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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Olivera (ranked 4134 p4p, 470 weight class) and Konstantin Kuznetsov (ranked 22361 p4p, 790 weight class). Hector Olivera could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Konstantin Kuznetsov's chin.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Olivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Konstantin Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov scores with a nice body kick.
Olivera throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice body punch.
Olivera blocks a low kick nicely.
Olivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Olivera throws a lazy head kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Olivera's knee momentarily.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with low kicks.
Olivera misses with a left hand
and Kuznetsov counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Olivera is out of range and Kuznetsov settles back down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kuznetsov. Olivera shrugs it off though.
Olivera is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov slips a jab and a cross from Olivera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Olivera misses the target.
Kuznetsov tries to land a leg kick but Olivera saw it coming and moves away.
Olivera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuznetsov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Olivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Olivera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Olivera scores with a head kick. Kuznetsov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A bone on bone clash there as Kuznetsov blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Olivera.
Olivera throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Olivera misses with a head kick.
Konstantin Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olivera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks.
Olivera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuznetsov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olivera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken 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!
Olivera lands a head shot.
Kuznetsov motions for Olivera to come forward. Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Olivera moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to land a leg kick but Olivera saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Olivera misses the target.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Olivera throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Olivera checks a leg kick.
Whack! Olivera lands a heavy head kick that drops Kuznetsov. The ref tackles Olivera to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kuznetsov was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hector Olivera!
After the fight, Hector Olivera was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eric Heronzo (ranked 4401 p4p, 204 weight class) and Mike Swift (ranked 5677 p4p, 257 weight class). Mike Swift has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Heronzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Swift !
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift throws a right hand that Heronzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Heronzo also avoids with ease.
Heronzo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Swift sprawls and moves away.
Heronzo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Heronzo avoids the body shot from Swift .
Swift rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heronzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Heronzo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Swift looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Swift throws a nice looking combination but Heronzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heronzo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Swift throws a head kick that misses.
Heronzo feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swift misses the shot to the body.
Heronzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Swift counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Swift .
Heronzo darts in looking for a takedown but Swift gets double underhooks and turns Heronzo into the cage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Heronzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Swift tries to sprawl out of it but Heronzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swift manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Heronzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swift feints and then cracks Heronzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heronzo down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Heronzo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Swift throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Swift gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Heronzo counters with a single leg into guard. Swift didn't expect that.
Heronzo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Swift manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Heronzo has Swift in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swift wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Heronzo's closed guard. He's half up but Heronzo has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Heronzo pivots and extends the arm, Swift falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Heronzo! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Heronzo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Tucker (ranked 4407 p4p, 486 weight class) and Crixis Deathstroke (ranked 5498 p4p, 568 weight class). Danny Tucker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Crixis Deathstroke!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker misses with a straight left.
Tucker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Deathstroke does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Deathstroke tries to counter it with a takedown but Tucker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tucker loads up on a big right hand but Deathstroke slips the punch.
Deathstroke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Deathstroke laying and praying for a moment but Tucker takes advantage and regains half guard.
Deathstroke throwing shots but Tucker is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathstroke slips a nice elbow through Tucker's hands, connecting with Tucker's forehead.
Deathstroke trying to control from half guard but Tucker is working away.
Tucker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deathstroke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deathstroke.
Deathstroke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tucker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Deathstroke is trying to work for a kimura but Tucker is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker tries to kick Deathstroke off but Deathstroke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Deathstroke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Deathstroke looks to land a strike but Tucker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tucker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deathstroke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deathstroke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deathstroke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tucker is trying is best to control the position here.
Deathstroke is stalling here. Tucker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Deathstroke seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tucker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Deathstroke tries to improve position but can't.
Tucker tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Deathstroke sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathstroke looking for submissions off his back.
Tucker tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Deathstroke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Deathstroke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tucker's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Deathstroke pushes down on Tucker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Deathstroke working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tucker's thigh. Tucker counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tucker has his hands on Deathstroke's head, controlling the position.
Deathstroke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deathstroke passes Tucker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tucker manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Crixis Deathstroke will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tucker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Deathstroke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tucker to the mat! Tucker manages to get full guard.
