive parts.
Fanning misses with a takedown
and Andersson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanford Fanning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andersson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fanning doesn't seem bothered though.
Andersson delivers a nice body kick.
Andersson lands with a straight right. Fanning didn't see that one coming.
Andersson scores with a shot to the body.
Fanning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fanning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andersson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fanning throws a looping overhand right but Andersson ducks down to avoid it.
Fanning takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andersson staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fanning rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andersson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andersson closes the distance and clinches.
Andersson letting Fanning take a breather here.
Fanning misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fanning lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andersson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Andersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andersson 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Andersson! Benny Andersson retains his light heavyweight title!
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