Tucker keeping full guard, as Deathstroke tries to pass.
Tucker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathstroke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tucker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tucker has escaped and now he's on top!
Tucker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deathstroke is trying to control the position but Tucker postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathstroke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deathstroke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tucker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Deathstroke's guard.
Deathstroke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tucker defends it easily.
Deathstroke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deathstroke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Deathstroke working a defensive guard here.
Deathstroke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tucker wants to get up but he can't break Deathstroke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Deathstroke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deathstroke is looking to sweep but instead, Tucker has passed into half guard.
Deathstroke looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathstroke wants to improve his position but Tucker is controlling well.
Tucker stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deathstroke.
Tucker jabs Deathstroke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tucker throws a right and a left that Deathstroke avoids nicely.
Tucker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tucker sizes up Deathstroke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tucker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker gets tackled into the cage by Deathstroke. Deathstroke maintains the clinch.
Deathstroke is trying to drag Tucker to the mat but Tucker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker lands with a nice body punch.
Deathstroke tries to close the distance and clinch but Tucker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tucker cracks Deathstroke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tucker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body kick from Tucker.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deathstroke looks to throw the jab but Tucker is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deathstroke is defended easily by Tucker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Tucker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Tucker scores with a shot to the body.
Tucker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
An inside leg kick from Tucker misses.
Tucker throws a body punch but Deathstroke moves out of range.
As Tucker backs off Deathstroke throws a huge counter combo but Tucker manages to avoid it all.
Deathstroke throws a right hand that misses
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Tucker misses the target.
Deathstroke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathstroke looks to throw a body kick
and Tucker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Deathstroke's knee momentarily.
Deathstroke misses with a takedown attempt
and Tucker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tucker misses with a looping left.
Tucker throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathstroke scores with a kick to the body.
Deathstroke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tucker to the mat! Tucker manages to get full guard.
Deathstroke trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Deathstroke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tucker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Deathstroke from controlling successfully.
Tucker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deathstroke on the ground.
Crixis Deathstroke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deathstroke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deathstroke is pushing down on Tucker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tucker is fighting to maintain full guard but Deathstroke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deathstroke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tucker won't allow Deathstroke to pass to mount.
Deathstroke is looking for a kimura but Tucker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Deathstroke to get the leverage.
Deathstroke controlling the action here.
Tucker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Let's hope that Deathstroke 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 decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker throws a series of punches but Deathstroke avoids them all with ease.
Danny Tucker is winning the standup battle so far.
Deathstroke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tucker.
Deathstroke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tucker.
Deathstroke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tucker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Deathstroke's head backwards.
Deathstroke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tucker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deathstroke has his takedown stuffed
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danny Tucker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tucker lands a two punch combo.
Tucker tests Deathstroke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Tucker.
Tucker looks to throw the jab but Deathstroke is out of range.
Deathstroke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tucker!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deathstroke misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tucker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Deathstroke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Deathstroke is trying to control the action in half guard but Tucker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tucker is in trouble now - Deathstroke has advanced to mount!
Deathstroke thowing shots but they're missing.
BOOM! Deathstroke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Tucker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tucker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Danny Tucker!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Danny Tucker!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Danny Tucker!
Danny Tucker wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Murley (ranked 2700 p4p, 346 weight class) and Marshall Sanders (ranked 4890 p4p, 530 weight class). Murley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rage Against The Machine | Bulls On Parade. The key to victory for Scott Murley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Murley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murley misses with a straight right.
Murley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanders misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Murley. That snapped Sanders's head back.
Sanders fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanders lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanders has time to react.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big right from Sanders misses.
Murley tries to counter by clinching up but Sanders breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murley cracks Sanders with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murley moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.
Murley tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Murley back against the cage.
Murley stalling against the cage.
Murley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murley is working Sanders over against the cage.
A short right from Murley on the inside.
Murley works on Sanders's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanders looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Murley on the inside.
Sanders is looking to break free of the clinch but Murley has double underhooks.
Murley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanders is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders is trying to break the clinch but Murley is controlling him.
Sanders is still on wobbly legs! Can Murley finish him?
Murley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murley unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sanders! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Murley is unloading with more strikes now! Sanders drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Murley!
A very excited looking Scott Murley 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trevor McDonald (ranked 2176 p4p, 100 weight class) and Wamberto Boaz (ranked 3724 p4p, 184 weight class). Boaz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Preciso me encontrar kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor McDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Wamberto Boaz!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaz looks to land a body kick but McDonald moved away.
McDonald jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Boaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boaz backwards.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boaz throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Boaz.
Boaz misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDonald as Boaz tries to tie him up.
Boaz tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Boaz back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Boaz.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boaz displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonald up against the cage.
Boaz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boaz's elbow.
McDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boaz.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boaz.
McDonald blocking some punches.
Boaz takes a shot to the head.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald taking a breather.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boaz is trying to drag McDonald to the mat but McDonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
I was talking to McDonald's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boaz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Boaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well.
Boaz is taking a breather. McDonald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald pushes Boaz off looking to stand but Boaz dives back in and keeps control.
Boaz not doing much here.
Boaz is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boaz to get the leverage.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Still in half guard, Boaz seems content to control.
McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boaz on the ground.
Boaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boaz seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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 Trevor McDonald will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McDonald misses with the combination.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boaz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McDonald is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McDonald tests Boaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boaz lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz misses with a double jab
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Boaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boaz counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Boaz counters with a series of strikes. McDonald will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boaz misses with a looping left.
McDonald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wamberto Boaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boaz. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands with a straight right. Boaz didn't see that one coming.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Boaz throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald tries to counter by clinching up but Boaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Boaz misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as Boaz shoots in.
Boaz throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
Boaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boaz.
It seemed like Boaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boaz misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with a left and a right that stings Boaz.
Boaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Boaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Boaz counters with a nice body shot.
Boaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Boaz wants to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDonald scrambles back to his feet.
Wamberto Boaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Boaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Boaz misses.
A shot to the liver by Boaz. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged Boaz in a clinch.
McDonald's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Trevor McDonald will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Boaz lands a right hook to the body.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Boaz.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boaz throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boaz really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Boaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald attempts a counter takedown but Boaz avoids it well and moves away.
A lazy left from Boaz finds it's target.
Boaz scores with a body shot.
A big left from Boaz misses.
Boaz misses the jab.
It looked like McDonald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big right from McDonald misses.
Boaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Boaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Boaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz has managed to clinch.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boaz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from McDonald.
Boaz lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boaz jumps guard.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Boaz blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses. Boaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by Boaz!
Boaz slips nicely into half guard.
Boaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald tries to roll over but Boaz keeps him under control.
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Boaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.
Boaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. Boaz eventually gives up the hold.
Boaz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McDonald defend it? Boaz steps over the head and cranks it - McDonald is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Boaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wamberto Boaz!
Wamberto Boaz is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Wamberto Boaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sic Vicious (ranked 2130 p4p, 290 weight class) and Wrinkle Mugglestick (ranked 6261 p4p, 606 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sic Vicious !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wrinkle Mugglestick!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugglestick checks a low kick from Vicious .
Vicious darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vicious looks to throw the jab but Mugglestick is out of range.
Vicious connects with a nice looking jab.
Mugglestick moves out of range of the body kick from Vicious .
Vicious lands with a nice combination. Mugglestick backs away looking to recover.
Mugglestick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vicious throws out the jab.
Vicious rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mugglestick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Vicious as he connects with a hook.
Vicious loads up on a big right hand but Mugglestick slips the punch.
Mugglestick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vicious is looking to land body kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vicious throws a solid leg kick but Mugglestick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vicious .
Vicious works Mugglestick's body with a nice hook.
Vicious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mugglestick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vicious misses the target.
Vicious throws a combination. Mugglestick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mugglestick throws a body punch but Vicious moves out of range.
Mugglestick throws a wild body kick that Vicious sees coming a mile off.
Vicious moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vicious listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vicious misses with a series of wild punches.
Vicious throws a hook to the side of Mugglestick's head but Mugglestick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vicious connects with a right hand. Mugglestick shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugglestick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vicious lands a jab to the head.
Mugglestick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vicious pinned against the cage. Vicious gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mugglestick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mugglestick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Vicious .
Mugglestick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vicious lands with a nice combination. Mugglestick backs away looking to recover.
Mugglestick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mugglestick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vicious lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mugglestick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vicious 's head.
Sic Vicious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vicious lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch lands to the side of Mugglestick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vicious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vicious moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mugglestick walks into a straight right hand from Vicious .
Mugglestick is rocked!
Mugglestick missing with a left hand there. Vicious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Vicious coming out on top.
Mugglestick is still on wobbly legs! Can Vicious finish him?
Mugglestick misses with a head kick.
Mugglestick seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicious misses with a wild combination.
Vicious connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mugglestick momentarily.
Mugglestick lands a really nice looking cross but Vicious seems unphased.
A punch lands to the side of Vicious 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vicious scores with a body shot.
Vicious throws a shot to the body.
Mugglestick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mugglestick throws a lazy right hand but Vicious sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vicious lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mugglestick at a distance.
Vicious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mugglestick.
Mugglestick lands with a good body shot.
Mugglestick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vicious .
Vicious lands with a hook. Mugglestick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mugglestick takes one to the side of the head.
Vicious is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab lands there for Vicious .
Vicious connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mugglestick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Vicious .
Vicious lands an overhand right.
Mugglestick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vicious scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicious drops Mugglestick with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mugglestick! Vicious dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sic Vicious !
During a confident post fight interview, Sic Vicious thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Merel (ranked 3125 p4p, 386 weight class) and Scott Mallox (ranked 1859 p4p, 254 weight class). Merel comes to the cage accompanied by Laura Tesoro - Higher. Mallox has chosen Mobb Deep - Quiet Storm as his entrance music. Jack Merel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Scott Mallox's chin.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Merel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Mallox!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallox scores with a jab to the head.
Merel throws a sloppy head kick and Mallox moves out of range easily.
Mallox swings for the body but Merel moves out of range.
Merel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Merel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Scott Mallox has been cut.
Merel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Mallox tries to counter it with a takedown but Merel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mallox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Merel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mallox lands a nice shot to the body.
Mallox tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Merel counters with a left to the body.
Mallox swings for the body but Merel moves out of range.
Merel is looking for a counter combo.
Mallox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mallox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Merel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mallox connects with a jab.
Merel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Merel is rocked!
Mallox throws a series of punches but Merel moves out of range.
Oh Merel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallox clinches with his opponent.
Merel avoids the elbow strike from Mallox, against the cage.
Merel seems to have got his legs back now.
Merel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Merel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mallox lands an elbow just above Merel 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mallox.
Merel avoids a wild elbow strike from Mallox.
Merel tries to work over Mallox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mallox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mallox tries to work over Merel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Merel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Merel feints and then cracks Mallox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mallox down.
Merel lands a jab to the head.
Merel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mallox works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Merel.
Mallox has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mallox cracks the inside of Merel's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Mallox misses.
Mallox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, jab by Merel - just one landing.
Mallox throws a jab but it's blocked by Merel.
Mallox misses with a leg kick
and Merel counters with a monster head kick that knocks Mallox out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Merel!
Our winner, Jack Merel, 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.
Scott Mallox spoke after the fight, saying 'F*ck it! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Azumah Nelson (ranked 2354 p4p, 223 weight class) and Joe Bailey (ranked 2660 p4p, 252 weight class). Azumah Nelson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Bailey's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Azumah Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bailey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bailey has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nelson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice jab there from Nelson.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azumah Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice cross by Nelson.
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Bailey looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Nelson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been told by Nelson's head coaches at Got Your 6 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nelson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson throws a leg kick but Bailey moved away.
Nice jab there from Nelson.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bailey throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
Donk. Nelson catches Bailey right on the button with a cross.
Nelson throws a good cross that connects.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Nelson lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nelson.
Bailey jabs at Nelson's body.
Jab from Nelson.
Bailey throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bailey lands with a straight right. Nelson didn't see that one coming.
Bailey looks to land a combination. Nelson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nelson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bailey 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 Nelson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nelson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nelson duly obliges.
Bailey is rocked!
Nelson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bailey is still on wobbly legs! Can Nelson finish him?
Nelson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bailey throws the kick towards the body but Nelson avoids it.
Nelson drops Bailey with a beautiful combination! Bailey stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nelson is looking for the KO!
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bailey motions for Nelson to come forward. Bailey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a nice hook to Bailey's body. Bailey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nelson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Bailey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bailey, right into the meat.
Nelson slips a jab from Bailey.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nelson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Nelson misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Bailey throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Bailey.
Nelson throws a sloppy body shot
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bailey seems to have recovered his senses.
Nelson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Nelson throws a wild body kick that Bailey sees coming a mile off.
Bailey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A leg kick checked by Nelson.
Nelson lands a jab-cross combination.
Nelson lands with a right hand.
Nelson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Nelson throws a body kick that misses.
Bailey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nelson with a body shot.
A big right from Nelson misses.
Bailey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Nelson misses.
A slow jab from Bailey misses its intended target.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Nelson.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nelson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nelson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bailey's head.
Bailey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bailey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bailey misses with a body kick.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey throws a push kick but Nelson slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
Nelson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Nelson misses.
Nelson scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Bailey misses.
Bailey walks into a stiff left hand from Nelson.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Bailey lands with a cross.
Bailey throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Nelson loads up on a big right hand but Bailey slips the punch.
Bailey lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Bailey.
Nelson tries to land a front kick but Bailey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Nelson misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azumah Nelson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bailey staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Nelson.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Bailey slips under a jab from Nelson.
Bailey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nelson lands a jab-cross combination.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Bailey moved away.
Nelson tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nelson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bailey checks a leg kick.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nelson throws out the jab.
Bailey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Joe Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Bailey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson scores with a nice head shot.
Nelson lands with a shot to the body.
Bailey lands a nice hook to Nelson's body. Nelson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bailey tries to move into range but Nelson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Bailey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bailey walks into a stiff left hand from Nelson.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bailey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nelson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nelson looks to throw a body kick
and Bailey counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Bailey throws a leg kick but Nelson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nelson is looking to counter punch.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bailey tries to score with a low kick but Nelson moves his leg out of the way.
Nelson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bailey walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nelson.
Azumah Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Bailey throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nelson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A leg kick checked by Bailey.
Bailey throws a big counter head kick but Nelson avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nelson punishes Bailey's body with a nice straight punch.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Bailey scores with a shot to the body.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bailey.
Bailey is breathing heavily.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson with a nice cross.
Bailey drops his hands momentarily and Nelson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bailey can do to turn this around?
Bailey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nelson.
Bailey dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bailey walks into a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Bailey. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Nelson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nelson thuds his right hand into Bailey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nelson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nelson wants to slow Bailey down by chopping away at his legs.
Bailey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nelson scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Nelson does it's job there.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Nelson finds it's way through Bailey's defenses.
A big left from Nelson misses.
Nelson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bailey checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey slips a jab from Nelson.
Bailey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nelson misses the target.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Nelson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nelson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Nelson digs a good body shot into Bailey's ribs.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Nelson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nelson lands the left hand.
Bailey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nelson to score with a decent uppercut.
Nelson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bailey throws a leg kick that misses.
Nelson defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Bailey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nelson rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nelsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Bailey works over Nelson's head and body with a nice combination.
Bailey 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.
Nelson looks for the body kick but Bailey saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azumah Nelson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bailey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nelson lands a jab to the nose.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bailey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bailey might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nelson has got the better of the exchanges.
Nelson connects with a body shot.
Nelson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bailey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson scores with a jab. Bailey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey slips under a jab from Nelson.
Bailey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nelson.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Nelson misses.
A left lands for Bailey.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
Nelson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bailey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bailey throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson throwing a counter right hand but Bailey manages to avoid it.
Bailey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
Nelson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bailey misses with the combination.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nelson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Bailey to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Nelson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey tries to move into range but Nelson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bailey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot by Nelson.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bailey tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bailey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
A big right from Nelson misses.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nelson with a body shot.
Bailey stuns Nelson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nelson throws out the jab.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nelson scores with a nice right hand.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bailey ducks right into an uppercut from Nelson.
Nelson is looking to score with low kicks.
Nelson throws the kick towards the body but Bailey avoids it.
Nelson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nelson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bailey takes a step back to recover.
Nice uppercut there from Nelson.
Nelson slips under a jab from Bailey.
Nelson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bailey walks into a straight right hand from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson cracks Bailey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nelson.
Nelson missing with a left hand there. Bailey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bailey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nelson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nelson loads up on a big right hand but Bailey slips the punch.
Bailey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bailey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey scores with a hook.
Bailey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bailey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nelson lands the left hand.
Bailey throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Bailey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nelson tries to land a leg kick but Bailey saw it coming and moves away.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azumah Nelson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nelson throws a leg kick but Bailey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Nelson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nelson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nelson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A swing and a miss from Bailey.
Bailey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nelson.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey is looking to land body kicks.
Bailey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bailey looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Bailey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nelson throws the kick towards the body but Bailey avoids it.
Nelson throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Bailey crashing down! Bailey tries to stagger back to his feet but Nelson just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Bailey asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azumah Nelson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam Browne (ranked 931 p4p, 130 weight class) and Arthur Schopenhauer (ranked 2621 p4p, 324 weight class). Schopenhauer has chosen London Calling as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Arthur Schopenhauer enters the cage!
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194 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Browne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Schopenhauer!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schopenhauer dives in for a single leg takedown but Browne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheers as Schopenhauer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Browne doesn't seem phased though.
Schopenhauer slips a jab and a cross from Browne.
Schopenhauer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schopenhauer or perhaps it was just good defense by Browne, which made it look bad.
Schopenhauer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Browne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schopenhauer somewhat.
Liam Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Schopenhauer.
Browne walks into a straight right hand from Schopenhauer.
Browne looks to land a right hand but Schopenhauer moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Browne.
Jab from Browne.
Schopenhauer misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Browne.
Arthur Schopenhauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schopenhauer with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Browne counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Browne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schopenhauer thows a leg kick but Browne checks it
and Browne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schopenhauer throws a body punch but Browne moves out of range.
Schopenhauer swings widly with a right hand
and Browne counters with a left to the body.
Schopenhauer tries for a takedown but Browne circles away easily
enabling Browne to counter with a crisp jab.
Browne throws a leg kick but Schopenhauer moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Browne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Browne just misses with a punch to the body.
Browne cracks Schopenhauer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Browne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schopenhauer.
Browne lands with a shot to the body.
Schopenhauer lands a body shot.
Schopenhauer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Browne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne throws a leg kick but Schopenhauer moved away.
Schopenhauer jabs Browne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schopenhauer misses with a hook
and Browne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Browne throws a body kick that misses.
Schopenhauer checks a low kick from Browne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer throws a front kick aimed at Browne's knee but Browne avoids it well.
Schopenhauer misses with a leg kick
and Browne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Browne throws a nice looking combination but Schopenhauer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Browne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Browne wants to stand but Schopenhauer is controlling the position.
Schopenhauer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Browne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schopenhauer controls the pace.
Schopenhauer looking to sit in guard and control but Browne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Schopenhauer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Browne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Browne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Browne has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schopenhauer is proving hard to escape from.
Schopenhauer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Browne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Browne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schopenhauer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Browne defends well.
Schopenhauer trying to keep a closed guard but Browne is proving a slippery customer.
Browne controlling from the top position.
Schopenhauer is looking for a triangle but Browne pushes his legs off easily.
Browne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schopenhauer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Browne dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schopenhauer darts in looking for a takedown but Browne gets double underhooks and turns Schopenhauer into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schopenhauer. Browne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Browne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schopenhauer throws a leg kick
and Browne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Browne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schopenhauer throws out the jab.
Liam Browne is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Browne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schopenhauer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liam Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Browne.
Schopenhauer with a poor takedown
enabling Browne to counter with a crisp jab.
Browne blocks a jab.
Schopenhauer jabs Browne right on the nose. Browne blinks but takes it well.
Browne misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Browne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schopenhauer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schopenhauer tries for a takedown but Browne circles away easily
and Browne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne moves out of range as Schopenhauer strikes.
Browne is looking to counter punch.
Browne throws an overhand right that lands on Schopenhauer's shoulder, as Schopenhauer tries to avoid the shot.
Browne throws a shot to the body.
Schopenhauer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Schopenhauer wants to pass the guard but Browne is keeping the position.
Browne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schopenhauer can do to turn this around?
Browne seems keen to control Schopenhauer's posture.
Schopenhauer trying to control the position from guard on top but Browne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Browne trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer preventing the sweep.
Schopenhauer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Schopenhauer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Browne trying to remain calm as Schopenhauer controls from the top position.
Browne is looking for a sweep.
Schopenhauer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Browne has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Schopenhauer but great work by Browne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schopenhauer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Browne gets to mount! Schopenhauer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Browne controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Schopenhauer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Browne is fending him off so far but Schopenhauer persists. Nope, Browne circles away and we're back to standing.
Schopenhauer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Schopenhauer misses with an uppercut. Browne saw that one coming.
Browne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Browne.
Schopenhauer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schopenhauer fails with a takedown attempt.
Browne punishes Schopenhauer's body with a nice straight punch.
Schopenhauer misses with a takedown attempt - Browne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schopenhauer is breathing heavily.
Schopenhauer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Browne on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Browne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Browne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Liam Browne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Browne stuffs the takedown attempt from Schopenhauer. Schopenhauer gets slowly back to his feet.
Schopenhauer shoots in for a double leg but Browne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Browne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Schopenhauer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Browne.
A low kick from Schopenhauer misses
enabling Browne to counter with a crisp jab.
Schopenhauer is rocked!
A big left from Browne misses.
Schopenhauer looks for a takedown but Browne sprawls well.
Browne sends Schopenhauer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Browne is motioning to the referee to let Schopenhauer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Schopenhauer is still on wobbly legs! Can Browne finish him?
Schopenhauer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schopenhauer has his takedown stuffed
and Schopenhauer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Browne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Browne dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Browne! Schopenhauer is backing up but he can't get away as Browne lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Schopenhauer and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Liam Browne!
Liam Browne retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Liam Browne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Gatsby (ranked 157 p4p, 22 weight class) and Joe Walcott (ranked 1613 p4p, 218 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Gatsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Walcott!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatsby connects with a looping right hand.
Walcott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gatsby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
Walcott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Walcott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gatsby takes the fight into the clinch.
Gatsby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Gatsby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gatsby blocking some punches.
Gatsby swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gatsby backwards.
Nice body punch from Walcott.
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
Gatsby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatsby can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.
Walcott pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gatsby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatsby misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gatsby.
Gatsby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Gatsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gatsby feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Walcotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gatsby slips a straight right by Walcott.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gatsby.
Gatsby misses with a low kick as Walcott jumps back.
Gatsby throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatsby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gatsby takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Jay Gatsby has been cut.
Walcott's corner calls for a 1-2. Walcott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatsby misses with a leg kick
and Walcott counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gatsby thuds a left hand into Walcott's body.
Gatsby lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walcott's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gatsby. That's going to slow Walcott down.
Gatsby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gatsby thuds his right hand into Walcott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gatsby misses with a wild body shot.
Walcott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Gatsby.
Gatsby tries to close the distance and clinch but Walcott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatsby moves away.
Gatsby clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Walcott.
Walcott breaks from the clinch.
Gatsby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walcott at a distance.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatsby.
Gatsby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gatsby does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gatsby.
Walcott working hard to break the clinch.
Gatsby tries a body shot but Walcott blocks it.
Gatsby can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.
Walcott trying to control the position but instead, Gatsby has worked for underhooks and has pushed Walcott into the cage.
Gatsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott tries a body shot but Gatsby blocks it.
Gatsby prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Gatsby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gatsby fails to land.
Good body shot from Walcott.
Walcott tries a body shot but Gatsby blocks it.
Gatsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gatsby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walcott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gatsby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Walcott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gatsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walcott's elbow.
Gatsby lands a left hand.
Walcott has had enough of the clinch but Gatsby keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Walcott.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatsby tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gatsby lands a nice uppercut.
Walcott breaks from the clinch.
Gatsby looks for the body kick but Walcott saw that one coming.
Walcott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gatsby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gatsby is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Walcott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walcott misses with a kick to the body.
Walcott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatsby. Walcott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walcott follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gatsby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Walcott tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gatsby is in Walcott's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walcott is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Gatsby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Gatsby's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gatsby was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
Walcott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gatsby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gatsby misses with a wild body shot.
Walcott looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gatsby tries to land a leg kick but Walcott saw it coming and moves away.
Walcott digs a good hook to Gatsby's body.
Walcott looks to throw the jab but Gatsby is out of range.
Walcott paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walcott takes one to the chin there.
Gatsby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Walcott misses with an uppercut. Gatsby saw that one coming.
Gatsby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walcott can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby throws a big shot that misses.
Walcott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab by Gatsby.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Walcott. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Gatsby lands.
Gatsby lands with a hook. Walcott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gatsby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walcott.
Jab by Walcott.
Gatsby wants to clinch up but Walcott keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walcott! But no joy.
Gatsby shoots in and gets a takedown into Walcott's guard.
Walcott looking for a sweep. Not yet Walcott, not yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walcott pulls Gatsby in close to prevent any damage.
Gatsby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gatsby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walcott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gatsby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby stands and throws Walcott's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatsby fails to land a wild elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatsby misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gatsby in the domination position with Walcott hanging on.
Gatsby looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Walcott is avoiding damage well.
Gatsby working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Gatsby crashes against the mat.
Gatsby trying to control the position but Walcott is working away.
Walcott wants to control but Gatsby postures up.
Check out the look on Gatsby's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Walcott parries the strikes from Gatsby easily there. Gatsby is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Walcott to escape.
Walcott regains half guard, as Gatsby was trying to land strikes.
Gatsby thows a huge punch but Walcott dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby drops an elbow to the side of Walcott's head.
Gatsby is nestled in close to Walcott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gatsby is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gatsby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walcott is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walcott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gatsby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Gatsby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Gatsby's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Gatsby.
Gatsby lands with a kick to the ribs.
Walcott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gatsby lands a really nice looking cross but Walcott seems unphased.
Walcott misses with a straight left.
Walcott throws a body kick that misses.
Gatsby darts in and clinches Walcott up against the cage.
Gatsby misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott is trying to maintain a safe position but Gatsby gets an underhook and turns Walcott into the cage.
Gatsby lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walcott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby pushes Walcott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walcott lands a hook that snaps the head of Gatsby backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatsby misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gatsby fails to land.
Gatsby swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott tries a body shot but Gatsby blocks it.
Gatsby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Walcott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Walcott.
A right hand to the body from Walcott.
Walcott breaks from the clinch.
Walcott connects with a jab.
Jay Gatsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatsby connects with a jab.
Walcott works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gatsby moves into the clinch successfully.
Walcott stalling in the clinch.
Walcott lands with a light punch inside.
Gatsby misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walcott.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatsby.
Walcott scores with a hook to the body.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Gatsby avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Walcott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Walcott is trying to maintain a safe position but Gatsby gets an underhook and turns Walcott into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gatsby.
Walcott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gatsby lands with a right to the head.
Gatsby gets through Walcott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walcott is trying to break the clinch but Gatsby is controlling him.
Gatsby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatsby blocking some punches.
Walcott has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
Gatsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gatsby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Walcott lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Gatsby.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as Gatsby controls the action.
Walcott cracks Gatsby with a nice body shot.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Gatsby lands with a right to the head.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott tries a body shot but Gatsby blocks it.
Walcott content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Walcott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gatsby.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gatsby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gatsby is working Walcott over against the cage.
Gatsby swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatsby swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsby tries to clinch up but Walcott circles away and keeps his distance.
Walcott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gatsby.
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatsby.
Gatsby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gatsby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Walcott finds it's way round the side to connect with Gatsby's head.
Walcott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gatsby counters with a stiff right hand.
Walcott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Walcott misses the jab.
Gatsby misses with a lunging right hand
and Walcott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gatsby moves into range and clinches up with Walcott.
Walcott misses with some punches.
Walcott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joe Walcott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walcott tries to work over Gatsby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jay Gatsby.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gatsby, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Jay Gatsby!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Jay Gatsby!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Jay Gatsby!
Jay Gatsby wins by unanimous decision!
An intense looking Jay Gatsby took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'My life, old sport, my life... my life has got to be like this... It's got to keep going on.'.
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